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OFK 90 - Mad Onion Vs Brand PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 2104 p4p, 3353 weight class) and Stan Allstate (ranked 325 p4p, 494 weight class). Chame Boxing Champ has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Allstate!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allstate scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Allstate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxing Champ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allstate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boxing Champ throws a sloppy head kick and Allstate moves out of range easily.
Allstate lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Allstate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allstate misses with a few strikes there.
We've been hearing reports that Boxing Champ has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boxing Champ avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Boxing Champ is predictable there
and Boxing Champ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allstate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boxing Champ tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Allstate manages to circle out of the way.
Boxing Champ slips a jab and a cross from Allstate.
Boxing Champ throws a quick counter kick to the body but Allstate avoids it.
Boxing Champ decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boxing Champ in particular looking to stall.
Boxing Champ is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Allstate defends it well.
Allstate tries to kick Boxing Champ off but Boxing Champ keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Allstate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxing Champ is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allstate wants to improve his position but Boxing Champ is controlling well.
Allstate manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Boxing Champ just misses with a punch to the body.
Allstate misses with a wild combination.
Boxing Champ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxing Champ is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Allstate.
Boxing Champ gets a takedown into half guard.
Allstate has hold of Boxing Champ's hands but Boxing Champ slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxing Champ stops Allstate from getting back to his feet.
Boxing Champ landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Allstate trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Boxing Champ tries to control but Allstate wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Allstate hang on?
Boxing Champ 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.
Boxing Champ lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boxing Champ dominating with strikes here.
 Allstate is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Allstate is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Allstate is still in real trouble! Can Boxing Champ finish him?
Boxing Champ loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Allstate scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Boxing Champ land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Boxing Champ stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chame Boxing Champ!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chan (ranked 3142 p4p, 2050 weight class) and Brutalis Rhino (ranked 419 p4p, 282 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutalis Rhino!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan clinches.
Chan prevents the takedown attempt.
Rhino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chan fails to land.
Chan lands a right hand.
Rhino dodges an elbow strike from Chan.
Rhino avoids the elbow strike from Chan, against the cage.
Rhino is trying to drag Chan to the mat but Chan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Charlie Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
Chan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhino wants a takedown.
Chan lands a right hand.
Chan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chan is pressed up against the cage. Rhino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chan down to the mat. Chan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chan lands a jab.
Rhino shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rhino showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhino thows a huge punch but Chan dodges it nicely.
Chan wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan is trying to control but can't.
Rhino wants to free his trapped foot but Chan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rhino is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rhino passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rhino landing shots from mount.
Rhino is working for a guillotine from mount but Chan frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries to hold on but Rhino postures up.
Rhino moves to the back position.
Rhino sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Chan taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brutalis Rhino!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Walker (ranked 1264 p4p, 4185 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 188 p4p, 536 weight class). Conor OShea will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws the left hand but OShea avoids the punch easily.
Oooooh!!! OShea has knocked Walker down with a huge combo! OShea steps away and waves a wobbly Walker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Walker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 Walker is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OShea moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
OShea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OShea has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Walker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
OShea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OShea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OShea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OShea.
OShea lands a nice shot to the body.
OShea breaks the clinch.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from OShea.
OShea throws a powerful right kick. Walker tried to block low but the kick was high! Walker was taken right off of his feet! OShea jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Conor OShea!
An out of breath and clearly excited Conor OShea thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Barnes (ranked 1215 p4p, 3499 weight class) and Hershel Hasselhoff (ranked 181 p4p, 464 weight class). Hershel Hasselhoff acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershel Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes swings for the body but Hasselhoff moves out of range.
Barnes tests Hasselhoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hasselhoff darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Hasselhoff into the cage.
Hasselhoff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Hasselhoff blocks a low kick nicely.
Barnes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Hasselhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hasselhoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff.
Barnes takes a swing at Hasselhoff's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Hasselhoff misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes takes a swing at Hasselhoff's ribcage but misses.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Hasselhoff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hasselhoff misses with a takedown
and Hasselhoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Hasselhoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasselhoff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hasselhoff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hasselhoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Hasselhoff counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes has his hands clasped together around Hasselhoff's back. He's all about the action.
Hasselhoff is working for an americana but Barnes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hasselhoff was thinking about the submission.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hasselhoff is controlling him.
Hasselhoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hasselhoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hasselhoff wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes controlling the position.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes pulls Hasselhoff in close to prevent any damage.
Hasselhoff stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes controlling Hasselhoff's posture.
Hasselhoff preventing the sweep.
Hasselhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hasselhoff won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes seems keen to control Hasselhoff's posture.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hasselhoff throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hasselhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Hasselhoff has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes distracts Hasselhoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hasselhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Hasselhoff looking for subs off his back but Barnes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Hasselhoff's head.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hasselhoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hasselhoff back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnes feints and then cracks Hasselhoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hasselhoff down.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hasselhoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Hasselhoff feints the counter takedown.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Hasselhoff tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasselhoff slips under a jab from Barnes.
Hasselhoff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes misses with a hook. Hasselhoff ducked under it nicely.
Hasselhoff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hasselhoff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Andrew Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hasselhoff momentarily.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hasselhoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes cracks Hasselhoff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Hasselhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hasselhoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasselhoff.
Barnes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hasselhoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard.
Barnes pushes Hasselhoff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Hasselhoff tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Hasselhoff is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Hasselhoff blocks the leg kick.
Hasselhoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes swings for the body but Hasselhoff moves out of range.
Hasselhoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasselhoff is just out of range.
Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasselhoff moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Barnes.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Hasselhoff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hasselhoff moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hasselhoff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hasselhoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Hasselhoff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Hasselhoff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hasselhoff's head.
Hasselhoff checks a leg kick nicely.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes tries to bum rush Hasselhoff with a series of wild strikes but Hasselhoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hasselhoff ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
A left lands for Barnes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Hasselhoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hasselhoff ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Hasselhoff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
Hasselhoff slips a straight right by Barnes.
Hasselhoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Hasselhoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Hasselhoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes digs a good hook to Hasselhoff's body.
Hasselhoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hershel Hasselhoff.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hasselhoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Hasselhoff backpedaling.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hasselhoff.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hasselhoff.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Hasselhoff's ribs.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Hasselhoff with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes is looking to slow Hasselhoff down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasselhoff can do to turn this around?
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasselhoff is just out of range.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Hasselhoff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes keeps Hasselhoff at a distance using the push kick.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Hasselhoff's shoulder, as Hasselhoff tries to avoid the shot.
Hasselhoff feints the counter takedown.
Barnes cracks Hasselhoff with a good jab.
Hershel Hasselhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasselhoff manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes!
Andrew Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horace Cuba (ranked 768 p4p, 19914 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 95 p4p, 709 weight class). Horace Cuba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Meyer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horace Cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 It looks like Horace Cuba has been cut.
Meyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Meyer darts in looking for a takedown but Cuba gets double underhooks and turns Meyer into the cage.
Cuba throws a hook but Meyer avoids it easily.
Cuba gets a clinch.
Meyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuba walks away with a smile on his face. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Meyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Meyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cuba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meyer shoots for a takedown but Cuba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Meyer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but Cuba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cuba seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cuba throws a hook but Meyer avoids it easily.
Meyer throws a big counter head kick but Cuba avoids it with no problem.
Cuba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meyer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Meyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cuba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meyer up against the cage.
Cuba throws an elbow but it misses.
Cuba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuba leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cuba prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuba lands an elbow inside.
Meyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuba walks away with a smile on his face. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cuba circles away.
Meyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuba takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Cuba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Cuba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cuba.
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Cuba in a clinch.
Cuba has Meyer pushed against the cage.
Meyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cuba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cuba tries to stall but Meyer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meyer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuba prevents it.
Meyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuba throws an elbow but it misses.
Cuba has Meyer pushed against the cage.
Meyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Cuba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuba keeps control of Meyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cuba just leaning against Meyer, taking a breather.
Cuba throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Cuba.
Meyer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Cuba clobbers Meyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horace Cuba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Cuba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cuba as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horace Cuba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Meyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Meyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Meyer looks to move away, Cuba throws a big counter combo but Meyer just gets out of the way.
Meyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cuba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Meyer darts in looking for a takedown but Cuba gets double underhooks and turns Meyer into the cage.
Cuba has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cuba leaves Meyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cuba is looking to counter the offense by Meyer and move into the clinch.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Cuba backs off Meyer throws a huge counter combo but Cuba manages to avoid it all.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Cuba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cuba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba is pressed up against the cage. Meyer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuba down to the mat. Cuba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cuba wants to clinch.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Cuba throws a right hand that misses
and Meyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meyer.
Meyer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cuba's defenses.
Meyer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cuba struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cuba throws an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meyer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cuba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cuba uses from the top position.
Cuba stays in close to Meyer's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Meyer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cuba keeping moving, preventing Meyer from controlling successfully.
Meyer throws an elbow that misses. Cuba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meyer's guard. Nice move by Cuba!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cuba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meyer has his foot on Cuba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuba works his way back into a safe position though.
Cuba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cuba won't allow Meyer to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cuba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cuba throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meyer wants to hit a sweep here but Cuba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Meyer there!
Meyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
Cuba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cuba misses with an elbow strike.
Meyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuba has him pressed against the cage.
Meyer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cuba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meyer avoids it.
Cuba taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cuba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Cuba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meyer blocks the elbow strike.
Cuba has Meyer pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cuba throws an elbow but misses.
Meyer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Meyer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Meyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cuba won't allow Meyer to sweep him here.
Meyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cuba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cuba has closed the distance and engaged Meyer in a clinch.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Cuba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Meyer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cuba to the mat. Cuba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Meyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cuba pulls Meyer in to control the position.
Cuba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuba keeping moving, preventing Meyer from controlling successfully.
Cuba pulls Meyer in to control the position.
Meyer is looking to stand up but Cuba won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Meyer trying to control but Cuba is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meyer.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cuba looks to land a right hand but Meyer moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cuba leaves Meyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cuba tries to counter by clinching up but Meyer breaks away and moves out of range.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Meyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cuba defends it nicely.
Cuba is looking to counter the offense by Meyer and move into the clinch.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuba looks to throw the jab but Meyer is out of range.
Oscar Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cuba misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horace Cuba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cuba, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cuba!
Horace Cuba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 1370 p4p, 2470 weight class) and Thor Fresh (ranked 146 p4p, 253 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thor Fresh enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Fresh!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh goes for a double leg but Pacheco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacheco continues to drive forward.
Fresh needs to keep his hands up - Pacheco had a free shot at his head there.
Fresh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacheco counters with a right hand to the body.
Fresh shoots in but no luck this time.
Gerardo Pacheco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Pacheco rushes Fresh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fresh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacheco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fresh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacheco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fresh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacheco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacheco. Fresh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fresh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pacheco lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fresh wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fresh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Pacheco as Fresh shoots in.
Pacheco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fresh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacheco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerardo Pacheco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fresh takes one to the chin there.
Fresh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacheco.
Fresh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacheco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacheco misses with a straight right.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Fresh shoots for a takedown but Pacheco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fresh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacheco circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pacheco does no damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pacheco enables Fresh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pacheco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fresh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fresh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pacheco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fresh stands and steps away. Pacheco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fresh shoots in but Pacheco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fresh wants to clinch.
Fresh is looking to clinch but Pacheco is avoiding it.
Fresh misses with a takedown attempt
and Pacheco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fresh shoots for a takedown but Pacheco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh dodges the punch combination from Pacheco.
Fresh tries to clinch up but Pacheco circles away and keeps his distance.
Fresh moves into the clinch.
Fresh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pacheco throwing strikes but missing.
Pacheco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pacheco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pacheco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fresh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacheco has managed to get both his arms back between Fresh's legs - danger averted.
Pacheco 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.
Fresh pulls Pacheco in to control the position.
Pacheco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fresh's head.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fresh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pacheco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fresh's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fresh just leaning against Pacheco, taking a breather.
Fresh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fresh cracks Pacheco with a nice body shot.
Pacheco is trying to pull guard but Fresh has him pressed against the cage.
Pacheco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fresh can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Pacheco.
Pacheco struggles to land a body shot inside as Fresh controls his hands.
Fresh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pacheco swings wildly with an uppercut but Fresh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fresh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pacheco lands a shot to the body.
Fresh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
Fresh working hard to break the clinch.
Pacheco misses with an elbow over the top.
Fresh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerardo Pacheco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pacheco clinches.
Fresh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pacheco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pacheco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fresh.
Fresh blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Pacheco.
Pacheco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fresh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pacheco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fresh can do to turn this around?
Pacheco misses with a body punch.
Pacheco lands an uppercut.
Pacheco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fresh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco actively working from the bottom here.
Fresh seems to be looking for submissions.
Fresh trying to pass the guard but Pacheco defending well.
Fresh prevents Pacheco from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Fresh is going to stand back up.
Pacheco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fresh is trying to control. Pacheco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pacheco actively working from the bottom here.
Pacheco is trying to control but can't.
Pacheco looking for submissions off his back.
Fresh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
My spies in Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center inform me that Fresh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pacheco looking for submissions off his back.
Fresh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacheco is just riding it out for now. Fresh eventually gives up the hold.
Fresh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pacheco defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacheco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thor Fresh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pacheco is looking for a sweep. Fresh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pacheco manages to get to full guard.
Fresh trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Pacheco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pacheco is trying to control the position but Fresh postures up.
Fresh tries to stand but Pacheco is controlling from the bottom.
Fresh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Fresh from controlling successfully.
Pacheco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fresh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fresh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fresh is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacheco has wrist control.
Pacheco has his foot on Fresh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fresh works his way back into a safe position though.
Pacheco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fresh gets to his feet - Pacheco follows without any prompting.
Gerardo Pacheco is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacheco misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Pacheco. No joy for Fresh on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerardo Pacheco will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fresh gets a double leg takedown into Pacheco's guard.
Pacheco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Fresh from controlling successfully.
Pacheco pushes a forearm under Fresh's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fresh is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerardo Pacheco!
After winning the bout, Gerardo Pacheco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scot Harwath (ranked 809 p4p, 5043 weight class) and AJ The Perfectionist (ranked 127 p4p, 601 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scot Harwath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ The Perfectionist!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Perfectionist misses with a takedown
and Harwath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab-cross combination lands for The Perfectionist and sends Harwath crashing to the mat! The Perfectionist follows him down to the mat - Harwath regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The Perfectionist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harwath knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harwath is just riding it out for now. The Perfectionist eventually gives up the hold.
Harwath is in trouble now - The Perfectionist has advanced to mount!
Harwath tries to hold on but The Perfectionist postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harwath is working to get back to half guard.
The Perfectionist is looking to work his way around to Harwath's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Harwath tries to lock up and control but The Perfectionist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Perfectionist goes for an armbar but Harwath turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Harwath.
The Perfectionist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harwath is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harwath will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist wants to sweep but no luck.
The Perfectionist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harwath defends it easily.
The Perfectionist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harwath defends well.
The Perfectionist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harwath manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harwath is keeping the position for now.
The Perfectionist is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Perfectionist is looking to pass into half guard but Harwath pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harwath is in guard.
The Perfectionist looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Harwath puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harwath wants to free his trapped foot but The Perfectionist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Perfectionist moves into full guard.
The Perfectionist looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harwath has picked The Perfectionist up and slammed him! The Perfectionist can't keep hold of the triangle and Harwath manages to pass to side control!
Harwath taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Perfectionist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harwath wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ The Perfectionist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harwath scores with a hook to the body. The Perfectionist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Perfectionist misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Harwath counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Harwath coming out on top.
It looks like AJ The Perfectionist has been cut.
The Perfectionist shoots and misses
and Harwath counters with a straight right hand.
The Perfectionist is rocked!
Nice body punch from Harwath.
The Perfectionist misses with a hook to the body
and Harwath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist is still on wobbly legs! Can Harwath finish him?
The Perfectionist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harwath's head.
The Perfectionist seems to have recovered his senses.
The Perfectionist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harwath counters with a crisp right hand that drops The Perfectionist! Harwath lets The Perfectionist back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harwath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Perfectionist can pounce on him.
The Perfectionist scores with the left hand. Harwath knows he should have avoided that one.
Harwath drops The Perfectionist with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The Perfectionist looks back up at him and smiles so Harwath waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Harwath is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harwath weaves into range and cracks The Perfectionist right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! The Perfectionist goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Harwath is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scot Harwath!
A relieved looking Scot Harwath thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 947 p4p, 1550 weight class) and Edgar Avetisyan (ranked 147 p4p, 228 weight class). Henry Lancaster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edgar Avetisyan's chin.
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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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgar Avetisyan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Avetisyan.
It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
A slow jab from Avetisyan misses its intended target.
It looked like Lancaster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lancaster lands a big right hand that sends Avetisyan crashing to the mat! Lancaster stays standing though and waves Avetisyan back to his feet!
Avetisyan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster finds Avetisyan's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Avetisyan flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lancaster lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Avetisyan will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Lancaster!
In his post fight interview, Henry Lancaster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rou Joukani (ranked 895 p4p, 995 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 138 p4p, 151 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rou Joukani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukani slips under a jab from Tepes Iii.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
Joukani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joukani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukani tried to score with a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Joukani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Joukani.
Tepes Iii blocks the body kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Joukani avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Joukani moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani walks into a jab.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joukani scores with a jab to the head.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Joukani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukani misses with a combination
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Joukani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joukani defends it well.
Joukani throws a right hand that Tepes Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Tepes Iii also avoids with ease.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Joukani saw that one coming.
Joukani misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tepes Iii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joukani is trying is best to control the position here.
Tepes Iii is pressing down on Joukani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joukani is holding on for now.
Tepes Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tepes Iii prevents Joukani from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Tepes Iii seems content to control.
Joukani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tepes Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tepes Iii is thwarting Joukani's attempts to control the position.
Tepes Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tepes Iii working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tepes Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tepes Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Joukani was well out of range.
Joukani connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
Joukani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rou Joukani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Tepes Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Joukani saw that one coming.
Joukani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Joukani lands but Tepes Iii takes it in his stride.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joukani throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joukani on the side of the head.
Joukani throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
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!
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joukani at a distance.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Joukani.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that Joukani semi-blocks.
Joukani throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Joukani fights it but they end up in guard.
Tepes Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Joukani misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
That kick from Joukani tenderised Tepes Iii's leg. Tepes Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joukani just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Joukani.
Joukani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Joukani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joukani gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Joukani fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii postures up.
Tepes Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tepes Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tepes Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tepes Iii is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Tepes Iii has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joukani is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tepes Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joukani digs a good body shot into Tepes Iii's ribs.
Joukani gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Joukani avoids it easily.
Rou Joukani is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Joukani's side.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joukani.
Joukani avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukani works the jab nicely.
Joukani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Joukani misses with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joukani is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii throws a nice head kick!
Joukani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tepes Iii.
Joukani misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Joukani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joukani throws a wild body kick that Tepes Iii sees coming a mile off.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Tepes Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joukani throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Joukani misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
Joukani slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Joukani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joukani misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joukani lands a head shot.
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joukani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joukani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Joukani's head.
Joukani will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tepes Iii blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Joukani does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukani slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joukani is rocked!
Joukani throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Tepes Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Joukani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joukani blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Joukani seems to have got his legs back now.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joukani.
Joukani lands a jab to the head.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Tepes Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joukani misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii lands with a hook. Joukani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joukani misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Tepes Iii coming out on top.
Joukani misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rou Joukani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joukani enables Tepes Iii to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joukani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tepes Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tepes Iii advances position into side control!
Tepes Iii misses with the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii lands a strong strike to the head of Joukani. That's dazed him! Tepes Iii looking to finish here. Joukani is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tepes Iii lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 431 p4p, 1150 weight class) and Daniel Brand (ranked 63 p4p, 136 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Mad Onion.
It seemed like Brand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion darts in and clinches Brand up against the cage.
Brand dodges an elbow strike from Mad Onion.
I was talking to Mad Onion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees to the body from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mad Onion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mad Onion working Brand over with knees to the body.
Brand looks winded!
Mad Onion with a knee to the head.
It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Mad Onion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mad Onion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Mad Onion on the inside.
Mad Onion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mad Onion lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mad Onion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad Onion landing knees to the head.
Mad Onion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mad Onion throws out a powerful jab.
Brand gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mad Onion gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Brand is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion!
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