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OFK 222 - Gazersky Vs Ironfeld PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uniesky Santaban (ranked 2797 p4p, 3059 weight class) and Elvis Presley (ranked 346 p4p, 375 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uniesky Santaban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Presley!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santaban checks a low kick from Presley.
Presley moves into range and clinches up with Santaban.
Santaban is trying to break the clinch but Presley is controlling him.
Santaban definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santaban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Santaban misses its intended target.
Presley slips under a jab.
Presley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santaban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley lands a nice shot to the body.
Presley missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Presley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santaban swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santaban is trying to break free.
Santaban tries to circle away but Presley has him pinned against the cage.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Santaban controls his hands.
Santaban wants to break free but Presley has control.
Presley throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaban dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Presley misses with the head strike.
Santaban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Presley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Uniesky Santaban has been cut.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Santaban is blocking nicely.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santaban swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Presley trying to land knees to the body.
Santaban tries to break free but Presley pushes him back against the cage.
Presley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santaban is looking to break free of the clinch but Presley has double underhooks.
Santaban has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Presley after a bit of a struggle.
Presley lands a shoulder strike.
Presley works on Santaban's body with a couple of short punches.
Presley keeps control of Santaban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Presley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santaban has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Presley after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uniesky Santaban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santaban wants to break free but Presley has control.
Santaban is trying to force a seperation but Presley has the dominant position.
Presley pushes Santaban back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santaban is trying to force a seperation but Presley has the dominant position.
Santaban prevents a body shot from Presley.
Santaban misses with a punch on the inside.
Santaban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Presley has him pressed against the cage.
Presley misses with a body punch.
Presley lands with a left 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!
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santaban's elbow.
Santaban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Presley missing with knees to the body.
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Santaban wants to get back to striking at distance but Presley won't allow it.
Santaban jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Presley walks away with a smile on his face. Santaban gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Presley cracks Santaban with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santaban.
Santaban sets himself, and Presley steps forward looking for the clinch! Santaban avoids it this time.
Santaban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santaban cracks Presley with an open hand slap.
Santaban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Presley moves away.
Santaban avoids a punch combination nicely.
Presley tries to clinch there but Santaban circles away.
Presley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santaban is trying to break free.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santaban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Presley lands with a nice combination. Santaban backs away looking to recover.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presley clinches up with Santaban and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Santaban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santaban wants to get back to striking at distance but Presley won't allow it.
Santaban lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley keeps control of Santaban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santaban gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Presley tries to roll over but Santaban keeps him under control.
Presley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Santaban stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Santaban throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Presley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uniesky Santaban's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Santaban as he connects with a hook.
Presley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santaban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Presley instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Presley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santaban backwards.
Santaban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Santaban misses the target.
Presley tries to clinch up but Santaban circles away and keeps his distance.
Presley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santaban connects with a single shot there.
Presley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santaban manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santaban.
Presley moves into the clinch successfully.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Santaban avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaban lands a right hand.
Presley lands with a left to the head.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santaban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uniesky Santaban is winning the standup battle so far.
Presley is looking to clinch but Santaban is avoiding it.
Santaban swats away the attempt to clinch by Presley.
Santaban is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some bone on bone action there as Presley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Presley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Presley gets a clinch.
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santaban works Presley's body with a nice hook.
Presley forces Santaban back against the cage and clinches.
Presley has Santaban pressed against the cage, preventing Santaban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Presley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santaban blocks it with crossed arms.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Presley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Santaban is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santaban wants to get back to striking at distance but Presley won't allow it.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santaban has had enough of the clinch but Presley keeps him there for the moment.
Presley lands with a right to the head.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santaban manages to break the clinch.
Santaban falls off balance throwing a combination
and Presley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Presley tries to clinch but Santaban is having none of it.
Santaban misses with a two punch combination.
Presley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santaban.
Santaban catches Presley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Presley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santaban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Presley.
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santaban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santaban wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santaban slips under a jab from Presley.
Presley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santaban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Presley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santaban throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santaban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Presley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santaban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santaban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from Santaban.
Santaban blocks a head kick by Presley.
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santaban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santaban connects with a looping right hand.
Santaban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santaban clinches up with Presley and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santaban breaks the clinch.
Presley lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Santaban.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Santaban.
Presley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santaban is trying to break free.
Santaban wants to get back to striking at distance but Presley won't allow it.
Santaban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santaban tries to break the clinch but Presley is controlling the position.
Santaban manages to break the clinch.
Presley clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Presley.
Presley with a knee to the head.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santaban's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Santaban.
Presley has Santaban pressed against the cage, preventing Santaban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Uniesky Santaban will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uniesky Santaban'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. This is the final round!
Presley moves into range and clinches up with Santaban.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Santaban avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Presley.
Presley tries a body shot but Santaban blocks it.
Santaban blocking some punches.
Santaban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley.
Santaban misses with a wild body shot.
Presley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Presley clinches.
Santaban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Presley has him pressed against the cage.
Presley pushes Santaban back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santaban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santaban throws an overhand right that lands on Presley's shoulder, as Presley tries to avoid the shot.
Presley darts in and clinches Santaban up against the cage.
Presley tries a body shot but Santaban blocks it.
Santaban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Presley lands with a light punch inside.
Santaban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Santaban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santaban fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Presley as he checks the leg kick.
Presley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Presley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Presley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Presley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Santaban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Presley tries to clinch there but Santaban circles away.
Presley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santaban lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Uniesky Santaban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santaban. Santaban obviously looking to wear him down.
Santaban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santaban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santaban blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Presley scores with a knee to the head.
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Presley darts in and clinches Santaban up against the cage.
Santaban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santaban is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Presley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santaban avoids it.
Presley tries to work over Santaban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Presley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santaban's efforts to push away.
Santaban jumps guard and drags Presley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Santaban is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Presley dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Santaban is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Presley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Santaban tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Santaban's face, being in this tough position on 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.
Presley staying calm.
Santaban tries to escape but Presley is in control.
Santaban tries to control but Presley manages to take his back.
Santaban is trying to get back to his feet but Presley has full control of the position and if anything, Santaban has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Presley controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Presley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Presley!
Elvis Presley very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett Stone (ranked 1354 p4p, 4098 weight class) and Rocco Damato (ranked 154 p4p, 367 weight class). Damato has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Damato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Damato lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Damato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damato stops a takedown attempt from Stone.
Damato throws a head punch that misses.
Stone has Damato pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Damato tumbling to the mat - Stone dives into Damato's guard.
Stone is in close to Damato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stone is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sprawl & Brawl that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Stone stands up over Damato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Damato is looking for a triangle here but Stone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stone is putting a hurting on Damato here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
Stone is trying to get an arm triangle but Damato is defending well.
Stone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Damato has escaped the position, nice work there.
Damato is looking to regain half guard here but Stone keeps moving and retains side control.
Stone controls the position from side control.
Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Damato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Stone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Damato is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone working the ground and pound.
Damato is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone controls the position from side control.
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Damato is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but Damato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Damato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damato trying to control but Stone postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stone connects with a nice short shot to Damato's temple.
Stone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Damato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stone.
Stone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Damato is just riding it out for now. Stone eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone working over Damato with some ground and pound. Damato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Damato does no damage.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damato.
Stone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Damato pushes Stone off and gets back to his feet.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damato can do to turn this around?
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Damato tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Damato to the ground. Stone is now in Damato's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stone wants to control from the top but Damato keeps moving.
Damato manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stone gets a clinch.
Damato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Damato blocks it with crossed arms.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Damato breaks the clinch.
Damato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stone darts in looking for a takedown but Damato gets double underhooks and turns Stone into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Damato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stone's brow.
Stone landing knees to the body.
Damato blocks an elbow strike from Stone.
Damato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Damato throws a head punch that misses.
Stone blocks an elbow strike from Damato.
Stone prevents a body shot from Damato.
Stone is looking for a takedown.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Damato manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato has had enough of the clinch but Stone keeps him there for the moment.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Damato controls the action.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Stone wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damato.
Damato has had enough of the clinch but Stone keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stone turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stone manages to end up in side control.
Damato is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Damato taking a bit of punishment here - Stone scoring with strikes.
Damato manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stone's best efforts.
Damato trying to get back to full guard but Stone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stone dominating with strikes here.
Damato is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stone raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Damato has worked his arm free - good work by Damato!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone prevents Damato from escaping the position.
Brett Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone grinds an elbow into Damato's temple.
Stone landing a few strikes.
Stone in side control lands a decent elbow.
Damato is pushing Stone's head away, looking to escape. Stone manages to hold on to the position though.
Damato is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
Stone cracks Damato with a big right hand but Damato just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Damato has escaped the position, nice work there.
Damato tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brett Stone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stone walks into a stiff left hand from Damato.
Damato is looking to clinch.
Stone drives through and clinches with Damato against the cage.
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stone tries for a takedown but Damato manages to get underhooks.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Damato backwards.
Damato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Stone.
Damato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stone smiles and moves away.
Damato clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato throws a head punch that misses.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Damato.
Damato is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Damato lands an uppercut.
Stone blocks an elbow strike.
Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Damato tries to circle away but Stone has him pinned against the cage.
Damato misses with some punches.
Damato throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Brett Stone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Damato controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for a takedown.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Damato is blocking nicely.
Damato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Damato stops a takedown attempt from Stone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Damato on the inside.
Damato scores with a shot to the side of Stone's head.
Damato scores with a shot to the side of Stone's head.
Damato dodges an elbow strike from Stone.
Damato blocks an elbow strike from Stone.
Damato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damato avoids the elbow strike from Stone, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Damato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brett Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone blocking some punches.
Stone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Damato is defending well.
Damato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Damato is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Damato tries to tie him up.
Damato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Damato throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Damato fails to land.
Damato misses with the head strike.
Rocco Damato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damato working aggressively here.
Stone blocks a body shot from Damato.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rocco Damato.
I think Stone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Stone!
Brett Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horace Cuba (ranked 1907 p4p, 2709 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 244 p4p, 318 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horace Cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuba shoots for a double leg takedown but Meyer sprawls well. He's pushed Cuba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cuba rushes Meyer and presses him up against the cage.
Meyer goes for a takedown attempt but Cuba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cuba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cuba throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyer.
Cuba is looking to clinch but Meyer is avoiding it.
Cuba pushes Meyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyer stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba tries a knee to the head but Meyer blocks it.
Cuba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Cuba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meyers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck for Meyer with that takedown attempt.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Cuba doesn't manage to clinch there - Meyer circles away.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cuba but Cuba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cuba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Meyer tries to clinch there but Cuba circles away.
As Meyer looks to move away, Cuba throws a big counter combo but Meyer just gets out of the way.
Meyer checks a low kick from Cuba.
Meyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cuba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meyer throws a big shot that misses.
Cuba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Meyer manages to circle out of the way.
Cuba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meyer is fending him off so far but Cuba persists. Nope, Meyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Meyer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cuba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meyer at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Cuba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuba manages to avoid it.
Meyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuba tries to avoid it but Meyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuba to the ground. Cuba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Cuba misses.
Cuba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyer has a takedown stuffed.
Cuba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meyer pinned against the cage. Meyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Cuba counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuba lands a head shot.
Cuba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cuba lands a nice shot to the body.
Meyer shoots and misses
and Cuba counters with a left to the body.
Cuba lands a lovely overhand right.
Cuba clinches.
Meyer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cuba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Cuba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Meyer 's eye.
 It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Cuba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Cuba controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cuba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meyer's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer blocks the elbow strike.
Cuba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cuba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meyer up against the cage.
Cuba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Meyer takes a shot to the head.
Cuba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meyer looking to throw knees to the head but Cuba is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Cuba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Meyer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Meyer throws a head kick but Cuba moves out of range.
Cuba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cuba prevents a body shot from Meyer.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
Horace Cuba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cuba has Meyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Cuba is stalling here.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Cuba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer is trying to push Cuba away but Cuba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cuba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horace Cuba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meyer on the side of the head.
Cuba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Meyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cuba moves out of range as Meyer throws a body kick.
Cuba lands a really nice looking cross but Meyer seems unphased.
Cuba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Cuba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Cuba.
Cuba connects with the punch.
Cuba throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer misses with a kick to the body.
As Meyer tries to get set, Cuba tries to push him back and clinch up but Meyer manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Meyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuba misses with a straight right.
Cuba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meyer circles away.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meyer throws a sloppy head kick and Cuba moves out of range easily.
Meyer throws a sloppy head kick and Cuba moves out of range easily.
Meyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cuba counters with a nice uppercut.
Cuba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meyer. Meyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cuba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cuba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Meyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cuba cracks Meyer with a good jab.
Cuba has managed to clinch.
Meyer is trying to break free.
Cuba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Meyer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cuba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cuba prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cuba has Meyer pressed against the cage, preventing Meyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
I was talking to Cuba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuba.
Meyer can't get the takedown.
Come on Cuba - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cuba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Cuba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Cuba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Meyer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Meyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Meyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cuba throws a series of punches but Meyer avoids them all with ease.
Cuba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cuba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Meyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer clinches with his opponent.
Meyer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuba prevents it.
Meyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meyer is defending well for now.
Cuba misses with an elbow over the top.
Cuba lands with a light punch inside.
Cuba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meyer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Meyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cuba with a knee to the head.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
Cuba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Cuba to work.
Cuba leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is working for takedown but Cuba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cuba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Meyer tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cuba misses with a knee to the head.
Cuba pushes Meyer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cuba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Meyer leaning his opponent against the cage.
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!
A short right from Cuba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuba slows down the pace here.
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Meyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuba tries to counter by clinching up but Meyer breaks away and moves out of range.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt - Cuba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cuba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuba is looking to slow Meyer down with leg kicks.
Cuba misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
Cuba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Horace Cuba is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Cuba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meyer doesn't seem phased though.
Cuba loads up on a big right hand but Meyer slips the punch.
Meyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cuba.
Cuba tries to clinch there but Meyer circles away.
Jab, jab by Meyer - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oscar Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Cuba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horace Cuba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cuba 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cuba!
An out of breath Horace Cuba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between J Gay G (ranked 1722 p4p, 2907 weight class) and Pull Plugger (ranked 189 p4p, 287 weight class). Gay G comes to the cage accompanied by Down. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G takes one to the chin there.
Plugger takes a swing at Gay G's ribcage but misses.
Gay G changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gay G bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Plugger's head.
Plugger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gay G swings for the body but Plugger moves out of range.
Gay G closes the distance and pushes Plugger back into the cage.
Gay G is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gay G gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gay G creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Plugger's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gay G.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G connects with a nasty looking knee right to Plugger's face.
Plugger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gay G lands a knee to the head.
Gay G lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gay G with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gay G lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gay G.
Gay G misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gay G obliges.
Gay G connects with a nasty looking knee right to Plugger's face.
Plugger is trying to pull guard but Gay G has him pressed against the cage.
Gay G scores a nice knee to the body.
Gay G with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gay G throws a knee to the head but misses.
Plugger tries to score a body lock takedown but Gay G shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
J Gay G has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pull Plugger.
Plugger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gay G fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Plugger walks into a jab.
Gay G lands with a nice body punch.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay G blocks a head kick by Plugger.
Plugger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Plugger throws the left hand but Gay G avoids the punch easily.
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!
Gay G's corner calls for a 1-2. Gay G obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plugger, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Gay G on the inside.
Plugger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gay G is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plugger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gay G fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gay G's jab looks to have found its range, popping Plugger under the eye.
Gay G uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plugger.
Plugger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gay G on his heels. He'll look to pass Gay G's guard now, I'm sure.
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gay G keeping full guard, as Plugger tries to pass.
Gay G seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Plugger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G wants to sweep but no luck.
Plugger throwing strikes but missing.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plugger is one step ahead there.
Plugger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gay G swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plugger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gay G's head.
Gay G is controlling Plugger's posture.
Gay G 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.
Plugger tries to free his leg and advance position but Gay G is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gay G's guard.
Gay G looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G controlling the position for now.
Gay G wants to control but Plugger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plugger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gay G is trying to maintain the position but Plugger is very close to passing his half guard.
Gay G wants to get back to full guard.
Plugger trying to control from half guard but Gay G is working away.
Plugger is looking to advance position but Gay G won't allow it.
Gay G keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Plugger is looking to take a break and control but Gay G is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gay G controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Plugger is keen to just control but Gay G is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Plugger just misses with a punch to the body.
Plugger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gay G dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gay G seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Plugger walks into a straight right hand from Gay G.
Nice uppercut lands for Gay G. That snapped Plugger's head back.
Gay G lands with an overhand left.
Plugger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gay G bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Plugger's head.
Gay G scores with a crisp jab that stopped Plugger in his tracks.
Plugger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plugger moves forwards but Gay G connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gay G connects with a body shot.
Gay G lands with an overhand left.
Gay G throws a low kick but it's checked well by Plugger.
Gay G slaps away a takedown attempt from Plugger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Gay G. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gay G.
Gay G misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Plugger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plugger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gay G fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plugger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Plugger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gay G throws out the jab.
Plugger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Plugger throws a sloppy head kick and Gay G moves out of range easily.
Gay G is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Plugger misses with a straight right.
Plugger dives in and scores a takedown into Gay G's guard.
Gay G keeping full guard, as Plugger tries to pass.
Gay G has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Plugger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plugger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plugger wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Gay G will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pull Plugger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plugger looking to pass the guard.
Gay G looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay G, not yet.
Gay G looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plugger stopping the sweep attempt from Gay G.
Plugger forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay G moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gay G looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay G, not yet.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Plugger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plugger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gay G is keeping the position for now.
Plugger being controlled here momentarily.
Plugger pushing down on Gay G's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gay G wants to improve his position but Plugger is controlling well.
Plugger is looking for a kimura here.
Gay G is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gay G is looking to control Plugger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gay G avoid being mounted?
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.
Gay G is trying to get back to full guard.
Plugger is trying to control the action in half guard but Gay G is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Plugger seems content to control.
Gay G is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plugger can do to turn this around?
Gay G is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gay G avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plugger.
Gay G trying to control but Plugger postures up.
Gay G is not content to let Plugger control the position.
Plugger wants to pass the guard but Gay G is defending well.
Gay G is trying is best to control the position here.
Plugger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gay G is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Plugger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gay G lands a nice shot to the body.
Gay G dips to his left and cracks Plugger with an uppercut!
Gay G just misses with a punch to the body.
Plugger walks into a left hand.
Gay G smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gay G checks a leg kick.
Plugger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gay G as he jumps to the side.
Gay G lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gay G tries to clinch up.
Gay G with a jab.
Plugger lands with an uppercut that bounces Gay G off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plugger throws a body kick that misses.
Gay G avoids a kick to the body.
Plugger throws a hook but Gay G blocks it.
Gay G half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plugger manages to avoid it.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gay G tries to counter with a takedown but Plugger is quick to defend against it.
Gay G uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plugger has time to react.
Plugger just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gay G. Beautiful body shot.
Plugger throws a jab when Gay G was well out of range.
Gay G throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plugger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gay G lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gay G dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gay G changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Plugger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plugger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gay G tries to move to mount but Plugger blocks the move with his legs.
Plugger has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Plugger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Plugger is not content to let Gay G control the position.
Gay G is really struggling to control Plugger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gay G's best efforts.
Gay G takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Plugger moves into full guard.
Plugger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Gay G has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gay G lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gay G lands a couple of elbows.
Plugger is trying to keep Gay G in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but Plugger is retaining full guard.
Plugger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gay G is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plugger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gay G's head.
Gay G tries to roll over but Plugger keeps him under control.
Gay G is defending against the submission attempts here by Plugger.
Plugger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Plugger is looking to advance position but Gay G won't allow it.
Gay G is doing well to control the position and prevent Plugger from advancing to side control.
Plugger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gay G knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gay G wants to improve his position but Plugger is controlling well.
Pull Plugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
J Gay G is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plugger trying to mount his opponent but Gay G defends it.
Plugger is keen to just control but Gay G is a slippery customer.
Plugger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gay G is positioning himself well to prevent Plugger advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
J Gay G showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gay G, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Gay G!
During a confident post fight interview, J Gay G thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 1221 p4p, 3891 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 166 p4p, 414 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Cubbedge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jameison doesn't seem phased though.
Cubbedge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Cubbedge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jameison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Jennson Jameison has been cut.
Jameison tries for a takedown but Cubbedge manages to get underhooks.
Cubbedge lands a knee to the body.
Jameison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Billy Cubbedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Jameison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cubbedge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cubbedge misses with some punches.
Cubbedge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jameisons head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge is leaning against Jameison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jameison looks winded!
Cubbedge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jameison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cubbedge cracks Jameison with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jameison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands with a short shot to the head.
Jameison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cubbedge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cubbedge - that landed with a thud.
Cubbedge slows down the pace here.
Cubbedge lands a body shot.
Cubbedge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cubbedge lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jameison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cubbedge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cubbedge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge misses with a knee to the head.
Cubbedge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jameison or not.
Cubbedge presses Jameison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands an uppercut.
Cubbedge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cubbedge landing knees to the body.
Cubbedge lands a body punch.
Cubbedge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cubbedge as the two fighters clinch.
Cubbedge cracks Jameison with a nice body shot.
Cubbedge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jameison or not.
Cubbedge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jameison backwards.
Cubbedge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jameison jumps guard but Cubbedge stands there with Jameison around his waist. Jameison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cubbedge lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a nice uppercut.
Jameison tries to work over Cubbedge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cubbedge lands a hook that snaps the head of Jameison backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge gets through Jameison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cubbedge.
 Jameison is rocked!
Cubbedge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jameison backwards.
Jameison is still on wobbly legs! Can Cubbedge finish him?
Cubbedge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jameison backwards.
Jameison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cubbedge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cubbedge.
A short left from Cubbedge.
A short right from Cubbedge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge landing knees to the body.
Cubbedge creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jameison with a big uppercut! Jameison tries to clinch up but Cubbedge pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jameison to the mat! Jameison covers up and Cubbedge unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Cubbedge!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Cubbedge 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 Charlie Hall (ranked 1042 p4p, 2817 weight class) and Naiki Nekele (ranked 35 p4p, 109 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Naiki Nekele was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Naiki Nekele!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Nekele tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Nekele counters with a thumping low kick.
Nekele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hall tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele connects with a jab.
Hall takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall blocks a low kick nicely.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Hall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nekele connects with the punch.
Nekele tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Nekele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Nekele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Hall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Charlie Hall's cut is getting worse.
Hall misses with a hook.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nekele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Nekele with a hook.
Charlie Hall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele slips a straight right by Hall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nekele.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Nekele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Nekele moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Hall blocks a head kick by Nekele.
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hall throws a series of strikes that have Nekele backpedaling.
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall moves forwards but Nekele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall throws out a powerful jab.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Jeez, Charlie Hall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nekele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Nekele's head back.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall misses the body punch
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 517 p4p, 3594 weight class) and Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 81 p4p, 457 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
The referee calls for Bizihwaeile to work.
Bizihwaeile pushes Sight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Sight blocks it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sight's efforts to push away.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile effectively controlling the action here.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Sight blocks it.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Sight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile stalling.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Sight avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand.
Sight is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sight or not.
Bizihwaeile has Sight pressed against the cage, preventing Sight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sight is trying to force a seperation but Bizihwaeile has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Sight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Sight's ribcage. Sight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
Sight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sight keeps the fight on the outside.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sight misses with a body kick.
Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Sight breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sight just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Bizihwaeile has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sight misses with a straight left.
Sight misses the shot to the body.
Sight misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Sight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bizihwaeile clinches up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right to the head.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sight's elbow.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Bizihwaeile to work.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sight is trying to break free.
Bizihwaeile leaning against his opponent.
Bizihwaeile is pushing Sight up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Sight controls his hands.
Sight is trying to break free.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Sight is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bizihwaeile - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile has Sight pressed against the cage, preventing Sight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile has Sight pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile prevents Sight from breaking the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Sight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bizihwaeile gets through Sight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Sight manages to break the clinch.
Sight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Sight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sight throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Sight letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here.
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaeile.
Sight is looking to break free of the clinch but Bizihwaeile has double underhooks.
Sight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sight tries to break free but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage.
Sight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sight is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Sight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile 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.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paul Sight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sight lunges at Bizihwaeile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaeile's hand.
Sight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Bizihwaeile clinches up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sight's efforts to push away.
Sight tries to circle away but Bizihwaeile has him pinned against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bizihwaeile - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bizihwaeile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile is controlling him.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sight is looking to break free of the clinch but Bizihwaeile has double underhooks.
Bizihwaeile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sight backwards.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sight or not.
Sight prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile works on Sight's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Bizihwaeile.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile has Sight pushed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile controlling the action here for a moment.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sight is trying to force a seperation but Bizihwaeile has the dominant position.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Sight's ribcage. Sight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaeile pushes Sight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sight blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bizihwaeile takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bizihwaeile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Sight moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Sight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bizihwaeile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sight throws out the jab.
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sight.
Bizihwaeile appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile clinches up with Sight and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Sight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sight's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sight wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Sight has had enough of the clinch but Bizihwaeile keeps him there for the moment.
Sight is trying to break free.
Sight tries to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Sight tries to circle away but Bizihwaeile has him pinned against the cage.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is leaning against Sight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bizihwaeile cracks Sight with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Sight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bizihwaeile - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Sight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sight's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sight up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bizihwaeile continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bizihwaeile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sight backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaeile scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile controlling the action here for a moment.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike.
Sight is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sight's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bizihwaeile clinches up with Sight and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Sight letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here.
Sight blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile works on Sight's body with a couple of short punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bizihwaeile takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile has Sight pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sight.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sight up against the cage.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile presses Sight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile pushes Sight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Sight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sight's gas tank.
Bizihwaeile is leaning against Sight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sight being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile leaning against his opponent.
Bizihwaeile taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bizihwaeile controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile is controlling him.
Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bizihwaeile prevents Sight from breaking the clinch.
Sight is looking to break free of the clinch but Bizihwaeile has double underhooks.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile is working Sight over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Sight blocks it.
The referee calls for Bizihwaeile to work.
Sight blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sight is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizihwaeile slows down the pace here.
Sight is trying to force a seperation but Bizihwaeile has the dominant position.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Sight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bizihwaeile leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile cracks Sight with a nice body shot.
Sight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Sight wants to break free but Bizihwaeile has control.
Bizihwaeile stalls.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Sight's ribcage. Sight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Sight prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Sight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sight's gas tank.
Bizihwaeile displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sight up against the cage.
Sight can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Sight's ribcage. Sight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sight or not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaeile works on Sight's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shot to the side of Sight's head.
Paul Sight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile is struggling to control the position.
Bizihwaeile'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.
Bizihwaeile receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bizihwaeile 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
A very excited looking Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Gazersky (ranked 1261 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 169 p4p, 179 weight class). Gazersky comes to the cage accompanied by Clutch - Electric Worry. Theros Ironfeld will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Gazersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazersky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ironfeld. Ironfeld circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ironfeld misses with a few strikes there.
Gazersky lands a jab to the head.
Gazersky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ironfeld moves away.
Ironfeld lands a body shot.
Ironfeld is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld swinging wildly here.
Ironfeld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gazersky circles away quickly and effectively.
Gazersky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gazersky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gazersky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ironfeld moves away.
Gazersky looks to land a left hand but Ironfeld moved out of range nicely.
Gazersky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gazersky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ironfeld scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gazersky in his tracks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ironfeld has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ironfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gazersky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gazersky attempts a counter takedown but Ironfeld avoids it well and moves away.
Ironfeld misses with the combination.
Gazersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ironfeld sprawls and moves away.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironfeld looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky tests Ironfeld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ironfeld looks to land a combination but Gazersky avoids it well.
Gazersky slips a jab and a cross from Ironfeld.
Gazersky scores with a hook to the body. Ironfeld takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gazersky slips a straight right by Ironfeld.
A punch combination from Ironfeld misses.
Gazersky has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gazersky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gazersky effectively controlling the action here.
Gazersky lands a nice uppercut.
Ironfeld breaks the clinch.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gazersky manages to avoid it.
Gazersky lands a really nice looking cross but Ironfeld seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironfeld smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ironfeld just misses with a punch to the body.
Gazersky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ironfeld jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ironfeld takes a swing at Gazersky's ribcage but misses.
Ironfeld throws out a loose jab but Gazersky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gazersky digs a good body shot into Ironfeld's ribs.
Gazersky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Theros Ironfeld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironfeld looks winded!
Ironfeld throws a right and a left that Gazersky avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Gazersky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gazersky.
Gazersky swings for the body but Ironfeld moves out of range.
Gazersky slips a jab and a cross from Ironfeld.
Gazersky throws a lazy right hand but Ironfeld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gazersky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazersky. Ironfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gazersky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ironfeld manages to avoid it.
Gazersky slips under a jab from Ironfeld.
Gazersky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ironfeld.
Ironfeld doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
It looks like Gazersky has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazersky. Ironfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ironfeld lands a nice hook to Gazersky's body. Gazersky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gazersky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld misses with a wild body shot.
Gazersky swings widly with a right hand
and Ironfeld counters with a left to the body.
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gazersky throws a body punch but Ironfeld moves out of range.
Gazersky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Gazersky.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gazersky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gazersky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld tries to bum rush Gazersky with a series of wild strikes but Gazersky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gazersky works the jab nicely.
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gazersky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gazersky.
Gazersky feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazersky slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Gazersky misses
and Ironfeld counters with a left and a right that stings Gazersky.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gazersky works Ironfeld's body with a nice hook.
Gazersky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld cracks a nice hook into Gazersky's ribs.
Ironfeld looks to land a right hand but Gazersky moved out of range.
Ironfeld changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gazersky misses with a looping right.
Jab by Gazersky.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gazersky rushes Ironfeld and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gazersky scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gazersky lands a body shot.
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 Marlon Gazersky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Ironfeld takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Gazersky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gazersky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld avoids the body shot from Gazersky.
Gazersky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ironfeld in his tracks.
Gazersky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gazersky lands a head shot.
Ironfeld swings for the body but Gazersky moves out of range.
Gazersky is looking to wear down Ironfeld with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Gazersky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ironfeld swings wildly with an uppercut but Gazersky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gazersky decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazersky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ironfeld is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazersky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gazersky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ironfeld slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gazersky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gazersky here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ironfeld is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gazersky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ironfeld lands a couple of elbows.
Gazersky looking for a sweep. Not yet Gazersky, not yet.
That's two 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.
Gazersky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ironfeld is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ironfeld controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ironfeld fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gazersky tests Ironfeld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gazersky darts in looking for a takedown but Ironfeld gets double underhooks and turns Gazersky into the cage.
Gazersky stalling in the clinch.
Ironfeld turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gazersky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ironfeld wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ironfeld in side control, throwing shots but Gazersky defends.
Ironfeld works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld cracks Gazersky with a big elbow.
Ironfeld trying to control the position but Gazersky is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfeld throws a strike aimed at the side of Gazersky's head but Gazersky avoids it well.
Gazersky gets back to half guard.
Ironfeld is looking to stall here but Gazersky recovers full guard.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Gazersky keeps moving.
Ironfeld throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Ironfeld throws an elbow that misses. Gazersky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ironfeld's guard. Nice move by Gazersky!
Theros Ironfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gazersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironfeld has wrist control.
Gazersky lands a couple of elbows.
Gazersky cracks Ironfeld with a solid left hand.
Ironfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gazersky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ironfeld works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gazersky wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
Gazersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ironfeld working a defensive guard here.
Gazersky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gazersky lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Gazersky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gazersky just misses with a punch to the body.
Gazersky misses with a body shot.
Gazersky misses with a wild body shot.
Gazersky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gazersky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ironfeld. Gazersky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marlon Gazersky is winning the standup battle so far.
Ironfeld moves out of range as Gazersky strikes.
Ironfeld looks to land a left hand but Gazersky moved out of range nicely.
Gazersky scores with a hook to the body. Ironfeld takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ironfeld looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ironfeld throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gazersky counters with a takedown into side control.
Gazersky lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironfeld taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ironfeld takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gazersky postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ironfeld gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ironfeld tries to hold on but Gazersky postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gazersky lands a big elbow.
Ironfeld is rocked!
Ironfeld tries to hold on but Gazersky pushes him away.
Ironfeld is still in real trouble! Can Gazersky finish him?
Ironfeld is squirming around, avoiding Gazersky's attempts to control the action.
Ironfeld seems to have recovered his senses.
Gazersky landing punches.
Oooh a big shot lands for Gazersky! Ironfeld is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marlon Gazersky!
A victorious Marlon Gazersky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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