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OFK 72- Mad Onion Vs Dela Cruz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 1262 p4p, 3842 weight class) and Ralphie White (ranked 181 p4p, 499 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphie White!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Wanker's shoulder, as Wanker tries to avoid the shot.
Wanker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wanker moves out of range of the strikes.
Wanker misses the jab.
White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wanker is out of range.
White misses with a head kick.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wanker finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
Wanker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
 It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker lands a slapping body shot.
White jabs Wanker right on the nose. Wanker blinks but takes it well.
Wanker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wanker misses with a body kick.
Wanker with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Wanker with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
White has his hands on Wanker's head, controlling the position.
Wanker stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Wanker 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.
Wanker trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wanker looking to pass the guard.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Wanker moves out of range easily.
Wanker connects with the punch.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wanker looks to land a combination. White sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White dodges the punch combination from Wanker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker slips a straight right by White.
Wanker throws a quick inside leg kick.
White is looking to land body kicks.
White gets caught flat footed, as Wanker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wanker's guard.
Wanker pulls White in to control the position.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wanker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White stays in close to Wanker's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker is trying to keep White in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wanker wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.
Wanker is adopting a defensive guard.
Wanker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker'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.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wanker blocks a low kick nicely.
Wanker is looking to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
Wanker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wanker misses with a wild combination.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wanker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wanker misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Wanker. Those never looked like landing.
Wanker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wanker off to one side.
White misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a leg kick but Wanker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wanker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wanker scrambles back to his feet.
Orla Wanker is winning the standup battle so far.
Wanker checks a leg kick.
Wanker tries to counter with a takedown but White is quick to defend against it.
White misses with a body shot.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from White.
Wanker feinted with a counter takedown.
Wanker throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wanker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wanker manages to avoid it.
Wanker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wanker misses with a looping left.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wanker shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wanker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wanker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wanker cracks White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
White takes a swing at Wanker's ribcage but misses.
Wanker misses with a double jab.
Wanker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White misses the shot to the body.
Wanker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Wanker thuds a left hand into White's body.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Wanker off the cage and back into range.
Wanker blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Wanker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from White.
Wanker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wanker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wanker.
Wanker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wanker is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wanker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Wanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wanker prevents White from improving his position.
Wanker controlling the action here.
Wanker is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
White gets full guard.
White managing to control the position.
Wanker wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Wanker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wanker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White looking to score a takedown here. Wanker is defending well but White drives through and ends up in Wanker's guard.
Wanker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanker fails with the takedown.
Wanker throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wanker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White misses the shot to the body.
White missing with a left hand there. Wanker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wanker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White misses with a body shot.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White leaves Wanker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White drops his hands momentarily and Wanker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wanker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker throws a body shot but no joy.
Wanker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Wanker. No joy for White on that attempt.
Wanker misses with the combination.
Wanker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Wanker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wanker.
Wanker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wanker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
White keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker won't allow White to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Wanker drives through with a takedown into White's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Our spies down at at Punch Out Gym inform us that White has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wanker wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Orla Wanker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Wanker is proving a slippery customer.
Wanker sitting in guard here, content to control.
White is pulling down on Wanker's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wanker connects with a solid leg kick.
Wanker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White swings for the body but Wanker moves out of range.
That's four 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.
A solid body kick from Wanker.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Wanker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wanker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wanker throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Wanker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from White misses.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wanker gets slowly back to his feet.
Orla Wanker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wanker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Orla Wanker.
Well Wanker 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orla Wanker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Labosky (ranked 3356 p4p, 20570 weight class) and Perdue Willshire (ranked 303 p4p, 530 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 28 - 50 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perdue Willshire!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willshire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Labosky counters with a body kick that stops Willshire in his tracks momentarily.
Willshire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Labosky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Willshire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Labosky counters with a three punch combo that has Willshire backing up. Willshire nods at Labosky to acknowledge the strikes.
Labosky lands a nice looking kick to the body. Willshire takes a step back to recover.
Willshire misses with a body shot
and Labosky counters with a nice body kick.
Willshire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Labosky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Labosky lands with a good body shot.
Labosky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Labosky.
Willshire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Labosky, pushing him back against the cage.
Willshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Labosky's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Labosky.
Labosky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Willshire throws a sloppy body shot
and Labosky counters with a nice uppercut.
 Willshire is rocked!
Labosky throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Willshire crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jean Labosky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Illegal Immigrant (ranked 2427 p4p, 3878 weight class) and Dakarai Kasongo (ranked 305 p4p, 477 weight class). Immigrant's entrance music is Immigrant Song. A fine choice. Dakarai Kasongo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Illegal Immigrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dakarai Kasongo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immigrant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Immigrant misses the jab.
Immigrant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Immigrant misses with a straight right.
Kasongo walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Immigrant.
Immigrant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Immigrant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasongo.
Nice cross by Immigrant.
Kasongo goes for a double leg but Immigrant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Immigrant continues to drive forward.
Kasongo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Immigrant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kasongo scrambles back to his feet.
 It looks like Dakarai Kasongo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immigrant misses with an uppercut. Kasongo saw that one coming.
Immigrant sizes up Kasongo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kasongo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immigrant lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasongo off the cage and back into range.
Immigrant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Immigrant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasongo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kasongo.
Immigrant wants to sweep here but Kasongo controlling him for the moment.
Immigrant wants to stand but Kasongo is controlling the position.
Kasongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Immigrant wants to stand but Kasongo is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kasongo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasongo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasongo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Immigrant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kasongo controls the pace.
Kasongo works over Immigrant with some ground and pound from guard.
Immigrant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kasongo on the ground.
Kasongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kasongo won't allow Immigrant to get back to his feet.
Kasongo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Immigrant wants to get back to his feet but Kasongo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Immigrant wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Kasongo's hips, looking to push off. But Kasongo grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Immigrant screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Dakarai Kasongo!
Our winner, Dakarai Kasongo, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Doko Dokov (ranked 3179 p4p, 2536 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 425 p4p, 345 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
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, Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andonian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dokov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andonian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Andonian looks to move away, Dokov throws a big counter combo but Andonian just gets out of the way.
Dokov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Andonian makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dokov wants to clinch.
Andonian looks to land a combination. Dokov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov shoots and misses
and Andonian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andonian, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andonian pushes Dokov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Dokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Dokov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Come on Dokov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Andonian.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Dokov fails to land.
Andonian is working Dokov over against the cage.
Andonian tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov decides to pull guard.
Andonian stands up and waves to Dokov to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Andonian.
Andonian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Dokov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andonian misses with a knee strike.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andonian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dokov is defending well for now.
Andonian misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov working hard to break the clinch.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonian controls his hands.
Andonian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dokov managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian blocks an uppercut.
Andonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Andonian crunches a lovely knee into Dokov's ribcage.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Dokov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dokov tries to clinch up
and Andonian counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Dokov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Dokov wants a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dokov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Andonian to the mat. Andonian regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andonian is looking to land body kicks.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
Andonian misses with a series of wild punches.
Dokov appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andonian. Dokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dokov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andonian has one foot on Dokov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dokov shoots for a takedown but Andonian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dokov circles away quickly and effectively.
Andonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andonian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andonian scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Andonian is avoiding it.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Andonian pushes him off.
Andonian throws a body punch but Dokov moves out of range.
Dokov tries to clinch but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dokov has Andonian up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Dokov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Andonian.
Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Andonian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andonian lands a body punch.
Dokov avoids a wild elbow strike from Andonian.
Dokov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Dokov's ribcage. Dokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andonian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Andonian.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andonian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Andonian.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian pushes Dokov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Andonian as the two fighters clinch.
Andonian landing knees to the body.
Andonian tries to land knees in the clinch but Dokov avoids the damage to the body.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dokovs head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian works on Dokov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Andonian.
Andonian lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andonian.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dokov tries a body shot but Andonian blocks it.
A knee to the head by Andonian.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Andonian lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian tries to land knees in the clinch but Dokov avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andonian tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andonian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dokov is defending well for now.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but Andonian has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andonian to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Andonian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dokov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dokov is struggling to control the position.
Dokov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Dokov.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dokov's defenses.
Andonian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Dokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andonian.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonian presses Dokov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Dokov.
Andonian pushes Dokov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dokovs head.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dokov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andonian has him pressed against the cage.
Andonian prevents Dokov from breaking the clinch.
Andonian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Andonian.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Andonian - that landed with a thud.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garik Andonian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian gets through Dokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian missing with knees to the body.
Andonian pushes Dokov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dokov lands a right hand.
Dokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Dokov's ribcage. Dokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Dokov's ribcage. Dokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andonian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andonian connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian throws a head kick that misses.
Dokov closes the distance and pushes Andonian back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov fails to pull guard.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Dokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks an uppercut.
Dokov works on Andonian's body with a couple of short punches.
Dokov stalling against the cage.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garik Andonian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andonian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gutierrez (ranked 1982 p4p, 2367 weight class) and Danny Raggazza (ranked 276 p4p, 320 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Raggazza!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Raggazza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raggazza, as that shot connected.
Gutierrez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raggazza misses with a right hand
and Gutierrez counters with a nice uppercut.
Raggazza lands a jab.
Raggazza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gutierrez.
Raggazza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Raggazza lands a body shot.
Raggazza misses with a hook to the body
and Gutierrez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gutierrez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raggazza circles away quickly and effectively.
Raggazza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gutierrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutierrez lands a jab to the nose.
Raggazza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutierrez blocks a jab.
Raggazza connects with a body shot.
Gutierrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raggazza throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gutierrez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gutierrez throws a leg kick but Raggazza moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raggazza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raggazza missing with a left hand there. Gutierrez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raggazza misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Raggazza misses.
Raggazza scores with a jab.
Raggazza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gutierrez throws an overhand right that lands on Raggazza's shoulder, as Raggazza tries to avoid the shot.
Raggazza with the counter takedown but Gutierrez avoids it easily.
Raggazza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raggazza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gutierrez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raggazza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gutierrez's head backwards.
Gutierrez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gutierrez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raggazza throws a front kick aimed at Gutierrez's knee but Gutierrez avoids it well.
Gutierrez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raggazza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gutierrez scrambles back to his feet.
Raggazza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Gutierrez misses.
Raggazza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gutierrez at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza misses with a left hand
and Gutierrez counters with a right hand to the body.
Raggazza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gutierrez backs up against the cage.
Gutierrez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raggazza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gutierrez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raggazza gets through Gutierrez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Raggazza.
Raggazza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gutierrez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gutierrez lands a hook that snaps the head of Raggazza backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Raggazza.
Gutierrez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raggazza is defending well for now.
Raggazza misses with a punch on the inside.
Raggazza lands a shoulder strike.
Gutierrez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raggazza is defending well.
Raggazza struggles to land a body shot inside as Gutierrez controls his hands.
Raggazza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gutierrez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raggazza.
Gutierrez trying to control the position but instead, Raggazza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gutierrez into the cage.
Gutierrez jumps guard and drags Raggazza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raggazza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Raggazza lands a couple of digs.
Raggazza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raggazza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutierrez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raggazza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raggazza trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Raggazza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raggazza throws a sloppy strike and Gutierrez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Raggazza is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gutierrez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Gutierrez!
A relieved looking Alex Gutierrez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 1165 p4p, 2374 weight class) and Rou Joukani (ranked 168 p4p, 322 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Henry Lancaster has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Henry Lancaster seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rou Joukani!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joukani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joukani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Joukani is out of range.
Joukani misses with a double jab
and Lancaster counters with a three punch combo that has Joukani backing up. Joukani nods at Lancaster to acknowledge the strikes.
Joukani is rocked!
Joukani misses with a head kick.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Joukani avoids the punch easily.
Joukani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joukani ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joukani!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joukani is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Joukani counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukani ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joukani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Joukani.
Joukani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joukani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joukani lands a nice hook to Lancaster's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joukani misses with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Joukani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Joukani.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Joukani avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joukani lands a jab to the nose.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukani.
Lancaster shoots for a takedown but Joukani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joukani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joukani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Joukani's head but Joukani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Joukani is just out of range.
Joukani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lancaster on the side of the head.
Joukani scores with a shot to the body.
Joukani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joukani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Joukani dips to his left and cracks Lancaster with an uppercut!
Lancaster takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joukani connects with an inside leg kick.
Joukani stalks Lancaster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lancaster's face. Lancaster staggers backwards, shaken.
Lancaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Joukani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Joukani.
Joukani swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Nice shot by Joukani.
Joukani misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Joukani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joukani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Joukani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joukani throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lancaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joukani circles away quickly and effectively.
Joukani moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rou Joukani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Joukani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joukani throws a series of strikes that have Lancaster backpedaling.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukani was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Joukani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joukani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joukani connects with a high kick.
 Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster tries to move into range but Joukani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joukani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Joukani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lancaster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lancaster slips a jab from Joukani.
A good leg kick by Joukani.
Lancaster cracks Joukani with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Joukani looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lancaster finish him?
Joukani is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Joukani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Joukani throws a solid leg kick but Lancaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joukani.
and Lancaster counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Joukani! He's just covering up as Lancaster starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Lancaster!
Henry Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 1264 p4p, 1909 weight class) and Matt Askren (ranked 182 p4p, 269 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Matt Askren!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Zaire.
Zaire throws a push kick but Askren slaps the foot to one side.
Askren throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Askren with an uppercut!
We've been told by Zaire's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zaire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Askren scores with a nice head shot.
Askren looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire clinches up with Askren and pushes him back against the cage.
Askren stalls.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Zaire pushes Askren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Askren prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Askren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Askren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Askren blocks a body shot from Zaire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Askren blocks a body shot from Zaire.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaire.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Zaire.
Askren is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire working aggressively here.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zaire.
Zaire misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Zaire misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
Zaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Askren as Zaire tries to tie him up.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren stalls.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Zaire tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to control the position but instead, Zaire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askren into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren blocks a body shot from Zaire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Askren.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
A short uppercut from Zaire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
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 Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Askren throws a good cross that connects.
Askren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Askren cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Askren.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Askren.
Jab from Askren.
Zaire takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Askren throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Matt Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire slips under a jab from Askren.
Askren connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Askren does it's job there.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Askren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaire's head.
Askren loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Askren! But no joy.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire feints and then cracks Askren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Askren down.
Askren misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Askren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Askren cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Askren misses.
Askren moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Askren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Askren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Askren misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Askren.
Askren looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Askren misses with a left hand
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
Askren clobbers Zaire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Askren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Askren.
Askren missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire misses the jab.
Askren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.
Askren misses with an uppercut.
Zaire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Zaire catches Askren right on the button with a cross.
Zaire walks into a left hand.
Askren throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Askren stuns Zaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Askren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zaire stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaire misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Zaire is looking to clinch but Askren is avoiding it.
Askren missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Askren swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Askren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaire defending well as Askren loads up on a big left hand.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
Askren swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaire forces Askren back against the cage and clinches.
Zaire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire has closed the distance and engaged Askren in a clinch.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Askren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaires head.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren blocking some punches.
Zaire scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren is stalling here.
Zaire lands an uppercut.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Zaire.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire takes a shot to the head.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdullah Zaire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaire works on Askren's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire misses with the head strike.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
A short right from Askren on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Askren.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Askren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zaire up against the cage.
A short right from Zaire.
Zaire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire looking to slow down the pace here.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Askren.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Askren tries to stall but Zaire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Furnum Pullum (ranked 930 p4p, 2103 weight class) and Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 131 p4p, 294 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 19 - 9 - 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 21 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanny Sledgehammer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullum feints and as Sledgehammer raises his hands in defense, Pullum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand up but Pullum isn't so interested in that idea.
Pullum trying to control but Sledgehammer is working from the bottom.
Pullum landing some decent shots from guard.
Pullum passes Sledgehammer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pullum prevents Sledgehammer from standing back up.
Sledgehammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pullum scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sledgehammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pullum trying to control but Sledgehammer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sledgehammer kicks Pullum off and gets to his feet.
Sledgehammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pullum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sledgehammer as he jumps to the side.
Pullum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sledgehammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sledgehammer throws a nice looking combination but Pullum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pullum throws the left hand but Sledgehammer avoids the punch easily.
Pullum rushes Sledgehammer and presses him up against the cage.
Pullum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer stalling in the clinch but Pullum improves position.
Sledgehammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sledgehammer lands a left hand.
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!
Sledgehammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sledgehammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pullum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sledgehammer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furnum Pullum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Sledgehammer misses.
Sledgehammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pullum.
Pullum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Sledgehammer catches Pullum right on the button with a cross.
Sledgehammer throws a right and a left that Pullum avoids nicely.
Pullum shoots in for a double leg but Sledgehammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sledgehammer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pullum.
Sledgehammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pullum.
No luck for Pullum with that takedown attempt.
Sledgehammer wants to counter the offense by Pullum and move into the clinch position.
Sledgehammer scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer misses with a body kick.
Pullum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sledgehammer tests Pullum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sledgehammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Pullum should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Sledgehammer.
Pullum throws an overhand right that lands on Sledgehammer's shoulder, as Sledgehammer tries to avoid the shot.
Pullum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sledgehammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left lands for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pullum misses with a body shot.
Hanny Sledgehammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sledgehammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pullum's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sledgehammer just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Pullum misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer works over Pullum's head and body with a nice combination.
Sledgehammer throws a right hand that Pullum ducks under and follows up with a left that Pullum also avoids with ease.
Sledgehammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sledgehammer swinging wildly here.
Sledgehammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sledgehammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pullum in his tracks.
Sledgehammer looks to land a body kick but Pullum moved away.
Sledgehammer takes a swing at Pullum's ribcage but misses.
Sledgehammer has closed the distance and engaged Pullum in a clinch.
Pullum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sledgehammer to keep the fight standing.
Sledgehammer misses with the head strike.
Sledgehammer lands an uppercut.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position but instead, Pullum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sledgehammer into the cage.
A body shot lands from Pullum.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hanny Sledgehammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sledgehammer slips a straight right by Pullum.
A slow jab from Sledgehammer misses its intended target.
Sledgehammer closes the distance and pushes Pullum back into the cage.
Pullum wants to take the fight to the mat but Sledgehammer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pullum wants a takedown but no success here.
Sledgehammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pullum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pullum gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sledgehammer regains guard.
Sledgehammer is trying to keep Pullum in close.
Sledgehammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pullum is one step ahead there.
Sledgehammer kicks Pullum off and gets to his feet.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick but Pullum moves out of range.
It looked like Pullum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pullum. Sledgehammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sledgehammer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sledgehammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pullum was well out of range. Poor timing from Sledgehammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Sledgehammer there.
Pullum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sledgehammer staying out of range there.
Sledgehammer throws a hook but Pullum blocks it.
Pullum looks to land a left hand but Sledgehammer moved out of range nicely.
Sledgehammer throws out a counter right but Pullum avoids it with no problem.
Pullum is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sledgehammer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pullum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sledgehammer to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Sledgehammer. Beautiful body shot.
Sledgehammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pullum connects with a looping right hand.
Sledgehammer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sledgehammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Pullum misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sledgehammer lands with a right hand.
Sledgehammer misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Pullum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum dives in and grabs Sledgehammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sledgehammer pushes down on Pullum's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furnum Pullum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sledgehammer clinches with his opponent.
Sledgehammer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pullum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sledgehammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sledgehammer prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pullum.
Pullum misses with a punch to the body.
Pullum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sledgehammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Sledgehammer.
A head punch on the inside from Pullum fails to land.
Sledgehammer lands an elbow inside that Pullum shrugs off.
It looks like Furnum Pullum has been cut.
Pullum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pullum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pullum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sledgehammer 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.
Pullum wants to sweep here but Sledgehammer controlling him for the moment.
Sledgehammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sledgehammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pullum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand up but Pullum won't let him.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but instead Pullum has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sledgehammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Sledgehammer, not yet.
Pullum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pullum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pullum prevents Sledgehammer from getting back to his feet.
Pullum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pullum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pullum throwing strikes but missing.
Sledgehammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sledgehammer looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pullum manages to get himself to full guard.
Pullum 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.
Sledgehammer looking to sit in guard and control but Pullum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pullum trying to control but Sledgehammer is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but Pullum is having none of it.
Sledgehammer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pullum ducks right into an uppercut from Sledgehammer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pullum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sledgehammer, pushing him back against the cage.
Pullum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sledgehammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hanny Sledgehammer 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sledgehammer lands with a kick to the temple. Pullum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sledgehammer throws a front kick that sends Pullum stumbling back into the cage.
Hanny Sledgehammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pullum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pullum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pullum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pullum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sledgehammer tries to get to full guard but Pullum has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum thows a huge punch but Sledgehammer dodges it nicely.
Pullum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pullum is thwarting Sledgehammer's attempts to control the position.
Sledgehammer pushes Pullum off looking to stand but Pullum dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Sledgehammer kicks off Pullum and gets to his feet.
Pullum tries to keep at a distance but Sledgehammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pullum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pullum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sledgehammer working hard to break the clinch.
Sledgehammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sledgehammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sledgehammer!
A punch combination from Sledgehammer misses.
Pullum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pullum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sledgehammer.
Pullum throws a lazy right hand but Sledgehammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sledgehammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pullum scores with a nice right hand.
Sledgehammer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pullum's head.
Sledgehammer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pullum shoots in but Sledgehammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pullum shoots in for a double leg but Sledgehammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sledgehammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pullum manages to avoid it.
Pullum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pullum lands a nice looking body shot.
Sledgehammer throws a hook but Pullum blocks it.
A head kick misses from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer cracks Pullum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sledgehammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pullum.
Pullum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sledgehammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sledgehammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sledgehammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pullum.
Pullum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sledgehammer tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Sledgehammer is trying to stand back up.
Furnum Pullum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furnum Pullum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanny Sledgehammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sledgehammer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pullum off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sledgehammer manages to stand up with Pullum still on his back. Eventually Pullum drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Sledgehammer throws a nice looking combination but Pullum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Pullum misses its target.
Sledgehammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanny Sledgehammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sledgehammer 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanny Sledgehammer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 477 p4p, 3686 weight class) and Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 65 p4p, 336 weight class). Kasamsun comes into the arena with Tain With No Love - Andre Nickatina blaring out of the sound system. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 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 25 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kasamsun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kasamsun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kasamsun connects with a couple of short punches.
Kasamsun throws a big elbow that misses.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Pacheco has momentary wrist control but Kasamsun slips an elbow through the middle.
Pacheco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kasamsun lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Pacheco has his foot on Kasamsun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasamsun works his way back into a safe position though.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing.
Kasamsun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing.
Kasamsun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasamsun distracts Pacheco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pacheco trying to control the position.
Kasamsun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing.
Kasamsun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco has his foot on Kasamsun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasamsun works his way back into a safe position though.
Pacheco pulls Kasamsun in close to his closed guard and prevents Kasamsun from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kasamsun with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kasamsun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kasamsun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kasamsun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kasamsun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun throws an elbow that misses. Pacheco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kasamsun's guard. Nice move by Pacheco!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pacheco's guard.
Kasamsun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kasamsun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kasamsun working some strikes from top position.
Kasamsun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pacheco's head.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Kasamsun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pacheco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kasamsun has passed into half guard!
Pacheco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kasamsun pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard but Kasamsun has mounted him!
Kasamsun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kasamsun in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've been hearing that Kasamsun has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kasamsun lands a big shot to the head and Pacheco winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 119 p4p, 865 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 21 p4p, 107 weight class). Dela Cruz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by This is the Moment. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands with a hook. Dela Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dela Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mad Onion connects with a leg kick.
Dela Cruz looks to throw the jab but Mad Onion is out of range.
Mad Onion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dela Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Mad Onion.
A head kick misses from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Mad Onion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Mad Onion there.
Mad Onion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dela Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Mad Onion tries a head kick but it misses.
Dela Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Mad Onion ducks down to avoid it.
Mad Onion gets a clinch.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mad Onion is defending well.
Mad Onion misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad Onion stalling.
Mad Onion utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
Mad Onion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Mad Onion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dela Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mad Onion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dela Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Mad Onion.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mad Onion.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mad Onion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Dela Cruz shrugs off.
Mad Onion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dela Cruz's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mad Onion is struggling to control the position.
Dela Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mad Onion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mad Onion landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Dela Cruz shrugs off.
It looks like Art Vincent Dela Cruz has been cut.
Mad Onion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mad Onion cracks Dela Cruz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dela Cruz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mad Onion finish him?
Dela Cruz is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Mad Onion throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Dela Cruz is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Mad Onion!
Luke Mad Onion retains his heavyweight title!
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