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OFK 108 - Nekele Vs Hall PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muggy Mugshot (ranked 4123 p4p, 4346 weight class) and Kentur Kimathi (ranked 468 p4p, 492 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kentur Kimathi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugshot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mugshot fails to land with a series of punches.
Mugshot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mugshot throws a combination that misses
and Kimathi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Mugshot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kimathi swings for the body but Mugshot moves out of range.
Mugshot misses with a hook
and Kimathi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mugshot throws a head kick but Kimathi moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kimathi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mugshot lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mugshot. Kimathi shrugs it off though.
Kimathi looks winded!
Mugshot scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mugshot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kimathi. Kimathi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Kentur Kimathi has been cut.
Mugshot with the inside leg kick.
Mugshot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugshot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Kimathi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mugshot.
Kimathi 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.
Mugshot takes the fight into the clinch.
Mugshot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mugshot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OH! Kimathi has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Mugshot smells blood and charges in for the finish! Mugshot unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Kimathi sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Muggy Mugshot!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Zulfiqar (ranked 3199 p4p, 5086 weight class) and Joao Cardoso (ranked 181 p4p, 251 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammad Zulfiqar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zulfiqar circles away.
Cardoso swings for the body but Zulfiqar moves out of range.
Zulfiqar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zulfiqar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cardoso counters with a single leg into guard. Zulfiqar didn't expect that.
Cardoso is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso trying to control but Zulfiqar is working from the bottom.
Cardoso passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zulfiqar is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold.
Cardoso 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.
Zulfiqar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardoso on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zulfiqar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardoso.
Zulfiqar is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardoso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulfiqar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardoso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cardoso stalling.
Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zulfiqar is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold.
Cardoso is trying for a kimura here. Zulfiqar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cardoso wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Cardoso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertel Haardt (ranked 2400 p4p, 5220 weight class) and Will Nelson (ranked 296 p4p, 537 weight class). Bertel Haardt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Will Nelson's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bertel Haardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haardt scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Will Nelson has been cut.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haardt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nelson sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Will Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haardt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bertel Haardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Nelson.
Haardt throws a body kick that misses.
Haardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Haardt.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Haardt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haardt lands a head kick!
Haardt stuffs the takedown.
Haardt pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Haardt lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Haardt lands a vicious elbow to the side of Nelson's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Haardt tries to finish him with strikes but Nelson still seems able to defend himself so Haardt steps back and lets Nelson get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
 Nelson is rocked!
That has opened up Will Nelson's cut even more.
Nelson looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nelson is trying to move to mount but Haardt reverses beautifully and ends up in Nelson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson controls Haardt momentarily but Haardt frees himself.
Haardt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Haardt counters with a nice right hand that sends Nelson toppling to the canvas! Nelson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Haardt finish him?!
Will Nelson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Will Nelson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bertel Haardt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 2246 p4p, 5945 weight class) and Halt Warris (ranked 32 p4p, 102 weight class). Warris has chosen Alarm Clock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Halt Warris!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warris fails with a takedown attempt.
Koererlaerer gets a double leg takedown into Warris's guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Warris keeps moving.
Koererlaerer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koererlaerer chips away with some ground and pound.
Warris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koererlaerer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer scoring with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Warris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koererlaerer landing with the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Warris keeps moving.
Koererlaerer is in close to Warris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Warris keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Warris pulls Koererlaerer in to control the position.
Koererlaerer distracts Warris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Warris's brow.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Warris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing that Koererlaerer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koererlaerer is working Warris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koererlaerer with a nice head shot there.
Koererlaerer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Koererlaerer working Warris over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koererlaerer lands a nice short elbow.
Warris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koererlaerer working over Warris with some ground and pound. Warris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Warris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koererlaerer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Warris!
Koererlaerer avoids the attempt from Warris to control.
Koererlaerer wants to control the pace but Warris is squirming around nicely.
Koererlaerer with shots to the head and body - Warris looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Halt Warris has been cut.
Koererlaerer lands a big elbow.
Koererlaerer wants to control the pace but Warris is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer working Warris over with strikes here.
Warris is working to get back to half guard.
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!
Koererlaerer dominating with strikes here.
Warris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koererlaerer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koererlaerer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Koererlaerer working Warris over with strikes here.
Koererlaerer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Koererlaerer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Koererlaerer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Warris looks a forlorn figure.
Koererlaerer unloading with bombs!
Warris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Halt Warris'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.
Koererlaerer dives in and scores a takedown into Warris's guard.
Warris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koererlaerer controls the pace.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.
Koererlaerer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Warris trying to keep a closed guard but Koererlaerer is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer is in close to Warris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer scoring with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warris's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koererlaerer is controlling him.
Warris keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Warris keeps moving.
Koererlaerer chips away with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Warris's brow.
Koererlaerer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Warris's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koererlaerer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer passes Warris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Warris has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Koererlaerer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Koererlaerer!
Koererlaerer scoring with punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer cracks Warris with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Koererlaerer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Koererlaerer lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koererlaerer scores with punches from side control.
Koererlaerer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warris can do to turn this around?
Warris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position but Warris is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Warris is breathing heavily.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Warris is keeping him busy.
Koererlaerer controlling the position from side mount.
Warris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Koererlaerer landing a few strikes.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position but Warris is working away.
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer looks up at the clock and then as Warris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Koererlaerer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Warris is keeping him busy.
Koererlaerer looks up at the clock and then as Warris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Koererlaerer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Koererlaerer cracks Warris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Koererlaerer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Warris down.
Koererlaerer scores with punches from side control.
Koererlaerer controls the position from side control.
Warris is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Halt Warris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Koererlaerer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koererlaerer is working Warris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warris wants to sweep here but Koererlaerer controlling him for the moment.
Koererlaerer landing some decent shots from guard.
Koererlaerer pushing down on Warris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer content to control rather than advance.
Koererlaerer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Warris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koererlaerer winds up and cracks Warris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Warris is trying to control but Koererlaerer manages to pass to mount!
Warris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot there that rocks Warris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Warris is looking to get to half guard.
Warris is squirming around, avoiding Koererlaerer's attempts to control the action.
Koererlaerer dominating with strikes here.
Warris is rocked!
Koererlaerer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Warris is still in real trouble! Can Koererlaerer finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Koererlaerer.
Warris seems to have recovered his senses.
Koererlaerer raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koererlaerer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Koererlaerer dominating with strikes here.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Koererlaerer with shots to the head and body - Warris looks very uncomfortable down there.
Koererlaerer unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Warris wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Koererlaerer celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karsten Koererlaerer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Neer (ranked 2339 p4p, 4376 weight class) and Max Radar (ranked 308 p4p, 135 weight class). James Neer 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Neer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Radar!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Radar jumps guard but Neer stands there with Radar around his waist. Radar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Radar misses with a punch to the body.
Neer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Neer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radar.
Radar is trying to pull guard but Neer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Radar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Neer pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Neer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Radar.
Neer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Neer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neer tries to clinch but Radar moves away
and Radar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neer gets a clinch.
I was talking to Neer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Neer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neer.
It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Radar misses the shot to the body.
Neer drives through with a takedown into Radar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Radar wants to sweep but no luck.
Neer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Radar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Neer, into his guard.
Neer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Radar trying to control but Neer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Radar landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Neer holds on and takes a little breather.
Radar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Neer's head.
Radar landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Radar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Radar throws a strike but Neer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radar looking for a sweep. Not yet Radar, not yet.
Radar has his foot on Neer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neer works his way back into a safe position though.
Radar wants to sweep here but Neer controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radar keeps trying to improve his position.
Neer throws a big elbow that misses.
Radar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Neer throws an elbow that misses. Radar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neer's guard. Nice move by Radar!
Neer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Radar works over Neer with some ground and pound from guard.
Radar is in close to Neer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Radar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
 Neer is rocked!
It looks like James Neer has been cut.
Radar loads up on a big left hand. Neer felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Radar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Neer can't hide his disappointment, as Radar celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Radar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 1658 p4p, 19509 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 218 p4p, 617 weight class). Dela Cruz's entrance music is This is the Moment. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyer has Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyer decides to pull guard.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyer is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Meyer.
Meyer is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Meyer, up you get!
Dela Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Meyer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dela Cruz pushes Meyer off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer clinches up against the cage.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meyer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dela Cruz swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Meyer swinging wildly here.
Meyer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meyer forces Dela Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Meyer scores with a knee to the head.
Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz letting Meyer take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dela Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meyer after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dela Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Meyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Meyer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dela Cruz or not.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meyer has Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyer jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Meyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Meyer.
Dela Cruz wants to stand but Meyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dela Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Dela Cruz tries to stand but Meyer is controlling from the bottom.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dela Cruz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Meyer is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyer is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Meyer darts in and clinches Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Meyer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Meyer prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Meyer will probably get the nod.
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.
Meyer moves into range and clinches up with Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
Dela Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meyer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dela Cruz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Meyer is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Cruz is defending it well.
Meyer is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Cruz is defending it well.
Meyer trying to control.
Meyer gets his hands free as Dela Cruz looks to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer has the hooks in. Dela Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Meyer.
Meyer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dela Cruz tries to roll but Meyer sticks to his back.
Meyer doesn't have the hooks in and Dela Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Meyer is keeping the position.
Dela Cruz prevents Meyer from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer controls Dela Cruz momentarily but Dela Cruz frees himself.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Meyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dela Cruz kicks Meyer off and gets to his feet.
Dela Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Dela Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dela Cruz thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Meyer clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dela Cruz wants a takedown.
Oscar Meyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meyer tightens his grip and picks Dela Cruz up, before dumping him to the ground. Dela Cruz manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz is trying to hold Meyer in close to prevent damage but Meyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Meyer is trying to control. Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dela Cruz is pressing down on Meyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meyer with a nice head shot there.
Meyer trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Meyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer has gone for a leg lock! Dela Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meyer's guard.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meyer is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruz stands up from Meyer's guard - Dela Cruz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Meyer shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Dela Cruz misses.
Meyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meyer is pressed up against the cage. Dela Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyer down to the mat. Meyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dela Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meyer's hands.
Dela Cruz misses with the combination.
Dela Cruz throws a series of punches but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer unleashes a big counter combination but Dela Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dela Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Meyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dela Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Dela Cruz in a clinch.
Meyer gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
Meyer successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz stands up out of Meyer's guard for a moment - Meyer manages to land a nice upkick.
Meyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dela Cruz is looking to advance position but Meyer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer with good strikes from the mount here!
Dela Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz gets back to half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meyer wants to take a breather but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz taking some punishment here, with Meyer in his half guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Meyer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meyer wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Meyer defends it easily.
Meyer gets to his feet. Dela Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz with a poor takedown
and Meyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dela Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meyer has Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyer pulls Dela Cruz into guard.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyer trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Meyer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dela Cruz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Meyer.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Meyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meyer clinches with his opponent.
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!
Meyer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dela Cruz regains guard immediately.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Meyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Never Hurry (ranked 1628 p4p, 4915 weight class) and Rocky Raccoon (ranked 215 p4p, 523 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Hurry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Raccoon!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurry takes a swing at Raccoon's ribcage but misses.
Hurry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raccoon.
A little feinted left hand from Hurry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hurry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raccoon on the side of the head.
Raccoon swinging wildly here.
Rocky Raccoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raccoon misses with a body shot
letting Hurry counter with a right hand.
Raccoon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Raccoon misses with a takedown attempt
and Hurry counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raccoon! Hurry lets Raccoon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raccoon.
A slow jab from Hurry misses its intended target.
Raccoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Raccoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hurry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raccoon thinking.
Raccoon looks winded!
Hurry throws an uppercut from hell that sends Raccoon clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hurry stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Never Hurry!
A very excited looking Never Hurry 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 1936 p4p, 2406 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 255 p4p, 297 weight class). Mazepin has chosen boom as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazepin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mazepin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mazepin prevents Zinsou from standing back up.
Mazepin is trying to work for a kimura but Zinsou is defending well.
Mazepin prevents Zinsou from improving his position.
Zinsou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zinsou tries to get to full guard but Mazepin has control of the leg.
Mazepin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zinsou gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou has a closed guard, preventing Mazepin from standing up.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mazepin manages to get himself to full guard.
Mazepin is looking for a triangle but Zinsou pushes his legs off easily.
Zinsou works over Mazepin with some ground and pound from guard.
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.
Mazepin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zinsou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mazepin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zinsou works over Mazepin with some ground and pound from guard.
The cut above Fedor Mazepin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Mazepin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horace Cuba (ranked 1232 p4p, 2090 weight class) and Mike Carpenter (ranked 161 p4p, 267 weight class). Mike Carpenter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horace Cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter misses with a left hand
enabling Cuba to counter with a crisp jab.
Cuba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cuba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cuba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cuba lands a jab.
Cuba is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Carpenter tries to clinch but Cuba moves away
and Cuba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuba 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!
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cuba sizes up Carpenter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cuba cracks Carpenter with a good jab.
Cuba throws a series of strikes that have Carpenter backpedaling.
Carpenter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carpenter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carpenter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cuba to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cuba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cuba struggling a bit here.
Carpenter trying to control the position but Cuba is working away.
Carpenter throwing strikes but Cuba manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cuba controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cuba decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carpenter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cuba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter tries to clinch
and Cuba counters with a nice uppercut.
Carpenter moves to clinch but Cuba breaks away
and Cuba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuba lands a head shot.
Carpenter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cuba's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cuba holds on and takes a little breather.
Carpenter trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carpenter trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carpenter is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter wants to control from the top but Cuba keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carpenter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Carpenter trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carpenter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba is pushing Carpenter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Carpenter 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Carpenter. Those never looked like landing.
It looks like Mike Carpenter has been cut.
A head kick by Carpenter misses
and Cuba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carpenter swings widly with a right hand
and Cuba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carpenter tries to land a body kick
and Cuba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Cuba.
Carpenter looks to clinch
and Cuba counters with a series of strikes. Carpenter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carpenter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horace Cuba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cuba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carpenter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cuba finds it's way round the side to connect with Carpenter's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuba lands with a straight right. Carpenter didn't see that one coming.
Carpenter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carpenter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carpenter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cuba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
Carpenter needs to keep his hands up - Cuba had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter swings widly with a right hand
and Cuba counters with a left and a right that stings Carpenter.
Cuba lands with a straight right. Carpenter didn't see that one coming.
Cuba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cuba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cuba lands with a good body shot.
Cuba looks to land a combination. Carpenter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cuba jabs at Carpenter's body.
Horace Cuba is winning the standup battle so far.
Carpenter misses with a body punch
and Cuba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carpenter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carpenter on the side of the head.
Carpenter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carpenter moves to clinch but Cuba breaks away
and Cuba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuba connects with a nice looking jab.
Carpenter misses with a takedown attempt
and Cuba counters with a straight right hand.
Cuba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuba lands a nice looking body shot.
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cuba sprawls well. Cuba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carpenter gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carpenter is breathing heavily.
Carpenter tries to clinch
and Cuba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carpenter misses with a lunging right hand
and Cuba counters with a straight right hand.
Carpenter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cuba counters with a series of strikes. Carpenter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cuba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Cuba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carpenter doesn't seem phased though.
Cuba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carpenter doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter shoots and misses
and Cuba counters with a left to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cuba as he connects with a hook.
Cuba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good exchange - Cuba coming out on top.
Cuba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carpenter can do to turn this around?
Carpenter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cuba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cuba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carpenter on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Cuba coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpenter wants to clinch up but Cuba keeps it at a distance.
Cuba lands a right hook to the body.
Carpenter moves to clinch but Cuba breaks away
and Cuba counters with a straight right hand.
Carpenter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Cuba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cuba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cuba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cuba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cuba counters with a nice body shot.
Carpenter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cuba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carpenter shoots and misses
and Cuba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carpenter throws a combination that misses
and Cuba counters with a straight right hand.
Cuba scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Carpenter'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. And we move into the final round!
Cuba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carpenter is defended easily by Cuba.
Carpenter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cuba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carpenter eats them both and turns towards Cuba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cuba misses with a double jab
and Carpenter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cuba won't be happy with that.
Cuba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carpenter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cuba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Carpenter content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba is holding on to half guard well.
Cuba trying to hold on to Carpenter's head to control him but Carpenter postures up.
Cuba wants to improve his position but Carpenter is controlling well.
Cuba is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carpenter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carpenter throws a head kick that misses
and Cuba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carpenter shoots and misses
and Cuba counters with a three punch combo that has Carpenter backing up. Carpenter nods at Cuba to acknowledge the strikes.
Carpenter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carpenter tries for a takedown but Cuba circles away easily
and Cuba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
Cuba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carpenter shoots and misses
and Cuba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carpenter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cuba finds it's way round the side to connect with Carpenter's head.
Carpenter misses with a takedown
and Cuba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carpenter's head backwards.
It looks like Cuba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cuba scores with a jab.
Cuba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter wants to clinch.
Mike Carpenter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cuba tests Carpenter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carpenter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cuba is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cuba throws a right hand that Carpenter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carpenter also avoids with ease.
Cuba lands with a nice combination. Carpenter backs away looking to recover.
Carpenter darts in trying to clinch
and Cuba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter misses with a right hand
and Cuba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuba with a hook.
Cuba throws a series of punches but Carpenter avoids them all with ease.
Cuba misses with the combination.
Carpenter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carpenter shoots and misses
letting Cuba counter with a right hand.
Carpenter dodges the punch combination from Cuba.
Carpenter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mike Carpenter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horace Cuba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carpenter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carpenter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carpenter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cuba!
During a confident post fight interview, Horace Cuba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naiki Nekele (ranked 1203 p4p, 1375 weight class) and Charlie Hall (ranked 155 p4p, 177 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Naiki Nekele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nekele lands a jab.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Nekele has double underhooks.
Nekele has Hall pressed against the cage, preventing Hall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nekele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nekele.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele checks the leg kick.
Hall swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Hall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Hall.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Nekele throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Nekele throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Nekele avoids the head kick by Hall.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Hall takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele is looking to wear down Hall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nekele throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from Nekele.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
A big right from Nekele misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall looks for the body kick but Nekele saw that one coming.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Nekele lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hall.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Hall 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.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Nekele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall tries a low kick but Nekele avoids it.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall drives through and clinches with Nekele against the cage.
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nekele avoids it.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Nekele is controlling him.
Nekele scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nekele looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Nekele ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Nekele throws a head kick that Hall semi-blocks.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Nekele gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
Hall breaks from the clinch.
Nekele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That has opened up Charlie Hall's cut even more.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.
Hall throws a leg kick but Nekele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall blocks a head kick by Nekele.
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nekele can pounce on him.
Nekele misses with an uppercut.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall clinches.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall missing with knees to the body.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Nekele is controlling him.
Nekele managing to block the knees to the body from Hall.
Nekele being controlled against the cage.
Hall wants to break free but Nekele has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall tries to break the clinch but Nekele is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nekele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nekele lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws out a counter right but Nekele avoids it with no problem.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Naiki Nekele is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nekele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nekele swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Nekele lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele backing away here, and Hall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Nekele misses with a head kick.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nekele with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nekele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hall will feel that in the morning.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nekele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Nekele moved out of range nicely.
Nekele misses the jab.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
Nekele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nekele scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nekele as he connects with a hook.
The cut above Charlie Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from Nekele.
Hall lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Nekele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Hall.
Nekele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nekele throws a shot to the body.
Nekele dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall jabs Nekele right on the nose. Nekele blinks but takes it well.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Hall throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Nekele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nekele.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Nekele feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
Nekele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall tries to clinch but Nekele is having none of it.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Nekele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Nekele takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall gets a clinch.
Nekele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Nekele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Nekele swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nekele swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throws out a counter right but Nekele avoids it with no problem.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nekele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
Hall cracks Nekele with an open hand slap.
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nekele on the side of the head.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nekele lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Nekele. Beautiful body shot.
Nekele swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Nekele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall blocks a head kick by Nekele.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Charlie Hall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nekele catches Hall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Hall works Nekele's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Nekele lands with a nice body punch.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nekele moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall throws a low kick, looking for Nekele's leg but Nekele calmly moves out of range.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nekele swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Nekele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Nekele takes one on the button.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Nekele.
Hall throws a right and a left that Nekele avoids nicely.
Nekele throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
A telegraphed right hand from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Nekele misses with a looping left.
Hall throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Nekele misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nekele throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Nekele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nekele works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Nekele, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall takes a shot to the head.
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Hall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to clinch but Nekele is avoiding it.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele avoids the head kick by Hall.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
Nekele takes one to the side of the head.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
A jab from Hall misses.
Nekele lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nekele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Nekele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nekele doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nekele moves away from the strike by Hall.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Nekele throws a quick counter head kick but Hall was just out of range.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Hall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nekele at a distance.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nekele.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nekele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Hall.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Hall!
A victorious Charlie Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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