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OFK 36 - Raymaker Vs Zinsou PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Alfonso (ranked 5184 p4p, 5631 weight class) and Kazimierz Kusy (ranked 573 p4p, 585 weight class). Alfonso comes into the arena with 1 2 blaring out of the sound system. Kusy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lukasyno & Kriso - Mój świat feat. Miss God. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Alfonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazimierz Kusy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusy lands a left and a right that send Alfonso crashing to the mat, dazed. Kusy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kusy connects with a superb combination that knocks Alfonso out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kusy before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Alfonso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kazimierz Kusy!
Kazimierz Kusy 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Premysl Otakar Jr (ranked 24039 p4p, 24283 weight class) and Sean Vick (ranked 655 p4p, 664 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Premysl Otakar Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Premysl Otakar Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Premysl Otakar Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Vick!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otakar Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vick to the mat! Vick manages to get full guard.
Vick wriggles free and stands up.
Otakar Jr wants to clinch up but Vick keeps it at a distance.
Vick unleashes a big counter combination but Otakar Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Otakar Jr tries to land a front kick but Vick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Otakar Jr's guard.
Vick looking to sit in guard and control but Otakar Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Otakar Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Otakar Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Vick has wrist control.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Otakar Jr from controlling successfully.
Otakar Jr has gone for a leg lock! Vick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Otakar Jr's guard.
Vick is pushing down on Otakar Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Otakar Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Vick has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick thows a huge punch but Otakar Jr dodges it nicely.
Otakar Jr won't allow Vick to pass to mount.
Vick throwing shots but Otakar Jr is blocking nicely.
Vick wants to control but Otakar Jr is keeping him busy.
Otakar Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vick.
Vick is looking to take a break and control but Otakar Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vick trying to control the action but Otakar Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vick is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Otakar Jr!
Otakar Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Vick with good strikes from the mount here!
Vick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vick moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Otakar Jr has worked his arm free - good work by Otakar Jr!
Otakar Jr is not content to let Vick control the position.
You can see the frustration on Otakar Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otakar Jr is trying to buck Vick off.
Vick advances to mount.
Vick has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Otakar Jr's face.
Otakar Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vick landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vick is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Otakar Jr is surviving well by controlling Vick's body position as best he can.
Otakar Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vick avoids the attempt from Otakar Jr to control.
Vick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Otakar Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Otakar Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Otakar Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vick has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Otakar Jr's face.
Vick breaks from Otakar Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otakar Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
 Otakar Jr is rocked!
Otakar Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Vick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Otakar Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vick cracks Otakar Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vick postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Otakar Jr in real trouble here! The ref calls for Otakar Jr to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Vick!
Premysl Otakar Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'No comment...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Chandler (ranked 4283 p4p, 4221 weight class) and Dominick Poirier (ranked 413 p4p, 407 weight class). Dominick Poirier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominick Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poirier as he avoids it easily.
Poirier scores with a hook.
Poirier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chandler sprawls well. Chandler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet.
Poirier tries for a takedown but Chandler circles away easily
and Chandler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poirier's guard.
Poirier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chandler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Poirier has picked Chandler up - he's going for a ride! Poirier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler is holding on to half guard well.
Chandler taking some punishment here, with Poirier in his half guard.
Chandler looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Poirier prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Poirier is very close to passing his half guard.
Chandler controlling the position for now.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Poirier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poirier passes into side control, despite Chandler's attempt to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chandler tries to buck Poirier off but Poirier is having none of it.
Poirier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chandler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chandler is looking to regain half guard here but Poirier keeps moving and retains side control.
Chandler trying to control but Poirier flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Poirier is not going to allow Chandler to sit and survive in this position.
Poirier is looking to control Chandler but Chandler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chandler trying to control the action but Poirier just sinks the hooks in.
Poirier seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Chandler's chin but Chandler turns very nicely into Poirier's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Chandler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chandler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Poirier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Poirier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Poirier!
Poirier trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Poirier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chandler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Poirier's guard.
Poirier looking for a sweep. Not yet Poirier, not yet.
Poirier has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler wanted to stand there but Poirier had control of the position.
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Poirier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Poirier is keeping the position.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poirier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Poirier is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Poirier's guard.
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Chandler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chandler trying to control but Poirier is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Poirier controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
Chandler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Poirier manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier wanted to stand there but Chandler had control of the position.
Poirier stops Chandler from standing up.
Chandler controls Poirier momentarily but Poirier frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poirier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chandler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poirier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poirier trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poirier.
Poirier dives in and scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Chandler dominated that second round.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chandler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poirier to the mat! Poirier manages to get full guard.
Chandler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Poirier is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poirier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poirier trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by Poirier as he checks the leg kick.
Poirier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Chandler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Poirier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chandler striking off his back but it's not causing Poirier any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler controlling the position.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Poirier controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Poirier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chandler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poirier wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier trying to control the position.
Poirier looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poirier is keeping the position for now.
Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Poirier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chandler stands up over Poirier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Poirier is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Poirier keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chandler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poirier can't do much from the bottom here.
Poirier is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chandler is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chandler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Chandler!
Nicholas Chandler 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 2804 p4p, 5126 weight class) and Jan Sleziacik (ranked 366 p4p, 571 weight class). Simon Hedegaard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan Sleziacik's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Sleziacik!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sleziacik defends it nicely.
Hedegaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hedegaard shoots in and drives through. Sleziacik sprawls well.
Sleziacik tries to clinch but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Hedegaard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hedegaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleziacik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hedegaard scores with a shot to the body.
Hedegaard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedegaard misses the target.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sleziacik sprawls well. Sleziacik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Sleziacik is looking for the big counter here.
Sleziacik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sleziacik wants it to stay on the feet.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sleziacik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sleziacik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard advances position into side control!
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard tries to move to mount but Sleziacik blocks the move with his legs.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Sleziacik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedegaard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sleziacik, who protects the arm well.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Sleziacik is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sleziacik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sleziacik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hedegaard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hedegaard tries to advance position but instead Sleziacik slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sleziacik is trying to control but Hedegaard passes into side control!
Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Sleziacik is defending well.
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sleziacik is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Sleziacik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hedegaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sleziacik throws out a counter right but Hedegaard avoids it with no problem.
Sleziacik clinches up against the cage.
Hedegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hedegaard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sleziacik.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard wants the takedown. Sleziacik is fighting it off but Hedegaard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sleziacik's guard against the cage.
Hedegaard trying to control but Sleziacik is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard pushes down on Sleziacik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleziacik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Sleziacik is defending it quite comfortably.
Sleziacik is controlling Hedegaard's trapped leg to prevent Hedegaard from advancing to side control.
Hedegaard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hedegaard thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hedegaard dominating with strikes here.
Hedegaard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sleziacik is now in Hedegaard's guard. A big mistake from Hedegaard there, giving up the dominant position!
Sleziacik wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is keeping the position.
Hedegaard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sleziacik has passed into half guard!
Sleziacik is thwarting Hedegaard's attempts to control the position.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sleziacik can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleziacik prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Sleziacik thows a huge punch but Hedegaard dodges it nicely.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard is refusing to be controlled, as Sleziacik sits in half guard.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hedegaard wants to control but Sleziacik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hedegaard actively working from the bottom here.
Sleziacik trying to pass the guard but Hedegaard defending well.
Sleziacik is keen to just control but Hedegaard is a slippery customer.
Hedegaard wants to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hedegaard closes the distance and clinches up with Sleziacik, looking for a takedown. Hedegaard pushes Sleziacik against the cage but Sleziacik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hedegaard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sleziacik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hedegaard somewhat.
Sleziacik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sleziacik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hedegaard is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleziacik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleziacik is looking to advance position but Hedegaard won't allow it.
Sleziacik slips a nice elbow through Hedegaard's hands, connecting with Hedegaard's forehead.
Hedegaard is pressing down on Sleziacik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sleziacik trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard is looking for a triangle here but Sleziacik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sleziacik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard gets back to half guard.
Hedegaard trying to control but Sleziacik postures up.
Sleziacik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hedegaard is pressing down on Sleziacik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sleziacik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sleziacik has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hedegaard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sleziacik is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hedegaard pulls down on the head and he's put Sleziacik to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 3208 p4p, 22275 weight class) and Antonino Loggia (ranked 414 p4p, 660 weight class). Loggia has chosen Your Woman Has Just Been Sighted (Ring The Alarm) as his entrance music. Antonino Loggia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 34 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suleijma Tudekiks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonino Loggia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loggia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loggia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antonino Loggia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tudekiks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Loggia throws out a loose jab but Tudekiks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tudekiks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loggia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tudekiks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tudekiks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Loggia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tudekiks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loggia dodges the punch combination from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks moves into the clinch successfully.
Loggia throws a punch but it's blocked by Tudekiks.
Tudekiks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Our sources have told us that Tudekiks has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Loggia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tudekiks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tudekiks lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudekiks prevents the takedown attempt.
Tudekiks lands a nice shot to the body.
Loggia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tudekiks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Suleijma Tudekiks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonino Loggia.
Tudekiks manages to break the clinch.
Suleijma Tudekiks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tudekiks scores with a leg kick.
Tudekiks lands a nice shot that snaps Loggia's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tudekiks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tudekiks lands the left hand.
A cross from Loggia lands.
Tudekiks clinches up against the cage.
Tudekiks keeps control of Loggia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loggia taking a breather.
Tudekiks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Loggia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tudekiks lands a hook that snaps the head of Loggia backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loggia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loggia is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks pushes Loggia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loggia.
Tudekiks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loggia backwards.
Tudekiks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks lands with a right to the head.
Tudekiks lands a left hand.
Tudekiks prevents the takedown attempt.
Tudekiks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loggias head.
Loggia is trying to break free.
A short right from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Loggia is trying to pull guard but Tudekiks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tudekiks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tudekiks throws an elbow but misses.
Tudekiks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Tudekiks.
 Loggia is rocked!
A short uppercut from Tudekiks.
Loggia is still on wobbly legs! Can Tudekiks finish him?
Tudekiks throws a big uppercut that drops Loggia! More strikes from Tudekiks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Loggia lies dazed against the cage as Tudekiks celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suleijma Tudekiks!
After the big win, Suleijma Tudekiks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 1233 p4p, 1809 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 140 p4p, 205 weight class). Dela Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: This is the Moment. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Mad Onion. That snapped Dela Cruz's head back.
Mad Onion moves into the clinch.
Mad Onion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mad Onion is defending well.
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dela Cruzs head.
Come on Mad Onion - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mad Onion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mad Onion digs a right hand into Dela Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dela Cruz's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Mad Onion.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dela Cruzs head.
Mad Onion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mad Onion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mad Onion drops Dela Cruz with a big knee straight up the middle! Dela Cruz is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dela Cruz is rocked!
 It looks like Art Vincent Dela Cruz has been cut.
Mad Onion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mad Onion has closed the distance and engaged Dela Cruz in a clinch.
Mad Onion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mad Onion looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Mad Onion backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Dela Cruz's temple! It sends Dela Cruz violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Mad Onion celebrates and the doctors try to help Dela Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Luke Mad Onion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 1180 p4p, 2061 weight class) and Ryan Mcarthy (ranked 151 p4p, 239 weight class). Irrawaddy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Laos Rules!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Mcarthy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irrawaddy instigates a clinch.
Irrawaddy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcarthy is trying to force a seperation but Irrawaddy has the dominant position.
Irrawaddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcarthy's elbow.
Irrawaddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irrawaddy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcarthy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Irrawaddy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mcarthy pushes Irrawaddy up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcarthy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
I was talking to Irrawaddy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mcarthy misses with a knee to the head.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irrawaddy has a couple of punches blocked by Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Mcarthy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcarthy drives through and clinches with Irrawaddy against the cage.
Mcarthy prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcarthy pulls guard successfully.
Irrawaddy prevents Mcarthy from getting back to his feet.
Irrawaddy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Irrawaddy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Irrawaddy stops Mcarthy from standing up.
Irrawaddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Irrawaddy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcarthy keeping moving, preventing Irrawaddy from controlling successfully.
Mcarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Irrawaddy is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcarthy wants to stand and escape but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcarthy wants to stand up but Irrawaddy is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Irrawaddy jabs Mcarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
As Irrawaddy backs off Mcarthy throws a huge counter combo but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it all.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Mcarthy moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Irrawaddy gets back to full guard.
Mcarthy wants to stand but Irrawaddy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Irrawaddy is working hard here to advance position.
Irrawaddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcarthy's guard.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy won't allow Mcarthy to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy won't allow Mcarthy to get back to his feet.
Irrawaddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Irrawaddy works over Mcarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Irrawaddy is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Mcarthy is out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Mcarthy moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Irrawaddy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcarthy tries to clinch but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcarthy can do to turn this around?
Irrawaddy slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcarthy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcarthy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Irrawaddy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcarthy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Irrawaddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ken Irrawaddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcarthy gets to his feet - Irrawaddy follows without any prompting.
Mcarthy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
A left lands for Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcarthy misses with a double jab.
Ken Irrawaddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irrawaddy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irrawaddy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcarthy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy stands up out of the half guard.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Mcarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcarthy fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Irrawaddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Mcarthy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irrawaddy lands a jab to the nose.
Mcarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Mcarthy.
Irrawaddy cracks Mcarthy with an open hand slap.
Mcarthy defending well as Irrawaddy loads up on a big left hand.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcarthy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcarthy scores with a head kick. Irrawaddy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Irrawaddy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy lands a high kick!
Mcarthy is breathing heavily.
Irrawaddy scores with a hook to the body. Mcarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcarthy moves in looking to clinch but Irrawaddy pushes him off.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Irrawaddy lands.
Irrawaddy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcarthy's head.
Mcarthy is rocked!
Irrawaddy cracks Mcarthy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mcarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
Mcarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcarthy tries to get into range but Irrawaddy steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Mcarthy! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Irrawaddy scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Irrawaddy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 2768 p4p, 2396 weight class) and Steve Cusumano (ranked 374 p4p, 339 weight class). Escobarre comes to the cage accompanied by Xzibit- Alcoholic . Cusumano has chosen Gamefire as his entrance music. Steve Cusumano acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Escobarre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cusumano!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobarre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cusumano!
Escobarre is working Cusumano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Escobarre throws a strike aimed at the side of Cusumano's head but Cusumano avoids it well.
Cusumano wants to control but Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre trying to control the position but Cusumano is working away.
Escobarre looks up at the clock and then as Cusumano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Escobarre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Escobarre throws an elbow but Cusumano slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Cusumano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Escobarre working the ground and pound but Cusumano is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre swings around for an armbar but Cusumano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobarre's guard.
Cusumano is working Escobarre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escobarre trying to control the position here.
Escobarre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cusumano defends it easily.
Escobarre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobarre is looking for a triangle but Cusumano pushes his legs off easily.
Escobarre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cusumano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cusumano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Escobarre.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Cusumano is out of range.
Escobarre misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cusumano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusumano throws the left hand but Escobarre avoids the punch easily.
Cusumano throws a leg kick
and Escobarre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusumano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobarre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cusumanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Escobarre coming out on top.
Escobarre cracks Cusumano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano jabs at Escobarre's body.
Escobarre misses with a hook. Cusumano ducked under it nicely.
Escobarre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobarre misses its target.
Cusumano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cusumano throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Escobarre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Escobarre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobarre. Escobarre gets slowly back to his feet.
Cusumano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobarre counters with a nice body shot.
Cusumano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Escobarre throws an overhand right that lands on Cusumano's shoulder, as Cusumano tries to avoid the shot.
Cusumano catches Escobarre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Escobarre.
Escobarre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobarre throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Escobarre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cusumano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusumano is just out of range.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Escobarre avoids them all with ease.
Escobarre tries to counter with a takedown but Cusumano is quick to defend against it.
Cusumano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre misses with a jab to the body
and Cusumano counters with a two punch combo.
Escobarre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cusumano under the eye.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cusumano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobarre instigates a clinch.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobarre has him pressed against the cage.
Escobarre lands with a right to the head.
Escobarre digs a right hand underneath Cusumano's ribcage. Cusumano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cusumano tries to break free but Escobarre pushes him back against the cage.
Escobarre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobarre tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobarre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Cusumano as he connects with a hook.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobarre is just out of range.
Jab from Escobarre.
Cusumano misses with a shot to the body
and Escobarre moves into the clinch.
Escobarre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cusumano or not.
Cusumano is breathing heavily.
Escobarre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobarre.
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobarre is leaning against Cusumano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut.
Escobarre is trying to trip Cusumano. He has hold of a leg but Cusumano is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Escobarre persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Escobarre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escobarre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cusumano!
Cusumano is squirming around, avoiding Escobarre's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobarre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Escobarre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Escobarre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cusumano hang on?
Escobarre looking to control but Cusumano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Escobarre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cusumano is trying to escape the mount.
Escobarre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobarre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cusumano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobarre.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Cusumano misses with a looping left.
Escobarre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cusumano was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cusumano! But no joy.
Escobarre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobarre misses with a straight right.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Cusumano moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano takes a swing at Escobarre's ribcage but misses.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cusumano was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Cusumano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Escobarre.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobarre.
The crowd cheers as Escobarre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cusumano doesn't seem phased though.
Cusumano thuds a left hand into Escobarre's body.
Escobarre checks the leg kick.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Cusumano blocks a jab.
Escobarre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobarre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Cusumano moves away and avoids it.
Cusumano connects with a body shot that sends Escobarre's belly button to the back.
Cusumano connects with a leg kick.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusumano is just out of range.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve Cusumano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobarre circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cusumano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cusumano throws a combination. Escobarre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Escobarre misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cusumano! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Cusumano misses the body punch
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobarre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobarre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cusumano.
Stalling in the clinch from Escobarre.
Escobarre tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Escobarre scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobarre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobarre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cusumano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Escobarre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusumano's efforts to push away.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobarre is working Cusumano over against the cage.
Escobarre lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Escobarre.
Escobarre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Escobarre.
Come on Escobarre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pablo Escobarre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobarre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cusumano's elbow.
Escobarre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cusumano is trying to force a seperation but Escobarre has the dominant position.
Escobarre throws a head punch that misses.
Escobarre has Cusumano pressed against the cage, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cusumano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobarre keeps control of Cusumano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobarre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobarre, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobarre!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Raymaker (ranked 346 p4p, 1354 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 51 p4p, 154 weight class). Raymaker's entrance music is Key Glock - Mr.Glock. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kai Raymaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou gets the takedown into side control.
Zinsou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Raymaker some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Zinsou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zinsou sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Raymaker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zinsou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zinsou controlling the position from side mount.
Zinsou throws a strike aimed at the side of Raymaker's head but Raymaker avoids it well.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Raymaker is working from the bottom.
Zinsou scoring with punches from side control.
Zinsou working the ground and pound from side control.
Raymaker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zinsou.
Zinsou lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou working the body and head with strikes.
Zinsou wants to control but Raymaker is keeping him busy.
Zinsou tries to score with some ground and pound. Raymaker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raymaker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zinsou in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Raymaker looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Zinsou turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou is the new heavyweight champion!
Yayi Zinsou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Kai Raymaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back!'.
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