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OFK 79 - Bagwis Vs Akharraz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zak Foley (ranked 560 p4p, 1018 weight class) and Derrick Barnes (ranked 86 p4p, 154 weight class). Barnes has chosen We Want The Funk as his entrance music. The key to victory for Zak Foley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derrick Barnes !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Foley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foley's waist but Foley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnes off to one side.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes drags the fight down to the ground.
Foley stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes .
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foley throws a big right hand that misses.
Foley preventing the sweep.
Foley stays in close to Barnes 's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foley has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes 's legs - danger averted.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Foley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Foley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foley pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Foley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foley is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes tries to roll over but Foley keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnes trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foley tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foley to the ground. Foley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zak Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Barnes .
Foley misses with a looping right.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Foley pushes him away.
Barnes tries to bum rush Foley with a series of wild strikes but Foley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Foley tries a head kick but it misses.
Foley throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Foley.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes .
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Foley lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Foley misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves out of range as Foley strikes.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Foley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Foley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Foley.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Foley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes .
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Foley cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Foley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Foley.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Barnes 's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foley scores with a punch to the head.
Foley blocks a jab.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foley lands a two punch combo.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes .
Barnes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Foley quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Foley's temple.
Foley is pressing down on Barnes 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes won't allow Foley to sweep him here.
Foley has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Foley has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Foley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Foley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
Foley misses with a body kick.
Foley lands with a good body shot.
Barnes defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Foley swinging wildly here.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Barnes looks to move away, Foley throws a big counter combo but Barnes just gets out of the way.
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Barnes .
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes tries to bum rush Foley with a series of wild strikes but Foley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Foley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Foley with a hook.
Foley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes .
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
Foley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Foley.
A jab from Foley misses.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Foley moved out of range nicely.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Foley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time.
Zak Foley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Foley throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Foley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Foley looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foley was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes .
Foley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Foley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Barnes 's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes .
Foley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zak Foley is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Foley throws a one two combo.
Foley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Foley lands with a good body shot.
Foley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Foley circles away and keeps his distance.
Foley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws a body kick that misses.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foley.
Foley is looking to counter punch.
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Barnes .
Foley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Foley.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foley throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Foley is looking to land body kicks.
Foley slips a jab from Barnes .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy body kick from Foley
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes .
Barnes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Foley.
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!
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foley catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Foley throws a body kick that misses.
Foley misses with a straight left.
Foley lands a nice hook to Barnes 's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Foley doesn't seem bothered though.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes .
Foley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Foley misses the target.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Foley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley staying out of range there.
Foley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes . Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Foley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnes defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Foley avoids it well.
Nice cross by Barnes .
Good exchange - Foley coming out on top.
Foley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Foley dodges the punch combination from Barnes .
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Foley missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley throws a leg kick which misses Barnes 's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Foley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes . Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes .
Foley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes misses the jab.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley connects with a body shot that sends Barnes 's belly button to the back.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foley as he jumps to the side.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Foley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Foley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Foley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Foley.
Foley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Foley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Foley blocks nicely.
Foley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foley wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Foley's head.
Barnes is in close to Foley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
Derrick Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foley is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Foley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes won't allow Foley to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Foley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes .
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Foley throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes ! But no joy.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes gets a takedown into half guard.
Foley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes 's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Foley!
Our winner, Zak Foley, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Bely (ranked 3502 p4p, 24592 weight class) and Jaxon Riley (ranked 476 p4p, 796 weight class). Jaxon Riley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Bely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaxon Riley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bely avoids it really well and circles away.
Riley 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.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
Bely misses with a two punch combination.
Bely missing with a left hand there. Riley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riley is looking for the big counter here.
A punch lands to the side of Bely 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Riley slips a jab from Bely.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Bely.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Bely as Riley shoots in.
Bely connects with a body shot.
Bely throws a big shot that misses.
Bely throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley punishes Bely's body with a nice straight punch.
Bely takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riley with a nice cross.
Bely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riley lands a head shot.
Bely misses with a body shot
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
Bely has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bely is breathing heavily.
Riley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riley.
Riley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Viktor Bely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Riley.
Bely misses with a combination
and Riley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Bely is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bely closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riley quickly recovers to half guard.
Bely not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bely missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bely thows a huge punch but Riley dodges it nicely.
Bely sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riley defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bely lands a nice short elbow.
Riley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bely.
Riley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bely is working away from the top position though.
Bely missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley tries to roll over but Bely keeps him under control.
Riley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bely prevents Riley from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bely missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bely is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bely not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bely thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riley trying to control but Bely postures up.
Bely prevents Riley from improving his position.
Bely throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bely thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bely.
Riley tries to roll over but Bely keeps him under control.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bely pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bely is nestled in close to Riley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bely takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
 It looks like Jaxon Riley has been cut.
Bely throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bely throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bely lands strikes from half guard.
 Riley is rocked!
Bely working Riley over with strikes.
Riley is still in real trouble! Can Bely finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bely connects with a nice short shot to Riley's temple.
Riley has hold of Bely's hands but Bely slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bely lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Riley quite badly. Riley pulls Bely in close trying to recover. Bely postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Riley on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Riley doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Bely!
Viktor Bely spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vern Schullacks (ranked 2537 p4p, 15317 weight class) and Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 350 p4p, 789 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 45 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suleijma Tudekiks!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Schullacks there.
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Schullacks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tudekiks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schullacks throws a big shot that misses.
Tudekiks ducks under a wild hook from Schullacks.
Schullacks scores with a jab to the body.
Schullacks drives through with a takedown into Tudekiks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tudekiks wants to get back to his feet but Schullacks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schullacks wants to control from the top but Tudekiks keeps moving.
Tudekiks uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schullacks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tudekiks defends it nicely.
Schullacks throws a body punch but Tudekiks moves out of range.
Schullacks misses with a right hand
enabling Tudekiks to counter with a crisp jab.
Tudekiks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Tudekiks has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A right hook to the body lands for Tudekiks.
Tudekiks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks has hold of one of Tudekiks's legs. Tudekiks is fighting the takedown attempt but Schullacks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tudekiks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tudekiks lands a right hand.
Schullacks goes for a takedown attempt but Tudekiks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tudekiks is looking to slow Schullacks down with leg kicks.
Tudekiks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tudekiks pushes Schullacks up against the cage in a clinch.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schullacks stalling in the clinch but Tudekiks improves position.
Tudekiks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schullacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schullacks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tudekiks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Schullacks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tudekiks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Tudekiks.
Schullacks tries for a takedown but Tudekiks manages to get underhooks.
Schullacks is looking for a takedown.
Schullacks looking for a takedown.
Schullacks is breathing heavily.
Schullacks tries to work over Tudekiks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Tudekiks.
Tudekiks is pressed up against the cage. Schullacks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tudekiks down to the mat. Tudekiks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tudekiks instigates a clinch.
Tudekiks is pushing Schullacks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tudekiks lands a nice elbow.
Tudekiks is struggling to control the position.
Tudekiks lands a nice elbow.
Tudekiks gets underhooks to prevent Schullacks's takedown attempt.
Tudekiks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tudekiks tries to throw a body punch but Schullacks avoids it by throwing Tudekiks back against the cage.
Schullacks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schullacks tries to throw a body punch but Tudekiks avoids it by throwing Schullacks back against the cage.
Tudekiks scores with a shot to the side of Schullacks's head.
Tudekiks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schullacks tries for a takedown but Tudekiks manages to get underhooks.
Schullacks misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tudekiks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schullacks's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tudekiks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tudekiks scores a nice knee to the body.
Tudekiks stops a takedown attempt from Schullacks.
Tudekiks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schullacks backwards.
Tudekiks lands a shoulder strike.
Tudekiks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schullacks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tudekiks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schullacks taking a breather.
Schullacks wants a takedown.
Tudekiks lands with a right to the head.
Schullacks takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tudekiks working Schullacks over with knees to the body.
Schullacks taking a breather.
Tudekiks lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks struggles to land a body shot inside as Tudekiks controls his hands.
Tudekiks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schullackss head.
Schullacks presses Tudekiks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks lands a body shot.
Tudekiks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tudekiks lands with a light punch inside.
Schullacks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tudekiks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schullacks backwards.
Schullacks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schullacks misses with some punches.
Tudekiks lands with a short shot to the head.
Schullacks is trying to stall.
Tudekiks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Tudekiks as the two fighters clinch.
Tudekiks misses with a knee strike.
Schullacks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tudekiks up against the cage.
Tudekiks letting Schullacks take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suleijma Tudekiks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suleijma Tudekiks'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.
Schullacks throws a shot from downtown. Tudekiks moves away and avoids it.
Schullacks connects with a looping right hand.
Tudekiks scores with a nice right hand.
Schullacks swats away the attempt to clinch by Tudekiks.
Tudekiks doesn't manage to clinch there - Schullacks circles away.
Tudekiks moves into the clinch.
Tudekiks lands a shoulder strike.
Tudekiks stalling against the cage.
Tudekiks tries to throw a body punch but Schullacks avoids it by throwing Tudekiks back against the cage.
Schullacks has a couple of punches blocked by Tudekiks.
Schullacks misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tudekiks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks working aggressively here.
Tudekiks lands with a right to the head.
Tudekiks blocking some punches.
Schullacks can't get the takedown.
Tudekiks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tudekiks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schullackss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Tudekiks scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudekiks misses with a body punch.
Tudekiks lands a hook that snaps the head of Schullacks backwards.
Tudekiks letting Schullacks take a breather here.
Tudekiks gets through Schullacks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tudekiks.
Tudekiks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tudekiks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schullackss head.
Schullacks taking a breather.
Tudekiks is leaning against Schullacks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schullacks is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tudekiks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schullacks is working Tudekiks over against the cage.
Tudekiks is leaning against Schullacks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schullacks tries for a takedown but Tudekiks manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Schullacks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudekiks digs a right hand underneath Schullacks's ribcage. Schullacks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tudekiks lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks lands a right 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!
Tudekiks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tudekiks tries a knee to the head but Schullacks blocks it.
Tudekiks is pushing Schullacks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tudekiks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tudekiks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tudekiks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tudekiks pushes Schullacks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tudekiks.
Schullacks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tudekiks prevents it.
Tudekiks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schullacks lands a body shot.
A big right from Schullacks misses.
Tudekiks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schullacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tudekiks was well out of range. Poor timing from Schullacks.
Suleijma Tudekiks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schullacks.
Vern Schullacks is winning the standup battle so far.
Tudekiks works over Schullacks's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Tudekiks.
Schullacks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tudekiks finds it's way round the side to connect with Schullacks's head.
Nice defenses there by Tudekiks.
Tudekiks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schullacks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schullacks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tudekiks pushes Schullacks off looking to stand but Schullacks dives back in and keeps control.
Schullacks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tudekiks is just riding it out for now. Schullacks eventually gives up the hold.
Tudekiks is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks tries to pass to full mount but Tudekiks defends it.
Tudekiks is trying to stand up here but Schullacks is controlling him well.
Schullacks seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tudekiks has recovered full guard.
Tudekiks is looking to stand back up but Schullacks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tudekiks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schullacks seems to be working for a kimura but Tudekiks defends the submission attempt.
Tudekiks is trying to stand back up but Schullacks is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suleijma Tudekiks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Suleijma Tudekiks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tudekiks is looking to clinch but Schullacks is avoiding it.
Schullacks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tudekiks!
Tudekiks is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schullacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tudekiks, who protects the arm well.
Schullacks taking a breather here.
Schullacks is looking to take a break and control but Tudekiks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudekiks wants to get back to his feet but Schullacks drags him back down.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tudekiks is looking to clinch.
Schullacks attempts a counter takedown but Tudekiks avoids it well and moves away.
Tudekiks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schullacks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tudekiks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schullacks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tudekiks kicks off Schullacks and gets to his feet.
Tudekiks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schullacks misses with an uppercut. Tudekiks saw that one coming.
Tudekiks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tudekiks is looking to clinch but Schullacks is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks misses with a lunging right hand
and Tudekiks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tudekiks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tudekiks throws a series of punches but Schullacks moves out of range.
Schullacks scores with a shot to the body.
Schullacks lands a head shot.
Schullacks misses with a hook. Tudekiks ducked under it nicely.
Schullacks throws a hook to the side of Tudekiks's head but Tudekiks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tudekiks tries to clinch up but Schullacks circles away and keeps his distance.
Schullacks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schullacks shoots in for a takedown but Tudekiks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schullacks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tudekiks to the ground. Schullacks is now in Tudekiks's guard.
Schullacks advances position into side control!
Schullacks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schullacks looking to control but instead Tudekiks has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is working for a submission of some sort.
Tudekiks pushes Schullacks off looking to stand but Schullacks dives back in and keeps control.
Schullacks is keen to just control but Tudekiks is a slippery customer.
Tudekiks is trying to stand back up but Schullacks is controlling him
Schullacks wants to pass the guard but Tudekiks is defending well.
Tudekiks scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Schullacks manages to mount him!
Tudekiks is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schullacks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tudekiks is trying to stand.
Schullacks tries to control but Tudekiks wriggling away.
Schullacks working for a guillotine from mount but Tudekiks is in no mood to give up.
Schullacks tries to control but Tudekiks wriggling away.
Vern Schullacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suleijma Tudekiks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tudekiks is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Schullacks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tudekiks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suleijma Tudekiks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Suleijma Tudekiks waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Golles (ranked 3104 p4p, 4544 weight class) and Josh Roffen (ranked 431 p4p, 575 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Golles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Roffen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roffen counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Golles misses
and Roffen counters with a three punch combo that has Golles backing up. Golles nods at Roffen to acknowledge the strikes.
Golles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roffen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peter Golles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roffen misses with a wild combination.
Golles throws a big shot that misses.
Golles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roffen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roffen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Golles misses with a hook.
Golles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roffen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roffen lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roffen avoids the head kick by Golles.
Golles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roffen to score with a decent uppercut.
Roffen stalks Golles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Golles's face. Golles staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roffen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Roffen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roffen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roffen throws a right hand that Golles ducks under and follows up with a left that Golles also avoids with ease.
Roffen throws a series of punches but Golles moves out of range.
Roffen keeps the fight on the outside.
Roffen looks to land a combination. Golles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Golles throws a sloppy head kick and Roffen moves out of range easily.
Golles throws a series of punches but Roffen avoids them all with ease.
Roffen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Golles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golles wants to clinch.
A jab from Roffen finds it's way through Golles's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roffen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golles. That did some damage!
Golles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roffen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Golles misses with the combination.
Roffen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Golles scores with a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Roffen both land. Nice combination.
Roffen clinches up against the cage.
Roffen is trying to break the clinch but Golles has him pressed against the cage.
Roffen scores with a shoulder strike.
Golles throws a head punch that misses.
Golles misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Golles has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Roffen manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roffen throws a series of strikes that have Golles backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for Roffen. That snapped Golles's head back.
A head kick from Golles lands but Roffen takes it in his stride.
It looks like Josh Roffen has been cut.
No joy there for Roffen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Golles throws a counter high kick but Roffen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Golles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Roffen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roffen tests Golles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Golles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roffen throws out a counter right but Golles avoids it with no problem.
Roffen scores with a jab. Golles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roffen throws a right hand that Golles ducks under and follows up with a left that Golles also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golles throws a lazy uppercut
and Roffen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Golles thinking.
A jab from Roffen finds it's way through Golles's defenses.
Golles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Golles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roffen on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roffen, as that shot connected.
Golles misses with a left hand
and Roffen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roffen lands a nice shot to the body.
Golles doesn't manage to clinch there - Roffen circles away.
Golles misses with a body punch
and Roffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roffen moves away.
Roffen swats away the attempt to clinch by Golles.
Golles missing with a left hand there. Roffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Roffen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Golles throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Roffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Golles slips a jab and a cross from Roffen.
A nice leg kick from Roffen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Golles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Golles there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golles moves in looking to clinch but Roffen pushes him off.
Roffen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick by Golles misses
and Golles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golles lands a jab.
Roffen throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roffen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Roffen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Golles. That snapped Roffen's head back.
Roffen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golles.
Josh Roffen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roffen scores with a sloppy right hand. Golles should have avoided that one.
Roffen cracks Golles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Roffen.
Roffen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roffen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Golles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Golles wants to clinch up but Roffen keeps it at a distance.
Golles throws a sloppy head kick and Roffen moves out of range easily.
Roffen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roffen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roffen throws a nice looking combination but Golles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Roffen.
Golles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Golles throws a sloppy head kick
and Roffen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golles throws a lazy uppercut
and Roffen counters with a three punch combo that has Golles backing up. Golles nods at Roffen to acknowledge the strikes.
Roffen jabs at Golles's body.
Roffen avoids the head kick by Golles.
A head kick misses from Golles.
Golles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roffen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Golles darts in trying to clinch
enabling Roffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Roffen misses with a double jab.
Golles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Golles walks into a stiff left hand from Roffen.
Golles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roffen throws a combination that misses
and Golles counters with a series of strikes. Roffen will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roffen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roffen breaks from the clinch.
Roffen clinches.
Golles tries to throw a body punch but Roffen avoids it by throwing Golles back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roffen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Josh Roffen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golles tries a head kick but it misses.
Golles drops his hands momentarily and Roffen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roffen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golles.
Golles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roffen.
Golles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Golles tries to clinch but Roffen is having none of it.
Golles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roffen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golles.
Golles misses with a double jab.
Roffen jabs at Golles's body.
Golles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roffen checks it well.
Roffen throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roffen ducks under a wild hook from Golles.
Golles throws out a loose jab but Roffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golles throws a sloppy head kick and Roffen moves out of range easily.
Golles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roffen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roffen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golles's sensitive parts.
Roffen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golles circles away quickly and effectively.
Golles wants to clinch
and Roffen counters with a left to the body.
Golles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roffen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golles misses with a body shot
and Roffen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roffen counters with a left and a right that stings Golles.
Golles tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roffen counters with a series of strikes. Golles will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roffen misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Roffen misses.
Golles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roffen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roffen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Golles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Golles misses with a left hand
and Roffen counters with a one-two to the body.
Roffen scores with a one two! Golles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Golles is rocked!
Roffen moves into range and clinches up with Golles.
Oh Golles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Golles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golles clinches up against the cage.
Roffen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roffen lands a nice shot to the body.
Roffen feints with a jab and clips Golles right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Golles is sent crashing into the canvas and Roffen leaps in for the kill! Golles tries to get to his feet but Roffen is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Golles is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Roffen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Allstate (ranked 2172 p4p, 6341 weight class) and Mark O Madsen (ranked 306 p4p, 717 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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7 - 4 - 0 |
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197
5 - 8 - 0 |
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Allstate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark O Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Madsen forces Allstate back against the cage and clinches.
O Madsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Allstate can't fight it off and eventually O Madsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Allstate looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allstate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allstate keeping moving, preventing O Madsen from controlling successfully.
O Madsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Allstate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Madsen is aware though and is defending well.
O Madsen won't allow Allstate to sweep him here.
Allstate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Madsen.
O Madsen passes Allstate's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Madsen prevents Allstate from standing back up.
Allstate is trying to get back to full guard.
O Madsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
O Madsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Madsen working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allstate wants to get back to his feet.
O Madsen working over Allstate with some ground and pound. Allstate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
O Madsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Allstate manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. O Madsen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
O Madsen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
O Madsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Allstate tries to kick O Madsen off but O Madsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Allstate is looking to improve his position.
O Madsen is nestled in close to Allstate, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O Madsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
O Madsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allstate is just riding it out for now. O Madsen eventually gives up the hold.
Allstate is looking for a sweep. O Madsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Allstate pushes O Madsen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allstate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allstate lands a nice shot that snaps O Madsen's head back.
Allstate misses with a low kick as O Madsen jumps back.
O Madsen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allstate!
O Madsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allstate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Madsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allstate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Madsen.
Allstate shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. O Madsen eats them both and turns towards Allstate to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Allstate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Madsen.
Allstate fails to land with a series of punches.
O Madsen tries to move into range but Allstate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Madsen has his takedown stuffed
and Allstate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stan Allstate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown but Allstate shows good takedown defense.
Allstate wants to clinch.
Allstate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Madsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Allstate's head.
Mark O Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allstate slips under a jab.
O Madsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen fails with a takedown attempt.
O Madsen dives in and grabs Allstate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allstate pushes down on O Madsen's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Madsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allstate manages to avoid it.
O Madsen moves forwards but Allstate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allstate tries to bum rush O Madsen with a series of wild strikes but O Madsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Madsen feints the counter takedown.
O Madsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allstate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Madsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allstate scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from O Madsen does no damage.
O Madsen has a takedown stuffed.
O Madsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allstate.
Allstate misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Allstate dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Madsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Madsen with the counter takedown but Allstate avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Allstate misses.
O Madsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Allstate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Madsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Allstate manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
O Madsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
It looks like Allstate has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allstate scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Allstate scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allstate slaps away a takedown attempt from O Madsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Allstate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Madsen.
Allstate misses with a low kick as O Madsen jumps back.
O Madsen throws a head kick that misses.
O Madsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Allstate is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Allstate coming out on top.
Allstate wants to clinch.
O Madsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick from Allstate misses.
Allstate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Madsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allstate pinned against the cage. Allstate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stan Allstate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.
O Madsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allstate pinned against the cage. Allstate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Allstate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Madsen closes the distance and clinches up with Allstate, looking for a takedown. O Madsen pushes Allstate against the cage but Allstate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Allstate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Madsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Allstate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allstate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Madsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Allstate tries to sprawl out of it but O Madsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allstate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Allstate tries to clinch up but O Madsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Stan Allstate is winning the standup battle so far.
Allstate swinging wildly here.
O Madsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allstate, pushing him back against the cage.
O Madsen manages to break the clinch.
Allstate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Madsen can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from O Madsen.
Stan Allstate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allstate swinging wildly here.
O Madsen has a takedown stuffed.
O Madsen gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen working aggressively here.
O Madsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Allstate pulls his leg out and moves away.
O Madsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allstate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Madsen darts in looking for a takedown but Allstate gets double underhooks and turns O Madsen into the cage.
O Madsen is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Madsen. Allstate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allstate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Madsen.
Allstate moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Mark O Madsen has been cut.
Allstate connects with a body shot.
Allstate wants to clinch.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Allstate sprawls well. Allstate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Madsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Allstate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen shoots in and bounces Allstate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Madsen won't allow Allstate to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Madsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Allstate is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Madsen is controlling him.
Allstate looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Madsen is one step ahead there.
Allstate is trying to control the position but O Madsen postures up.
Allstate manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
O Madsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Allstate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark O Madsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
O Madsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Allstate's guard.
Allstate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allstate looking to control.
O Madsen postures up and lands a big shot to Allstate's brow.
O Madsen won't allow Allstate to get back to his feet.
O Madsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
O Madsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allstate is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, O Madsen has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Allstate taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark O Madsen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Furnum Pullum (ranked 1451 p4p, 4291 weight class) and Ralphie White (ranked 206 p4p, 553 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 10 - 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 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphie White!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Pullum throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
Pullum clinches up against the cage.
Pullum tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Pullum back against the cage.
Pullum has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pullum.
Pullum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pullum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
White won't allow Pullum to sweep him here.
Pullum trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to control but Pullum is working from the bottom.
Pullum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Pullum.
White pushes down on Pullum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pullum wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White wants to control but Pullum is keeping him busy.
Pullum trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pullum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
White trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pullum has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, White has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
White breaks Pullum's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pullum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pullum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Pullum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pullum working a defensive guard here.
Pullum keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Pullum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White won't allow Pullum to sweep him here.
Pullum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White controlling from the top position.
Pullum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Pullum throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ralphie White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pullum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pullum on the side of the head.
Pullum looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but Pullum drives through and ends up in White's guard.
Pullum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Pullum wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White pulls Pullum in close to prevent any damage.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White controls Pullum momentarily but Pullum frees himself.
Pullum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ralphie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pullum under the eye.
Pullum gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pullum fails to land.
Pullum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pullum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
Pullum avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
Pullum tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Pullum swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White taking a breather.
Pullum tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
White with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Furnum Pullum has been cut.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pullum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pullum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
Pullum has White pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pullum pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending White tumbling to the mat - Pullum dives into White's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pullum being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pullum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
White pulls Pullum in close to his closed guard and prevents Pullum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pullum forces his way into half guard.
White trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White is looking to improve his position.
White keeping hold of Pullum's head, controlling as best he can.
Pullum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pullum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furnum Pullum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White is not content to let Pullum control the position.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Furnum Pullum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Furnum Pullum's cut.
That's time! Pullum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pullum blocks a head kick by White.
White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pullum is trying to improve his position.
White wants to control but Pullum is keeping him busy.
Pullum seems a little lost for a moment, as White dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.
Pullum is trying to get back to half guard.
White swings around for an armbar but Pullum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into White's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum being controlled here momentarily.
Pullum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White is trying to keep Pullum in close.
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pullum stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Pullum wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White has his hands on Pullum's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pullum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White wants to sweep here but Pullum controlling him for the moment.
Pullum postures up.
White looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pullum puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
White felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pullum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pullum working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pullum prevents White from improving his position.
Pullum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking for a sweep. Pullum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pullum is working away from the top position though.
White tries to roll over but Pullum keeps him under control.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pullum.
White taking some punishment here, with Pullum in his half guard.
Pullum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Pullum is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pullum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum lands with a punch from half guard.
Pullum wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
White keeping control of the position.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pullum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullum trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullum is really struggling to control White but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furnum Pullum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pullum 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furnum Pullum!
Furnum Pullum made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Kelly (ranked 1627 p4p, 2428 weight class) and Jab Buckeye (ranked 238 p4p, 338 weight class). Buckeye is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Right above it lil Wayne . 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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22
190
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30
196
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Buckeye with that takedown attempt.
Buckeye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly swivels and escapes.
Kelly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckeye.
Buckeye throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Buckeye has a takedown stuffed.
Pat Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Buckeye slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Kelly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buckeye.
Buckeye misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
A big left from Kelly misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye takes one to the side of the head.
Buckeye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buckeye backs up against the cage.
Kelly stalks Buckeye and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buckeye's face. Buckeye staggers backwards, shaken.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Buckeye circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckeye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buckeye staying out of range there.
Buckeye fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kelly to the ground. Buckeye is now in Kelly's guard.
Kelly has momentary wrist control but Buckeye slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckeye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buckeye postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Buckeye from controlling successfully.
Buckeye won't allow Kelly to get back to his feet.
Buckeye pushing down on Kelly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet.
Buckeye wants to take a breather but Kelly is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye wants to pass to mount but Kelly is defending the position.
Kelly is trying to stand up here but Buckeye is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Buckeye there.
Kelly looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buckeye performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buckeye prevents Kelly from standing back up.
Buckeye passes to side control.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Buckeye drags him back down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Buckeye drags him back down.
Buckeye taking a breather here.
Kelly is pushing Buckeye's head away, looking to escape. Buckeye manages to hold on to the position though.
Kelly is not content to let Buckeye control the position.
Kelly is trying to buck Buckeye off.
Buckeye working the ground and pound from side control.
Buckeye controls the position.
Kelly wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Buckeye connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kelly some visible discomfort.
Kelly is pushing Buckeye's head away, looking to escape. Buckeye manages to hold on to the position though.
Kelly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kelly is trying to buck Buckeye off.
Buckeye wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Buckeye working the head with strikes.
Buckeye scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kelly to see if he's OK.
Kelly wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Buckeye cracks Kelly with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Buckeye drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buckeye throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Buckeye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kelly to score with a decent uppercut.
Buckeye moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckeye is just out of range.
Buckeye ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Buckeye blocks a jab.
Kelly throws a jab when Buckeye was well out of range.
Buckeye with the counter takedown but Kelly avoids it easily.
Buckeye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Buckeye dives in for a single leg takedown but Kelly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pat Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly throws a big counter combination but Buckeye scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kelly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Buckeye's shoulder, as Buckeye tries to avoid the shot.
Buckeye shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kelly is looking to escape.
Buckeye not doing much here.
Kelly is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Buckeye.
Buckeye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelly is trying to stand up here but Buckeye is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Buckeye.
Buckeye seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kelly is trying to stand back up but Buckeye is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye lands with a punch from half guard.
Buckeye working the head and body with strikes.
Kelly kicks off Buckeye and gets to his feet.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Kelly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buckeye looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Buckeye is out of range.
Buckeye tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kelly defends well and Buckeye ends up having to push Kelly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kelly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pat Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
Buckeye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly throwing a counter right hand but Buckeye manages to avoid it.
Kelly thuds his right hand into Buckeye's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckeye connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kelly momentarily.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckeye.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buckeye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buckeye.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buckeye moves away.
Kelly throws a body punch but Buckeye moves out of range.
Buckeye with the counter takedown but Kelly avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pat Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckeye takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Kelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelly.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Buckeye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Buckeye moves away and avoids it.
Buckeye fails with a takedown attempt.
Buckeye darts in looking for a takedown but Kelly gets double underhooks and turns Buckeye into the cage.
Buckeye shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buckeye scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckeye.
Kelly lands a jab to the nose.
Kelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kelly.
Buckeye takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Buckeye with the counter takedown but Kelly avoids it easily.
A jab from Kelly finds it's way through Buckeye's defenses.
Buckeye shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kelly throws a big counter combination but Buckeye scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buckeye has his takedown stuffed
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buckeye changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kelly is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Kelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Buckeye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab Buckeye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buckeye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckeye is just out of range.
Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buckeye's hands.
No luck for Buckeye with that takedown attempt.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Buckeye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kelly avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Buckeye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pat Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
Buckeye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Buckeye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a hook but Buckeye avoids it easily.
Buckeye dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Buckeye's head and hops out.
Buckeye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buckeye.
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buckeye or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelly, which made it look bad.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelly as he connects with a hook.
Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buckeye.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Buckeye moved out of range nicely.
Kelly tests Buckeye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kelly sprawls well. Kelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckeye gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buckeye defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Buckeye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to avoid it but Buckeye manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly to the ground. Kelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly throws a hook but Buckeye blocks it.
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buckeye moves out of range of the strikes.
Buckeye takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buckeye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckeye dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Buckeye's head and hops out.
Kelly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but Buckeye persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buckeye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buckeye.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Buckeye on that attempt.
Kelly jabs Buckeye to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelly leaves Buckeye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buckeye walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kelly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kelly throws a poor cross that misses
and Buckeye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buckeye takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Buckeye unleashes a big counter combination but Kelly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Kelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckeye.
Buckeye tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buckeye somewhat.
Buckeye has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kelly misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
Buckeye moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buckeye gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kelly regains guard.
Buckeye stops Kelly from standing up.
Kelly kicks Buckeye off and gets to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelly 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 1959 p4p, 1861 weight class) and Colt Jones (ranked 283 p4p, 268 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Colt Jones !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones cracks Krnacova with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones leaves Krnacova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krnacova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Krnacova misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Krnacova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krnacova takes one on the button.
Krnacova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones cracks Krnacova with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Krnacova to stand back up!
Krnacova is rocked!
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krnacova looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Krnacova to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Jones !
A determined Colt Jones didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 971 p4p, 2420 weight class) and Matt Askren (ranked 136 p4p, 336 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanny Sledgehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Askren!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sledgehammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sledgehammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sledgehammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Askren.
Sledgehammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sledgehammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sledgehammer slips under a jab from Askren.
Askren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sledgehammer throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Sledgehammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sledgehammer throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Sledgehammer misses with a hook.
Askren punishes Sledgehammer's body with a nice straight punch.
Askren misses with an uppercut.
Sledgehammer slips a jab from Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sledgehammer throws a series of punches but Askren moves out of range.
Sledgehammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Askren throws a hook but Sledgehammer blocks it.
Good exchange - Askren coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren lands a jab.
Sledgehammer punishes Askren's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledgehammer lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
Askren misses with an uppercut. Sledgehammer saw that one coming.
Askren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sledgehammer.
Askren might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sledgehammer walks into a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sledgehammer as he connects with a hook.
Sledgehammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Askren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sledgehammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Sledgehammer finds it's target.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Askren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sledgehammer.
Askren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sledgehammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch up but Askren circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sledgehammer but Sledgehammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sledgehammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askren circles away quickly and effectively.
Sledgehammer throws a nice head kick!
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sledgehammer but Sledgehammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sledgehammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanny Sledgehammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Askren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askren throws a lazy right hand but Sledgehammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sledgehammer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Askren eats them both and turns towards Sledgehammer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sledgehammer misses with a head kick.
Hanny Sledgehammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren throws a hook to the side of Sledgehammer's head but Sledgehammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Sledgehammer does it's job there.
Askren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sledgehammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sledgehammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Askren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sledgehammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Askren backs up against the cage.
Sledgehammer misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Askren.
Sledgehammer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left lands for Askren.
Askren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sledgehammer is rocked!
Askren gets a big slam - oh, Sledgehammer is out! Sledgehammer is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Matt Askren!
A very excited looking Matt Askren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huwan Bagwis (ranked 474 p4p, 1405 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 78 p4p, 189 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huwan Bagwis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Bagwis.
Bagwis avoids the head kick by Akharraz.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagwis misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Akharraz. Those never looked like landing.
Bagwis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bagwis misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Akharraz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bagwis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good leg kick by Akharraz.
Akharraz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Akharraz lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akharraz scores with a jab. Bagwis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bagwis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bagwis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bagwis slips under a jab from Akharraz.
It looked like Bagwis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akharraz doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagwis circles away.
Akharraz misses with a few strikes there.
Akharraz darts in and clinches Bagwis up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis can't find room to land a body shot as Akharraz controls the action.
Akharraz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akharraz throws a head punch that misses.
Bagwis misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Akharraz tries to work over Bagwis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bagwis lands a shot to the body.
Akharraz tries a body shot but Bagwis blocks it.
Bagwis presses Akharraz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bagwis misses with a punch on the inside.
Akharraz blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bagwis.
Akharraz looks winded!
Bagwis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akharrazs head.
Bagwis lands a left hand.
Bagwis cracks Akharraz with a nice body shot.
Bagwis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bagwis misses with an uppercut.
Bagwis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akharraz's head.
Bagwis swats away the attempt to clinch by Akharraz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akharraz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagwis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bagwis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akharraz instigates a clinch.
Bagwis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bagwis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bagwis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz throws a punch but it's blocked by Bagwis.
Bagwis misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akharraz.
Bagwis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bagwis.
Bagwis lands with a light punch inside.
Akharraz blocking some punches.
Bagwis pushes Akharraz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akharraz is rocked!
Bagwis lands a left hand.
Akharraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bagwis finish him?
The referee calls for Bagwis to work.
Bagwis lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Akharraz to his knees! Bagwis keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huwan Bagwis!
A pretty intense looking Huwan Bagwis took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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