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OFK 162 - Holloway Vs Plutov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark O Madsen (ranked 2837 p4p, 3057 weight class) and Bobby Drake (ranked 390 p4p, 420 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark O Madsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Madsen misses with a jab to the body
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Mark O Madsen has been cut.
Drake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
O Madsen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Drake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drake tries to improve position but can't.
O Madsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drake, who protects the arm well.
O Madsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Madsen working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Madsen misses with the ground and pound.
Drake defending against the ground and pound.
Drake is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
O Madsen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
O Madsen throws an elbow but Drake slips to the side and avoids it well.
O Madsen trying to control the position but Drake is working away.
Drake is trying to control O Madsen's posture but O Madsen avoids it.
Drake trying his best to control but O Madsen has mounted him.
We've been hearing that O Madsen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen looking to finish Drake with some ground and pound. This is bad for Drake!
O Madsen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drake looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by O Madsen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Drake wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by O Madsen.
O Madsen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drake tries to hold on but O Madsen postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Madsen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by O Madsen.
O Madsen controlling the position easily from mount.
O Madsen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake can't escape the position.
O Madsen unloading with bombs!
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Madsen with a couple of short strikes.
O Madsen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O Madsen trying to control but Drake is having none of it.
O Madsen raining down hammerfists from mount.
O Madsen avoids the attempt from Drake to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Madsen punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Drake blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Madsen.
O Madsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
O Madsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drake tries to get to full guard but O Madsen has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark O Madsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark O Madsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mark O Madsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Madsen tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Madsen.
Drake leaves O Madsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Madsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Madsen misses with a takedown
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark O Madsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Madsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Drake as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Drake.
O Madsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Drake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Madsen looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake blocks the elbow strike.
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Madsen is defended easily by Drake.
O Madsen fails with the takedown.
O Madsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Madsen. O Madsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Drake - just one landing.
O Madsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 O Madsen is rocked!
O Madsen tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Oh O Madsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake scores with a body shot.
O Madsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Drake does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake drops O Madsen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Drake follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 1614 p4p, 3666 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 182 p4p, 354 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Karsten Koererlaerer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Karsten Koererlaerer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koererlaerer throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
Koererlaerer shoots in and bounces Loco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Koererlaerer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Loco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Loco passes into half guard.
Koererlaerer moves into full guard.
Koererlaerer wants to stand up but Loco is controlling him.
Loco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koererlaerer is trying to keep Loco in close.
Loco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loco throwing strikes from guard but Koererlaerer blocks nicely.
Loco is stalling in the full guard.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet but Loco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Loco has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Koererlaerer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Loco can't fight it off and eventually Koererlaerer manages to take the fight to the floor. Loco looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard.
Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koererlaerer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koererlaerer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koererlaerer throws a big right hand that misses.
Loco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Loco's brow.
Koererlaerer works over Loco with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Loco controlling the position.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Loco keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Loco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Our spies down at at Xeroxing Fifty Snails inform us that Loco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Koererlaerer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koererlaerer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Loco is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Loco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loco is just riding it out for now. Koererlaerer eventually gives up the hold.
Loco is pressing down on Koererlaerer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco looking for a guillotine here but Koererlaerer defends easily.
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koererlaerer is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of elbows.
Koererlaerer distracts Loco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koererlaerer throws an elbow that misses. Loco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koererlaerer's guard. Nice move by Loco!
Koererlaerer has his feet on Loco's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Loco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koererlaerer pinned against the cage. Koererlaerer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karsten Koererlaerer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koererlaerer throws a combination that misses
and Loco counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Koererlaerer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koererlaerer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koererlaerer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Loco is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Koererlaerer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koererlaerer is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Koererlaerer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loco controlling the position from side mount.
Loco advances nicely into full mount.
Loco controlling from the full mount.
Koererlaerer is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Loco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Loco controlling the position easily from mount.
Koererlaerer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koererlaerer is working hard here to advance position.
Koererlaerer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position but Loco isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer bucks Loco off and manages to get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mono Loco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Koererlaerer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koererlaerer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koererlaerer manages to get himself to full guard.
Loco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Loco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer wants to stand but Loco is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer wants to control the position but Loco says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep but Loco has passed to side control!
Koererlaerer tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Loco is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Koererlaerer has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Loco has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Koererlaerer taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Loco doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mono Loco!
During a confident post fight interview, Mono Loco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 1470 p4p, 4066 weight class) and Alphonzo Ball (ranked 221 p4p, 523 weight class). Ball has chosen Zo and Young Lando - Last Days as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphonzo Ball!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball swinging wildly here.
Ball lands the left hand.
Ball staying out of range there.
Ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boxing Champ dodges the punch combination from Ball.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ball connects with a solid leg kick.
Boxing Champ closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boxing Champ lands in his opponent's guard.
Boxing Champ keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ball's head.
Boxing Champ passes Ball's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball taking some punishment here, with Boxing Champ in his half guard.
Ball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxing Champ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boxing Champ trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ working Ball over with strikes.
Boxing Champ lands with a punch from half guard.
Boxing Champ slows the pace down in half guard.
Ball on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Boxing Champ connects with a nice short shot to Ball's temple.
Boxing Champ controlling the pace.
Boxing Champ passes to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ball can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ball tries to buck Boxing Champ off so he can stand up but Boxing Champ has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Ball falls backwards, slamming Boxing Champ to the mat but Boxing Champ holds on tight! Ball is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chame Boxing Champ!
Chame Boxing Champ took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 1844 p4p, 1592 weight class) and Ralphie White (ranked 269 p4p, 237 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphie White!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtev was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Kurtev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Kurtev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
White is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kurtev is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kurtev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurtev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White has his hands on Kurtev's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurtev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Kurtev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White is trying to keep Kurtev in close.
Kurtev with a nice head shot there.
White is trying to control the position but Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev won't allow White to sweep him here.
White keeps trying to improve his position.
Kurtev stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kurtev working the head with strikes.
White defending against the ground and pound.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Kurtev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kurtev working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control but Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kurtev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
White defending against the ground and pound.
Kurtev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
White wants to control but Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
What's White going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kurtev grinds an elbow into White's temple.
Kurtev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is not content to let Kurtev control the position.
Kurtev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
White sneaks back into half guard.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurtev.
Kurtev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurtev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
White is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kurtev jumps into side control!
White is looking to reverse the position.
White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
White wants to control but Kurtev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to improve his position but Kurtev is controlling well.
Kurtev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kurtev throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Kurtev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurtev.
White is looking for a sweep. Kurtev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White trying to control from the bottom.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kurtev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kurtev is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White tries to get to full guard but Kurtev has control of the leg.
Kurtev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kurtev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kurtev trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from Kurtev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisko Kurtev dominated that round.
That's time! Kurtev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kurtev shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurtev moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White with a hook.
Kurtev lands a jab-cross combination.
Krisko Kurtev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White misses the shot to the body.
White thuds a left hand into Kurtev's body.
Kurtev tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurtev is one step ahead there.
White keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
White is trying to keep Kurtev in close.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurtev is one step ahead there.
Kurtev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Kurtev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kurtev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kurtev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kurtev managing to control the position.
White preventing the sweep.
Krisko Kurtev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurtev trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Kurtev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kurtev is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White slips nicely into half guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Kurtev is defending well.
White blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
White not doing much here.
Kurtev is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
White wants to take a breather but Kurtev is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
White moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kurtev.
Kurtev manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.
Kurtev missing with punches from the bottom.
White content to control rather than advance.
Kurtev manages to get to full guard.
White trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev striking off his back but it's not causing White any problems.
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.
Kurtev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
White wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
White slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
White wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Kurtev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kurtev seems a little lost for a moment, as White dominates the positioning.
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurtev has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ralphie White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurtev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtev moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
Kurtev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
White works the jab nicely.
Kurtev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurtev lands in his opponent's guard.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurtev is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Kurtev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
White wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Kurtev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kurtev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurtev working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White advances position into side control!
White stands up.
Kurtev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurtev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kurtev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Kurtev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
White misses with a knee strike.
White gets underhooks to prevent Kurtev's takedown attempt.
Kurtev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White is looking to control Kurtev's arms but Kurtev gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
Kurtev looking for a takedown.
White avoiding damage.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kurtev goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kurtev shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurtev. That did some damage!
Kurtev clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
White dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Kurtev.
Kurtev blocks an uppercut.
Kurtev lands a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kurtev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtev won't allow White to sweep him here.
White pushes Kurtev off and scrambles back to his feet.
White scores with the left hand. Kurtev knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws a sloppy head kick and Kurtev moves out of range easily.
Kurtev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurtev lands in his opponent's guard.
Kurtev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White controls Kurtev momentarily but Kurtev frees himself.
Kurtev is fighting to break White's control of his arms but White is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kurtev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralphie White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralphie White!
An out of breath Ralphie White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 1380 p4p, 2049 weight class) and Masada The Zealot (ranked 188 p4p, 259 weight class). Bobby Bomstaerk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
154
10 - 4 - 0 |
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162
38 - 35 - 0 |
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from The Zealot misses the target.
Bomstaerk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bomstaerk distracts The Zealot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bomstaerk looking to pass the guard.
The Zealot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Zealot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk looking to sit in guard and control but The Zealot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bomstaerk working for a triangle but The Zealot defends it easily.
Bomstaerk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bomstaerk has his foot on The Zealot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Zealot works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk wants to stand and escape but The Zealot is having none of it.
The Zealot wanted to stand there but Bomstaerk had control of the position.
Bomstaerk looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomstaerk, not yet.
The Zealot won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
The Zealot won't allow Bomstaerk to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk wants to stand and escape but The Zealot is having none of it.
Bomstaerk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Zealot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Zealot wants to get up but he can't break Bomstaerk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bomstaerk looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Zealot is one step ahead there.
Bomstaerk is looking to stand up but The Zealot isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice shot lands for The Zealot.
The Zealot throws a head kick but Bomstaerk moves out of range.
Bomstaerk defending well as The Zealot loads up on a big left hand.
Bomstaerk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bomstaerk.
The Zealot throws an overhand right that lands on Bomstaerk's shoulder, as Bomstaerk tries to avoid the shot.
Bomstaerk drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Zealot sprawls and moves away.
Bomstaerk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bomstaerk controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Zealot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but The Zealot is having none of it.
Bomstaerk trying to mount his opponent but The Zealot defends it.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but The Zealot is having none of it.
Bomstaerk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Zealot is just riding it out for now. Bomstaerk eventually gives up the hold.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Zealot!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk wants to control the pace but The Zealot is squirming around nicely.
The Zealot trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bomstaerk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Zealot's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bomstaerk lands a big elbow.
Bomstaerk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bomstaerk moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, The Zealot has worked his arm free - good work by The Zealot!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Zealot lands a high kick!
Bomstaerk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomstaerk dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
A swing and a miss from The Zealot.
Bomstaerk tries to clinch but The Zealot moves out of range.
Bomstaerk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bomstaerk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomstaerk taking a break here but The Zealot is having none of it and regains half guard.
The Zealot is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk seems to be looking for submissions.
Bomstaerk trying to mount his opponent but The Zealot defends it.
The Zealot looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Zealot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bomstaerk stalling away here and it's allowed The Zealot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bomstaerk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Zealot can do to turn this around?
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but The Zealot keeps moving.
Bomstaerk is working The Zealot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bomstaerk throws an elbow that misses. The Zealot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bomstaerk's guard. Nice move by The Zealot!
Bomstaerk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Zealot passes into side control.
Bomstaerk is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Zealot asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bomstaerk tries to bench press The Zealot off him but The Zealot keeps the position.
Bomstaerk sneaks back into half guard.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand back up but The Zealot is controlling him
Bobby Bomstaerk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like The Zealot is going to stand back up.
Bomstaerk is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bomstaerk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Zealot was covering up waiting for the punch and Bomstaerk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bomstaerk looking to sit in guard and control but The Zealot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to his feet but The Zealot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Zealot stopping the sweep attempt from Bomstaerk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bomstaerk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Zealot to the mat! The Zealot manages to get full guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control but The Zealot is working from the bottom.
The Zealot wants to stand but Bomstaerk is controlling the position.
Bomstaerk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Zealot's head.
Bomstaerk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Zealot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk throws an elbow that misses. The Zealot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bomstaerk's guard. Nice move by The Zealot!
Bomstaerk wants to stand but The Zealot is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Zealot passes into half guard.
Bomstaerk manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Zealot keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bomstaerk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, The Zealot regains guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Zealot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk prevents The Zealot from getting back to his feet.
Bomstaerk is looking to work some ground and pound but The Zealot has wrist control.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Zealot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk working some strikes from top position.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but The Zealot keeps moving.
Bomstaerk looking to sit in guard and control but The Zealot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Zealot wants to stand but Bomstaerk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bomstaerk pushes The Zealot off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Zealot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bomstaerk postures up and lands a big shot to The Zealot's brow.
Bomstaerk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bomstaerk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Zealot is looking to stand up but Bomstaerk isn't so interested in that idea.
Bomstaerk is working The Zealot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Zealot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Zealot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk throws a big elbow that misses.
Bomstaerk cracks The Zealot with a solid left hand.
Bomstaerk throwing strikes from guard but The Zealot blocks nicely.
The Zealot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk passes The Zealot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bomstaerk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bomstaerk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bomstaerk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bomstaerk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasilios Megalos (ranked 1388 p4p, 1860 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 157 p4p, 211 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155
25 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasilios Megalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megalos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megalos scores with a three punch combo!
Megalos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Megalos tries a head kick but it misses.
Donde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Megalos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Megalos cracks Donde with an open hand slap.
Jab by Megalos.
Megalos misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Megalos both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megalos misses with a jab to the body
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Megalos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Donde off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Megalos scores with a nice right hand.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Megalos.
Megalos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donde in his tracks.
It looks like Megalos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos throws a hook to the side of Donde's head but Donde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Megalos defends it well.
Jab from Megalos.
Megalos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Megalos.
A shot to the body from Megalos misses
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Megalos won't be happy with that.
Megalos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Donde avoids the body shot from Megalos.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos missing with a left hand there. Donde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Megalos scores with the left hand. Donde knows he should have avoided that one.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt.
Megalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Megalos looks to throw the jab but Donde is out of range.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Megalos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Megalos misses.
Megalos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Megalos defends it well.
Donde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Megalos.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Megalos misses with a right hand
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Megalos kicks Donde off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megalos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Megalos won't be happy with that.
Megalos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Megalos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Megalos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Megalos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Megalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donde with the counter takedown but Megalos avoids it easily.
Donde moves away from the strike by Megalos.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Megalos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Megalos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos throws a sloppy head kick and Donde moves out of range easily.
Megalos tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donde slips a jab from Megalos.
Megalos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Megalos misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
Megalos tries to clinch up but Donde circles away and keeps his distance.
Donde with the counter takedown but Megalos avoids it easily.
Megalos stuffs the takedown.
Vasilios Megalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Megalos cracks Donde with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Megalos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donde's waist but Donde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Megalos off to one side.
Megalos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donde with the counter takedown but Megalos avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donde throws a head kick but Megalos moves out of range.
Megalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Megalos misses with a straight left.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
Megalos lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Megalos throws out the jab.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donde.
Megalos misses with a shot to the body
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Megalos won't be happy with that.
Megalos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Megalos cracks Donde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donde checks a leg kick.
Donde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megalos jabs Donde right on the nose. Donde blinks but takes it well.
Donde shoots in but Megalos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Megalos throws a big shot that misses.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Megalos defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megalos throws a jab when Donde was well out of range.
Donde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Megalos.
Megalos looks to land a right hand but Donde moved out of range.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Megalos tries a head kick but it misses.
Megalos throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
Megalos cracks Donde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Megalos finds it's way through Donde's defenses.
Megalos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Donde did well to prevent Megalos getting side control.
Megalos prevents Donde from improving his position.
Megalos wants to stand but Donde has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donde.
Megalos stands and steps away. Donde gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Megalos scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Donde takes one to the side of the head.
Vasilios Megalos is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Megalos misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Megalos.
Megalos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Donde.
Donde with the counter takedown but Megalos avoids it easily.
Donde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Megalos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megalos misses with a looping right.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Megalos defends it well.
Megalos lands an overhand right.
Donde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Megalos lands a really nice looking cross but Donde seems unphased.
Megalos scores with a three punch combo!
Megalos lands with a good body shot.
Megalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raymond Donde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Megalos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Megalos throws an overhand right that lands on Donde's shoulder, as Donde tries to avoid the shot.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donde goes for a double leg but Megalos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Megalos continues to drive forward.
Vasilios Megalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Megalos connects with a right hand. Donde shakes it off.
Megalos throws a hook but Donde blocks it.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
Donde fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Megalos to the ground. Donde is now in Megalos's guard.
Megalos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Donde has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Megalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donde takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Megalos misses with a double jab
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Megalos won't be happy with that.
Donde tries for a kimura but Megalos is defending well.
Megalos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Donde is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Megalos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vasilios Megalos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donde has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Megalos is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Donde yanks on the arm and Megalos is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Donde.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Donde!
An out of breath Raymond Donde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arlo Rochester (ranked 1580 p4p, 1557 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 212 p4p, 208 weight class). Rochester's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tech N9ne- Dysfunctional. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arlo Rochester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain looks to land a right hand but Rochester moved out of range.
Rochester misses with a hook. Hussain ducked under it nicely.
Rochester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hussain on the side of the head.
 It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Hussain moves in looking to clinch but Rochester pushes him off.
Rochester tests Hussain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Rochester moved away.
Hussain throws a hook to the side of Rochester's head but Rochester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussain wants to clinch up but Rochester keeps it at a distance.
Hussain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rochester.
Rochester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Defiant in the buildup to the fight.
Rochester connects with a nice looking jab.
Hussain's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hussain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rochester ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Hussain wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain doesn't manage to clinch there - Rochester circles away.
Hussain throws a low kick but Rochester moves out of range easily.
Rochester feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hussain sprawling to the canvas! Hussain rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rochester finish him?!
 Hussain is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussain slips a jab from Rochester.
Hussain is still on wobbly legs! Can Rochester finish him?
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Rochester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain tries a low kick but Rochester avoids it.
Hussain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hussain seems to have recovered his senses.
Hussain misses with a body kick.
Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rochester avoids the body shot from Hussain.
A big right from Hussain misses.
Rochester feinted with a counter takedown.
Hussain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hussain leaves his chin hanging out and Rochester seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hussain crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arlo Rochester!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Kelly (ranked 868 p4p, 1360 weight class) and Murilo Ninja (ranked 130 p4p, 203 weight class). Murilo Ninja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ninja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kelly.
Ninja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Ninja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ninja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kelly is not content to let Ninja control the position.
Kelly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ninja looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Ninja might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Ninja defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninja won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ninja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kelly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ninja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ninja gets back to full guard.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
Kelly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ninja chips away with some ground and pound.
Ninja landing some decent shots from guard.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ninja scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ninja working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ninja scoring with some ground and pound.
Ninja lands a couple of elbows.
Kelly working for a triangle but Ninja defends it easily.
Ninja content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja postures up and lands a big shot to Kelly's brow.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ninja's guard.
Ninja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kelly is controlling him.
Kelly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ninja is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Ninja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kelly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kelly prevents Ninja from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ninja is on top in guard.
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ninja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kelly is trying to control the position but Ninja postures up.
Kelly working a defensive guard but Ninja passes into half guard.
Kelly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ninja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ninja lands a couple of digs.
Ninja is working Kelly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ninja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ninja lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ninja dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ninja moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ninja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ninja off to one side.
Kelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pat Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
Ninja feints a jab promting Kelly to slip. Ninja then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kelly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Ninja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ninja tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Ninja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly cracks Ninja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Ninja pushes Kelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ninja goes for a takedown attempt but Kelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.
Murilo Ninja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ninja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Ninja.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Kelly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kelly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ninja taking a bit of punishment here - Kelly scoring with strikes.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ninja keeps working.
Ninja is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja defending against the ground and pound.
Ninja tries to improve position but can't.
Kelly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ninja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Ninja is looking for a sweep.
Ninja is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kelly landing a few strikes.
Kelly trying to control the position but Ninja is working away.
You can see the frustration on Ninja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ninja is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Ninja is trying to get back to his feet.
Ninja parries the strikes from Kelly easily there. Kelly is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ninja to escape.
Kelly grinds an elbow into Ninja's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ninja is avoiding damage well.
Kelly throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ninja works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ninja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ninja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelly won't allow Ninja to get back to his feet.
Kelly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ninja's head.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Kelly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Kelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ninja goes for a double leg but Kelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelly continues to drive forward.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kelly lands a two punch combo.
Pat Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kelly enables Ninja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kelly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja is working Kelly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ninja won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Ninja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ninja cracks Kelly with a solid left hand.
Ninja stands up over Kelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ninja preventing the sweep.
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Kelly working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Ninja distracts Kelly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ninja is looking to clinch but Kelly is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ninja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
Ninja throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ninja shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Ninja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pat Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
Ninja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Ninja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ninja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ninja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Ninja moved out of range.
Ninja slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Kelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kelly throws a head kick but Ninja moves out of range.
Kelly has managed to clinch.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ninja.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Ninja moves away and avoids it.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Ninja moves out of range easily.
Murilo Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Ninja's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ninja is defended easily by Kelly.
Ninja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ninja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ninja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ninja throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jami Jarr (ranked 459 p4p, 1400 weight class) and Paul Sight (ranked 70 p4p, 208 weight class). Jarr comes to the cage accompanied by Wahhabi I. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jami Jarr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Jarr.
Sight lands with an overhand left.
Sight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jarr counters with a left to the body.
Jarr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jami Jarr has been cut.
Jarr scoring well with a low kick there.
Jarr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarr looks to score with a jab to the body but Sight is just out of range.
Sight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sight misses with a double jab
and Jarr counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarr. Sight does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Sight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Jarr.
Sight cracks Jarr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paul Sight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sight avoids the body shot from Jarr.
Sight on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarr throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Sight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarr.
Jarr dips to his left and cracks Sight with an uppercut!
Sight throws a right hand that misses
and Sight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sight lands a glancing blow to the side of Jarr's head.
Jarr scores with a jab. Sight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jarr is looking to wear down Sight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jarr dips to his left and cracks Sight with an uppercut!
Sight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarr.
Jarr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jarr to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sight throws a shot from downtown. Jarr moves away and avoids it.
Jarr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sight counters with a crisp one two that drops Jarr! Sight thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jarr to his feet! Jarr is in big trouble!
Jarr is rocked!
Jarr swings for the body but Sight moves out of range.
Oh Jarr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sight fakes the body blow, causing Jarr to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jarr goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Sight!
An out of breath and clearly excited Paul Sight thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 290 p4p, 581 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 43 p4p, 80 weight class). 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plutov.
Holloway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
Plutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plutov throws a nice looking combination but Holloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plutov keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Plutov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holloway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Plutov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Plutov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Holloway lands a jab to the nose.
Plutov looks to land a combination. Holloway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Plutov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
A leg kick checked by Holloway.
Plutov avoids a kick to the body.
Holloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway misses with a straight right.
Plutov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway moves into the clinch successfully.
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway is looking to slow Plutov down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Plutov as he connects with a hook.
Holloway misses with a series of wild punches.
Holloway has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plutov avoids the head kick by Holloway.
Plutov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Plutov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Plutov misses with a series of wild punches.
Holloway dodges the punch combination from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holloway walks into a jab.
Plutov throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov staying out of range there.
Plutov throws out a counter right but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
Holloway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holloway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Plutov's head backwards.
Plutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Plutov is out of range.
Holloway feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plutov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Holloway. Beautiful body shot.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Plutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway slips a straight right by Plutov.
Plutov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut lands for Plutov. That snapped Holloway's head back.
A big left from Plutov misses.
Holloway jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
Holloway drops his hands momentarily and Plutov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holloway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holloway throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plutov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holloway gets a clinch.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway cracks Plutov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Plutov misses.
Holloway lands a nice hook to Plutov's body. Plutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holloway.
Plutov moves into the clinch.
Plutov pushes Holloway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Plutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Plutov blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway pushes Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plutov misses with some punches.
Holloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Plutov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holloway slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that round.
That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Plutov scores with a nice body kick.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway throws a low kick, looking for Plutov's leg but Plutov calmly moves out of range.
Holloway pushes Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Plutov taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Holloway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holloway lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutov is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Holloway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holloway clinches up with Plutov and pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holloway tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutov can do to turn this around?
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Holloway avoids the damage to the body.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov trying to control the position but instead, Holloway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plutov into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plutov misses with a right hand
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Plutov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Plutov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plutov looks to throw the jab but Holloway is out of range.
Plutov tries to keep at a distance but Holloway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plutov tries to clinch up but Holloway circles away and keeps his distance.
Plutov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plutov or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Holloway digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank.
Holloway lands a left hand.
Plutov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holloway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Holloway dodges an elbow strike from Plutov.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov throws an elbow but it misses.
Holloway tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Holloway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Holloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Holloway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Holloway cracks Plutov with a good jab.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holloway throws a front kick that sends Plutov stumbling back into the cage.
Plutov keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Holloway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holloway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Holloway.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holloway works on Plutov's body with a couple of short punches.
Holloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holloway presses Plutov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plutov throws an elbow but it misses.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holloway stalling.
Holloway digs a right hand underneath Plutov's ribcage. Plutov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holloway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway rushes Plutov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutov.
Holloway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Plutov back into the cage.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
Holloway wants to stall.
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holloway jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Plutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holloway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway digs a good hook to Plutov's body.
Holloway digs a good hook to Plutov's body.
Holloway lands with a straight right. Plutov didn't see that one coming.
Holloway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holloway's corner calls for a 1-2. Holloway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plutov tries to clinch but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Plutov is rocked!
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Plutov keeps it at a distance.
Plutov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Plutov is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plutov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holloway back to the cage. Plutov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Plutov seems to have recovered his senses.
Holloway throws a push kick but Plutov slaps the foot to one side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holloway moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holloway.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holloway.
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Plutov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Holloway gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Max Holloway made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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