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OFK 65 - Kasamsun Vs Power PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 22460 p4p, 1561 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 538 p4p, 175 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Ordinary Average Guy - Joe Walsh. Gay G comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joe Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gay G's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Gay G manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Gay G loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gay G in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gay G 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.
Gay G thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Gay G missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gay G defends it easily.
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Gay G is stalling in the full guard.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gay G is aware though and is defending well.
Gay G throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard.
Smith postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Gay G working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Gay G seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
A jab from Gay G misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch but Gay G is having none of it.
Gay G tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gay G.
Gay G connects with a crisp jab.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gay G just misses with a punch to the body.
Gay G defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gay G.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gay G fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gay G lands with a right hand.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Gay G has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gay G's waist but Gay G gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Gay G.
Smith avoids the body shot from Gay G.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Gay G catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gay G.
As Gay G looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Gay G just gets out of the way.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay G throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gay G sprawls well. Gay G wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Gay G pushes him off.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gay G looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gay G scores with a jab to the body.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Gay G in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gay G feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gay G throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gay G swivels and escapes.
And Gay G tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gay G connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gay G throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gay G.
Gay G getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gay G pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Gay G tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Gay G manages to avoid the attempt.
Gay G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay G fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gay G scores with a body shot.
Gay G swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith clobbers Gay G with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Gay G is quick to defend against it.
Smith looks for a takedown but Gay G sprawls well.
Gay G misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Gay G will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G scores with a shot to the body.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Gay G looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A head kick misses from Gay G.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Gay G swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gay G defends well and Smith ends up having to push Gay G into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gay G tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gay G has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Gay G leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gay G utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G misses with a knee strike.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G lands with a left to the head.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Gay G.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gay G pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gay G wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gay G scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith trying to control but Gay G postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Gay G lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gay G slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Gay G is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to control but Gay G postures up.
Gay G throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay G is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gay G sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gay G trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Gay G forces his way into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Gay G throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gay G looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gay G throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith slips a jab from Gay G.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Gay G circles away.
Gay G circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gay G slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Gay G finds it's target.
Smith slips a straight right by Gay G.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gay G swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gay G lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Gay G as he connects with a hook.
Gay G misses with a looping left.
Gay G throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gay G.
Gay G swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay G misses with a body shot.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gay G feints the counter takedown.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gay G with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith tries to sprawl but Gay G drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gay G is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gay G.
Still in half guard, Gay G seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Gay G sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith pushes Gay G off looking to stand but Gay G dives back in and keeps control.
Gay G perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Gay G is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
J Gay G has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gay G is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gay G works his way into side control.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Gay G tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G happy to just control the position for now.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gay G wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gay G trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Gay G goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gay G's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Gay G looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gay G is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gay G counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay G is adopting a defensive guard.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
J Gay G comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gay G winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Gay G!
J Gay G bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muggy Mugshot (ranked 2887 p4p, 22611 weight class) and Rita Stienis (ranked 293 p4p, 658 weight class). Muggy Mugshot is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Rita Stienis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugshot throws a hook to the side of Stienis's head but Stienis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mugshot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stienis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stienis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mugshot tries to avoid it but Stienis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mugshot to the ground. Mugshot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mugshot is looking to counter the offense by Stienis and move into the clinch.
Mugshot cracks Stienis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mugshot has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stienis to stand back up!
 Stienis is rocked!
 It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Mugshot throws a hook but Stienis blocks it.
Stienis is still on wobbly legs! Can Mugshot finish him?
Stienis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mugshot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugshot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stienis seems to have recovered his senses.
Stienis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mugshot misses with a straight left.
Stienis throws a sloppy head kick and Mugshot moves out of range easily.
Stienis tries to clinch up.
Mugshot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mugshot misses with a two punch combination.
Stienis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stienis looks to score with a jab to the body but Mugshot is just out of range.
Mugshot throws a jab but it's blocked by Stienis.
Mugshot misses with a double jab.
Mugshot really is a fat lump.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mugshot engages and cracks Stienis with a massive lead left hook - Stienis tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mugshot is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muggy Mugshot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertel Haardt (ranked 3106 p4p, 5898 weight class) and Andrejs Medvedevs (ranked 310 p4p, 545 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bertel Haardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrejs Medvedevs!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haardt throws a sloppy head kick and Medvedevs moves out of range easily.
Medvedevs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A good leg kick by Haardt.
Medvedevs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Medvedevs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medvedevs was well out of range. Poor timing from Haardt.
Medvedevs doesn't manage to clinch there - Haardt circles away.
Haardt drops Medvedevs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Medvedevs looks back up at him and smiles so Haardt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Medvedevs is rocked!
It looks like Andrejs Medvedevs has been cut.
Haardt has managed to clinch.
Medvedevs is still on wobbly legs! Can Haardt finish him?
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!
Medvedevs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Medvedevs seems to have recovered his senses.
Haardt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Medvedevs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Medvedevs looks winded!
Haardt crunches a lovely knee into Medvedevs's ribcage.
Haardt lands a nice elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Haardt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Medvedevs has Haardt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haardt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bertel Haardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrejs Medvedevs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haardt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Haardt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Haardt unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Medvedevs out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Medvedevs off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bertel Haardt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cusumano (ranked 1658 p4p, 2767 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 237 p4p, 356 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cusumano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gamefire. The key to victory for Steve Cusumano has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 19 - 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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano closes the distance and clinches.
Seehaver is trying to break the clinch but Cusumano is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Cusumano.
Seehaver is working for takedown but Cusumano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seehaver prevents the takedown attempt.
Cusumano has Seehaver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seehaver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cusumano stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cusumano.
Seehaver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cusumano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seehaver shoots in for a double leg but Cusumano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Cusumano rushes Seehaver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seehaver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cusumano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cusumano pushes Seehaver up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seehaver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cusumano is trying to defend but Seehaver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seehaver is taking a breather. Cusumano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Seehaver might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Seehaver works his way into full mount!
Seehaver avoids the attempt from Cusumano to control.
Cusumano can't escape the position.
Seehaver controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cusumano is working to get back to half guard.
Seehaver content just to control the position here.
Cusumano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Seehaver controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cusumano is working to get back to half guard.
Seehaver controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seehaver trying to control but Cusumano is having none of it.
Cusumano really wants to buck Seehaver off and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seehaver moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cusumano has worked his arm free - good work by Cusumano!
Cusumano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Seehaver has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Seehaver will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cusumano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seehaver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cusumano's half guard.
Seehaver is thwarting Cusumano's attempts to control the position.
Seehaver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seehaver in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver wants to take a breather but Cusumano is having none of it.
Seehaver sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cusumano is not content to let Seehaver control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Seehaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cusumano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seehaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seehaver is breathing heavily.
Cusumano wants to clinch up but Seehaver keeps it at a distance.
Seehaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cusumano lands a body shot.
Seehaver walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cusumano.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cusumano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seehaver can do to turn this around?
Cusumano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cusumano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cusumano manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusumano rushes Seehaver and presses him up against the cage.
Seehaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cusumano prevents it.
Cusumano lands an uppercut.
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cusumano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Seehaver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cusumano moves into range and clinches up with Seehaver.
Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seehaver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seehaver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cusumano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Seehaver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano clinches.
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seehaver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seehaver manages to avoid it.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Cusumano.
Seehaver wants to clinch up but Cusumano keeps it at a distance.
Cusumano forces Seehaver back against the cage and clinches.
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Seehaver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Seehaver is rocked!
Cusumano has Seehaver up against the cage in a clinch.
Seehaver is still on wobbly legs! Can Cusumano finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano lands a takedown into guard.
Cusumano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cusumano scores with a body shot.
Cusumano has Seehaver up against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cusumano scores with a big shot! Seehaver's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Seehaver! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Horn (ranked 1864 p4p, 2424 weight class) and Phol Boxaaja (ranked 259 p4p, 323 weight class). Jon Horn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxaaja shoots in and drives through. Horn sprawls well.
Boxaaja fails to land the takedown.
We've been told by Horn's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxaaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horn. Horn obviously looking to wear him down.
Boxaaja shoots in for a double leg but Horn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jon Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phol Boxaaja.
Boxaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boxaaja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Horn is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja slows the pace down in half guard.
Horn is trying to stand back up but Boxaaja is controlling him
Boxaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Horn is just riding it out for now. Boxaaja eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Horn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxaaja is looking to take a break and control but Horn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boxaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Horn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxaaja.
Horn is refusing to be controlled, as Boxaaja sits in half guard.
Boxaaja decides to return to a standing position.
Horn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boxaaja.
Horn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horn scores with a head kick.
Horn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Boxaaja moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horn as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Horn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boxaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Horn gets double underhooks and turns Boxaaja into the cage.
Horn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boxaaja is rocked!
Horn thumps Boxaaja with a low kick.
Boxaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Horn finish him?
Horn connects with a solid leg kick.
Boxaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horn lands a jab to Boxaaja's midsection.
Boxaaja looks winded!
Boxaaja fails to land the takedown.
Horn wobbles Boxaaja with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Horn dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Boxaaja to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Horn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huwan Bagwis (ranked 1714 p4p, 2042 weight class) and Ricardo Pfeifer (ranked 221 p4p, 258 weight class). Pfeifer has chosen Trooper by Iron Maiden 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huwan Bagwis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Pfeifer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pfeifer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagwis misses with a head kick.
Pfeifer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bagwis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pfeifer wants to clinch but Bagwis slips to the side
and Bagwis counters with a nice right hand that sends Pfeifer toppling to the canvas! Pfeifer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bagwis finish him?!
It looks like Ricardo Pfeifer has been cut.
Pfeifer clinches with his opponent.
Bagwis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pfeifer backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwis is pushing Pfeifer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bagwis misses with a body punch.
Pfeifer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pfeifer misses with a punch on the inside.
Bagwis working hard to break the clinch.
Pfeifer working aggressively here.
Bagwis throws a punch but it's blocked by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer misses with a punch to the body.
Pfeifer misses with the head strike.
Pfeifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeifer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bagwis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bagwis blocking some punches.
Pfeifer swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagwis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pfeifer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bagwis avoids it.
Pfeifer lands with a short shot to the head.
Pfeifer lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pfeifer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pfeifer.
Bagwis avoids the elbow strike from Pfeifer, against the cage.
Bagwis managing to block the knees to the body from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bagwis is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pfeifer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bagwis can't find room to land a body shot as Pfeifer controls the action.
Pfeifer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bagwis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pfeifer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis throws a head punch that misses.
Bagwis leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pfeifer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bagwis avoids it.
Pfeifer misses with the head strike.
Bagwis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pfeifer backwards.
Bagwis lands with a short shot to the head.
Bagwis throws a head punch that misses.
Bagwis scores with a shoulder strike.
Bagwis misses with some punches.
Bagwis avoiding damage as Pfeifer throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pfeifer.
Pfeifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bagwis avoids the damage to the body.
Pfeifer has a couple of punches blocked by Bagwis.
Bagwis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagwis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pfeifer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bagwis manages to break the clinch.
Bagwis slips a straight right by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer thumps Bagwis with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer walks into a straight right hand from Bagwis.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bagwis. Pfeifer shrugs it off though.
Pfeifer throws a good cross that connects.
Pfeifer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bagwis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pfeifer lands an uppercut.
Bagwis working aggressively here.
Bagwis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Pfeifer.
Bagwis misses with some punches.
Pfeifer blocking some punches.
Bagwis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pfeifer blocks a body shot from Bagwis.
Bagwis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagwis.
Bagwis working aggressively here.
Bagwis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pfeifer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pfeifer missing with knees to the body.
Bagwis managing to block the knees to the body from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer lands an elbow inside.
Pfeifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bagwis avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Bagwis.
Pfeifer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pfeifer misses with some punches.
Pfeifer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bagwis throws a head punch that misses.
Bagwis blocks an uppercut.
Pfeifer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pfeifer has a couple of punches blocked by Bagwis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bagwis throws a punch but it's blocked by Pfeifer.
Bagwis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pfeifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagwis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pfeifer lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Huwan Bagwis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Pfeifer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pfeifer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bagwis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bagwis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick lands for Bagwis.
Pfeifer avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Pfeifer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagwis defending well as Pfeifer loads up on a big left hand.
Pfeifer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bagwis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer lands a leg kick that knocks Bagwis off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Pfeifer - just one landing.
Huwan Bagwis is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pfeifer.
Bagwis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeifer misses with a hook. Bagwis ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pfeifer, as that shot connected.
Pfeifer swings widly with a right hand
and Bagwis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pfeifer! Bagwis lets Pfeifer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pfeifer is rocked!
A cross from Pfeifer lands.
Pfeifer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pfeifer moves into range and clinches up with Bagwis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer can't find room to land a body shot as Bagwis controls the action.
Bagwis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pfeifer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pfeifer landing knees to the body.
Bagwis has a couple of punches blocked by Pfeifer.
Bagwis lands with a left to the head.
Bagwis lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pfeifer.
Bagwis blocks an elbow strike from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer throws a head punch that misses.
Bagwis throws a punch but it's blocked by Pfeifer.
Bagwis misses with the head strike.
Bagwis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pfeifer working aggressively here.
Bagwis misses with some punches.
A short right from Pfeifer.
A head punch on the inside from Pfeifer fails to land.
Bagwis avoids the elbow strike from Pfeifer, against the cage.
Bagwis lands with a short shot to the head.
Pfeifer lands a nice uppercut.
Bagwis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pfeifer backwards.
Bagwis has a couple of punches blocked by Pfeifer.
Bagwis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bagwis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bagwis cracks Pfeifer with a nice body shot.
Ricardo Pfeifer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bagwis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pfeifer backwards.
Bagwis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pfeifer is still on wobbly legs! Can Bagwis finish him?
Bagwis blocking some punches.
Pfeifer misses with the head strike.
Bagwis lands a shoulder strike.
Pfeifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagwis misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pfeifer.
A short right from Bagwis on the inside.
Pfeifer misses with a punch on the inside.
Bagwis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bagwis.
A head punch on the inside from Bagwis fails to land.
Bagwis misses with the head strike.
Bagwis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bagwis blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pfeifer.
Bagwis misses with the head strike.
Pfeifer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bagwis avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pfeifer blocking some punches.
Pfeifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bagwis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pfeifer seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Pfeifer on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis works on Pfeifer's body with a couple of short punches.
Pfeifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bagwis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pfeifers head.
Bagwis avoiding damage as Pfeifer throws knees to the body.
Pfeifer lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pfeifer obliges.
Bagwis misses with a punch on the inside.
Pfeifer tries a body shot but Bagwis blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer throws a head punch that misses.
Bagwis lands a hook that snaps the head of Pfeifer backwards.
Bagwis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bagwis breaks from the clinch.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick which misses Bagwis's front leg but catches the back leg as Bagwis tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pfeifer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagwis.
Pfeifer misses with a wild body shot.
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 Huwan Bagwis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Pfeifer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pfeifer swings widly with a right hand
and Bagwis counters with a nice uppercut.
Bagwis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pfeifer just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagwis tried to counter with a leg kick but Pfeifer avoided it.
Bagwis blocks a jab.
Ricardo Pfeifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagwis blocks a jab.
Bagwis walks into a left hand.
Pfeifer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bagwis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer throws a chopping leg kick but Bagwis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pfeifer misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeifer misses with a right hand
and Bagwis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bagwis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bagwis defending well as Pfeifer loads up on a big left hand.
Pfeifer throws a big shot that misses.
Bagwis checks a leg kick nicely.
Bagwis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pfeifer misses with an uppercut.
Pfeifer scoring well with a low kick there.
Bagwis throws a jab when Pfeifer was well out of range.
Bagwis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pfeifer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bagwis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Huwan Bagwis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagwis.
Pfeifer misses with a looping right.
Pfeifer misses with a body shot.
Pfeifer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pfeifer lands a front kick.
Bagwis throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pfeifer misses with a hook. Bagwis ducked under it nicely.
Bagwis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pfeifer misses with a lunging right hand
and Bagwis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Pfeifer misses.
Pfeifer tries to clinch there but Bagwis circles away.
Pfeifer throws out a leg kick but Bagwis moves out of range and Pfeifer only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer misses with a body shot
and Bagwis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick
and Bagwis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pfeifer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bagwis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pfeifer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bagwis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bagwis throws a one two combo.
Pfeifer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick that misses.
Bagwis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pfeifer lands a head shot.
Pfeifer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bagwis.
Bagwis staying out of range there.
Pfeifer lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bagwis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pfeifer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pfeifer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bagwis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Bagwis misses
and Pfeifer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pfeifer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pfeifer walks into a jab.
Bagwis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pfeifer.
It seemed like Pfeifer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bagwis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pfeifer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bagwis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ricardo Pfeifer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pfeifer throws a lazy uppercut
and Bagwis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagwis cracks Pfeifer with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huwan Bagwis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bagwis, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Huwan Bagwis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 931 p4p, 2268 weight class) and Miguel Harper (ranked 110 p4p, 243 weight class). Irrawaddy comes into the arena with Laos Rules! blaring out of the sound system. Harper comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Al Compás De Mi Caballo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Harper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper misses with a wild combination.
Harper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harper has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Harper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Harper is out of range.
Harper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harper lands with a hook. Irrawaddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irrawaddy throws out a loose jab but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper misses with an uppercut. Irrawaddy saw that one coming.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight left.
Harper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Irrawaddy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harper cracks Irrawaddy with an open hand slap.
Irrawaddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
Harper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking to improve his position.
Irrawaddy is trying to maintain the position but Harper is very close to passing his half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but Harper has passed to side control!
Harper tries to advance to mount but Irrawaddy denies him.
Irrawaddy wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Harper has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Irrawaddy's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Irrawaddy is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Harper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Miguel Harper!
Miguel Harper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Barnes (ranked 1610 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Van Darkholme (ranked 233 p4p, 162 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Van Darkholme!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Darkholme finds it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Darkholme. Barnes shrugs it off though.
Darkholme scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darkholme clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Darkholme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Darkholme circles away easily
and Darkholme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Darkholme's coach down at GachiClub was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Darkholme's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darkholme counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Darkholme.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Darkholme.
Darkholme lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Darkholme throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Darkholme only half commits.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkholme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darkholme fakes the leg kick and cracks Barnes in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darkholme. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darkholme avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Darkholme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Darkholme sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Darkholme is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Barnes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darkholme pounces like a tiger and cracks Barnes with a vicious hook! Barnes is down but not out! Darkholme follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Van Darkholme!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horace Cuba (ranked 1109 p4p, 875 weight class) and Terryn Dall (ranked 131 p4p, 103 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horace Cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terryn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cuba with a body shot.
Cuba misses with a series of wild punches.
Dall lands an overhand right.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall slips a straight right by Cuba.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall walks into a left hand.
Cuba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Dall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horace Cuba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuba tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cuba misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuba. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuba misses with a shot to the body
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cuba is on top in guard.
Cuba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cuba is sitting in close to Dall's body. Dall has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cuba is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cuba is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Terryn Dall!
Terryn Dall spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 582 p4p, 1160 weight class) and Irish Power (ranked 73 p4p, 139 weight class). Kasamsun's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tain With No Love - Andre Nickatina. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Irish Power!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Power is trying to defend but Kasamsun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Power says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kasamsun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Kasamsun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun trying to control from half guard but Power is working away.
Power wants to control but Kasamsun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kasamsun scores with a couple of nice shots.
Power is refusing to be controlled, as Kasamsun sits in half guard.
Kasamsun is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Power is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Power told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kasamsun is trying to control. Power wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Kasamsun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasamsun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasamsun lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Power manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kasamsun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kasamsun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Power is trying to control the position but Kasamsun postures up.
Kasamsun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kasamsun landing with the ground and pound.
Kasamsun chips away with some ground and pound.
Kasamsun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Power working a defensive guard here.
Kasamsun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Power working a defensive guard here.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kasamsun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kasamsun landing with the ground and pound.
Kasamsun scoring with some ground and pound.
Power is looking to stand back up but Kasamsun counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Power.
Kasamsun slips a nice elbow through Power's hands, connecting with Power's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasamsun lands a nice short elbow.
Kasamsun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Power is looking to control Kasamsun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Power avoid being mounted?
Power blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kasamsun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
That's time! Kasamsun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kasamsun scores with a takedown into Power's guard.
Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Power has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kasamsun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kasamsun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Power works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasamsun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kasamsun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun continues to stall.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasamsun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Power keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Power is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Power has momentary wrist control but Kasamsun slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasamsun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kasamsun stands up over Power, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Power wants to sweep here but Kasamsun controlling him for the moment.
Kasamsun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kasamsun trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to keep Kasamsun in close.
Kasamsun distracts Power with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Irong Kasamsun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing.
Kasamsun chips away with some ground and pound.
Power isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kasamsun stacks Power on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kasamsun!
Kasamsun scores with punches from side control.
Power is not content to let Kasamsun control the position.
Kasamsun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking for a sweep.
Kasamsun looks up at the clock and then as Power takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kasamsun smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kasamsun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Power to see if he's OK.
Kasamsun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Power is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kasamsun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Kasamsun throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kasamsun lands some shots froms side control.
Kasamsun working the ground and pound.
Kasamsun in side control, throwing shots but Power defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kasamsun has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kasamsun is putting a hurting on Power here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun trying to control the position but Power is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Kasamsun. Kasamsun gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Power's guard.
Kasamsun 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.
Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Power avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kasamsun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kasamsun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasamsun won't allow Power to sweep him here.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Power keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasamsun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Kasamsun on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irong Kasamsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Kasamsun ducks down to avoid it.
Kasamsun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Power sprawls and moves away.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Kasamsun shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kasamsun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
Irish Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasamsun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasamsun lands a nice short elbow.
Kasamsun throwing shots but Power is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kasamsun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Power can do anything to dispel that myth.
Power tries to get to full guard but Kasamsun has control of the leg.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kasamsun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Power is trying to stand up here but Kasamsun is controlling him well.
Irong Kasamsun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power is trying to maintain the position but Kasamsun is very close to passing his half guard.
Kasamsun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasamsun has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasamsun, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun made sure to mention his sponsor, Core Combat in his post fight interview.
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