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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ragout Mendy (ranked 3514 p4p, 24899 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 437 p4p, 680 weight class). St Pierre has chosen Face the Pain as his entrance music. Pierre Ragout Mendy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Ragout Mendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendy.
Mendy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mendy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
St Pierre with a jab.
Mendy takes a jab right on the kisser.
St Pierre misses the jab.
Mendy with a jab.
Mendy throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
Mendy throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre.
Mendy scores with a crisp jab that stopped St Pierre in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Mendy lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
St Pierre looks to throw the jab but Mendy is out of range.
Mendy jabs at St Pierre's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy misses with a two punch combination.
Mendy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
St Pierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by St Pierre.
Mendy misses with a body kick.
Mendy misses the jab.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
Mendy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendy is taking a breather. St Pierre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendy controlling the pace.
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
St Pierre is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy tries to pass the half guard into mount. St Pierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendy.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy 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.
St Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendy.
Mendy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy thows a huge punch but St Pierre dodges it nicely.
Mendy slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. St Pierre is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Georges St Pierre spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marwin Mueller (ranked 2509 p4p, 3741 weight class) and Mike Carpenter (ranked 332 p4p, 471 weight class). Mike Carpenter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marwin Mueller's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marwin Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller stuffs the takedown attempt from Carpenter. Carpenter gets slowly back to his feet.
Carpenter walks into a jab.
Mueller throws out a powerful jab.
Carpenter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mueller swivels and escapes.
Mueller dives in and scores a takedown into Carpenter's guard.
Carpenter has his feet on Mueller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Carpenter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mueller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mueller keeps the fight on the outside.
Carpenter tries to sprawl but Mueller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mueller working the head and body with strikes.
Carpenter tries to kick Mueller off but Mueller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mueller winds up and cracks Carpenter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mueller stops Carpenter from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carpenter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mueller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carpenter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller lands strikes from half guard.
Mueller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mueller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mueller thows a huge punch but Carpenter dodges it nicely.
Mueller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mueller thows a huge punch but Carpenter dodges it nicely.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carpenter is trying to stand back up but Mueller is controlling him
Mueller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carpenter defending well though.
Mueller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carpenter defending well though.
Carpenter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mueller lands a nice short elbow.
Mueller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mueller throwing shots but Carpenter is blocking nicely.
Carpenter has hold of Mueller's hands but Mueller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mueller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mueller working the head and body with strikes.
Mueller trying to control from Carpenter's half guard. Carpenter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mueller chips away with some ground and pound.
Carpenter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mueller is controlling him.
Mueller throws an elbow that misses. Carpenter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mueller's guard. Nice move by Carpenter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Carpenter is looking to work some ground and pound but Mueller has wrist control.
Mueller looking for a sweep. Not yet Mueller, not yet.
Mueller striking off his back but it's not causing Carpenter any problems.
Carpenter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mueller keeping moving, preventing Carpenter from controlling successfully.
Mueller trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mueller keeping moving, preventing Carpenter from controlling successfully.
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.
Mueller is trying to keep Carpenter in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Mueller.
Mueller gets a double leg takedown into Carpenter's guard.
Carpenter has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mueller has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mueller lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Mueller.
Carpenter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mueller regains guard.
Mueller looking for a sweep. Not yet Mueller, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mueller keeping moving, preventing Carpenter from controlling successfully.
Carpenter controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marwin Mueller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Carpenter misses with a hook. Mueller ducked under it nicely.
Carpenter tries to clinch but Mueller is having none of it.
Carpenter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carpenter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carpenter throws a body punch but Mueller moves out of range.
Carpenter takes one to the side of the head.
Mueller keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Carpenter misses.
Carpenter takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Mueller.
Mueller shoots in for a takedown but Carpenter shows good takedown defense.
Mueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carpenter can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Carpenter misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter clinches up with Mueller and pushes him back against the cage.
Mueller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mueller gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mueller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mueller trying to control the action but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter wants to get back to his feet.
Mueller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mueller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mueller 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.
Mueller looks to land a strike but Carpenter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mueller landing some decent shots from guard.
Mueller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter keeping full guard, as Mueller tries to pass.
Mueller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carpenter has momentary wrist control but Mueller slips an elbow through the middle.
Mueller is working Carpenter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carpenter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mueller with a flurry of punches that miss.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mueller here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Carpenter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mueller throws a strike but Carpenter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mueller wants to sweep here but Carpenter controlling him for the moment.
Carpenter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carpenter is one step ahead there.
Carpenter is stalling in the full guard.
Mueller has momentary wrist control but Carpenter slips an elbow through the middle.
Carpenter won't allow Mueller to sweep him here.
Carpenter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mueller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carpenter wants to pass the guard but Mueller is keeping the position.
Carpenter trying to control but Mueller is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mueller is trying to control the position but Carpenter postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carpenter tries to clinch there but Mueller circles away.
Mueller lands a body shot.
Mueller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carpenter dives in for a single leg takedown but Mueller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left lands for Mueller.
Carpenter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mueller to the mat! Mueller manages to get full guard.
Mueller 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marwin Mueller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mueller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carpenter on the side of the head.
Carpenter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mueller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mueller scores with a jab to the body.
Carpenter shoots in and drives through. Mueller sprawls well.
Mueller gets a double leg takedown into Carpenter's guard.
Mueller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mueller passes Carpenter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mueller lands strikes from half guard.
Mueller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mueller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carpenter's head.
Mueller wants to take a breather but Carpenter is having none of it.
Mueller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller uses his free foot to push down on Carpenter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carpenter.
Mueller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carpenter's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Marwin Mueller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carpenter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mueller unloading with bombs!
Mueller with shots to the head and body - Carpenter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mueller cracks Carpenter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Carpenter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mueller with the ground and pound from mount.
Mueller landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Mueller looking to finish Carpenter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carpenter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mueller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carpenter wants to get back to his feet.
Mueller raining down hammerfists from mount.
You get the feeling that Carpenter really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mueller with shots to the head and body - Carpenter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mueller lands a big shot there that rocks Carpenter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carpenter wants to get back to his feet.
Marwin Mueller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller with shots to the head and body - Carpenter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mueller controlling from mount.
Carpenter's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mueller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mueller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mueller wants to control but instead Carpenter manages to regain half guard.
Carpenter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mueller prevents Carpenter from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mueller controlling the action here.
Mueller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carpenter for as long as he can get away with.
Mueller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marwin Mueller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mueller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marwin Mueller!
During a confident post fight interview, Marwin Mueller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooper (ranked 3243 p4p, 2288 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 109 p4p, 57 weight class). Osama Akharraz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akharraz has Cooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper controlling the action here for a moment.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Akharraz.
Akharraz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akharraz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akharraz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cooper.
Cooper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akharraz is defending well for now.
Akharraz struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akharraz pushes Cooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Akharraz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akharraz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Akharraz scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head.
Akharraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akharraz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akharraz stalling.
Akharraz lands an elbow inside that Cooper shrugs off.
Akharraz takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooper 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.
A short right from Akharraz.
Cooper misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Akharraz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akharraz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akharraz throws a head punch that misses.
Akharraz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akharraz throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Akharraz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akharraz's brow.
Akharraz working aggressively here.
Akharraz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akharraz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cooper tries a body shot but Akharraz blocks it.
Akharraz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akharraz swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akharraz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cooper up against the cage.
Akharraz misses with a punch to the body.
Akharraz scores with a shoulder strike.
Akharraz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cooper.
Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Akharraz.
Akharraz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Akharraz.
A short right from Akharraz on the inside.
Akharraz lands with a right to the head.
Akharraz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akharraz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akharraz misses with the head strike.
Akharraz lands a body shot.
Cooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akharraz has him pressed against the cage.
Akharraz misses with some punches.
Cooper takes a shot to the head.
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!
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Akharraz.
Cooper leaning against his opponent.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akharraz lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper can't find room to land a body shot as Akharraz controls the action.
Akharraz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cooper.
Akharraz lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Akharraz as the two fighters clinch.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Akharraz.
Akharraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akharraz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Akharraz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akharraz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cooper lands with a right to the head.
Akharraz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Matt Cooper's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akharraz lands a nice uppercut.
Akharraz lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Akharraz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Cooper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akharraz gets a clinch.
Akharraz pushes Cooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Akharraz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akharraz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coopers head.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz connects with the punch.
A jab from Cooper misses.
Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akharraz blocks a jab.
Cooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akharraz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akharraz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cooper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akharraz scrambles 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!
Cooper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cooper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Akharraz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Akharraz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akharraz.
Cooper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akharraz takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
Osama Akharraz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akharraz lands a head shot.
Akharraz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Osama Akharraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akharraz moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooper slowing the pace effectively.
Akharraz leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Akharraz.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cooper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akharraz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akharraz lands an elbow that stopped Cooper in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akharraz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Akharraz.
Osama Akharraz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper tries to stall but Akharraz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akharraz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Akharraz.
Akharraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akharraz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Akharraz.
Akharraz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akharraz misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akharraz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cooper taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cooper up against the cage.
Akharraz presses Cooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akharraz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Akharraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akharraz.
Cooper wants to stall.
Cooper working aggressively here.
Akharraz throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Akharraz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akharraz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Akharraz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akharraz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper.
Akharraz scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Cooper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cooper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akharraz is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
Akharraz throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Akharraz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Akharraz.
Cooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akharraz tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooper avoids the damage to the body.
Akharraz tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akharraz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cooper or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Akharraz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Cooper's cut.
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.
Akharraz takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
Cooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akharraz throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range.
Akharraz defending well as Cooper loads up on a big left hand.
Akharraz misses with a two punch combination.
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akharraz.
Akharraz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akharraz clobbers Cooper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akharraz cracks Cooper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akharraz throws a low kick but Cooper avoids it.
Cooper throws a right and a left that Akharraz avoids nicely.
Cooper checks the leg kick.
Cooper throwing a counter right hand but Akharraz manages to avoid it.
Akharraz lands a high kick!
Akharraz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akharraz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akharraz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cooper swings for the body but Akharraz moves out of range.
Akharraz misses with a two punch combination.
Akharraz fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Akharraz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cooper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akharraz to score with a decent uppercut.
Matt Cooper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheers as Akharraz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooper doesn't seem phased though.
Cooper is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Akharraz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cooper misses with a wild body shot.
Akharraz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akharraz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cooper counters with a body kick that stops Akharraz in his tracks momentarily.
Cooper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akharraz misses with a two punch combination.
Cooper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akharraz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akharraz tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooper avoids the damage to the body.
Akharraz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akharraz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Akharraz works over Cooper's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Cooper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akharraz checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cooper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cooper there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Akharraz.
Akharraz throws a sloppy head kick
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akharraz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Cooper as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooper.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Akharraz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper catches Akharraz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Cooper misses.
Akharraz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Nice jab there from Akharraz.
Cooper takes one to the side of the head.
Cooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akharraz lands a high kick!
 Cooper is rocked!
Jeez, Matt Cooper's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Akharraz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akharraz misses the shot to the body.
Cooper throws out a loose jab but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akharraz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cooper seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Akharraz.
Akharraz moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akharraz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cooper throws out a leg kick but Akharraz moves out of range and Cooper only half commits.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper throws a hook but Akharraz avoids it easily.
Akharraz moves into range and clinches up with Cooper.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Akharraz throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Akharraz blocking some punches.
Akharraz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooper manages to break the clinch.
Cooper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Akharraz connects with a single shot there.
Akharraz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooper is looking to counter punch.
Cooper throws a big shot that misses.
Cooper misses with a left hand
and Akharraz counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akharraz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz scores with a head kick. Cooper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Cooper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Osama Akharraz!
Osama Akharraz is the new super heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Osama Akharraz made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Burns (ranked 1917 p4p, 3659 weight class) and Alexander Shaw (ranked 252 p4p, 464 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shaw tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Burns.
Shaw tries to break free but Burns pushes him back against the cage.
Burns has Shaw pressed against the cage, preventing Shaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shaw is trying to push Burns away but Burns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Alexander Shaw has been cut.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Shaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Burns.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns.
Shaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shaw looks winded!
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns.
That has opened up Alexander Shaw's cut even more.
Burns gets through Shaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but Burns has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Burns.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shaw's face.
 Shaw is rocked!
Burns has Shaw pressed against the cage.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns pushes Shaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shaw seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns has Shaw pressed against the cage. He pushes Shaw back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Burns throws a beautiful elbow that sends Shaw crashing to the floor! Burns piles on the pressure with more strikes! Shaw is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Burns!
Benny Burns decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Copeland (ranked 1987 p4p, 2498 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 250 p4p, 305 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland dives in and scores a takedown into Dokov's guard.
Dokov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dokov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Copeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dokov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Copeland wants to improve his position but Dokov is controlling well.
Dokov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Copeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Copeland manages to get to full guard.
Copeland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dokov wanted to stand there but Copeland had control of the position.
Dokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dokov is working Copeland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Copeland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dokov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Copeland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Copeland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dokov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dokov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dokov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dokov works over Copeland with some ground and pound from guard.
Dokov is looking to stand up but Copeland won't let him.
Dokov cracks Copeland with a solid left hand.
Dokov cracks Copeland with a solid left hand.
Dokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dokov tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland looking to stall.
Dokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Copeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Copeland.
Dokov jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov wants to stand and escape but Copeland is having none of it.
Copeland is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dokov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dokov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Copeland advances to half guard.
Copeland wants to free his trapped foot but Dokov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dokov is staying active underneath Copeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dokov punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dokov is trying to stand.
Dokov is trying to get back to full guard.
Dokov is trying to control but can't.
Copeland stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Copeland drives through and clinches with Dokov against the cage.
Dokov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Copeland smiles and moves away.
Dokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Copeland.
Dokov lands a takedown into guard.
Copeland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dokov forces his way into half guard.
Copeland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Copeland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland wants to sweep here but Dokov controlling him for the moment.
Dokov is working Copeland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Copeland 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.
Dokov wants to get up but he can't break Copeland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doko Dokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Copeland pushes Dokov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Copeland.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dokov is struggling to control the position.
Copeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Copeland misses with some punches.
Dokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov is trying to force a seperation but Copeland has the dominant position.
Copeland avoiding damage.
Dokov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dokov misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Dokov jumps guard but Copeland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Copeland blocks an elbow strike from Dokov.
Dokov tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland lands a left hand.
Dokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Copeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
Copeland gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch.
Dokov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Copeland seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dokov can turn it around.
Travis Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dokov misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland has Dokov pressed against the cage.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Copeland seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dokov stalls.
Good body shot from Copeland.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Copeland.
A short uppercut from Dokov.
It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is stalling here.
Copeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Travis Copeland.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Dokov circles away.
Dokov wants to clinch up but Copeland keeps it at a distance.
Dokov wants to clinch.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Dokov circles away and keeps his distance.
Copeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dokov gets tackled into the cage by Copeland. Copeland maintains the clinch.
Copeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Copeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Copeland misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Dokov.
Copeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Copeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland stalls.
Dokov being controlled against the cage.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Copeland trying to stall but Dokov improves his position.
Copeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Copeland is looking to clinch.
Dokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Copeland is fending him off so far but Dokov persists. Nope, Copeland circles away and we're back to standing.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Copeland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dokov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dokov misses with a takedown attempt
and Copeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dokov clinches with his opponent.
Copeland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dokov tries to pull guard but Copeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Copeland as the two fighters clinch.
Copeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dokov.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Copeland fails to land.
A short uppercut from Copeland.
Dokov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Copeland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Copeland lands a nice uppercut.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Copeland.
Copeland successfully pulls guard.
Copeland looking for a guillotine here but Dokov defends easily.
Dokov wants to stand but Copeland is controlling his posture from full guard.
Copeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dokov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Copeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dokov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Copeland throws a strike but Dokov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dokov tries to stand but Copeland is controlling from the bottom.
Dokov is in close to Copeland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Copeland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dokov defends well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dokov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Copeland, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Copeland gets through Dokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Copeland tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Copeland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copeland pushes Dokov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Copeland manages to break the clinch.
Dokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dokov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Copeland can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dokov successfully pulls guard.
Dokov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Copeland looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland stopping the sweep attempt from Dokov.
Copeland stops Dokov from standing up.
Doko Dokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Copeland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Copeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dokov.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dokov forces Copeland back against the cage and clinches.
Copeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dokov has Copeland pressed against the cage.
Copeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dokov up against the cage.
Dokov throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dokov fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Travis Copeland.
I think Copeland 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Travis Copeland!
A relieved looking Travis Copeland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 1432 p4p, 2986 weight class) and Axel Foley (ranked 194 p4p, 367 weight class). Foley has chosen Beverly Hills Cop Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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164
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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 15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley misses with a lunging right hand
and Seehaver counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Foley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Seehaver manages to move to mount!
Foley is looking to improve his position but Seehaver isn't that keen on the idea.
Seehaver content just to control the position here.
Foley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Foley is desperately trying to improve his position but Seehaver has a good base and remains in mount.
Foley keeps trying to improve his position.
Foley tries to hold on but Seehaver postures up.
Seehaver controlling from mount.
Foley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Foley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Foley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Foley tries to lock up and control but Seehaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Seehaver controlling the pace for now.
Seehaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Seehaver has control of Foley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Foley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Foley is working to get back to half guard.
Foley is still trying to improve position.
Foley wants to control but Seehaver is having none of it.
Seehaver controlling the pace for now.
Seehaver avoids the attempt from Foley to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Foley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Foley tries to buck Seehaver off but he can't manage it.
Foley is looking to improve his position but Seehaver isn't that keen on the idea.
Foley wants to control but Seehaver is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foley is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Foley wants to hold on but Seehaver pushes him away.
Foley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Seehaver haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver lands a big elbow.
Seehaver controlling from the full mount.
Foley wants to get back to his feet.
Seehaver avoids the attempt from Foley to control.
Foley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Seehaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foley is trying to escape the mount.
Seehaver working for a guillotine from mount but Foley is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Seehaver dominated that 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.
Nice straight punches there by Foley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foley.
Decent striking displayed by Foley there.
Seehaver blocks a jab.
Seehaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Foley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seehaver needs to keep his hands up - Foley had a free shot at his head there.
Seehaver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Foley scores with a jab.
Seehaver gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Foley scores with the left hand. Seehaver knows he should have avoided that one.
Seehaver tries to clinch up.
Foley moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seehaver in his tracks.
Seehaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Foley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown but Foley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Foley misses.
Seehaver has been working on his balance at JAG Battle Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Foley.
A punch lands to the side of Seehaver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Foley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Seehaver walks into a stiff left hand from Foley.
Seehaver is rocked!
Foley fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Seehaver to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Seehaver looks to clinch but Foley throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Seehaver taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Axel Foley!
Axel Foley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Barnes (ranked 1290 p4p, 932 weight class) and Charlie Chan (ranked 169 p4p, 131 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by We Want The Funk. 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes .
Barnes takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been informed that Chan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Chan's knee but Chan avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Barnes .
Barnes lands a head shot.
Chan slips under a jab.
Chan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Chan.
Barnes slips a jab from Chan.
Barnes wants to slow Chan down by chopping away at his legs.
Chan gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Chan.
Barnes prevents Chan from breaking the clinch.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but Chan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chan is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chan down to the mat. Chan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Chan.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes jumps guard but Chan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Barnes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes is looking to control Chan's arms but Chan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barnes has his back to the cage.
Chan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chan is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Barnes prevents Chan from breaking the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Barnes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but Chan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chan pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes drags the fight down to the ground.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Chan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Barnes .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan is pressing down on Barnes 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Chan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chan gets back to full guard.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a strike but Chan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chan stays in close to Barnes 's body and controls the position.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chan is one step ahead there.
Barnes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chan is now in half guard.
Chan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes 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.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Chan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Chan isn't that keen on the idea.
Chan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Chan's attempts to control the action.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derrick Barnes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Chan slips the punch.
Chan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chan misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Chan defends it.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Barnes manages to mount him!
Barnes breaks from Chan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes breaks from Chan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chan working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chan is trying to stand.
The referee warns Chan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chan is trying to stand.
Barnes landing shots from mount.
Barnes lands a couple of good shots and Chan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chan is rocked!
Barnes lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Chan is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes scores with punches and elbows.
Barnes lands a good shot there. Chan covers up! Barnes smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Chan to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Barnes jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Barnes !
After winning the bout, Derrick Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 773 p4p, 793 weight class) and Mike Okafor (ranked 107 p4p, 111 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cesare Tiramanti has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cesare Tiramanti 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor's corner calls for a 1-2. Okafor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okafor misses the jab.
Tiramanti closes the distance and clinches up with Okafor, looking for a takedown. Tiramanti pushes Okafor against the cage but Okafor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiramanti under the eye.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Tiramanti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiramanti counters with a head kick.
Okafor scores with the left hand. Tiramanti knows he should have avoided that one.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiramanti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiramanti on the side of the head.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy head kick
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Okafor.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Mike Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor throws a low kick but Tiramanti avoids it.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiramanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tiramanti walks into a left hand.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Tiramanti as he checks the leg kick.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tiramanti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tiramanti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura here.
Tiramanti seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor trying to control from the bottom.
Tiramanti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tiramanti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okafor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tiramanti is looking to take a break and control but Okafor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Okafor is defending against the submission attempts here by Tiramanti.
Okafor is holding on to half guard well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Okafor looking for submissions off his back.
That's four 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.
Okafor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiramanti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiramanti slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiramanti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Tiramanti's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Okafor slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiramanti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiramanti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy body shot
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tiramanti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Tiramanti throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses its target.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiramanti misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti scores with a spinning back kick!
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okafor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiramanti scores with a nice head shot.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor lands with a hook. Tiramanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Tiramanti needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Tiramanti slips the punch.
Tiramanti misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tiramanti's knee momentarily.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiramanti.
Okafor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tiramanti is out of range and Okafor settles back down.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiramanti. Tiramanti gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiramanti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Tiramanti's leg but Tiramanti calmly moves out of range.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
Okafor feints a counter leg kick.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tiramanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor flicks out a counter leg kick but Tiramanti steps away.
Tiramanti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tiramanti scrambles back to his feet.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiramanti instigates a clinch.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor is working Tiramanti over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okafor takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Okafor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Tiramanti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okafor throws a head punch that misses.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiramanti can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiramanti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Okafor throws a lazy head kick
letting Tiramanti counter with a right hand.
Okafor cracks Tiramanti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiramanti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiramanti throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Tiramanti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Okafor.
Tiramanti swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiramanti's head backwards.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a nice body shot.
Tiramanti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Tiramanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Tiramanti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Okafor is looking to get back to his feet here but Tiramanti is keeping cool and he's managed to take Okafor's back.
Tiramanti looking to break Okafor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Okafor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tiramanti will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tiramanti looking for the choke from the back.
Tiramanti struggling to keep hold of the position.
Okafor turns into Tiramanti and is now in his guard.
Tiramanti looking for a guillotine here but Okafor defends easily.
Tiramanti keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti working a defensive guard but Okafor manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor wants to control for a moment but Tiramanti uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tiramanti gets back to full guard.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tiramanti's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiramanti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Okafor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tiramanti.
Okafor tries to stand but Tiramanti is controlling his head.
Okafor looking to control but instead Tiramanti has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Okafor wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiramanti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tiramanti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okafor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Okafor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiramanti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okafor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 42 p4p, 506 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 6 p4p, 78 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova shoots in looking for a takedown but Cosby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krnacova's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cosby misses the jab.
Cosby scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Krnacova looks to land a body kick but Cosby moved away.
Krnacova tries for a takedown but Cosby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cosby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krnacova counters with a takedown into side control.
Cosby is trying to control Krnacova's posture but Krnacova avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cosby is trying to improve his position.
Krnacova working away.
Cosby is looking for a sweep.
Cosby is working hard here to advance position.
Krnacova scoring with punches and elbows.
Cosby avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Krnacova.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krnacova is chipping away with strikes.
Krnacova lands a few punches from side control.
Cosby is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Krnacova 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova working away.
Cosby manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cosby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krnacova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cosby is trying to get back to full guard.
Krnacova is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krnacova content to control rather than advance.
Cosby controlling the position for now.
Cosby is trying to get back to full guard.
Krnacova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cosby is looking for a sweep. Krnacova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krnacova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krnacova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cosby's head.
Krnacova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cosby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cosby is looking to improve his position.
Cosby trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Krnacova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Krnacova is keen to just control but Cosby is a slippery customer.
Cosby is trying to get back to full guard.
Krnacova drops an elbow to the side of Cosby's head.
Krnacova is keen to just control but Cosby is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosby is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cosby tries to roll over but Krnacova keeps him under control.
Krnacova is thwarting Cosby's attempts to control the position.
Cosby is not content to let Krnacova control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krnacova is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cosby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krnacova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krnacova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cosby defending well though.
Cosby is staying active underneath Krnacova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krnacova is controlling the pace.
Cosby wants to get back to full guard.
Cosby has hold of Krnacova's hands but Krnacova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cosby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krnacova lands with a punch from half guard.
Krnacova not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cosby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosby tries to get to full guard but Krnacova has control of the leg.
Cosby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cosby.
Krnacova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cosby controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cosby trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krnacova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cosby is controlling Krnacova's posture.
Cosby is trying to control the position but Krnacova postures up.
Krnacova throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Krnacova's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cosby with a hook.
Cosby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krnacova checks it well.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown but Cosby shows good takedown defense.
Krnacova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cosby is fending him off so far but Krnacova persists. Nope, Cosby circles away and we're back to standing.
Krnacova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosby.
A slow jab from Cosby misses its intended target.
Cosby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krnacova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cosby loads up on a big right hand but Krnacova slips the punch.
Krnacova dives in and grabs Cosby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cosby pushes down on Krnacova's head and hops out.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
A nice leg kick from Cosby, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cosby throws a poor cross that misses
and Krnacova counters with a single leg into guard. Cosby didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krnacova trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Cosby wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Cosby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krnacova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krnacova has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cosby has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova wants to control but Cosby postures up.
Krnacova is looking to regain half guard here but Cosby keeps moving and retains side control.
Cosby taking a breather here.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep.
Krnacova regains half guard.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Cosby is looking to advance position but Krnacova won't allow it.
Cosby controlling the action here.
Krnacova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova tries to get to full guard but Cosby has control of the leg.
Cosby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cosby is thwarting Krnacova's attempts to control the position.
Cosby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cosby trying to control from half guard but Krnacova is working away.
Cosby passes the guard and advances to mount!
Krnacova really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cosby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Krnacova is trying to escape the mount.
Cosby wants to control the pace but Krnacova is squirming around nicely.
Krnacova can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cosby avoids the attempt from Krnacova to control.
Krnacova slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krnacova makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krnacova.
Cosby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cosby not doing much here.
Cosby is trying to control. Krnacova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cosby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Krnacova's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cosby looks to land a left hand but Krnacova moved out of range nicely.
Krnacova closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krnacova lands in his opponent's guard.
Cosby looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosby, not yet.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Cosby keeps moving.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krnacova trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krnacova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosby looking to control.
Krnacova controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosby looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosby, not yet.
Krnacova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cosby seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krnacova postures up in Cosby's guard and throws a big left but Cosby blocks it.
Krnacova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krnacova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cosby wants to sweep but no luck.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cosby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Krnacova works over Cosby with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cosby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krnacova won't allow Cosby to sweep him here.
Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cosby pulls Krnacova in close to his closed guard and prevents Krnacova from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krnacova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krnacova preventing the sweep.
Cosby trying to control the position.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Krnacova cracks Cosby with a solid left hand.
Krnacova is pushing down on Cosby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cosby is fighting to maintain full guard but Krnacova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krnacova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova trying to control from half guard but Cosby is working away.
Cosby moves into full guard.
Krnacova won't allow Cosby to sweep him here.
Krnacova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krnacova is fighting to break Cosby's control of his arms but Cosby is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cosby has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova preventing the sweep.
Krnacova is looking to work some ground and pound but Cosby has wrist control.
Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches.
Cosby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cosby continues to stall.
Cosby looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosby, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krnacova trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Krnacova stopping the sweep attempt from Cosby.
Krnacova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krnacova trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Krnacova throws an elbow that misses. Cosby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krnacova's guard. Nice move by Cosby!
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krnacova has Cosby pulled in close to control his posture.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Krnacova's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krnacova has his takedown stuffed
and Cosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Krnacova takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krnacova shoots in but no luck this time.
Cosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cosby throws a hook but Krnacova avoids it easily.
Cosby misses with a low kick.
Cosby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krnacova.
Cosby half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Cosby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Krnacova.
Krnacova drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cosby defends it well.
Krnacova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosby.
Cosby closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cosby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cosby breaks from the clinch.
Cosby scores with a nice right hand.
Cosby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cosby wants it to stay on the feet.
Krnacova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cosby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby lands a nice looking body shot.
Krnacova is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krnacova was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosby.
Krnacova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krnacova with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Cosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosby moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Krnacova goes down! Can Cosby finish him!?
Krnacova is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krnacova is still in real trouble! Can Cosby finish him?
Cosby passes Krnacova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cosby uses his free foot to push down on Krnacova's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krnacova.
Cosby content just to control the position here.
Krnacova is working to get back to half guard.
Krnacova tries to hold on but Cosby postures up.
Krnacova seems to have recovered his senses.
Cosby looking to control and managing it successfully.
Krnacova is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krnacova tries to lock up and control but Cosby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krnacova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Krnacova wants to hold on but Cosby pushes him away.
Krnacova is desperately trying to improve his position but Cosby has a good base and remains in mount.
Cosby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krnacova can do to turn this around?
Krnacova is squirming around, avoiding Cosby's attempts to control the action.
Cosby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krnacova keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby tries to control but Krnacova wriggling away.
Krnacova regains half guard.
Cosby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep. Cosby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krnacova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Krnacova tries to get to full guard but Cosby has control of the leg.
Krnacova trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cosby controlling the action here.
Krnacova wants to control but Cosby is keeping busy.
Krnacova gets full guard.
Krnacova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cosby is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Cosby managing to control the position.
Krnacova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krnacova throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cosby had his way with Felix Krnacova in that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Krnacova's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cosby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krnacova moves away.
Despite the aggression on Krnacova's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cosby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krnacova.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krnacova has Cosby up against the cage in a clinch.
Cosby breaks from the clinch.
Cosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krnacova blocks a leg kick.
Krnacova shoots in looking for a takedown. Cosby tries to sprawl out of it but Krnacova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cosby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krnacova lands in his opponent's guard.
Cosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cosby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosby keeping full guard, as Krnacova tries to pass.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cosby trying to keep a closed guard but Krnacova is proving a slippery customer.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cosby controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Krnacova being controlled here momentarily.
Cosby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krnacova is one step ahead there.
Cosby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosby wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Krnacova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Cosby keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby misses the shot to the body.
Cosby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cosby sprawls well. Cosby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krnacova gets slowly back to his feet.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Cosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bill Cosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosby throws a hook but Krnacova avoids it easily.
Cosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krnacova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cosby swivels and escapes.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cosby but Cosby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krnacova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cosby swivels and escapes.
It looked like Cosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krnacova.
Krnacova is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cosby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krnacova on the side of the head.
Krnacova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cosby tests Krnacova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cosby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Cosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cosby.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krnacova decides to pull guard.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosby passes Krnacova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cosby trying to control the pace.
Krnacova tries to get to full guard but Cosby has control of the leg.
Cosby content to control rather than advance.
Krnacova wants to improve his position but Cosby is controlling well.
Krnacova trying to hold on to Cosby's head to control him but Cosby postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Cosby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cosby 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Bill Cosby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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