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OFK225-Byczkiewicz Vs Mustonen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 772 p4p, 2022 weight class) and Chase Buchanan (ranked 48 p4p, 113 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buchanan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buchanan.
No luck for Buchanan with that takedown attempt.
Buchanan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ruenroeng is trying to work for a sweep but Buchanan has mounted him!
Ruenroeng can't escape the position.
Buchanan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ruenroeng is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ruenroeng tries to control Buchanan's body but Buchanan pushes him off. Ruenroeng squirms to his side and now Buchanan has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ruenroeng's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Buchanan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ruenroeng defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ruenroeng wants to escape the position.
Buchanan punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ruenroeng preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Buchanan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan is looking to control Ruenroeng but Ruenroeng is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng rolls, trying to escape but Buchanan keeps control of the position.
Ruenroeng controlling Buchanan 's hands.
Ruenroeng trying to control the hands but Buchanan breaks the grip.
Buchanan is persistently looking for the submission but Ruenroeng is defending it well.
Ruenroeng rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ruenroeng wants to improve his position but Buchanan is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruenroeng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Buchanan trying to control the action but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buchanan.
Ruenroeng is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruenroeng is pressing down on Buchanan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruenroeng keeping full guard, as Buchanan tries to pass.
Ruenroeng controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruenroeng wants to sweep but no luck.
Buchanan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruenroeng can't keep his opponent in guard - Buchanan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruenroeng is trying to control but can't.
Buchanan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruenroeng wants to sweep but Buchanan has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruenroeng can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Buchanan 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.
Buchanan misses with a hook.
Buchanan fails with the takedown
and Ruenroeng counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruenroeng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buchanan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ruenroeng kicks Buchanan off and gets back to his feet.
Buchanan misses with a takedown
and Buchanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruenroeng counters with a right hand to the body.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.
Buchanan with a jab.
Buchanan has his takedown stuffed
and Ruenroeng counters with a thumping low kick.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.
Ruenroeng stalks Buchanan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buchanan's face. Buchanan staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Ruenroeng.
Buchanan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buchanan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruenroeng counters with a good low kick that Buchanan was not able to check.
Buchanan fails with the takedown
letting Ruenroeng counter with a right hand.
Buchanan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Ruenroeng lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buchanan doesn't seem phased though.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That kick from Ruenroeng tenderised Buchanan's leg. Buchanan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng thumps Buchanan with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Buchanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Buchanan closes the distance and clinches up with Ruenroeng, looking for a takedown. Buchanan pushes Ruenroeng against the cage but Ruenroeng circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buchanan looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Ruenroeng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buchanan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice leg kick.
Buchanan gets the takedown into side control.
Ruenroeng wants to control but Buchanan postures up.
Ruenroeng is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Buchanan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buchanan is keen to just control but Ruenroeng is a slippery customer.
Ruenroeng has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ruenroeng manages to get to full guard.
Chase Buchanan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan wants to pass the guard but Ruenroeng is keeping the position.
Ruenroeng seems keen to control Buchanan's posture.
Buchanan won't allow Ruenroeng to sweep him here.
Buchanan postures up.
Buchanan looking to sit in guard and control but Ruenroeng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ruenroeng content to stall in guard here.
Buchanan keeping full guard, as Ruenroeng tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruenroeng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ruenroeng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buchanan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruenroeng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruenroeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Buchanan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruenroeng defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buchanan.
Buchanan swings widly with a right hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a straight right hand.
Ruenroeng scores with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a hook but Buchanan blocks it.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buchanan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook.
Buchanan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ruenroeng tried to counter with a leg kick but Buchanan avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Buchanan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruenroeng on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot that snaps Buchanan's head back.
Ruenroeng works Buchanan's body with a nice hook.
Buchanan slips a jab and a cross from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot that snaps Buchanan's head back.
Buchanan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruenroeng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buchanan's sensitive parts.
Buchanan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruenroeng as he avoids it easily.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buchanan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruenroeng, which made it look bad.
Ruenroeng thinks about countering with a head kick.
Buchanan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruenroeng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buchanan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruenroeng misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruenroeng connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng with the inside leg kick.
Buchanan throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Buchanan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Donk. Ruenroeng catches Buchanan right on the button with a cross.
Buchanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruenroeng scores with a body shot.
Buchanan checks a leg kick.
Buchanan feints the counter takedown.
Buchanan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruenroeng is trying to defend but Buchanan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng wants to get back to full guard.
Ruenroeng is trying to stand back up but Buchanan is controlling him
Buchanan trying to control the action but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ruenroeng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buchanan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buchanan's back!
Ruenroeng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng has the hooks in. Buchanan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ruenroeng slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Buchanan trying to control the position but Ruenroeng manages to sink in the hooks.
Ruenroeng controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruenroeng 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
A very excited looking Samak Ruenroeng rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 2368 p4p, 2318 weight class) and Aleksi Heimo (ranked 137 p4p, 135 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimo lands a lovely overhand right.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aleksi Heimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heimo looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Heimo cracks Valentine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been told by Valentine's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heimo misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heimo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Heimo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heimo punishes Valentine's body with a nice straight punch.
Heimo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimo.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Heimo manages to avoid it.
Heimo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Heimo! Valentine is out on his feet! Heimo rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Valentine is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Valentine is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Heimo!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksi Heimo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Great Tiger (ranked 2172 p4p, 2078 weight class) and Muuka Laine (ranked 125 p4p, 116 weight class). Laine has chosen Thats Not Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Great Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Muuka Laine!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiger slips under a jab.
A jab from Laine misses.
Tiger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine throws the left hand but Tiger avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Tiger is looking to counter the offense by Laine and move into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Tiger.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Laine misses.
Tiger fakes the leg kick and cracks Laine in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiger checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiger blocks the body kick.
Tiger tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Tiger misses with a body kick.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Tiger misses with a wild combination.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiger throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine throws a right and a left that Tiger avoids nicely.
Laine checks a low kick from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiger.
Tiger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Tiger saw it coming and moves away.
Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Tiger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiger has time to react.
Laine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine tries to work over Tiger's front leg with a kick but Tiger checks it.
Tiger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tiger slips under a jab from Laine.
Laine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiger finds it's way round the side to connect with Laine's head.
Laine blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Tiger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiger lunges at Laine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laine's hand.
Tiger is looking to score with low kicks.
Tiger tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine throws a leg kick but Tiger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tiger attempts a counter takedown but Laine avoids it well and moves away.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Tiger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine with a nice calf kick.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger with a nice calf kick.
Tiger has been working on his balance at Sprawl & Brawl, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Laine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Tiger darts in and clinches Laine up against the cage.
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiger scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiger as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Laine misses.
Tiger tries to counter with a takedown but Laine is quick to defend against it.
Tiger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laine sprawls well initially but Tiger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiger wants to take a breather but Laine is having none of it.
Laine is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Tiger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tiger tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Tiger takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiger connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.
Tiger thumps Laine with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiger's head.
Tiger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laine's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tigers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Laine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laine lands the left hand.
Tiger checks a low kick from Laine.
Laine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tiger counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine thows a leg kick but Tiger checks it
and Tiger counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Tiger motions for Laine to come forward. Tiger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laine.
A big right from Laine misses.
Tiger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
Tiger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Tiger saw it coming and moves away.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger misses with a body punch
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiger throws a head kick that misses.
Tiger misses with a straight right.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiger moves away from the strike by Laine.
Tiger feinted with a counter takedown.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Tiger slips the punch.
Laine throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Laine avoids it.
Tiger misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Laine.
Tiger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiger throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine looks to land a combination but Tiger avoids it well.
Laine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tiger counters with a single leg into guard. Laine didn't expect that.
Laine keeping full guard, as Tiger tries to pass.
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine wants to sweep here but Tiger controlling him for the moment.
Tiger prevents Laine from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger slips nicely into half guard.
Laine is refusing to be controlled, as Tiger sits in half guard.
Laine wants to get back to full guard.
Tiger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tiger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laine's head.
Tiger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Great Tiger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Laine.
Tiger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine tries to land a body kick
and Tiger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tiger.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laine tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Laine.
 It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
Tiger is looking for a takedown.
Tiger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine defending well as Tiger loads up on a big left hand.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Tiger is looking to counter the offense by Laine and move into the clinch.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine throws a leg kick but Tiger moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laine takes a step back to recover.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tiger.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine motions for Tiger to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tiger connects with a leg kick.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger takes one on the button.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Laine.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laine!
Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Tiger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laine doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Tiger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tiger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laine works over Tiger's head and body with a nice combination.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tiger throws a head kick that half lands.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger misses with a series of wild punches.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiger's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tiger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tiger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tiger trying to mount his opponent but Laine defends it.
Tiger stops Laine from getting back to his feet.
Laine has hold of Tiger's hands but Tiger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tiger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laine is just riding it out for now. Tiger eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiger.
Laine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiger.
Tiger is keen to just control but Laine is a slippery customer.
Laine wants to control but Tiger is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muuka Laine.
I think Laine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yoshihiro Asai Jr I Know Your My Team Mate But Im Gonna Retire You '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gilmat Kirk (ranked 1234 p4p, 1462 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 139 p4p, 162 weight class). Kirk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lords of Iron. Gay G is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Down. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilmat Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk has managed to clinch.
Gay G pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Gay G prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Kirk.
Gay G misses with a knee to the head.
Gay G tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kirk wants the takedown. Gay G is fighting it off but Kirk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gay G's guard against the cage.
Gay G looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay G, not yet.
Kirk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kirk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gay G looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirk stopping the sweep attempt from Gay G.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kirk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gay G works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gay G wants to sweep but no luck.
Kirk postures up in Gay G's guard and throws a big left but Gay G blocks it.
Kirk scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirk works over Gay G with some ground and pound from guard.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Gay G pulls Kirk in to control the position.
Kirk working some strikes from top position.
Gay G seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gay G is keeping the position for now.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gay G is pulling down on Kirk's head to control his posture.
Kirk stopping the sweep attempt from Gay G.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay G utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirk stands up over Gay G, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kirk 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.
Gay G is looking for a triangle but Kirk pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay G is on top in guard.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirk pulls Gay G in to control the position.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Gay G must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gay G is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirk has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G throws a big elbow that misses.
Gay G is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kirk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kirk has escaped and now he's on top!
Gay G looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay G, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay G is on top in guard.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Kirk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kirk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gay G trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Kirk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay G's guard.
Kirk postures up and lands a big shot to Gay G's brow.
Kirk won't allow Gay G to sweep him here.
Kirk cracks Gay G with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing that Kirk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gay G is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Gay G has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gay G utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gay G utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gay G tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirk lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gilmat Kirk dominated that round.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gay G throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirk scores with a shoulder strike.
Kirk is working for takedown but Gay G is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kirk wants a takedown but no success here.
Gay G tries to stall but Kirk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kirk looking to slow down the pace here.
Gay G throws an elbow that misses.
Kirk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gay G is keeping busy.
Kirk'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G tries a knee to the head but Kirk blocks it.
Gay G with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gay G's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gay G's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kirk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gay G blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirk is leaning against Gay G and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kirk pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk wants to stand but Gay G is controlling the position.
Gay G's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kirk is pulling down on Gay G's head. It's preventing any offense from Gay G, at least for the moment.
Kirk working a defensive guard here.
Kirk 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.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirk is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gay G uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirk.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Gay G swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gay G drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kirk defends it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Gay G. That snapped Kirk's head back.
Kirk clinches.
Gay G misses with a knee strike.
Kirk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gay G smiles and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Gay G.
Kirk tries to clinch but Gay G is having none of it.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Gay G.
Kirk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kirk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirk tries to clinch there but Gay G circles away.
Kirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirk gets a double leg takedown into Gay G's guard.
Kirk postures up and lands a big shot to Gay G's brow.
Gilmat Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G trying to keep a closed guard but Kirk is proving a slippery customer.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kirk postures up.
Kirk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirk works over Gay G with some ground and pound from guard.
Gay G pulls Kirk in to control the position.
Gay G is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gay G keeping full guard, as Kirk tries to pass.
Kirk being controlled here momentarily.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Kirk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gay G works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gay G trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gay G lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kirk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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 Gilmat Kirk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gay G changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirk moves to clinch but Gay G breaks away
and Gay G counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kirk tries to clinch up.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gay G can do to turn this around?
Kirk has Gay G up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirk wants to take the fight to the mat but Gay G manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gay G.
Kirk wants to stall.
Gay G misses with a knee to the head.
Gilmat Kirk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kirk is looking to control Gay G's arms but Gay G gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kirk has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Gay G.
Gay G misses with a knee strike.
Gay G misses with a knee to the head.
Kirk has Gay G pressed against the cage.
Kirk has Gay G pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kirk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gay G tumbling to the mat - Kirk dives into Gay G's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G is trying to keep Kirk in close.
Kirk trying to control but Gay G is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay G is on top in guard.
Gay G in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gay G is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirk has wrist control.
Gay G working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gay G drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirk!
Gay G is looking to reverse the position.
Gay G takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kirk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gay G struggling a bit here.
Kirk scoring with punches from side control.
Gay G struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Kirk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kirk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gay G is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Kirk.
Gay G is trying to improve his position.
Kirk working away.
Kirk is chipping away with strikes.
Kirk tries for a kimura but Gay G is defending well.
Kirk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gay G has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kirk but great work by Gay G.
Gay G moves into full mount!
Kirk wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk tries to hold on but Gay G pushes him away.
Gay G landing shots from mount.
Gay G controlling from the full mount.
Kirk wants to hold on but Gay G pushes him away.
Gay G is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kirk can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kirk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
J Gay G has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilmat Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gay G missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gay G missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gay G looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to J Gay G.
I think Kirk 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilmat Kirk!
A relieved looking Gilmat Kirk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 1284 p4p, 1311 weight class) and Juan Kemonito (ranked 70 p4p, 72 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kemonito's choice of entrance music: Kemonito Entrance Music. Juan Kemonito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Kemonito!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kemonito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Craven is in Kemonito's guard.
Kemonito working for submissions but it's allowed Craven to get to half guard.
Craven is taking a breather. Kemonito says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Craven prevents Kemonito from improving his position.
Kemonito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Craven landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Craven wants to free his trapped foot but Kemonito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kemonito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Craven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Craven is trying to control the action in half guard but Kemonito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kemonito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven throwing shots but Kemonito is blocking nicely.
Kemonito 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.
Craven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Craven prevents Kemonito from improving his position.
Kemonito gets full guard.
Craven lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kemonito has his foot on Craven's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Craven works his way back into a safe position though.
Kemonito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Craven defends well.
Kemonito 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.
Craven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Craven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kemonito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kemonito keeping full guard, as Craven tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven wants to control from the top but Kemonito keeps moving.
Kemonito looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Craven has picked Kemonito up and slammed him! Kemonito can't keep hold of the triangle and Craven manages to pass to side control!
Craven working away.
Kemonito is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Craven's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kemonito trying to control from the bottom.
Kemonito wants to get back to full guard but Craven has mounted him!
Craven trying to control but Kemonito is having none of it.
Craven unloading with bombs!
Craven lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craven landing punches.
Kemonito working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito keeps trying to improve his position.
Craven lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Craven working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kemonito looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Craven! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Destin Craven!
Destin Craven spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Drake (ranked 696 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Jan Koblav (ranked 106 p4p, 184 weight class). Bobby Drake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan Koblav's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Koblav!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koblav manages to avoid it.
Koblav shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side.
Koblav looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Koblav persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Koblav misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Koblav.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Koblav fails to land the takedown.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koblav or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake, which made it look bad.
Koblav avoids the body shot from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake takes a swing at Koblav's ribcage but misses.
Koblav closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Koblav pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koblav misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Koblav's belly button to the back.
Koblav has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koblav shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Koblav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koblav closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drake did well to prevent Koblav getting side control.
Koblav is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drake defends it well.
Drake is looking for a sweep. Koblav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koblav is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drake defends it well.
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.
Koblav is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drake is just riding it out for now. Koblav eventually gives up the hold.
Koblav works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koblav tries for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Koblav is trying to get an arm triangle but Drake is defending well.
Koblav is trying to get an arm triangle but Drake is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koblav is trying to get an arm triangle but Drake is defending well.
Drake tries to bench press Koblav off him but Koblav keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koblav is trying to work for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Drake trying to control here.
Koblav is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drake sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koblav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koblav.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koblav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
Drake gets back to full guard.
Koblav thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koblav preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koblav stops Drake from standing up.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koblav manages to get himself to full guard.
Drake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake 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.
Nice shot by Drake.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Koblav is just out of range.
Koblav ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Koblav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jan Koblav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koblav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koblav scores with a takedown into Drake's guard.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koblav manages to get himself to full guard.
Jan Koblav has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koblav looking to control.
Koblav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake 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.
Drake is working hard here to advance position.
Drake trying to control the position here.
Koblav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Koblav drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drake!
Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Koblav some visible discomfort.
Koblav wants to control but Drake postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Koblav is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Drake trying to control the pace.
Koblav tries to get to full guard but Drake has control of the leg.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard.
Drake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koblav trying to control from the bottom.
Koblav regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koblav working a defensive guard here.
Drake trying to control but Koblav is working from the bottom.
Koblav 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.
Drake wants to control from the top but Koblav keeps moving.
Koblav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drake wants to control from the top but Koblav keeps moving.
Koblav tries to strike from the bottom.
Koblav trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake lands a couple of elbows.
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koblav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Koblav's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to stand up but Koblav won't let him.
Koblav controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
Koblav wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drake wants to control from the top but Koblav keeps moving.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koblav can do to turn this around?
Drake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koblav is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koblav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koblav's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koblav keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Koblav working for a triangle but Drake defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Koblav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Drake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koblav shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Koblav seems unphased.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Koblav looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drake!
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Koblav is dominant here and he's now got Drake's back!
Drake breaks Koblav's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koblav can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drake controls the pace.
Drake cracks Koblav with a solid left hand.
Koblav bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koblav's guard.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Koblav blocks nicely.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Koblav is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.
Koblav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Koblav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Koblav.
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
Drake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koblav looking for a sweep. Not yet Koblav, not yet.
Drake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koblav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koblav can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drake controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koblav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drake trying to control but Koblav is working from the bottom.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koblav holds on and takes a little breather.
Koblav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koblav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Koblav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koblav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drake has managed to get both his arms back between Koblav's legs - danger averted.
Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koblav is looking for a triangle here but Drake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Drake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Drake controlling from side mount.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koblav keeps working.
Koblav manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drake's best efforts.
Koblav is trying to get back to full guard.
Koblav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drake pulls his head out easily.
Koblav on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koblav misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Koblav's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koblav trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Koblav has hold of Drake's hands but Drake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koblav is not content to let Drake control the position.
Koblav wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koblav makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koblav.
Drake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drake is in close to Koblav's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jan Koblav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koblav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drake 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Pardi (ranked 555 p4p, 980 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 62 p4p, 111 weight class). Pardi comes to the cage accompanied by Party Boy Theme. 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 Mono Loco was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristof Pardi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pardi misses with an uppercut
and Loco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Loco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pardi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Loco, into his guard.
Loco is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pardi frees his head nicely. Oh but Loco has switched to an armbar! Pardi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mono Loco!
Mono Loco is the new featherweight champion!
Mono Loco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kristof Pardi spoke after the fight, saying 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 238 p4p, 612 weight class) and Juhani Mustonen (ranked 39 p4p, 86 weight class). Byczkiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by The Analogs - Szczecin. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juhani Mustonen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustonen tries a low kick but Byczkiewicz avoids it.
Byczkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Byczkiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
Byczkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Mustonen moves away and avoids it.
Byczkiewicz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Byczkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Mustonen is out of range.
Byczkiewicz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Byczkiewicz scores with a nice strike.
Mustonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Byczkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mustonen cracks Byczkiewicz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mustonen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Byczkiewicz to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byczkiewicz lunges at Mustonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mustonen's hand.
Byczkiewicz walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Mustonen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juhani Mustonen!
Juhani Mustonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Blazej Byczkiewicz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm trying to bring danger back in to MMA & there are no limits & no laws & I break down every barrier put in front of me till the day I die'.
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