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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Drakkainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ulf Drakkainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Drakkainen - just one landing.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drakkainen sprawls well. Drakkainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nickoson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickoson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drakkainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickoson's head.
Nickoson shoots for a double leg takedown but Drakkainen sprawls well. He's pushed Nickoson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drakkainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Nickoson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drakkainen.
Nickoson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drakkainen defends well and Nickoson ends up having to push Drakkainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ulf Drakkainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Nickoson.
Drakkainen trying to stall but Nickoson improves his position.
Nickoson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drakkainen up against the cage.
Drakkainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nickoson has him pressed against the cage.
Drakkainen breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nickoson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drakkainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickoson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nickoson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drakkainen is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anthony Nickoson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nickoson slips a straight right by Drakkainen.
Drakkainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickoson under the eye.
Drakkainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ulf Drakkainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickoson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drakkainen sprawls well initially but Nickoson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickoson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nickoson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickoson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nickoson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drakkainen defending well though.
Nickoson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickoson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drakkainen is breathing heavily.
Nickoson content to control rather than advance.
Nickoson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Drakkainen has his hands clasped together but Nickoson breaks the hold and Drakkainen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Nickoson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Nickoson!
A very excited looking Anthony Nickoson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bengt Ormtunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rainey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rainey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Work Remix - A$SAP Ferg. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bengt Ormtunga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Rainey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rainey scores with a nice right hand.
Rainey throws a right and a left that Ormtunga avoids nicely.
Rainey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ormtunga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rainey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Ormtunga.
Rainey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ormtunga but Ormtunga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rainey scores with the left hand. Ormtunga knows he should have avoided that one.
Rainey thows a body shot but no joy.
Ormtunga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rainey.
Ormtunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rainey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rainey dodges the punch combination from Ormtunga.
Rainey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rainey slips a straight right by Ormtunga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rainey.
Rainey throws a lazy head kick
and Ormtunga counters with a left to the body.
Ormtunga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rainey moves away.
Rainey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rainey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ormtunga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Rainey.
Ormtunga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rainey circles away quickly and effectively.
Rainey wants to clinch.
Rainey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bengt Ormtunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rainey.
Ormtunga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rainey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ormtunga misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ormtunga blocks a head kick by Rainey.
Rainey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ormtunga's head.
Ormtunga blocks a head kick by Rainey.
Ricky Rainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rainey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ormtunga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ormtunga swings for the body but Rainey moves out of range.
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!
Ormtunga throws a series of punches but Rainey avoids them all with ease.
Ormtunga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rainey manages to avoid it.
Rainey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ormtunga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bengt Ormtunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rainey avoids the head kick by Ormtunga.
Rainey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rainey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rainey moves in looking to clinch but Ormtunga pushes him off.
Rainey connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ormtunga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ormtunga misses with a shot to the body
and Rainey counters with a left and a right that stings Ormtunga.
Ormtunga is looking to wear down Rainey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rainey throws a one two combo.
Ormtunga is rocked!
Rainey closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ormtunga out cold! Ormtunga corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Rainey!
Ricky Rainey is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricky Rainey made sure he mentioned Ultra Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Graveyard Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Umato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghost comes to the cage accompanied by Howlin Wolf- Smokestack Lightening. Umato has chosen Insomniac Olympics as his entrance music. 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Graveyard Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Umato!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ken Umato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umato.
Umato lands a leg kick that knocks Ghost off balance momentarily.
Ghost shoots for a takedown but Umato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Umato throws a head kick that half lands.
Ghost avoids the head kick by Umato.
Umato throws a head kick but Ghost moves out of range.
Ghost shoots in but no luck this time.
Umato is looking to score with low kicks.
Umato throws a solid leg kick but Ghost takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umato.
Umato throws a lazy right hand but Ghost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Umato. No joy for Ghost on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graveyard Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Umato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Umato misses with a leg kick.
Ghost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ken Umato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Umato leaves Ghost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Umato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Ghost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Umato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Umato, right into the meat.
Umato scoring well with a low kick there.
Umato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ghost.
Umato closes the distance and pushes Ghost back into the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ghost. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ghost drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Umato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ghost jumps guard but Umato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghost takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ghost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Umato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umato cracks the inside of Ghost's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umato clobbers Ghost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Umato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Umato scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice body kick from Umato.
Umato misses with a low kick.
Umato throws a low kick but Ghost avoids it.
Umato misses with the combination.
Umato throws a leg kick but Ghost moved away.
Umato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umato. Ghost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umato is looking to slow Ghost down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Umato lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Umato.
Umato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ghost misses with a takedown attempt - Umato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Umato tries a low kick but Ghost avoids it.
Umato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghost checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Umato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Umato dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Umato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghost manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Umato misses.
Umato tries a head kick but it misses.
Umato throws a low kick, looking for Ghost's leg but Ghost calmly moves out of range.
Umato throws a body kick that misses.
Umato wants to land a leg kick but Ghost is out of range.
Good leg kick by Umato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horrible takedown by Ghost or perhaps it was just good defense by Umato which made him look bad.
Umato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ghost fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Umato sprawls well initially but Ghost persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ghost stops Umato from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umato is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghost.
Ghost is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Umato is just riding it out for now. Ghost eventually gives up the hold.
Ghost is working for a kimura but Umato is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ghost is pressing down on Umato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Umato is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Umato gets back to full guard.
Umato keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
Ghost is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Graveyard Ghost dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Umato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Umato connects with a solid leg kick.
Ghost moves away from the strike by Umato.
Ghost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Umato tenderised Ghost's leg. Ghost is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ghost is able to avoid easily.
Ghost blocks a head kick by Umato.
Umato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Umato.
Umato looks to land a combination but Ghost avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umato. Umato obviously looking to wear him down.
Umato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umato.
Umato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Umato throws a leg kick but Ghost checks it.
Umato throws a front kick aimed at Ghost's knee but Ghost avoids it well.
Umato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ghost.
Umato scores with a nice right hand.
Umato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ghost checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ghost blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown but Umato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umato is looking to chop away at Ghost's legs.
Ghost tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Umato.
Umato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghost is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Umato's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umato wants to improve his position but Ghost is controlling well.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Umato is defending well.
Ghost sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Graveyard Ghost.
Ghost takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umato throws a head kick but Ghost moves out of range.
Ghost takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Umato tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Ghost as he checks the leg kick.
Umato doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghost circles away.
Umato throws a head kick that misses.
Ghost blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Umato throws a leg kick but Ghost sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghost tries for a takedown but Umato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Umato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Umato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Umato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Umato 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Umato!
A very excited looking Ken Umato made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert De Morcerf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Morcerf comes to the cage accompanied by The Bastard's Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Albert De Morcerf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Morcerf was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker.
Whitaker misses with a low kick.
Whitaker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Whitaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Morcerf wants to get back to his feet but Whitaker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but De Morcerf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Morcerf has momentary wrist control but Whitaker slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Morcerf is keeping the position for now.
De Morcerf wants to get back to his feet but Whitaker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Whitaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Morcerf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Morcerf keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Whitaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whitaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Morcerf tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Morcerf is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Whitaker with that takedown attempt.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Morcerf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whitaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Morcerf missing with knees to the body.
Whitaker misses with the head strike.
Whitaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from De Morcerf.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Morcerf tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitaker avoids the damage to the body.
Whitaker managing to block the knees to the body from De Morcerf.
Whitaker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Whitaker is working for takedown but De Morcerf is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Morcerf with a knee to the head.
It looks like Gabriel Whitaker has been cut.
Whitaker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Morcerf is defending well.
Albert De Morcerf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Whitaker.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Morcerf obliges.
Whitaker looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Morcerf scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Morcerf obliges.
De Morcerf tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitaker avoids the damage to the body.
De Morcerf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whitaker.
De Morcerf lands a nice knee to the body.
De Morcerf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitaker's face.
De Morcerf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitaker is defending well for now.
De Morcerf working Whitaker over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from De Morcerf.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whitaker avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from De Morcerf.
De Morcerf lands a knee to the body.
De Morcerf tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitaker avoids the damage to the body.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whitaker avoids it.
De Morcerf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whitaker avoids it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert De Morcerf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Whitaker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Morcerf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Morcerf doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitaker circles away.
De Morcerf defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
De Morcerf wants to clinch but Whitaker slips to the side
and Whitaker counters with a single leg into guard. De Morcerf didn't expect that.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but De Morcerf keeps moving.
De Morcerf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitaker is controlling him.
Whitaker throws an elbow that misses. De Morcerf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whitaker's guard. Nice move by De Morcerf!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Morcerf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Morcerf tries to stand but Whitaker is controlling from the bottom.
De Morcerf trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitaker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
De Morcerf won't allow Whitaker to sweep him here.
Whitaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Whitaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Morcerf's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker throws a strike but De Morcerf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Whitaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whitaker is striking off his back. De Morcerf thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Whitaker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Morcerf is working away from the top position though.
Whitaker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
De Morcerf wants to stand up but Whitaker has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Whitaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Whitaker's cut.
That's time! De Morcerf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
De Morcerf wants to clinch but Whitaker slips to the side
so Whitaker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De Morcerf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Morcerf is looking to stand up but Whitaker isn't so interested in that idea.
Whitaker tries to free his leg and advance position but De Morcerf is retaining full guard.
De Morcerf wants to stand but Whitaker is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whitaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitaker passes De Morcerf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whitaker tries to pass to full mount but De Morcerf defends it.
Whitaker content to control rather than advance.
De Morcerf is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
De Morcerf tries to clinch but Whitaker moves away
and Whitaker counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Morcerf won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Whitaker crashes against the mat.
Whitaker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Whitaker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at De Morcerf to see if he's OK.
De Morcerf is trying to buck Whitaker off.
Whitaker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Whitaker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Whitaker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Whitaker is working De Morcerf over with some ground and pound from side control.
De Morcerf avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Whitaker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but De Morcerf is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitaker is chipping away with strikes.
Whitaker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker swings around for an armbar but De Morcerf sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Whitaker's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Whitaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whitaker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Whitaker!
Gabriel Whitaker very nearly forgot to thank Fishy Fighting amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Stardust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Berzins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Stardust!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust doesn't manage to clinch there - Berzins circles away.
Berzins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stardust tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Berzins counters with a single leg into guard. Stardust didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Berzins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berzins passes into half guard.
Berzins controlling the action here.
Berzins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berzins 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.
Stardust wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins is trying to work for a kimura but Stardust is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stardust can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berzins seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stardust is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Berzins!
An out of breath Michael Berzins 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe The Plumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe The Plumber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Plumber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that The Plumber avoids nicely.
The Plumber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mousasi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Plumber takes a swing at Mousasi's ribcage but misses.
Mousasi throws a head kick that misses.
The Plumber lands a nice looking body kick.
Mousasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mousasi tries a head kick but it misses.
The Plumber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mousasi blocks a head kick by The Plumber.
Mousasi throws a head kick that misses.
Mousasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mousasi looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Plumber lands a left and a right that sends Mousasi crashing to the canvas! The Plumber dives into mount looking to finish!
Mousasi is rocked!
It looks like Gerard Mousasi has been cut.
The Plumber loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mousasi scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from The Plumber land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. The Plumber stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe The Plumber!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cant Think A Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A Name has chosen beast and the harlot as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Saari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cant Think A Name!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Name tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saari swivels and escapes.
Saari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Name was well out of range. Poor timing from Saari.
A Name misses with a body shot.
Saari misses with a body kick.
Saari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saari.
Saari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saari tries to get out of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A Name trying to control the position from guard on top but Saari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A Name passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari is trying to get back to full guard.
Saari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Name is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A Name looking to control but Saari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Name might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saari tries to lock up and control but A Name gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A Name wants to control the pace but Saari is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Name is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A Name is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Saari is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cant Think A Name!
Cant Think A Name seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cao Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cao Cao. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cao Cao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickoson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickoson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickoson connects with a body shot.
Nickoson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cao.
Cao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nickoson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nickoson looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Nickoson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nickoson tries to break free but Cao pushes him back against the cage.
Cao lands a nice knee to the body.
Cao lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Alexander Nickoson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Cao.
Cao connects with a knee to the head.
Cao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nickoson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Cao.
Cao working Nickoson over with knees to the body.
Cao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cao lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao scores a nice knee to the body.
Nickoson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cao scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Cao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Cao as the two fighters clinch.
Cao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cao lands a knee to the head.
Cao lands a nice knee to the body.
Cao crunches a lovely knee into Nickoson's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Cao.
Cao crunches a lovely knee into Nickoson's ribcage.
Cao connects with a knee to the head.
Cao lands a nice knee to the body.
Nickoson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cao crunches a lovely knee into Nickoson's ribcage.
Cao landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Cao.
Nice body punch from Cao.
A knee to the head by Cao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Cao.
Cao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickoson or not.
Cao landing knees to the head.
Nickoson is trying to force a seperation but Cao has the dominant position.
Cao struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickoson controls his hands.
Nickoson is trying to stall.
A knee to the head by Cao.
Cao lands a knee to the head.
Cao scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cao.
Nickoson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cao.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cao lands a good knee to the midsection. Nickoson won't want to take too many of those.
Cao with a knee to the head.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cao lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cao.
Cao crunches a lovely knee into Nickoson's ribcage.
Cao lands a nice knee to the body.
Cao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nickoson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickoson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cao with a knee to the head.
Cao landing knees to the head.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nickoson's face.
Nickoson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Cao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickoson is trying to force a seperation but Cao has the dominant position.
Nickoson is trying to break free.
Nickoson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nickoson's face.
Cao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cao with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cao tries a body shot but Nickoson blocks it.
Nickoson has had enough of the clinch but Cao keeps him there for the moment.
Cao landing knees to the body.
Cao tries to throw a body punch but Nickoson avoids it by throwing Cao back against the cage.
Cao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cao landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Cao.
Cao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickoson prevents a body shot from Cao.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nickoson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cao has double underhooks.
Nickoson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cao won't allow it.
Cao stops a takedown attempt from Nickoson.
A knee to the head by Cao.
Cao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickoson's elbow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cao Cao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Nickoson's cut.
That's time! Cao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cao wants to clinch up but Nickoson keeps it at a distance.
Cao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickoson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cao scrambles back to his feet.
Alexander Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickoson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Cao as Nickoson shoots in.
Nickoson misses with an uppercut. Cao saw that one coming.
Cao slips under a jab from Nickoson.
Cao tries to clinch up.
Nickoson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickoson misses with the combination.
Nickoson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickoson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Nickoson misses its intended target.
Nickoson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nickoson misses with a double jab.
Cao tries to clinch up but Nickoson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickoson throws a body punch but Cao moves out of range.
Cao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cao slips a jab and a cross from Nickoson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson misses with a leg kick
and Cao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cao.
Cao crunches a lovely knee into Nickoson's ribcage.
Cao working Nickoson over with knees to the body.
Cao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Cao.
Cao Cao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cao landing knees to the head.
Cao tries to throw a body punch but Nickoson avoids it by throwing Cao back against the cage.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickoson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cao lands a nice knee to the body.
Cao landing knees to the body.
Cao lands a good knee to the midsection. Nickoson won't want to take too many of those.
Cao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nickoson has had enough of the clinch but Cao keeps him there for the moment.
Cao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nickoson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickoson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nickoson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Cao as the two fighters clinch.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickoson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cao lands a knee to the head.
Cao lands a knee to the body.
Cao with a knee to the head.
Cao scores with a knee to the head.
Nickoson blocks a body shot from Cao.
Cao lands a nice knee to the body.
Nickoson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cao has double underhooks.
Cao misses with a punch to the body.
Cao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cao obliges.
Nickoson lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nickoson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson misses with a right hand
and Cao moves into the clinch.
Cao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right handed body shot lands from Cao.
A short left from Nickoson.
Cao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nickoson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickoson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cao is working Nickoson over against the cage.
Cao scores a nice knee to the body.
Cao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cao scores with a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cao Cao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Nickoson's cut.
That's time! Cao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickoson darts in looking for a takedown but Cao gets double underhooks and turns Nickoson into the cage.
Cao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickoson can do to turn this around?
Cao can't find room to land a body shot as Nickoson controls the action.
Nickoson is trying to drag Cao to the mat but Cao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nickoson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cao lands a body shot.
Cao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cao lands a knee to the body.
Cao is working Nickoson over against the cage.
Cao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cao tries to throw a body punch but Nickoson avoids it by throwing Cao back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cao pushes Nickoson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao connects with a knee to the head.
Cao lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Cao.
Nickoson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Cao - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Cao.
Cao keeps control of Nickoson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cao lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cao obliges.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cao connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickoson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nickoson's face.
Nickoson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cao Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nickoson.
Cao looks to throw the jab but Nickoson is out of range.
Alexander Nickoson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cao Cao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nickoson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickoson throws a combination that misses
and Cao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cao.
Nickoson has had enough of the clinch but Cao keeps him there for the moment.
Nickoson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nickoson tries to break the clinch but Cao is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Nickoson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nickoson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nickoson tries to break free but Cao pushes him back against the cage.
Nickoson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cao lands a shot to the body.
Nickoson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nickoson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cao circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Nickoson misses
and Cao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cao.
Nickoson is trying to break the clinch but Cao has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cao scores a nice knee to the body.
Cao keeps control of Nickoson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cao scores with a hook to the body.
Nickoson can't break the clinch.
Nickoson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickoson is trying to break the clinch but Cao is controlling him.
Cao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickoson or not.
Nickoson is trying to push Cao away but Cao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nickoson takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cao scores with a knee to the head.
Cao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickoson misses with the head strike.
Cao blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao Cao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cao, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cao Cao!
An out of breath Cao Cao 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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