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OFK 143 - Gomez Vs Jempsa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutalis Rhino (ranked 1343 p4p, 2862 weight class) and Willem Kriel (ranked 183 p4p, 362 weight class). Kriel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One. 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 15 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutalis Rhino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willem Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kriel looks to land a right hand but Rhino moved out of range.
Rhino throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kriel tumbling to the canvas!
 Kriel is rocked!
 It looks like Willem Kriel has been cut.
Rhino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kriel is still in real trouble! Can Rhino finish him?
Rhino stops Kriel from standing up.
Kriel trying to keep a closed guard but Rhino is proving a slippery customer.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Rhino passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rhino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rhino controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriel tries to improve position but can't.
Rhino working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhino is looking to take a break and control but Kriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Rhino crashes against the mat.
Kriel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kriel defending against the ground and pound.
Kriel is trying to improve his position.
Rhino takes a little break here. Kriel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rhino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Kriel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kriel seems a little lost for a moment, as Rhino dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kriel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kriel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rhino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sloppy strikes there by Rhino.
Kriel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rhino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rhino throwing shots but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Kriel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kriel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhino working over Kriel with some ground and pound. Kriel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel is looking to improve his position.
Rhino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rhino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kriel taking some punishment here, with Rhino in his half guard.
Rhino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rhino connects with a nice short shot to Kriel's temple.
Rhino controlling the pace.
Rhino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rhino throwing shots but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Rhino stalling away here and it's allowed Kriel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rhino.
Rhino wants to pass the guard but Kriel is keeping the position.
Rhino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhino 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.
Rhino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rhino throwing strikes but missing.
Rhino stays in close to Kriel's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Rhino from controlling successfully.
Kriel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brutalis Rhino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willem Kriel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rhino gets a double leg takedown into Kriel's guard.
Rhino trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rhino trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Rhino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhino sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rhino scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rhino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino passes into half guard.
Rhino working over Kriel with some ground and pound. Kriel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rhino is looking to take a break and control but Kriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kriel is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Rhino seems content to control.
Rhino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kriel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhino slips a nice elbow through Kriel's hands, connecting with Kriel's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rhino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kriel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rhino has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rhino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rhino putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhino looking to ground and pound but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Rhino lands a big elbow.
Rhino scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kriel?
Rhino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rhino looking to finish Kriel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kriel!
Rhino content just to control the position here.
Rhino trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kriel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rhino throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhino looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kriel wants to hold on but Rhino pushes him away.
Rhino throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rhino tries to control but Kriel wriggling away.
Rhino with shots to the head and body - Kriel looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhino looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rhino's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brutalis Rhino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willem Kriel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kriel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhino misses with a straight left.
Rhino cracks Kriel with an uppercut from hell and Kriel crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Rhino's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Kriel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rhino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rhino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Rhino wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving.
Rhino showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhino throws a strike but Kriel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Rhino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino is looking to sweep but instead, Kriel has passed into half guard.
Rhino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rhino wants to hit a sweep here but Kriel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rhino there!
Kriel tries to control but Rhino wriggling away.
Willem Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhino can't escape the position.
Rhino is squirming around, avoiding Kriel's attempts to control the action.
Kriel controlling from mount.
Rhino can't escape the position.
Rhino wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rhino trying to get back to his feet but Kriel is in full control for now.
Rhino can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhino tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rhino regains half guard.
Rhino wants to improve his position but Kriel is controlling well.
Rhino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kriel pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kriel prevents Rhino from standing back up.
Kriel is thwarting Rhino's attempts to control the position.
Rhino moves into full guard.
Rhino is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brutalis Rhino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kriel lands an elbow that stopped Rhino in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kriel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rhino is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kriel to the mat. Kriel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kriel is looking for a triangle but Rhino pushes his legs off easily.
Kriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhino trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutalis Rhino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutalis Rhino!
Brutalis Rhino took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 1109 p4p, 6394 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 156 p4p, 593 weight class). Silva has chosen Face the Pain as his entrance music. Anderson Silva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxing Champ moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boxing Champ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva throws a body punch but Boxing Champ moves out of range.
Silva throws a jab when Boxing Champ was well out of range.
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 cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boxing Champ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boxing Champ lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva is rocked!
Silva misses with a body shot
and Boxing Champ rattles Silva with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Silva tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Boxing Champ dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Silva stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chame Boxing Champ!
Chame Boxing Champ gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Anderson Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one will hit you harder than life itself. It doesn't matter how hard you hit back. It's about how much you can take, and keep fighting, how much you can suffer and keep moving forward. That's how you win'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vern Schullacks (ranked 1997 p4p, 2196 weight class) and Mark O Madsen (ranked 267 p4p, 295 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mark O Madsen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark O Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schullacks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schullacks swings widly with a right hand
and O Madsen counters with a single leg into guard. Schullacks didn't expect that.
O Madsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Madsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schullacks pulls O Madsen in close to his closed guard and prevents O Madsen from doing any damage or advancing position.
O Madsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schullacks wants to sweep but no luck.
Schullacks trying to control the position.
Schullacks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schullacks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but O Madsen has passed into side control.
O Madsen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schullacks is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
O Madsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Madsen working his ground and pound in the gym.
Schullacks is trying to control but can't.
Schullacks is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. O Madsen connects with a nice short shot to Schullacks's temple.
Schullacks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Madsen pulls his head out easily.
Schullacks is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Aloha MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Schullacks is trying to get back to full guard.
O Madsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Madsen is thwarting Schullacks's attempts to control the position.
O Madsen controlling the pace.
Schullacks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks wants to control but O Madsen is keeping busy.
Schullacks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Madsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schullacks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schullacks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Madsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schullacks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schullacks has control of O Madsen's left arm, preventing O Madsen from doing any damage.
O Madsen lands a couple of elbows.
Schullacks wants to sweep here but O Madsen controlling him for the moment.
Schullacks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! O Madsen escapes and throws Schullacks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Schullacks seems a little lost for a moment, as O Madsen dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is not content to let O Madsen control the position.
Schullacks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schullacks taking some punishment here, with O Madsen in his half guard.
Schullacks moves into full guard.
Schullacks is trying to keep O Madsen in close.
O Madsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schullacks is trying to keep O Madsen in close.
O Madsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schullacks trying to control the position here.
Schullacks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen connects with a couple of short punches.
O Madsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schullacks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Madsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Schullacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks wants to sweep here but O Madsen controlling him for the moment.
O Madsen distracts Schullacks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schullacks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Madsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Madsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schullacks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark O Madsen dominated that 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.
Schullacks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Schullacks connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Madsen. O Madsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Madsen.
O Madsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schullacks jabs O Madsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schullacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Madsen.
O Madsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Schullacks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schullacks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O Madsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schullacks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vern Schullacks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.
O Madsen moves into range and clinches up with Schullacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Madsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Madsen stalling in the clinch but Schullacks improves position.
O Madsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schullacks has O Madsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. O Madsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schullacks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Madsen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from O Madsen.
Schullacks working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Madsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schullacks's brow.
A shot in the inside from Schullacks.
O Madsen wants the takedown. Schullacks is fighting it off but O Madsen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schullacks's guard against the cage.
Schullacks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Madsen manages to get himself to full guard.
Schullacks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! O Madsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schullacks, into his guard.
O Madsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schullacks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O Madsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schullacks wants to sweep here but O Madsen controlling him for the moment.
Schullacks trying to keep a closed guard but O Madsen is proving a slippery customer.
O Madsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Madsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
O Madsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schullacks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Madsen distracts Schullacks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
O Madsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schullacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Madsen is one step ahead there.
O Madsen postures up and lands a big shot to Schullacks's brow.
O Madsen wants to pass the guard but Schullacks is keeping the position.
Schullacks is trying to keep O Madsen in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen preventing the sweep.
Schullacks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Madsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mark O Madsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schullacks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Madsen's guard.
Schullacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Madsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schullacks wants to control from the top but O Madsen keeps moving.
O Madsen controls Schullacks momentarily but Schullacks frees himself.
Schullacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Madsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Madsen keeping full guard, as Schullacks tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks advances position into side control!
O Madsen tries to improve position but can't.
Schullacks is looking to take a break and control but O Madsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Madsen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
O Madsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Schullacks has a good base and remains in mount.
O Madsen wants to hold on but Schullacks pushes him away.
O Madsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schullacks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Vern Schullacks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
O Madsen throws a lazy right hand but Schullacks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Schullacks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schullacks misses with a body shot.
O Madsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schullacks throws out a loose jab but O Madsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Madsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schullacks swivels and escapes.
O Madsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schullacks.
O Madsen slips a jab from Schullacks.
Schullacks lands a jab to O Madsen's midsection.
O Madsen misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schullacks just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like O Madsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schullacks throws a lazy right hand but O Madsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schullacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Madsen.
O Madsen tries to counter with a clinch but Schullacks shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Madsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schullacks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Madsen takes one to the chin there.
O Madsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schullacks's waist but Schullacks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Madsen off to one side.
O Madsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Vern Schullacks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.
Schullacks lands with a nice body punch.
O Madsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schullacks.
O Madsen tries to counter with a clinch but Schullacks shakes him off and moves away.
Schullacks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. O Madsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Schullacks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schullacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Madsen is keeping the position for now.
O Madsen keeping moving, preventing Schullacks from controlling successfully.
O Madsen has his foot on Schullacks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schullacks works his way back into a safe position though.
Schullacks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! O Madsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schullacks, into his guard.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing O Madsen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Madsen's guard.
Schullacks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schullacks forces his way into half guard.
Schullacks is trying to control the action in half guard but O Madsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Madsen tries to kick Schullacks off but Schullacks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Schullacks.
Schullacks trying to advance position but O Madsen counters by regaining guard.
Schullacks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Schullacks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O Madsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Madsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schullacks is one step ahead there.
Schullacks wants to control from the top but O Madsen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schullacks postures up and lands a big shot to O Madsen's brow.
O Madsen keeping moving, preventing Schullacks from controlling successfully.
O Madsen working a defensive guard here.
Schullacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Madsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
O Madsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schullacks tries to avoid it but O Madsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schullacks to the ground. Schullacks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schullacks just misses with a punch to the body.
O Madsen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schullacks misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Madsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Schullacks sprawls well. He's pushed O Madsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schullacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Madsen moves away.
Schullacks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Schullacks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schullacks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vern Schullacks!
A very excited looking Vern Schullacks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gomez (ranked 1210 p4p, 2613 weight class) and Ralphie White (ranked 173 p4p, 341 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphie White!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez slips under a jab from White.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White avoids the body shot from Gomez.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White is looking to land body kicks.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White jabs Gomez right on the nose. Gomez blinks but takes it well.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
White moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Gomez scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Gomez.
White is rocked!
Gomez cracks White with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gomez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning White to stand back up!
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomez finish him?
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White looks winded!
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from White.
Gomez closes the distance looking for a takedown. White stuffs it but Gomez still has hold of him. Gomez picks White up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Gomez slams White to the floor and that's really hurt White - he doesn't know where he is! Gomez throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Gomez!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Gomez 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 1022 p4p, 1532 weight class) and Chief Queef (ranked 145 p4p, 221 weight class). Chief Queef will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Queef!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queef drives through with a takedown into guard.
Queef lands a couple of digs.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queef landing with the ground and pound.
Queef looking to pass the guard.
Queef lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Queef chips away with some ground and pound.
Krnacova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Queef preventing the sweep.
Queef makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queef throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queef stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Queef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krnacova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Queef stands up over Krnacova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Queef keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krnacova's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queef working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krnacova's head.
Queef loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krnacova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Queef.
Queef postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Queef postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
Queef is working Krnacova over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krnacova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Queef throws a big right hand that misses.
Krnacova looking to control.
Queef missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krnacova 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.
Krnacova is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Queef chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova has his hands on Queef's head, controlling the position.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queef throwing strikes from guard but Krnacova blocks nicely.
Queef landing some decent shots from guard.
Queef content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Queef in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queef is in close to Krnacova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krnacova pulls Queef in close to his closed guard and prevents Queef from doing any damage or advancing position.
Queef throws a big elbow that misses.
Queef postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krnacova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Queef manages to get himself to full guard.
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Queef has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Queef's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Queef's head.
Queef has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Queef is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queef is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.
Krnacova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Queef is keeping the position for now.
Krnacova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Queef has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krnacova distracts Queef with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krnacova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Queef looking for a guillotine here but Krnacova defends easily.
Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Queef keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krnacova scoring with some ground and pound.
Queef has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Queef had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Queef keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Queef dominated that round.
That's time! Krnacova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Queef fails with the takedown.
Queef gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krnacova counters with a series of strikes. Queef will be more careful next time no doubt.
Felix Krnacova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Queef displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krnacova.
Krnacova wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Queef releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Queef is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krnacova's half guard.
Queef scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queef prevents Krnacova from improving his position.
Queef throwing shots but Krnacova is blocking nicely.
Krnacova 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.
Queef sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krnacova defending well though.
Krnacova gets back to full guard.
Krnacova managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Queef has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krnacova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krnacova prevents Queef from improving his position.
Krnacova stalling.
Krnacova wants to take a breather but Queef is having none of it.
Queef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krnacova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Queef is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krnacova pulls his head out easily.
Queef looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Queef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queef taking some punishment here, with Krnacova in his half guard.
Krnacova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krnacova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krnacova working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Krnacova there.
Queef is rocked!
Ground and pound from Krnacova.
Queef is still in real trouble! Can Krnacova finish him?
Krnacova is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Queef is hurt! He's hurt bad - Krnacova fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Queef from any more punishment! Congratulations to Krnacova! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
A very excited looking Felix Krnacova made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 1121 p4p, 1056 weight class) and Pat Yaj (ranked 157 p4p, 150 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj throws a head kick but Sight moves out of range.
Yaj throws a leg kick that misses.
Sight throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj counters with a two punch combo.
Sight misses with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a nice leg kick.
Sight throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Yaj slips a jab and a cross from Sight.
Sight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sight backing away here, and Yaj unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yaj. That's going to slow Sight down.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Sight.
A nice side step and Yaj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yaj throws a leg kick
and Sight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Sight's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yaj fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Yaj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yaj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yaj digs a good hook to Sight's body.
Yaj lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaj shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sight misses with a right hand
and Yaj makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sight tries to bum rush Yaj with a series of wild strikes but Yaj uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sight blocks a head kick by Yaj.
As Yaj looks to move away, Sight throws a big counter combo but Yaj just gets out of the way.
Yaj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sight misses with the combination.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sight throws out the jab.
Yaj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Sight.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses.
Yaj throws a low kick but Sight moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sight misses with a left hand
enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab.
Yaj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sight missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sight misses with a double jab.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yaj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yaj throws a low kick but Sight moves out of range easily.
Yaj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sight!
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sight.
Sight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sight throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a low kick as Sight jumps back.
Sight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sight throws a combination. Yaj tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj avoids the body shot from Sight.
Yaj is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yaj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sight lands with a hook. Yaj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sight lands a big head kick that sends Yaj tumbling to the mat! Sight takes a step backwards and waves Yaj back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yaj is rocked!
Sight closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Yaj! Sight dives in looking to finish! Yaj is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Sight!
Paul Sight managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Pat Yaj was interviewed post fight and said 'It wasn't the game plan we planned. Props to Puzo on a well deserved victory. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 460 p4p, 1540 weight class) and Jonny McFly (ranked 62 p4p, 223 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny McFly!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly misses with a series of wild punches.
Wanker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that McFly 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.
McFly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wanker's head.
It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
McFly forces Wanker back against the cage and clinches.
Wanker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McFly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wanker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wanker is trying to drag McFly to the mat but McFly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFly misses with a body punch.
McFly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wanker.
Wanker goes for a takedown in the clinch but McFly prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wanker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McFly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wanker lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
McFly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wanker trying to control but McFly is working from the bottom.
Wanker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wanker wants to pass the guard but McFly is keeping the position.
Wanker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McFly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wanker content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wanker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFly throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McFly avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Wanker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McFly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McFly misses the shot to the body.
McFly defending well as Wanker loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McFly is looking to clinch but Wanker is avoiding it.
McFly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wanker throws a right hand that McFly ducks under and follows up with a left that McFly also avoids with ease.
It seemed like McFly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McFly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McFly lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wanker misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from McFly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McFly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wanker.
McFly throws a good cross that connects.
McFly pushes Wanker up against the cage in a clinch.
Wanker goes for a takedown attempt but McFly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McFly misses.
A telegraphed right hand from McFly misses the target.
McFly digs a good hook to Wanker's body.
Wanker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wanker duly obliges.
No joy there for Wanker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by McFly.
Wanker misses with a two punch combination.
McFly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McFly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker wants a takedown.
McFly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Wanker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McFly.
Wanker wants to take the fight to the mat but McFly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McFly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McFly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McFly.
Wanker is working for takedown but McFly is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFly after a bit of a struggle.
McFly lands an elbow just above Wanker 's eye.
Wanker is working for takedown but McFly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
McFly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McFly breaks from the clinch.
McFly connects with a right hand. Wanker shakes it off.
Orla Wanker's cut is getting worse.
Decent striking displayed by McFly there.
Wanker throws a wild body kick that McFly sees coming a mile off.
McFly defending well as Wanker loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Wanker.
Wanker tries for a takedown but McFly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McFly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wanker.
A little jabbing left from McFly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wanker moves forwards but McFly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McFly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McFly scores with a punch to the head.
 Wanker is rocked!
McFly pushes Wanker up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Wanker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFly stops a takedown attempt from Wanker.
McFly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wankers head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny McFly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
That's time! Wanker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wanker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wanker seems to have got his legs back now.
Wanker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McFly trying to control but Wanker postures up.
McFly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wanker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Wanker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker tries to pass to full mount but McFly defends it.
McFly is positioning himself well to prevent Wanker advancing to mount.
Wanker is trying to control the action in half guard but McFly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wanker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wanker tries to keep at a distance but McFly has taken the fight into the clinch.
McFly lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker prevents a body shot from McFly.
Wanker wants a takedown but no success here.
Wanker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McFly regains guard immediately.
McFly scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wanker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jonny McFly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wanker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McFly counters with a one-two to the body.
Orla Wanker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McFly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wanker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wanker lands in his opponent's guard.
Wanker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wanker controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McFly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wanker trying to control but McFly is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McFly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wanker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McFly was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanker.
McFly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanker.
McFly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wanker.
McFly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wanker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McFly's head.
McFly ducks under a wild hook from Wanker.
Wanker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McFly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanker.
Wanker throws an overhand right that lands on McFly's shoulder, as McFly tries to avoid the shot.
Wanker fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by McFly - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny McFly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McFly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wanker under the eye.
Wanker moves out of range as McFly strikes.
McFly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wanker throws a looping overhand right but McFly ducks down to avoid it.
Wanker lands with a shot to the body.
Wanker connects with a nice looking jab.
McFly looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range.
Wanker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wanker tries to keep at a distance but McFly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wanker wants a takedown.
Wanker wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McFly.
Jeez, Orla Wanker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McFly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McFly works on Wanker's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wanker wants to get back to striking at distance but McFly won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McFly stalling the fight.
McFly breaks the clinch.
Wanker moves away from the strike by McFly.
Wanker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McFly sprawls well initially but Wanker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McFly has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wanker is on him like a limpet, forcing McFly back against the cage.
Jonny McFly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wanker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McFly is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and McFly moves out of range easily.
Jonny McFly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
McFly moves into the clinch.
McFly lands a shoulder strike.
Wanker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Orla Wanker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jonny McFly!
Jonny McFly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 680 p4p, 594 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 88 p4p, 78 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 27 - 19 - 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 31 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Onion clinches with his opponent.
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mad Onion to keep the fight standing.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Zinsou shrugs off.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mad Onion to keep the fight standing.
Mad Onion is pressed up against the cage. Zinsou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mad Onion down to the mat. Mad Onion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luke Mad Onion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mad Onion. That's going to slow Zinsou down.
Zinsou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mad Onion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zinsou, pushing him back against the cage.
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Zinsou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mad Onion avoids it.
Mad Onion lands a damaging elbow.
Mad Onion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mad Onion throws an elbow that misses.
Zinsou wants a takedown but no success here.
Mad Onion is working Zinsou over against the cage.
Zinsou looks winded!
Mad Onion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Zinsou shrugs off.
That has opened up Yayi Zinsou's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Mad Onion.
The cut above Yayi Zinsou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mad Onion lands a shoulder strike.
Mad Onion landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad Onion misses with a knee strike.
Mad Onion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yayi Zinsou's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Mad Onion!
A victorious Luke Mad Onion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 481 p4p, 524 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 67 p4p, 76 weight class). Wasyl Plutov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Holloway's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plutov checks a leg kick.
Plutov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holloway swings widly with a right hand
and Plutov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
A nice left hand lands by Plutov.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway avoids the elbow strike from Plutov, against the cage.
Holloway breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov feints and then cracks Holloway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holloway down.
Holloway has managed to clinch.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holloway lands a left hand.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Plutov stalling in the clinch but Holloway improves position.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holloway is defending well for now.
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Plutov tries to clinch up.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Holloway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holloway instigates a clinch.
Plutov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holloway's brow.
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway cracks Plutov with a good jab.
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Plutov in a clinch.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Holloway avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Holloway is leaning against Plutov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holloway lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holloway's brow.
Holloway pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Holloway presses Plutov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Plutov throws an elbow but misses.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Holloway pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Plutov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holloway stalls.
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway takes the fight into the clinch.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Plutov misses with an elbow over the top.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Holloway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Plutov is out of range.
Holloway moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch but Holloway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plutov throws a shot from downtown. Holloway moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that round.
That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some wild striking there from Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plutov swings for the body but Holloway moves out of range.
Plutov misses with a wild combination.
Holloway clinches with his opponent.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway trying to control the position but instead, Plutov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holloway into the cage.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
Holloway pushes Plutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
Plutov is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Holloway pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Holloway.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holloway with a nice calf kick.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plutov throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway has Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Holloway pushes Plutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Plutov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
Plutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov looking to slow down the pace here.
Plutov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holloway is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holloway's brow.
Nice elbow from Plutov.
Plutov misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Plutov misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plutov looks to land a combination but Holloway avoids it well.
Plutov drops his hands momentarily and Holloway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Holloway works the jab nicely.
Holloway misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a leg kick but Plutov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holloway gets tackled into the cage by Plutov. Plutov maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holloway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holloway has Plutov pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Holloway pushes Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
Good body shot from Holloway.
A short left from Holloway.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutov can do to turn this around?
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Plutov's front leg but catches the back leg as Plutov tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holloway can pounce on him.
Plutov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway throws a jab when Plutov was well out of range.
Plutov unleashes a big counter combination but Holloway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Holloway throws a front kick that sends Plutov stumbling back into the cage.
Plutov moves out of range as Holloway throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Plutov.
Plutov misses the jab.
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Holloway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holloway instigates a clinch.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Plutov being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holloway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Plutov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Holloway lands a left and a right that send Plutov crashing to the mat, dazed. Holloway thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Plutov is rocked!
It looks like Wasyl Plutov has been cut.
Holloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plutov is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Plutov seems to have recovered his senses.
Plutov keeps the fight on the outside.
Plutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it.
Holloway works Plutov's body with a nice hook.
Plutov digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plutov, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
Plutov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway with a hook.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutov is just out of range.
Plutov throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Plutov does no damage.
Holloway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Plutov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Plutov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Holloway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Plutov throws an off balance right hand
and Holloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Holloway.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway rushes Plutov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway lands a big right hand that sends Plutov crashing to the mat! Holloway stays standing though and waves Plutov back to his feet!
Holloway cracks Plutov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Plutov falls to his knees and Holloway doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Max Holloway made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schwartz Gomez (ranked 388 p4p, 234 weight class) and Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 62 p4p, 38 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME. Schwartz Gomez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jempsa moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Jempsa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gomez lunges at Jempsa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jempsa's hand.
Jempsa jabs at Gomez's body.
Jempsa moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jempsa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gomez to the ground. Jempsa is now in Gomez's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa pushing down on Gomez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jempsa.
Jempsa is looking for the big counter here.
Gomez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jempsa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gomez connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Gomez. No joy for Jempsa on that attempt.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa stalks Gomez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gomez's face. Gomez staggers backwards, shaken.
Jempsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gomez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jempsa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gomez pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jempsa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa drags him back down.
Gomez trying to remain calm as Jempsa controls from the top position.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jempsa swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Gomez.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jempsa.
Jempsa is putting a hurting on Gomez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jempsa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jempsa trying to control the position but Gomez is working away.
Jempsa scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa lands an elbow.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jempsa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jempsa is working Gomez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jempsa is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well.
Gomez is trying to buck Jempsa off.
Gomez is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
Jempsa looks up at the clock and then as Gomez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jempsa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jempsa looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jempsa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Jempsa's head.
Jempsa ducks right into an uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a right hand.
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jempsa's head.
Gomez misses with a jab to the body
and Jempsa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jempsa trying to pass the guard but Gomez defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Jempsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jempsa is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Gomez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Gomez feints and then cracks Jempsa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jempsa down.
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jempsa's head.
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jempsa showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez pushes Jempsa off and gets back to his feet.
Gomez cracks Jempsa with a good jab.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gomez stalks Jempsa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jempsa's face. Jempsa staggers backwards, shaken.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomez as he avoids it easily.
Jempsa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gomez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gomez's guard now, I'm sure.
Gomez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jempsa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gomez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jempsa's elbow.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Jempsa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gomez!
Gomez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez tries to clinch there but Jempsa circles away.
Jempsa with the counter takedown but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jempsa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jempsa is controlling him.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwartz Gomez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Jempsa pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jempsa. Those never looked like landing.
Jempsa slips under a jab.
Gomez tries to bum rush Jempsa with a series of wild strikes but Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez scores with a jab to the body.
Jempsa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Jempsa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jempsa stops Gomez from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
Gomez is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Jempsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jempsa on the side of the head.
Jempsa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez, which made it look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomez. That's going to slow Jempsa down.
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Jempsa pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Jempsa looking for a takedown.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Gomez gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jempsa can do to turn this around?
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Gomez throws a shot to the body.
Jempsa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Jempsa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jempsa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Jempsa misses with a looping right.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez defending well as Jempsa loads up on a big left hand.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Gomez.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Good shot there by Gomez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schwartz Gomez!
A relieved looking Schwartz Gomez 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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