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OFK 58 - Pullum Vs Pinochet PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franchesco Bombardini (ranked 5833 p4p, 23232 weight class) and Andrejs Medvedevs (ranked 514 p4p, 619 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franchesco Bombardini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrejs Medvedevs!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedevs dives in for a single leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bombardini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Medvedevs.
Medvedevs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Medvedevs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bombardini.
Sloppy strikes from Medvedevs. Those never looked like landing.
It appears Bombardini was looking to counter with a kick there.
Medvedevs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bombardini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bombardini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medvedevs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bombardini somewhat.
Medvedevs misses with a takedown attempt - Bombardini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franchesco Bombardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Medvedevs with that takedown attempt.
Medvedevs dives in for a single leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombardini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bombardini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medvedevs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bombardini somewhat.
Bombardini sets himself, and Medvedevs steps forward looking for the clinch! Bombardini avoids it this time.
Bombardini closes the distance and clinches up with Medvedevs, looking for a takedown. Bombardini pushes Medvedevs against the cage but Medvedevs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Medvedevs shoots in but Bombardini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bombardini fails to land the takedown.
Bombardini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medvedevs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bombardini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bombardini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bombardini shoots in for a double leg but Medvedevs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Medvedevs wants to counter with a clinch but Bombardini pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedevs fails with the takedown.
Bombardini throws a head kick but Medvedevs moves out of range.
Medvedevs goes for a double leg but Bombardini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bombardini continues to drive forward.
Bombardini shoots in but no luck this time.
Bombardini is breathing heavily.
Medvedevs looks for a takedown but Bombardini sprawls well.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombardini as he avoids it easily.
Bombardini misses with a looping right.
Bombardini dives in for a single leg takedown but Medvedevs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Medvedevs wants the takedown. Bombardini is fighting it off but Medvedevs persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bombardini's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medvedevs passes Bombardini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombardini is looking to improve his position.
Medvedevs thows a huge punch but Bombardini dodges it nicely.
Bombardini wants to improve his position but Medvedevs is controlling well.
Medvedevs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Medvedevs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bombardini holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Medvedevs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombardini is working to get back to half guard.
Bombardini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Medvedevs gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bombardini dives in for a single leg takedown but Medvedevs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Medvedevs jumps guard but Bombardini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bombardini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Medvedevs wants to take the fight to the mat but Bombardini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Medvedevs decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrejs Medvedevs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Medvedevs. No joy for Bombardini on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Medvedevs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bombardini drives through and clinches with Medvedevs against the cage.
Bombardini gets underhooks to prevent Medvedevs's takedown attempt.
Bombardini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Medvedevs shoots for a double leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls well. He's pushed Medvedevs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bombardini is looking to clinch but Medvedevs is avoiding it.
Medvedevs stuffs the takedown attempt from Bombardini. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franchesco Bombardini. 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.
Bombardini misses with a head kick.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombardini as he jumps to the side.
Franchesco Bombardini is winning the standup battle so far.
Medvedevs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedevs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bombardini tries to avoid it but Medvedevs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bombardini to the ground. Bombardini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Medvedevs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bombardini feinted with a counter takedown.
Bombardini closes the distance and clinches up with Medvedevs, looking for a takedown. Bombardini pushes Medvedevs against the cage but Medvedevs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medvedevs dives in and grabs Bombardini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bombardini pushes down on Medvedevs's head and hops out.
Bombardini thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Medvedevs if he has to take too many more of those.
Medvedevs tries to clinch but Bombardini is having none of it.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Medvedevs sprawls well. Medvedevs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.
Medvedevs moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedevs prevents the takedown attempt.
Medvedevs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Medvedevs tries for a takedown but Bombardini manages to get underhooks.
Medvedevs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bombardini to keep the fight standing.
Bombardini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Medvedevs prevents it.
Medvedevs tries to pull guard but Bombardini holds him up against the cage and eventually Medvedevs drops back down to his feet.
Medvedevs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Medvedevs is trying to pull guard but Bombardini has him pressed against the cage.
Bombardini goes for a takedown attempt but Medvedevs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt - Medvedevs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Medvedevs or perhaps it was just good defense by Bombardini, which made it look bad.
Bombardini seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bombardini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Bombardini as Medvedevs shoots in.
Medvedevs fails with a takedown attempt.
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bombardini as Medvedevs shoots in.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombardini as he jumps to the side.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bombardini darts in looking for a takedown but Medvedevs gets double underhooks and turns Bombardini into the cage.
Medvedevs is looking for the big counter here.
Medvedevs decides to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Battle Science inform us that Medvedevs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bombardini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Medvedevs is looking for a triangle but Bombardini pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bombardini won't allow Medvedevs to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Franchesco Bombardini will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Medvedevs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bombardini's waist but Bombardini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Medvedevs off to one side.
Franchesco Bombardini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombardini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Medvedevs jumps guard but Bombardini stands there with Medvedevs around his waist. Medvedevs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Medvedevs fails to pull guard.
Franchesco Bombardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrejs Medvedevs.
Medvedevs tries for a takedown but Bombardini manages to get underhooks.
Medvedevs breaks the clinch.
Bombardini clinches up against the cage.
Bombardini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Medvedevs is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Medvedevs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bombardini pulls guard successfully.
Bombardini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Medvedevs looking to pass the guard.
Medvedevs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Medvedevs advances position into side control!
Medvedevs scores with punches from side control.
Medvedevs stands up.
Bombardini tries to clinch but Medvedevs moves out of range.
Bombardini fails with a takedown attempt.
Medvedevs unleashes a big counter combination but Bombardini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedevs gets a clinch.
Medvedevs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bombardini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bombardini.
Bombardini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bombardini wants it to stay on the feet.
Bombardini tries for a takedown but Medvedevs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medvedevs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Medvedevs with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedevs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bombardini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bombardini sneaks out the side door and pushes Medvedevs away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Medvedevs doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombardini circles away.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown but Bombardini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Medvedevs is looking for the big counter here.
Medvedevs stuffs the takedown.
Bombardini shoots in and drives through. Medvedevs sprawls well.
Medvedevs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medvedevs looks up at the clock and then as Bombardini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Medvedevs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Medvedevs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombardini keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Bombardini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medvedevs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medvedevs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Medvedevs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bombardini!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrejs Medvedevs.
I think Medvedevs 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrejs Medvedevs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Berchyk (ranked 6213 p4p, 6404 weight class) and Taki Baki (ranked 227 p4p, 233 weight class). Piotr Berchyk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taki Baki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piotr Berchyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taki Baki!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berchyk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berchyk moves into the clinch.
Baki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Berchyk.
Baki moves into range and clinches up with Berchyk.
Baki just leaning against Berchyk, taking a breather.
Baki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berchyk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berchyk is fending him off so far but Baki persists. Nope, Berchyk circles away and we're back to standing.
Berchyk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berchyk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baki's waist but Baki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berchyk off to one side.
Taki Baki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baki misses with a body kick.
Berchyk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baki counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Piotr Berchyk has been cut.
Baki instigates a clinch.
Berchyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berchyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berchyk throws a head kick that misses.
Berchyk pushes Baki up against the cage in a clinch.
Baki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Berchyk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Piotr Berchyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taki Baki.
Berchyk looks to land a combination but Baki avoids it well.
Berchyk gets tackled into the cage by Baki. Baki maintains the clinch.
Berchyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Berchyk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berchyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baki tries to counter with a clinch but Berchyk shakes him off and moves away.
Baki shoots in but Berchyk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berchyk moves into the clinch.
Baki is working for takedown but Berchyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berchyk trying to land knees to the body.
Baki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berchyk jumps guard but Baki stands there with Berchyk around his waist. Berchyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berchyk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berchyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berchyk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baki.
Baki swings for the body but Berchyk moves out of range.
Baki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berchyk tries to avoid it but Baki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berchyk to the ground. Berchyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baki has managed to clinch.
Berchyk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Berchyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berchyk walks away with a smile on his face. Baki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baki misses with a low kick.
Berchyk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berchyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Berchyk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baki avoids it.
Baki avoiding damage as Berchyk throws knees to the body.
Baki throws an elbow but it misses.
Berchyk is stalling here.
Berchyk breaks from the clinch.
Berchyk motions for Baki to come forward. Berchyk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baki unleashes a big counter combination but Berchyk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Baki.
Berchyk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Berchyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Berchyk's cut.
That's time! Berchyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berchyk tries to avoid it but Baki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berchyk to the ground. Berchyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berchyk wants to clinch.
Baki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Berchyk has Baki up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Berchyk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Piotr Berchyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taki Baki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baki is pushing Berchyk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Berchyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baki can do to turn this around?
Berchyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Baki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berchyk walks away with a smile on his face. Baki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baki gets a double leg takedown into Berchyk's guard.
Berchyk uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Berchyk moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berchyk jumps into guard, dragging Baki to the mat.
Berchyk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baki postures up.
Baki trying to control but Berchyk is working from the bottom.
Baki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berchyk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berchyk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baki fails to land with a series of punches.
Baki looks for a takedown but Berchyk sprawls well.
Berchyk scores with a takedown into Baki's guard.
Baki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Berchyk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Baki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berchyk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Berchyk. No joy for Baki on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berchyk throws a head kick that misses.
Baki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berchyk with a body shot.
Baki throws a push kick but Berchyk slaps the foot to one side.
Berchyk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Berchyk blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berchyk swivels and escapes.
Baki is breathing heavily.
Berchyk shoots for a takedown but Baki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Berchyk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baki throws a head kick that misses.
Berchyk rushes Baki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baki is trying to pull guard but Berchyk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Piotr Berchyk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piotr Berchyk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Berchyk has closed the distance and engaged Baki in a clinch.
Berchyk can't get the takedown.
Baki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baki takes the fight into the clinch.
Baki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Berchyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Berchyk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Piotr Berchyk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baki leaning against his opponent.
Baki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baki moves into the clinch successfully.
Baki effectively controlling the action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Berchyk.
Baki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Berchyk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berchyk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berchyk as Baki tries to tie him up.
Berchyk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Berchyk breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baki is looking to chop away at Berchyk's legs.
Berchyk tries to clinch but Baki moves out of range.
Berchyk clinches up against the cage.
Baki looking for a takedown.
Piotr Berchyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taki Baki.
Baki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berchyk misses with a knee strike.
Baki is trying to pull guard but Berchyk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berchyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berchyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baki.
Baki darts in and clinches Berchyk up against the cage.
Baki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berchyk stuffs the takedown attempt from Baki. Baki gets slowly back to his feet.
Berchyk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baki.
Berchyk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Berchyk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berchyk closes the distance and clinches.
Berchyk leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berchyk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baki tries to pull guard but Berchyk holds him up against the cage and eventually Baki drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Berchyk.
Baki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Berchyk prevents it.
Baki gets control of Berchyk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berchyk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Berchyk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berchyk, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Berchyk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Stone (ranked 3825 p4p, 6434 weight class) and Adibou Dedebezed (ranked 163 p4p, 196 weight class). Adibou Dedebezed will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adibou Dedebezed!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Dedebezed blocks with his arms.
Stone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dedebezed is trying to keep an underhook but Stone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stone working over Dedebezed with some ground and pound. Dedebezed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dedebezed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stone is looking for a kimura here.
Stone has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dedebezed defend it? Stone steps over the head and cranks it - Dedebezed is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brett Stone!
Our winner, Brett Stone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Palmer (ranked 3712 p4p, 6572 weight class) and Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 159 p4p, 239 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dallas Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Bomstaerk.
Palmer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bomstaerk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk throws a big elbow that misses.
Bomstaerk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bomstaerk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bomstaerk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk has gone for a leg lock! Palmer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bomstaerk's guard.
Bomstaerk has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Palmer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Palmer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bomstaerk lands a really nice looking cross but Palmer seems unphased.
Bomstaerk looking to score a takedown here. Palmer is defending well but Bomstaerk drives through and ends up in Palmer's guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomstaerk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bomstaerk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Palmer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bomstaerk working the head and body with strikes.
Bomstaerk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bomstaerk is chipping away with strikes.
Bomstaerk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmer, who protects the arm well.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position but Palmer is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bomstaerk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Bomstaerk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Palmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palmer dodges the ground and pound from Bomstaerk.
Palmer is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bomstaerk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bomstaerk cracks Palmer with a big elbow.
The strikes coming from Bomstaerk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Palmer is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
Bomstaerk has hold of Palmer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Palmer seems comfortable defending it but Bomstaerk has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Palmer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Palmer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bomstaerk couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Bomstaerk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Claypool (ranked 3470 p4p, 5967 weight class) and Riley Gaffney (ranked 149 p4p, 220 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Claypool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riley Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claypool throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claypool misses with a body shot.
Gaffney tries to work over Claypool's front leg with a kick but Claypool checks it.
A jab from Claypool misses.
Claypool moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaffney trying to stall but Claypool improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Gaffney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaffney's elbow.
Gaffney has had enough of the clinch but Claypool keeps him there for the moment.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Gaffney misses with the head strike.
Gaffney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Claypool digs a right hand into Gaffney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gaffney's gas tank.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaffney controls his hands.
Claypool tries to work over Gaffney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claypool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claypool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaffney prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Gaffney is trying to break the clinch but Claypool is controlling him.
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney misses the jab.
Gaffney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Claypool checks it well.
Gaffney works Claypool's body with a nice hook.
Gaffney ducks under a wild hook from Claypool.
Gaffney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Claypool stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaffney.
Gaffney tries to break free but Claypool pushes him back against the cage.
Claypool breaks from the clinch.
Claypool gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Gaffney misses with some punches.
Gaffney is trying to break the clinch but Claypool has him pressed against the cage.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaffney controls his hands.
Claypool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Claypool slowing the pace effectively.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney tries to circle away but Claypool has him pinned against the cage.
Claypool has Gaffney pressed against the cage, preventing Gaffney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claypool tries a body shot but Gaffney blocks it.
Claypool presses Gaffney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaffney tries to break the clinch but Claypool is controlling the position.
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claypool moves out of range of the strikes.
Claypool appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Claypool takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claypool has Gaffney up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool effectively controlling the action here.
Claypool is pushing Gaffney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Claypool has Gaffney pressed against the cage, preventing Gaffney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaffney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaffney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claypool avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Claypool tries to work over Gaffney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaffney is looking to break free of the clinch but Claypool has double underhooks.
Gaffney is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaffney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaffney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claypool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaffney throws a solid leg kick but Claypool takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gaffney.
Gaffney gets a clinch.
Gaffney tries to work over Claypool's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaffney's elbow.
Claypool is working Gaffney over against the cage.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Gaffney is trying to force a seperation but Claypool has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney working hard to break the clinch.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Claypool to work.
Claypool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaffney's efforts to push away.
Claypool presses Gaffney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Claypool has Gaffney pressed against the cage.
Claypool lands a left hand.
Claypool has Gaffney pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Claypool.
Gaffney letting Claypool take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Gaffney.
The referee is keeping an eye on Claypool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claypool digs a right hand underneath Gaffney's ribcage. Gaffney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Kenny Claypool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Claypool.
Gaffney working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Claypool.
Gaffney is looking to control Claypool's arms but Claypool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gaffney has his back to the cage.
Gaffney misses with the head strike.
Gaffney tries a body shot but Claypool blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaffney wants to get back to striking at distance but Claypool won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Gaffney fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaffney throws a punch but it's blocked by Claypool.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gaffney up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gaffney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Claypool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Claypool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaffney can do to turn this around?
Claypool keeps control of Gaffney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaffney's elbow.
Gaffney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaffney taking a breather.
Gaffney has had enough of the clinch but Claypool keeps him there for the moment.
Claypool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claypool holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaffney's elbow.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gaffney wants to get back to striking at distance but Claypool won't allow it.
Claypool has Gaffney pressed against the cage.
Claypool's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Claypool gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Claypool lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gaffney backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaffney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claypool has him pressed against the cage.
Gaffney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaffney has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaffney swings wildly with an uppercut but Claypool uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gaffney up against the cage.
Gaffney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaffney trying to stall but Claypool improves his position.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gaffney working aggressively here.
Gaffney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claypool backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gaffney misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gaffney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claypool breaks from the clinch.
Claypool keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaffney.
Claypool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claypool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gaffney stalling in the clinch but Claypool improves position.
Claypool cracks Gaffney with a nice body shot.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claypool has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gaffney wants to get back to striking at distance but Claypool won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaffney can't break the clinch.
Gaffney working hard to break the clinch.
Gaffney is looking to break free of the clinch but Claypool has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claypool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gaffney or not.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Claypool.
Gaffney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaffney's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Gaffney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaffney wants to break free but Claypool has control.
Claypool keeps control of Gaffney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaffney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claypool pushes Gaffney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gaffney is breathing heavily.
Claypool has Gaffney pressed against the cage, preventing Gaffney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaffney misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Claypool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Claypool lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaffney backwards.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gaffney can't find room to land a body shot as Claypool controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Claypool misses with the combination.
Claypool lands with an overhand left.
Gaffney catches Claypool with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Claypool gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaffney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Claypool moves into the clinch.
Gaffney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gaffney.
Gaffney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaffney tries to break free but Claypool pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gaffney misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claypool is stalling here.
Claypool lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaffney is trying to break free.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaffney misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gaffney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaffney prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Stalling in the clinch from Claypool.
Gaffney misses with a punch to the body.
Gaffney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claypool is keeping busy.
Gaffney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Claypool.
Claypool presses Gaffney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gaffney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claypool lands a shot to the body.
Gaffney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaffney looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney being controlled against the cage.
Gaffney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gaffney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
Claypool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool misses the shot to the body.
Gaffney was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Claypool rushes Gaffney and presses him up against the cage.
Claypool holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claypool creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claypool scores with a shot to the body.
Kenny Claypool is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney throws a looping overhand right but Claypool ducks down to avoid it.
Claypool is looking to wear down Gaffney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Claypool clinches up against the cage.
Claypool lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gaffney throws a punch but it's blocked by Claypool.
Claypool slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gaffney is trying to maintain a safe position but Claypool gets an underhook and turns Gaffney into the cage.
Riley Gaffney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaffney taking a breather.
Claypool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaffney misses with the head strike.
Gaffney is trying to force a seperation but Claypool has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Claypool works on Gaffney's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claypool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gaffney takes a shot to the head.
Gaffney tries to break free but Claypool pushes him back against the cage.
Gaffney lands with a light punch inside.
Claypool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Claypool cracks Gaffney with a nice body shot.
Gaffney working hard to break the clinch.
Gaffney working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Claypool.
Claypool has Gaffney pushed against the cage.
Claypool stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Claypool for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Kenny Claypool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claypool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaffney's efforts to push away.
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Claypool has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Golles (ranked 2840 p4p, 3191 weight class) and Premysl Otakar Jr (ranked 374 p4p, 409 weight class). Peter Golles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Golles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Premysl Otakar Jr!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Golles lands a shoulder strike.
Golles with a knee to the head.
Otakar Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Golles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Golles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Golles seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Otakar Jr looking for a takedown.
Golles leaning against his opponent.
Golles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otakar Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Golles counters with a nice body shot.
Otakar Jr wants to clinch.
Otakar Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golles misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Otakar Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Otakar Jr slips a jab and a cross from Golles.
Golles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otakar Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Otakar Jr closes the distance and pushes Golles back into the cage.
Golles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Golles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golles.
Golles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otakar Jr slips a straight right by Golles.
Otakar Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golles misses with a few strikes there.
Otakar Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Golles but Golles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peter Golles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Premysl Otakar Jr.
Golles slips a jab and a cross from Otakar Jr.
Golles lands a nice shot that snaps Otakar Jr's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golles tries to clinch but Otakar Jr moves away
and Otakar Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Golles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Otakar Jr eats them both and turns towards Golles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Otakar Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Otakar Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Otakar Jr wants to pass the guard but Golles is defending well.
Otakar Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Golles manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Peter Golles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Golles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Golles scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otakar Jr misses with a double jab.
Golles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golles stuns Otakar Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Otakar Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Golles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Otakar Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Otakar Jr blocks an uppercut.
Golles manages to break the clinch.
Peter Golles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Golles tries a head kick but it misses.
Otakar Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Golles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otakar Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Golles throws a hook to the side of Otakar Jr's head but Otakar Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otakar Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Golles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Otakar Jr blocks a head kick by Golles.
Otakar Jr is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Otakar Jr misses.
Golles throws a head kick that misses.
Otakar Jr needs to keep his hands up - Golles had a free shot at his head there.
Otakar Jr ducks under a wild hook from Golles.
Golles connects with an inside leg kick.
Golles with a nice calf kick.
Otakar Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golles pinned against the cage. Golles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Otakar Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Golles pushes Otakar Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Golles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Golles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A lazy left from Golles finds it's target.
Otakar Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Otakar Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peter Golles is winning the standup battle so far.
Golles moves into range and clinches up with Otakar Jr.
Golles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Otakar Jr.
Golles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otakar Jr can do to turn this around?
Golles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Golles scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otakar Jr tries to break free but Golles pushes him back against the cage.
Golles gets underhooks to prevent Otakar Jr's takedown attempt.
Peter Golles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Golles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otakar Jrs head.
A head punch on the inside from Golles fails to land.
Golles manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golles takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Golles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otakar Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golles has Otakar Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Golles scores a nice knee to the body.
Golles landing knees to the body.
Golles scores with a shoulder strike.
Golles working aggressively here.
Golles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otakar Jr avoids the body shot from Golles.
Golles scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Golles misses the target.
And Otakar Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Golles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Golles lands a right hook to the body.
Golles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Premysl Otakar Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otakar Jr wants to clinch up but Golles keeps it at a distance.
Golles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otakar Jr manages to avoid it.
Otakar Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Golles tries a head kick but it misses.
Golles forces Otakar Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Golles crunches a lovely knee into Otakar Jr's ribcage.
Golles lands a hook that snaps the head of Otakar Jr backwards.
Golles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golles lands an elbow inside.
Golles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Golles lands a right hand.
Otakar Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golles walks away with a smile on his face. Otakar Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peter Golles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Premysl Otakar Jr.
Otakar Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Golles as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Golles has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Golles dodges the punch combination from Otakar Jr.
Golles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Otakar Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Golles throws a sloppy head kick and Otakar Jr moves out of range easily.
Golles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otakar Jr tries to bum rush Golles with a series of wild strikes but Golles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Otakar Jr looks to land a combination but Golles avoids it well.
Golles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Otakar Jr is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Otakar Jr.
Golles clinches up against the cage.
Golles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golles.
Golles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otakar Jr tries to bum rush Golles with a series of wild strikes but Golles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Golles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Otakar Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Golles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Golles cracks Otakar Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Otakar Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Golles finish him?
 Otakar Jr is rocked!
Crack! Golles connects with the perfect overhand right and Otakar Jr falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Golles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Golles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cusumano (ranked 2187 p4p, 2536 weight class) and Burrito Supreme (ranked 303 p4p, 344 weight class). Cusumano comes to the cage accompanied by Gamefire. Steve Cusumano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme looks to land a left hand but Cusumano moved out of range nicely.
Supreme throws a leg kick that misses.
Supreme misses the jab.
Supreme avoids a kick to the body.
Supreme misses the jab.
Supreme throws a poor cross that misses
and Cusumano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Supreme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cusumano closes the distance and clinches.
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano throws a shot to the body.
Cusumano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Supreme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Supreme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Supreme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cusumano's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cusumano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supreme misses with a body punch.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Supreme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Supreme misses with a straight right.
Cusumano rushes Supreme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cusumano has hold of one of Supreme's legs. Supreme is fighting the takedown attempt but Cusumano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Supreme wants to improve his position but instead Cusumano has moved into half guard.
Supreme is looking to improve his position.
Supreme gets back to full guard.
Cusumano looking to pass the guard.
Supreme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supreme controlling Cusumano's posture.
Cusumano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Supreme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusumano won't allow Supreme to sweep him here.
Supreme pulls Cusumano in close to his closed guard and prevents Cusumano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cusumano wants to pass the guard but Supreme is keeping the position.
Cusumano won't allow Supreme to sweep him here.
Supreme wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Supreme is working an open guard so Cusumano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Supreme regains guard.
Supreme is pulling down on Cusumano's head to control his posture.
Cusumano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A slow jab from Supreme misses its intended target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cusumano controlling the action here for a moment.
Cusumano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supreme backwards.
Cusumano avoiding damage.
Supreme is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano staying out of range there.
Cusumano has closed the distance and engaged Supreme in a clinch.
Supreme stops a takedown attempt from Cusumano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano wants a takedown.
Cusumano has Supreme pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cusumano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Supreme tumbling to the mat - Cusumano dives into Supreme's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supreme working a defensive guard here.
Supreme wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Supreme keeping moving, preventing Cusumano from controlling successfully.
Cusumano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Supreme is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cusumano postures up in Supreme's guard and throws a big left but Supreme blocks it.
Cusumano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cusumano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Supreme looks to land a right hand but Cusumano moved out of range.
Cusumano clinches up with Supreme and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Supreme throws a jab when Cusumano was well out of range.
Supreme connects with a body shot.
Cusumano clinches up with Supreme and pushes him back against the cage.
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Supreme tries to land a front kick but Cusumano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Supreme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano clinches up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Cusumano has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cusumano misses with an elbow strike.
Cusumano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cusumano leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cusumano gets to his feet. Supreme looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Supreme keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Supreme moves out of range.
Cusumano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Supreme finds it's way round the side to connect with Cusumano's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme is pressed up against the cage. Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supreme down to the mat. Supreme avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cusumano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supreme.
Supreme gets tackled into the cage by Cusumano. Cusumano maintains the clinch.
Supreme prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cusumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cusumano can't get the takedown.
Cusumano prevents Supreme from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cusumano.
Supreme tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Cusumano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Supreme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Supreme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cusumano taking a breather.
Cusumano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supreme can do to turn this around?
Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Supreme trying to control the position.
Supreme wants to improve his position but instead Cusumano has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Supreme connects with a looping right hand.
Burrito Supreme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cusumano tries to clinch up but Supreme circles away and keeps his distance.
Supreme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supreme misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supreme misses with an uppercut. Cusumano saw that one coming.
Cusumano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supreme.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cusumano looks for the body kick but Supreme saw that one coming.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Supreme.
Supreme lands a nice looking body shot.
Cusumano pushes Supreme up against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano wants a takedown but no success here.
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
Supreme misses with a hook.
Supreme throws a hook to the side of Cusumano's head but Cusumano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cusumano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Supreme misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano gets through Supreme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Supreme prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cusumano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cusumano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cusumano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cusumano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cusumano wants a takedown.
Cusumano tightens his grip and picks Supreme up, before dumping him to the ground. Supreme manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cusumano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supreme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cusumano is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cusumano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supreme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cusumano is one step ahead there.
Supreme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cusumano throws a big elbow that misses.
Supreme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Supreme wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cusumano is now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano decides to return to a standing position.
Supreme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters circling a little - Cusumano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Supreme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cusumano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Supreme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supreme.
Supreme smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cusumano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cusumano closes the distance and clinches.
Cusumano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
Cusumano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cusumano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cusumano is working for takedown but Supreme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Supreme is pressed up against the cage. Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supreme down to the mat. Supreme avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cusumano. 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.
Supreme throws a hook but Cusumano blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Cusumano.
Supreme just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Supreme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cusumano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cusumano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supreme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano moves into range and clinches up with Supreme.
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Supreme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cusumano lands a slapping body shot.
Supreme takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Supreme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cusumano closes the distance and clinches.
Supreme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cusumano avoids it.
Cusumano is pushing Supreme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano throws a solid leg kick but Supreme takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cusumano.
Supreme might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cusumano has managed to clinch.
Cusumano has Supreme pushed against the cage.
Cusumano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Supreme's efforts to push away.
Supreme stops a takedown attempt from Cusumano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supreme is looking to break free of the clinch but Cusumano has double underhooks.
Cusumano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Supreme's efforts to push away.
Cusumano wants the takedown. Supreme is fighting it off but Cusumano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Supreme's guard against the cage.
Supreme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cusumano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supreme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Supreme is still trying to improve position.
Cusumano with a nice head shot there.
Steve Cusumano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Supreme is trying to control the position but Cusumano postures up.
Supreme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cusumano passes into half guard.
Cusumano decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano clinches up against the cage.
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Supreme is trying to break the clinch but Cusumano is controlling him.
Cusumano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Cusumano.
Supreme misses with a body punch.
Supreme misses with a punch on the inside.
Supreme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supreme tries to throw a body punch but Cusumano avoids it by throwing Supreme back against the cage.
Cusumano prevents Supreme from breaking the clinch.
Supreme misses with an elbow strike.
Cusumano pushes Supreme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Supreme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cusumano lands with a left to the head.
Cusumano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cusumano connects with a nice short shot to Supreme's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Supreme with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supreme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cusumano clinches up against the cage.
Cusumano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Supreme clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Supreme is really stuck here.
Cusumano lands shots from the back.
Cusumano scores with punches to the body.
Supreme is rocked!
Supreme is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Supreme is still in real trouble! Can Cusumano finish him?
Cusumano is hanging on to Supreme's back as he tries to escape.
Cusumano trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Supreme doesn't escape.
Cusumano lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Supreme.
You can see the frustration on Supreme's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Burrito Supreme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Cusumano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cusumano drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Supreme is in real trouble here! Cusumano lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Cusumano is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
After winning the bout, Steve Cusumano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Boxaaja (ranked 1407 p4p, 2526 weight class) and Summa Sector (ranked 207 p4p, 342 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phol Boxaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Summa Sector!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Sector finds it's target.
Sector walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Boxaaja drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sector swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Boxaaja's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Summa Sector!
Summa Sector decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 1931 p4p, 1354 weight class) and Caspian Tennessen (ranked 249 p4p, 180 weight class). Tennessen has chosen Manowar - Warriors of the World as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caspian Tennessen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sight throws a one two combo.
Tennessen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tennessen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tennessen back to the cage. Sight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tennessen lands with a hook. Sight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tennessen takes a swing at Sight's ribcage but misses.
Tennessen misses with a body shot.
As Tennessen looks to move away, Sight throws a big counter combo but Tennessen just gets out of the way.
Tennessen cracks a nice hook into Sight's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tennessen misses with a wild body shot.
Sight scores with a nice strike.
Tennessen misses the shot to the body.
Sight closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Tennessen out cold! Tennessen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Sight!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furnum Pullum (ranked 720 p4p, 1108 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 100 p4p, 156 weight class). Pinochet is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Need a Pinochet. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet staying out of range there.
Pinochet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pullum misses with a takedown
and Pinochet counters with a left and a right that stings Pullum.
Pullum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinochet's waist but Pinochet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pullum off to one side.
Pullum fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furnum Pullum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinochet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet throws a jab but it's blocked by Pullum.
Pullum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinochet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinochet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Furnum Pullum has been cut.
Pullum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pullum misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Pinochet has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pullum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pinochet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pullum somewhat.
Pinochet cracks Pullum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pullum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pinochet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinochet tries to get to full guard but Pullum has control of the leg.
Pullum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pinochet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinochet trying to control but Pullum postures up.
Pullum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum prevents Pinochet from standing back up.
Pullum working the head and body with strikes.
Pullum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pinochet is trying to maintain the position but Pullum is very close to passing his half guard.
Pinochet is not content to let Pullum control the position.
Pullum lands with a punch from half guard.
Pullum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinochet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pullum distracts Pinochet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum throwing strikes from guard but Pinochet blocks nicely.
Pullum throwing strikes but missing.
Pinochet has his hands on Pullum's head, controlling the position.
Pullum trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinochet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinochet wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pullum.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Furnum Pullum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pullum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinochet lands a right hook to the body.
Pinochet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pullum misses with an uppercut. Pinochet saw that one coming.
Furnum Pullum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pullum avoids the body shot from Pinochet.
Pullum tries to clinch up but Pinochet circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinochet looks to land a left hand but Pullum moved out of range nicely.
Pinochet ducks under a wild hook from Pullum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pullum blocks a leg kick.
Pinochet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pullum misses with an uppercut
letting Pinochet counter with a right hand.
Augusto Pinochet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pullum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pullum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pullum tries to clinch but Pinochet moves away
and Pinochet counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pinochet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pinochet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pullum shoots in but Pinochet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Pinochet both land. Nice combination.
Pullum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinochet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pullum looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinochet is just out of range.
Pullum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinochet pinned against the cage. Pinochet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pullum is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pinochet's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pinochet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet lands a lovely overhand right.
Pullum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pullum tries to clinch but Pinochet moves out of range.
Pullum is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pinochet's half guard.
Pinochet is looking to escape.
Pinochet trying to control but Pullum postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum throwing shots but Pinochet is blocking nicely.
Pullum wants to take a breather but Pinochet is having none of it.
Pinochet wants to get back to his feet.
Pullum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinochet's head.
Pullum wants to pass the guard but Pinochet is defending well.
Pullum is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pullum working over Pinochet with some ground and pound. Pinochet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Furnum Pullum's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Pinochet misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Pullum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinochet gets caught napping as Pullum dives in and scores a takedown. Pinochet manages to retain guard.
Pullum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinochet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinochet has momentary wrist control but Pullum slips an elbow through the middle.
Pullum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pullum stopping the sweep attempt from Pinochet.
Pullum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pullum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pullum postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pinochet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pullum, into his guard.
Pullum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pinochet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pullum's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pinochet stands up.
Pullum blocks a jab.
It looked like Pullum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinochet.
Pinochet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pullum shoots in and drives through. Pinochet sprawls well.
It seemed like Pinochet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pullum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pinochet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pullum scores with a couple of short elbows.
Furnum Pullum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pullum tries for a kimura but Pinochet is defending well.
Pinochet can't do much from the bottom here.
Pullum in side control, throwing shots but Pinochet defends.
Pinochet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinochet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pinochet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinochet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pullum is looking to clinch.
Pinochet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pullum with a body shot.
Pinochet throws a nice head kick!
Pinochet takes a swing at Pullum's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Pullum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinochet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pullum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinochet was well out of range. Poor timing from Pullum.
Pullum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Pinochet misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pinochet enables Pullum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pinochet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Furnum Pullum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pullum throws a sloppy strike and Pinochet has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Pullum is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Pinochet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Pinochet!
Augusto Pinochet tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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