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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between fight for live (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Bulldozer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, fight for live! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronny Johnson! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
for live closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but for live keeps moving and retains side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. for live is trying to move to mount but Johnson reverses beautifully and ends up in for live's guard. for live avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Johnson throws and elbow that misses. for live uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by for live! for live stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. Johnson is adopting a defensive guard. for live won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. for live tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom. Johnson controlling for live's posture. for live trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. for live wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. for live won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. Johnson keeping moving, preventing for live from controlling successfully.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and for live counters with a takedown into side control.
for live stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet. Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck for live on the side of the head. Johnson cracks for live with a right hand to the side of the head. for live shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. for live gets slowly back to his feet. A jab from Johnson does it's job there. No luck with that takedown attempt from for live. for live is breathing heavily. Johnson blocks a head kick by for live.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
for live takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
for live throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson. Jab by Johnson. Johnson lands with an overhand left. for live walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson. Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Johnson connects with a jab. Ronny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Johnson looking to pass the guard. Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Johnson chips away with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Johnson thows a big elbow that misses. Johnson cracks for live with a solid left hand. Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! for live utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Johnson passes into half guard. for live is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can for live avoid being mounted? Johnson working over for live with some ground and pound. for live looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. 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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to for live's temple. Johnson working over for live with some ground and pound. for live looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Johnson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
for live tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Johnson digs a good body shot into for live's ribs. for live slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat. for live pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but for live circles away quickly and effectively. Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed for live momentarily.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but for live circles away quickly and effectively. Johnson looks to land a combination but for live avoids it well. Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount! BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johnson with the ground and pound from mount. Johnson is trying to control here but for live has managed to regain half guard.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
 That's one minute gone in the round. for live regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson. Ronny Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far. for live can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Johnson wants to control but for live is keeping him busy. for live has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though. for live works his way to full guard. Good work. Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. for live swivels though and keeps the full guard. Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Johnson works over for live with some ground and pound from guard. Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson connects with a couple of short punches. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but for live is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. for live wants to sweep but no luck. Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson stands and steps away. for live gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. A nice combination there by Johnson.
for live takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Johnson cracks a nice hook into for live's ribs. Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson moves into the clinch. for live tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually for live drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by for live as Johnson tries to tie him up. Johnson lands an uppercut.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. for live keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. Johnson thows a big elbow that misses. Johnson landing with the ground and pound. Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
for live has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Johnson is working for live over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. for live avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
for live is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson pushing down on for live's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. 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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to for live's temple. Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
for live looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. for live slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
for live had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top. for live takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. for live fails with an attempt to clinch.
for live gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. for live takes a head kick and keeps coming.
for live tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson darts in and clinches for live up against the cage. Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite for live's efforts to push away.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson drives through and clinches with for live against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard and drags for live to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. for live trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Johnson trying to control the position here. for live wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. for live wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. for live keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. Johnson stands up over for live, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Johnson thows a big elbow that misses. Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Johnson thows a big elbow that misses. Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to for live's brow. Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to for live's brow. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. for live trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson works over for live with some ground and pound from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to for live's brow. Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as for live works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Johnson thows a big elbow that misses. Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Johnson digs a good hook to for live's body.
for live takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson. Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. for live takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. for live takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in for live's half guard. for live manages to get to full guard.
for live not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson distracts for live with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Johnson throws a strike but for live rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
fight for live has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! for live throws up his legs and catches Johnson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Johnson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by for live! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). fight for live!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Heatley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is doo doo doo. Phil Heatley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wesley Gattuso! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Heatley! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gattuso tries to clinch up but Heatley circles away and keeps his distance. Heatley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gattuso is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Heatley thows a body shot but no joy. Gattuso takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A right-left combo lands from Heatley. Heatley throws a right and a left that both miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gattuso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gattuso tries to bum rush Heatley with a series of wild strikes but Heatley uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Phil Heatley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso forces Heatley back against the cage and clinches. Heatley throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Gattuso.
Heatley gets underhooks to prevent Gattuso's takedown attempt.
Gattuso lands a damaging elbow. Heatley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gattuso tries for a takedown but Heatley manages to get underhooks.
Gattuso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gattuso tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gattuso looking to throw knees to the head but Heatley is blocking nicely.
Heatley managing to block the knees to the body from Gattuso.
Gattuso prevents Heatley from breaking the clinch. Gattuso tries to land a knee to the head but Heatley blocks with his arms.
Gattuso lands a right hand. Gattuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The referee calls for Gattuso to work.
Gattuso keeps control of Heatley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Heatley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gattuso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heatley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heatley is leaning against Gattuso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Heatley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heatley tries to circle away but Gattuso has him pinned against the cage.
Heatley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Heatley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Heatley stalks Gattuso and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gattuso's face. Gattuso staggers backwards, shaken. Heatley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heatley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gattuso counters by clinching up. Heatley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Heatley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heatley letting Gattuso take a breather here. Gattuso lands a knee to the head.
Heatley can't break the clinch.
Gattuso avoiding damage.
Gattuso scores a nice knee to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso pulls Heatley into guard.
Heatley stands up and waves to Gattuso to follow him. Heatley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Heatley throws a nice looking combination but Gattuso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Heatley misses with a double jab
and Gattuso counters by moving into the clinch. Gattuso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Gattuso.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for Gattuso to work.
Heatley tries to circle away but Gattuso has him pinned against the cage. Heatley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gattuso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Gattuso. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gattuso prevents Heatley from breaking the clinch. Gattuso misses with a knee to the head. Heatley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gattuso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Heatley uses from the top position. Gattuso is looking to sweep but instead, Heatley has passed into half guard.
Gattuso is not content to let Heatley control the position. Heatley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gattuso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Heatley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Gattuso will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gattuso tries to clinch there but Heatley circles away.
Heatley misses with a combination
and Gattuso counters with a single leg into guard. Heatley didn't expect that. Gattuso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heatley pushes Gattuso off and scrambles back to his feet.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Heatley misses with a double jab
and Gattuso counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Gattuso tries to score a body lock takedown but Heatley shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Heatley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gattuso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heatley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heatley working hard to break the clinch. Gattuso connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heatley's face.
Gattuso slowing the pace effectively. Heatley wants to get back to striking at distance but Gattuso won't allow it.
Gattuso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heatley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gattuso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Heatley's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gattuso putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heatley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Gattuso manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gattuso has Heatley pressed against the cage, preventing Heatley from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gattuso holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gattuso for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gattuso has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Heatley - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gattuso, and another! Heatley is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Wesley Gattuso!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Greed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pahkina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Greed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to James Brown - Living In America . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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286 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Apollo Greed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Pahkina! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pahkina thows a body shot but no joy. A left lands for Pahkina. Greed slips a jab and a cross from Pahkina.
Greed misses the body punch and Pahkina counters with a one-two to the body. Greed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Pahkina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Pekka Pahkina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pahkina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pahkina throws a sloppy body shot
letting Greed counter with a right hand. Greed misses with a series of wild punches.
Greed jabs at Pahkina's body. Pahkina thows a body shot but no joy. Greed throws a series of punches but Pahkina moves out of range. Greed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pahkina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greed manages to avoid it. Pahkina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pahkina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greed moves away. Pahkina misses with a double jab
and Greed counters with a good low kick that Pahkina was not able to check. Greed tries to clinch but Pahkina moves out of range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Greed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pahkina throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pahkina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pahkina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greed was well out of range. Poor timing from Pahkina. Pahkina throws a shot to the body.
Pahkina drops his hands momentarily and Greed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Pahkina jabbing away but nothing is landing. Greed misses with a body shot
and Pahkina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pahkina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Greed takes a swing at Pahkina's ribcage but misses. Greed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Greed wants to clinch up but Pahkina keeps it at a distance. Pahkina throws a combination that misses and Greed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pahkina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pahkina scores with a one two! Greed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Pahkina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Greed blocks a jab. Pahkina throws a one two combo.
Pahkina throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Greed cracks a nice hook into Pahkina's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Greed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Greed digs a right hand into Pahkina's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pahkina's gas tank. Pahkina looks gassed! The referee calls for Greed to work.
Pahkina has a couple of punches blocked by Greed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Greed pushes Pahkina back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Greed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pahkina's defenses. Pahkina working hard to break the clinch. Pahkina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greed's elbow. Greed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Greed.
Greed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Greed. Greed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Greed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pahkina backwards. Nice body punch from Greed. A right handed body shot lands from Greed.
Greed presses Pahkina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Pahkina tries a body shot but Greed blocks it.
The referee calls for Greed to work.
Greed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pahkina backwards. Greed lands a nice shot to the body. Greed lands a body punch. Greed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Greed.
Greed landing knees to the head.
A right hand to the body from Greed.
Greed cracks Pahkina with a nice body shot. Greed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pahkina up against the cage. Greed lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greed. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A right hook to the body lands for Greed.
A right handed body shot lands from Greed.
Greed works on Pahkina's body with a couple of short punches. Greed pushes Pahkina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pahkina takes a shot to the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Greed leaning his opponent against the cage. A short body shot lands from Greed as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Greed. Greed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Greed lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Greed. Greed scores with an uppercut up the middle. Greed lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Greed. Greed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pahkina up against the cage. Pahkina misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A right hook to the body lands for Greed.
Pahkina lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pahkina tries to circle away but Greed has him pinned against the cage. Come on Greed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Greed dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pahkina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pahkina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greed doesn't seem bothered though. A telegraphed right hand from Pahkina misses the target. Greed throws a big shot that misses. Pahkina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greed in his tracks. A combination from Greed does no damage. Pahkina works Greed's body with a nice hook. Greed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Pahkina looks to land a combination. Greed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Greed throws a lazy right hand but Pahkina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pekka Pahkina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pahkina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pahkina fails to land with a series of punches.
Greed is looking to wear down Pahkina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Greed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Greed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nice straight punches there by Pahkina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pahkina. Pahkina misses with an uppercut.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Pahkina works the jab nicely. Pahkina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greed misses with a few strikes there.
Pahkina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greed is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pahkina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greed.
Pahkina throws a right and a left that Greed avoids nicely. Pahkina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greed doesn't seem bothered though. Pahkina looks to land a combination but Greed avoids it well. Greed throws a right hand that Pahkina ducks under and follows up with a left that Pahkina also avoids with ease. Greed misses with a double jab
and Pahkina counters with a series of strikes. Greed will be more careful next time no doubt. Pahkina throws a right and a left that Greed avoids nicely. Pahkina scores with a one two! Greed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Greed throws a good cross that connects.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Greed ducks right into an uppercut from Pahkina. Pahkina looks to land a combination but Greed avoids it well. Pahkina thuds a left hand into Greed's body. Greed punishes Pahkina's body with a nice straight punch. Pahkina lands a right hook to the body.
Pahkina lands a nice shot to the body.
Pahkina lands a jab to the head.
Pahkina throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pahkina dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pahkina scores with a hook. Greed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pahkina's corner calls for a 1-2. Pahkina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Pahkina is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Pahkina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Greed has time to react. Greed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pahkina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greed. Greed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Pahkina scores with a jab to the jaw. Pahkina misses with a looping right. Greed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pahkina misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Pahkina. Greed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Pahkina cracks a nice hook into Greed's ribs. Pahkina lands with a straight right. Greed didn't see that one coming. Pahkina looks to land a right hand but Greed moved out of range. Pahkina lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A punch combination from Greed misses. Pahkina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Pahkina lands a jab to the head.
Greed misses with a jab to the body
and Pahkina counters with a lovely straight right hand! Greed throws a right hand that Pahkina ducks under and follows up with a left that Pahkina also avoids with ease. Pahkina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Pahkina throws a right and a left that Greed avoids nicely. Danga de danga de dang - Pahkina scores with a four punch combination! Greed needs to keep his hands up - Pahkina had a free shot at his head there. Pahkina smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pahkina, as that shot connected.
Pahkina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greed counters by moving into the clinch. Greed lands a body punch. Pahkina wants to get back to striking at distance but Greed won't allow it.
Greed looking to slow down the pace here. Pahkina tries to break free but Greed pushes him back against the cage. Pahkina looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Greed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pahkina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pahkina is looking to break free of the clinch but Greed has double underhooks. Greed lands a shoulder strike. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Greed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Greed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Greed lands with a short shot to the head. Greed prevents Pahkina from breaking the clinch. Pahkina trying to stall but Greed improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Pahkina's face as he tries to break the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pahkina as Greed tries to tie him up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pahkina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Greed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pahkina takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Pahkina scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Pahkina closes the distance and lands a one-two. Pahkina getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Pahkina sizes up Greed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Pahkina throws a shot from downtown. Greed moves away and avoids it. Pahkina throws a right hand that Greed ducks under and follows up with a left that Greed also avoids with ease. Pahkina tries to bum rush Greed with a series of wild strikes but Greed uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pahkina lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pahkina. Pahkina lands a jab to Greed's midsection. Pahkina lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pahkina. Greed misses with a body shot
and Pahkina counters with a stiff right hand. Greed tries to move into range but Pahkina moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pahkina throws a shot to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Pahkina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Pahkina swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Greed. Pahkina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pahkina wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greed has him pressed against the cage. Pahkina tries to break the clinch but Greed is controlling the position. Pahkina wants to get back to striking at distance but Greed won't allow it.
Pahkina tries to break free but Greed pushes him back against the cage. Greed wants to stall.
Pahkina has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Pahkina throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pahkina is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Greed blocks a body shot from Pahkina. Pahkina is trying to break free. Greed has Pahkina pressed against the cage, preventing Pahkina from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Greed misses with the head strike.
Pahkina blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Greed.
Apollo Greed has scored more points in the clinch so far. Pahkina wants to break free but Greed has control.
Pahkina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pahkina is looking to break free of the clinch but Greed has double underhooks. Greed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pahkina tries to break the clinch but Greed is controlling the position. Pahkina is looking to break free of the clinch but Greed has double underhooks.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Pahkina tries a body shot but Greed blocks it.
Greed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Pahkina tries to break the clinch but Greed is controlling the position. Pahkina misses with a short punch on the inside. Greed stalling in the clinch but Pahkina improves position. Greed misses with some punches.
Greed keeps control of Pahkina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Greed presses Pahkina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Pahkina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greed keeps control of Pahkina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Pahkina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greed lands an uppercut. Pahkina is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Pahkina tries a body shot but Greed blocks it.
Greed keeps control of Pahkina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Greed cracks Pahkina with a nice body shot. Pahkina misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greed. Greed lands a body punch in the clinch. Greed is pushing Pahkina up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Greed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Greed lands a shoulder strike. Greed lands a nice shot to the body. Greed lands an elbow inside. Pahkina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Greed. Still in the clinch, Greed scores with a nice short uppercut. Greed lands with a light punch inside. Greed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pahkina's face.
Greed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Greed scores with an uppercut up the middle. Greed lands a shot to the body. Greed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Greed. Greed leaning his opponent against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greed. Pahkina throws a punch but it's blocked by Greed. Greed prevents a body shot from Pahkina. Greed lands a body shot. Pahkina is trying to maintain a safe position but Greed gets an underhook and turns Pahkina into the cage. Greed scores with a nice hook to the head. Greed lands with a right to the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Greed lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Greed.
Greed lands with a light punch inside. Greed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pahkinas head. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A quick uppercut on the inside from Greed. Pahkina tries to circle away but Greed has him pinned against the cage. Greed lands with a left to the head. Pahkina has had enough of the clinch but Greed keeps him there for the moment. Greed tries to land a knee to the head but Pahkina blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Greed.
Pahkina tries to break the clinch but Greed is controlling the position. Greed lands a shot to the body. Pahkina tries to throw a body punch but Greed avoids it by throwing Pahkina back against the cage. Greed lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pahkina can't find room to land a body shot as Greed controls the action.
Greed digs a right hand underneath Pahkina's ribcage. Pahkina let out a lung full of air as it connected. Greed is working Pahkina over against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pahkina is trying to break the clinch but Greed has him pressed against the cage. Greed taking a breather. Greed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Pahkina tries to circle away but Greed has him pinned against the cage. Pahkina lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Pekka Pahkina. I think Pahkina has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Apollo Greed! Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Apollo Greed! Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Apollo Greed!
Apollo Greed wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Dickface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Dickface has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Dickface! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakke Somali! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dickface 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.
Dickface looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dickface avoids the head kick by Somali.
Dickface throws a series of punches but Somali moves out of range. Dickface looks to land a combination but Somali avoids it well. No joy there for Dickface, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Dickface misses. Dickface really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Somali. Dickface circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dickface misses with a straight right. Somali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dickface. That did some damage! Mr Dickface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dickface throws a series of punches but Somali moves out of range. Somali dodges the punch combination from Dickface.
Somali slips a jab from Dickface. Somali tries a head kick but it misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A good leg kick by Somali. Somali slips under a jab. Dickface throws out a loose jab but Somali uses good head movement to avoid it. Somali bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Dickface misses with a series of wild punches.
Dickface avoids the head kick by Somali.
Somali lands with a kick to the temple. Dickface shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Mr Dickface has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action!
Somali moves into the clinch successfully.
Somali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Dickface is breathing heavily. Somali putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dickface in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Somali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Somali moves into the clinch. Dickface is looking to control Somali's arms but Somali gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dickface has his back to the cage. Somali working Dickface over with knees to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Somali lands an elbow that stopped Dickface in his tracks for a moment. Somali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Somali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Somali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Somali scores with a push kick. Somali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Somali. Somali throws a head kick but Dickface moves out of range.
Dickface tries to keep at a distance but Somali has taken the fight into the clinch. Somali comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dickface takes an elbow to the forehead. Somali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dickface takes an elbow to the forehead.
Somali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dickface moves out of range as Somali throws a body kick.
Somali throws a head kick that misses. Dickface takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Dickface fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Somali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Somali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dickface's calf.
Somali moves into range and clinches up with Dickface. Somali lands a nice elbow.
Somali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dickface lands a jab. Somali defending well as Dickface loads up on a big left hand.
Somali rushes Dickface and presses him up against the cage. Somali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dickface's defenses. Somali scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Somali.
Somali manages to break the clinch.
Dickface throws a looping overhand right but Somali ducks down to avoid it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Somali lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Somali lands a damaging elbow. Somali connects with a knee to the head.
Somali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dickface misses the jab.
Somali drives through and clinches with Dickface against the cage.
Somali lands an elbow just above Dickface 's eye. Somali landing knees to the head.
Somali landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dickface takes an elbow to the forehead. Dickface takes an elbow to the temple. Somali lands an elbow that stopped Dickface in his tracks for a moment. Dickface takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dickface wants to break free but Somali has control.
Somali lands a damaging elbow.
Somali breaks from the clinch.
Dickface throws a nice looking combination but Somali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Somali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakke Somali dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mr Dickface's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Somali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickface, pushing him back against the cage. Somali lands an elbow that stopped Dickface in his tracks for a moment.
Somali breaks the clinch.
Somali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Somali dodges the punch combination from Dickface.
Mr Dickface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dickface lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Somali throws a push kick but Dickface slaps the foot to one side.
Somali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickface, pushing him back against the cage. Sakke Somali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Somali lands a knee to the head.
Somali unloads a knee to the mid-section. Somali lands a nice elbow. Dickface takes an elbow to the forehead. Somali lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dickface on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dickface is trying to break the clinch but Somali is controlling him. Somali lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Somali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dickface's defenses. Dickface wants to get back to striking at distance but Somali won't allow it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Somali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dickface takes an elbow to the forehead.
Somali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickface tries to keep at a distance but Somali has taken the fight into the clinch. Somali lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Somali lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Somali lands an elbow inside. Somali lands an elbow that stopped Dickface in his tracks for a moment. Somali lands an elbow just above Dickface 's eye. Somali lands a good knee to the midsection. Dickface won't want to take too many of those. Dickface wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Somali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somali is looking to slow Dickface down with leg kicks. A head kick from Somali lands but Dickface takes it in his stride. Nice uppercut there from Dickface.
Somali closes the distance and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Somali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dickface's defenses. Somali using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Somali lands a nice elbow.
Somali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickface throws a looping overhand right but Somali ducks down to avoid it. Somali slips under a jab from Dickface.
Somali has managed to clinch.
Somali is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Somali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Somali connects with a knee to the head.
Somali lands a damaging elbow. Somali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dickface blocks it with crossed arms. Somali lands a knee to the head.
Somali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somali rushes Dickface and presses him up against the cage. Somali lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dickface can't break the clinch.
Somali lands a damaging elbow. Dickface tries to circle away but Somali has him pinned against the cage. Somali lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Somali obliges. Somali lands a knee to the head.
Somali tries to land a knee to the head but Dickface blocks with his arms.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Somali unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knees in the clinch landing for Somali.
Dickface takes an elbow to the temple.
Somali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickface misses with a hook. Somali ducked under it nicely. Dickface swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dickface is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Dickface loads up on a big right hand but Somali slips the punch. A punch combination from Dickface misses. A jab from Dickface misses. Dickface works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Dickface on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Somali. Dickface shrugs it off though. Somali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dickface tries to keep at a distance but Somali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Somali manages to break the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Somali lands a high kick!
Somali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Somali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Dickface lands. Somali throws a sloppy head kick and Dickface moves out of range easily. Somali throws a wild body kick that Dickface sees coming a mile off. Dickface throws a hook but Somali blocks it. Dickface throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dickface darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Somali swings away with a leg kick that misses. Somali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dickface takes a step back to recover. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakke Somali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mr Dickface's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Somali throws a head kick that misses. Dickface throws a looping overhand right but Somali ducks down to avoid it. Somali scores with a leg kick.
Somali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickface. A head kick misses from Somali. Dickface lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Somali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickface. Somali throws a head kick but Dickface moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Somali slips a jab and a cross from Dickface.
Somali throws a leg kick but Dickface sees it coming and moves out of range. Sakke Somali seems to be getting the better of the standup. Somali feints and then cracks Dickface's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dickface down.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Somali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dickface throws a right hand that Somali ducks under and follows up with a left that Somali also avoids with ease. Somali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dickface. Somali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Somali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Somali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Somali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dickface's defenses. Somali lands an elbow just above Dickface 's eye.
Somali breaks from the clinch.
Somali moves into the clinch successfully.
Somali lands a damaging elbow. Somali lands an elbow inside. Dickface tries to break the clinch but Somali is controlling the position. Somali lands an elbow inside that Dickface shrugs off. Dickface is trying to break the clinch but Somali is controlling him.
Somali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dickface throws the left hand but Somali avoids the punch easily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Dickface. Somali throws a sloppy head kick and Dickface moves out of range easily. Somali misses with a body kick. Dickface sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Somali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dickface is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Somali misses with a head kick.
Somali throws a sloppy head kick and Dickface moves out of range easily. Dickface throws an overhand right that lands on Somali's shoulder, as Somali tries to avoid the shot. Somali is looking to slow Dickface down with leg kicks. Somali misses with a head kick.
Somali throws a half hearted mid kick.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Somali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Dickface swinging wildly here.
Somali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Somali dodges the punch combination from Dickface.
Somali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickface throws out the jab. Dickface takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Somali fakes the leg kick and cracks Dickface in the body. Dickface blocks a head kick by Somali.
Dickface misses with a looping right. Somali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Somali connects with a high kick. A head kick misses from Somali. A head kick misses from Somali. Somali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somali dodges the punch combination from Dickface.
Somali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickface, pushing him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dickface has had enough of the clinch but Somali keeps him there for the moment. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dickface takes an elbow to the temple.
Somali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Somali staying out of range there. Mr Dickface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dickface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Sakke Somali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Somali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Sakke Somali! Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Sakke Somali! Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Sakke Somali!
Sakke Somali wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Makleiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalifornian Kakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakara has chosen Arrow of God as his entrance music. Mauricio Makleiz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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159 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Makleiz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kalifornian Kakara! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kakara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makleiz. Makleiz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kakara on the side of the head. Makleiz slips a jab from Kakara. Kakara dodges the punch combination from Makleiz.
Makleiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makleiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makleiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Makleiz loads up on a big right hand but Kakara slips the punch.
Kakara clinches. Makleiz misses with an elbow over the top. Kakara lands on the inside with an uppercut. Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Makleiz blocking some punches.
Kakara takes an elbow to the forehead. Makleiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kakara. Kakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakara takes an elbow to the temple. Makleiz has a couple of punches blocked by Kakara.
Makleiz tries to land a knee to the head but Kakara blocks with his arms.
Kakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Makleiz lands an elbow that stopped Kakara in his tracks for a moment. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakara. Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Kakara avoids the elbow strike from Makleiz, against the cage.
Kakara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Makleiz uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice elbow from Makleiz.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Makleiz. Makleiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakara. Makleiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kakara misses with the head strike.
Makleiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakara's defenses. Makleiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Makleiz uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Kakara fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Makleiz. Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Kakara has a couple of punches blocked by Makleiz.
Kakara misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kakara. Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Makleiz. Kakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakara blocks an elbow strike. Makleiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kakara misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kakara. Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Makleiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakara takes an elbow to the temple. Makleiz tries to throw a body punch but Kakara avoids it by throwing Makleiz back against the cage. Kakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Makleiz throws an elbow that misses.
Makleiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Makleiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kakara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kakara avoiding damage as Makleiz throws knees to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Makleiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Makleiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makleiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kakara misses with some punches.
Kakara misses with the head strike.
Kakara blocks an elbow strike. Kakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Makleiz misses with an elbow strike.
Kakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makleiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kakara misses with a short punch on the inside. Kakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makleiz lands a nice elbow. Kakara has a couple of punches blocked by Makleiz.
A short right from Makleiz. Kakara misses with some punches.
Makleiz throws an elbow that misses.
Kakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Makleiz uses good head movement to avoid it. Kakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakara misses with a short punch on the inside. Makleiz throws an elbow that misses.
Kakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Makleiz uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Makleiz. Kakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Makleiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kakara avoids it. Kakara blocks an uppercut.
Kakara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short uppercut from Kakara. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Makleiz blocking some punches.
Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Makleiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makleiz connects with a knee to the head.
Kakara avoids the elbow strike from Makleiz, against the cage.
Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakara blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Kakara. Still in the clinch, Kakara scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakara. Kakara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Makleiz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Makleiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakara misses with a short punch on the inside. Makleiz is looking to control Kakara's arms but Kakara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makleiz has his back to the cage. Kakara avoids the elbow strike from Makleiz, against the cage.
Kakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Makleiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Makleiz misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makleiz throws an elbow but misses. Makleiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kakara working aggressively here.
Makleiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Makleiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Makleiz stalling in the clinch but Kakara improves position. Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A nice right hand lands inside from Makleiz. A head punch on the inside from Kakara fails to land. Kakara misses with the head strike.
Makleiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makleiz throws an elbow but misses. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Makleiz blocking some punches.
Makleiz lands a nice elbow. Makleiz misses with the head strike.
Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Kakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Makleiz uses good head movement to avoid it. Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Kakara has a couple of punches blocked by Makleiz.
Makleiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kakara.
Makleiz lands with a short shot to the head. Kakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakara has a couple of punches blocked by Makleiz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kakara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Makleiz uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Kakara fails to land. Makleiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Makleiz blocking some punches.
Makleiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makleiz lands a damaging elbow. Makleiz trying to stall but Kakara improves his position.
Kakara gets through Makleiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalifornian Kakara will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Makleiz thows a body shot but no joy. Makleiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kakara. An inside leg kick from Kakara misses. Mauricio Makleiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Makleiz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kakara's head. Kakara throws a leg kick that misses. Makleiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kakara looks to land a left hand but Makleiz moved out of range nicely. Makleiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kakara misses with a straight left. Kakara throws a jab when Makleiz was well out of range. Kakara connects with a jab.
Kakara gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakara avoiding damage as Makleiz throws knees to the body.
Kakara has a couple of punches blocked by Makleiz.
Kakara misses with some punches.
Makleiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makleiz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makleiz misses with an elbow over the top. Kakara is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Kakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Makleiz. Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch. Kakara avoids a wild elbow strike from Makleiz. Makleiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makleiz blocking some punches.
Kakara dodges an elbow strike from Makleiz.
Kakara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makleiz backwards.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Makleiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Makleiz. Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makleiz. Makleiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Makleiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakara dodges an elbow strike from Makleiz.
Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Makleiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Makleiz. Makleiz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kakara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kakara lands with a short shot to the head. Kakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Makleiz. Makleiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Makleiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kakara takes an elbow to the temple. A nice right hand lands inside from Kakara. Kakara blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makleiz. Kakara pushes Makleiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makleiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakara's brow. Makleiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makleiz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Makleiz lands with a left to the head. Kakara has a couple of punches blocked by Makleiz.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Kakara. Makleiz lands an elbow inside that Kakara shrugs off. Kakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Makleiz uses good head movement to avoid it. Makleiz misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakara. A nice glancing elbow lands by Makleiz. Kakara misses with a short punch on the inside. Makleiz scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makleiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakara's brow. Makleiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kakara fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Kakara fails to land. Makleiz working some nice short punches in the clinch. Makleiz misses with a knee to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakara. Kakara misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakara. Kakara takes an elbow to the forehead. Makleiz misses with some punches.
Makleiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakara has a couple of punches blocked by Makleiz.
A shot in the inside from Kakara. With the fighters up against the cage, Makleiz throws an elbow but misses. Makleiz misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kakara misses with the head strike.
Makleiz working aggressively here.
Kakara scores with a nice hook to the head. Kakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakara has a couple of punches blocked by Makleiz.
Kakara misses with some punches.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Makleiz trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makleiz. Kakara lands with a light punch inside. Makleiz misses with an elbow strike.
Kakara misses with a short punch on the inside. Makleiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakara. Kakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch. Kakara avoids a wild elbow strike from Makleiz. Makleiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakara uses good head movement to avoid it. Makleiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Makleiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch. Makleiz working aggressively here.
Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Makleiz. Makleiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Kakara. Kakara blocks the elbow strike.
Kakara misses with some punches.
Kakara misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makleiz. Makleiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kakara misses with the head strike.
Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch. Makleiz trying to land knees to the body.
Makleiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakara blocks the elbow strike.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Makleiz misses with a knee strike.
Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makleiz throws an elbow but misses. Makleiz blocking some punches.
Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Makleiz missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makleiz. Kakara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makleiz backwards. Kakara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Makleiz misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Kakara. Kakara misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice glancing elbow lands by Makleiz. Makleiz blocking some punches.
Kakara blocks the elbow strike.
Makleiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakara working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakara. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakara. Kakara blocks an elbow strike from Makleiz.
Kakara lands a hook that snaps the head of Makleiz backwards. Kakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch. Makleiz lands a hook to the side of the head. Kakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakara takes an elbow to the forehead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalifornian Kakara will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kakara throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kalifornian Kakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Makleiz tries to land a knee to the head but Kakara blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makleiz. Makleiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Makleiz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kakara avoids a wild elbow strike from Makleiz. Makleiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Makleiz misses with an elbow strike.
Kalifornian Kakara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Makleiz blocking some punches.
Kakara avoids a wild elbow strike from Makleiz. Still in the clinch, Kakara scores with a nice short uppercut. Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makleiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakara's brow. Makleiz misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Makleiz looks to throw an elbow but misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakara. Kakara dodges an elbow strike from Makleiz.
Kakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Makleiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kakara misses with some punches.
Kakara working aggressively here.
Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Kakara takes an elbow to the temple. Kakara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Makleiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kakara avoids it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makleiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakara. Kakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makleiz throws an elbow that misses.
Makleiz misses with a knee strike.
Kakara misses with some punches.
Makleiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakara working aggressively here.
Makleiz lands an elbow inside that Kakara shrugs off. Kakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makleiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Makleiz uses good head movement to avoid it. Kakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Makleiz. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakara. Kakara avoids the elbow strike from Makleiz, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Makleiz. A head punch on the inside from Kakara fails to land. Makleiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makleiz. Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Kakara misses with a short punch on the inside. Kakara throws a head punch that misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Makleiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Makleiz. Kakara dodges an elbow strike from Makleiz.
Kakara avoids the elbow strike from Makleiz, against the cage.
Kakara takes an elbow to the temple. Makleiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Makleiz. Kakara avoiding damage as Makleiz throws knees to the body.
Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Kakara blocks an elbow strike. Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakara blocks an elbow strike. Makleiz is trying to maintain a safe position but Kakara gets an underhook and turns Makleiz into the cage. Makleiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kakara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makleiz backwards. Kakara working some nice short punches in the clinch. Makleiz blocks an uppercut.
Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Makleiz uses good head movement to avoid it. Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch. Makleiz lands a nice uppercut. Makleiz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kakara misses with a short punch on the inside. Kakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Makleiz uses good head movement to avoid it. Kakara scores with a nice hook to the head. Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makleiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Makleiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakara's defenses. Kakara working aggressively here.
Kakara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kakara misses with a hook from the clinch. Kakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakara blocks the elbow strike.
Makleiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Makleiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kakara avoids a wild elbow strike from Makleiz. Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Makleiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Makleiz. Kakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kakara fails to land. Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Kakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kakara misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Makleiz. Makleiz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
 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. Kakara misses with the head strike.
Makleiz blocking some punches.
Makleiz tries a knee to the head but Kakara blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makleiz throws an elbow but misses. Makleiz lands a damaging elbow. Makleiz lands a damaging elbow. Kakara dodges an elbow strike from Makleiz.
Kakara takes an elbow to the temple. Kakara avoids a wild elbow strike from Makleiz. Kakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakara avoiding damage as Makleiz throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Makleiz. Kakara throws a head punch that misses. Kakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hook to the body lands for Makleiz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makleiz. Makleiz lands a nice elbow. Kakara takes an elbow to the forehead. A nice right hand lands inside from Kakara. Kakara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kakara misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kakara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Makleiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Makleiz. Kakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Makleiz. Makleiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makleiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Kakara avoids the damage to the body. Makleiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kakara scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mauricio Makleiz. I think Kakara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Kalifornian Kakara! Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Kalifornian Kakara! Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight as a draw!
Kalifornian Kakara wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demyan Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molotov comes to the cage accompanied by mythbusters theme song. Bony Phony will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demyan Molotov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bony Phony! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Phony darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Molotov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phony fails to land with a series of punches.
Phony throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Molotov on the side of the head. Molotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Molotov shoots in looking for a takedown. Phony tries to sprawl out of it but Molotov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phony manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Phony tries to land a front kick but Molotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The fight stays on the outside here - Molotov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phony closes the distance and pushes Molotov back into the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Phony pushes Molotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Molotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Molotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phony's face.
Molotov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phony walks away with a smile on his face. Molotov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Phony scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Molotov doesn't seem bothered though. Phony keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demyan Molotov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Molotov tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Phony counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Molotov is breathing heavily. Phony works the jab nicely. Phony works Molotov's body with a nice hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Phony smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Phony scores with a jab to the jaw. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phony, right into the meat.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Phony lands with a shot to the body.
Phony clinches up with Molotov and pushes him back against the cage. Phony works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phony softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Phony lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phony lands a shot to the body. Phony lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molotov backwards. Phony pushes Molotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right handed body shot lands from Phony.
A right hand to the body from Phony.
A short body shot lands from Phony as the two fighters clinch.
Phony lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Phony.
Phony lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phony lands with a right to the head. Phony lands an uppercut. Phony lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Phony.
Phony scores with an uppercut up the middle. A knee to the head by Phony.
Phony lands with a left to the head. Phony lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Phony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Phony is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Phony lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Molotov backs up against the cage.
 Molotov is rocked! Phony lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Molotov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Phony and Molotov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Phony.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bony Phony!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rajkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Stalhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rajkovic comes into the arena with blaring out of the sound system. Stalhandske has chosen Jean Sibelius - Finlandia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Rajkovic! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torsten Stalhandske! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rajkovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Stalhandske misses with a body shot.
Rajkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalhandske.
Rajkovic misses with a wild body shot. Rajkovic tries to clinch up but Stalhandske circles away and keeps his distance. Rajkovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rajkovic checks a low kick from Stalhandske. Stalhandske throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajkovic. Stalhandske throws a head kick that misses. Stalhandske throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stalhandske tries to land a leg kick but Rajkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Rajkovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalhandske. Stalhandske misses with a head kick.
Rajkovic throws a leg kick that is checked and Stalhandske counters with a thumping low kick. Rajkovic is breathing heavily. Stalhandske throws a right and a left that Rajkovic avoids nicely. Rajkovic throws a lazy head kick
and Stalhandske counters with a head kick that drops Rajkovic to the mat! Rajkovic scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Rajkovic is rocked! Alexander Rajkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stalhandske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rajkovic.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Stalhandske tries a head kick but it misses.
Rajkovic missing with a left hand there. Stalhandske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A swing and a miss from Rajkovic. Stalhandske scoring well with a low kick there.
Rajkovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Stalhandske scores with a leg kick.
Stalhandske throws a sloppy head kick and Rajkovic moves out of range easily. An inside leg kick lands from Stalhandske. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stalhandske misses with a body shot.
Stalhandske avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stalhandske motions for Rajkovic to come forward. Stalhandske throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalhandske lands a left and a right that send Rajkovic crashing to the mat, dazed. Stalhandske thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Oh Rajkovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
 It looks like Alexander Rajkovic has been cut. Stalhandske shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rajkovic takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Stalhandske sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rajkovic bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torsten Stalhandske! Torsten Stalhandske is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheesy POOF (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov's entrance music is National Anthem. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Dragunov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cheesy POOF! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dragunov throws and low kick but POOF moves out of range easily. POOF misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dragunov throws a sloppy head kick and POOF moves out of range easily. A clash of legs there as Dragunov blocks the low kick. Dragunov lands a jab to POOF's midsection. POOF throws a lazy head kick and Dragunov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. POOF takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cheesy POOF seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. POOF looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. POOF takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle, before Dragunov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into POOF's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dragunov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Maxim Dragunov!
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