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OFK 240 - Mad Onion Vs Nekele PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muggy Mugshot (ranked 22399 p4p, 4726 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 540 p4p, 470 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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13 - 19 - 0 |
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220 cm
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10 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugshot loads up on a big right hand but Jameison slips the punch.
Jameison clinches with his opponent.
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mugshot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jameison scores a nice knee to the body.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jameison pulls guard effortlessly.
Mugshot wants to get up but he can't break Jameison's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mugshot preventing the sweep.
Jameison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison has a closed guard, preventing Mugshot from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jameison can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mugshot is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jameison has closed the distance and engaged Mugshot in a clinch.
Jameison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mugshot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jameison is stalling here.
Jameison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mugshot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mugshot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mugshot tries to clinch but Jameison is having none of it.
Mugshot throws a head kick but Jameison moves out of range.
Mugshot misses with an uppercut
and Jameison counters by clinching up.
Jameison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mugshot's face.
 It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Jameison pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jameison blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugshot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mugshot throws an elbow that misses.
Mugshot is trying to break the clinch but Jameison has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mugshot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jameison fails with a takedown attempt.
Jameison staying out of range there.
Jameison shoots in but no luck this time.
Muggy Mugshot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Jameison moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Mugshot as Jameison shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mugshot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mugshot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jameison slips under a jab from Mugshot.
Mugshot misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mugshot's guard.
Jameison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jameison is stalling in the full guard.
Jameison with a nice head shot there.
Mugshot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mugshot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jameison stays in close to Mugshot's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mugshot tries to clinch up.
Mugshot tries to clinch
and Jameison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jameison shoots in looking for a takedown but Mugshot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jameison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mugshot throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jameison to counter with a crisp jab.
Jameison slips under a jab from Mugshot.
Jameison gets a clinch.
Jameison breaks the clinch.
Mugshot throws a series of punches but Jameison avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Mugshot. No joy for Jameison on that attempt.
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!
Jameison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mugshot throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jennson Jameison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muggy Mugshot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A good leg kick by Jameison.
Mugshot avoids a kick to the body.
Jameison tries for a takedown but Mugshot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mugshot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jameison scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mugshot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jameison lands with a kick to the temple. Mugshot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muggy Mugshot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameison shoots in but no luck this time.
Mugshot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jameison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jameison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mugshot with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugshot wants to clinch but Jameison slips to the side
letting Jameison counter with a right hand.
Muggy Mugshot's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Mugshot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jameison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mugshot circles away.
Muggy Mugshot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Jameison darts in and clinches Mugshot up against the cage.
Jameison taking a breather.
Jameison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mugshot pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugshot tries to keep at a distance but Jameison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jameison slowing the pace effectively.
Mugshot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jameison has him pressed against the cage.
Mugshot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jameison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mugshot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jameison looking for a sweep. Not yet Jameison, not yet.
Mugshot wants to stand but Jameison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mugshot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jameison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jameison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mugshot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muggy Mugshot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jameison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugshot misses with a looping left.
Jameison feints and as Mugshot raises his hands in defense, Jameison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jameison stands and steps away. Mugshot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jameison keeps the fight on the outside.
Jameison darts in and clinches Mugshot up against the cage.
Jameison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jameison tries to pull guard but Mugshot holds him up against the cage and eventually Jameison drops back down to his feet.
Jameison has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mugshot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jameison can turn it around.
Mugshot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jameison tries to pull guard but Mugshot holds him up against the cage and eventually Jameison drops back down to his feet.
Mugshot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jameison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mugshot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jameison has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jameison.
Jameison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jameison is trying to pull guard but Mugshot has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mugshot.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugshot tries to work over Jameison's front leg with a kick but Jameison checks it.
Jameison clinches with his opponent.
Jameison has Mugshot pushed against the cage.
Mugshot misses with some punches.
Jameison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jameison lands a right hand.
Mugshot tries to break the clinch but Jameison is controlling the position.
Mugshot tries a knee to the head but Jameison blocks it.
Jameison digs a right hand into Mugshot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mugshot's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Jameison.
Mugshot tries to circle away but Jameison has him pinned against the cage.
Jameison has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mugshot uses from the top position.
Mugshot wants to stand but Jameison is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jennson Jameison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muggy Mugshot's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jameison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jameison jumps guard but Mugshot stands there with Jameison around his waist. Jameison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jameison turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jameison manages to end up in side control.
Mugshot wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison stands up and beckons Mugshot to his feet.
Jameison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jameison is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mugshot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mugshot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jameison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Mugshot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison lands a two punch combo.
Mugshot looks to score with a jab to the body but Jameison is just out of range.
Jameison rushes Mugshot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jameison blocks a jab.
Mugshot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jameison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mugshot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jameison counters with a straight right hand.
Mugshot misses with a hook.
Muggy Mugshot is winning the standup battle so far.
Mugshot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mugshot connects with a looping right hand.
Mugshot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugshot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameison clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mugshot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jameison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jameison lands a left hand.
Mugshot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jameison lands an elbow that stopped Mugshot in his tracks for a moment.
Muggy Mugshot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jameison breaks the clinch.
Muggy Mugshot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mugshot misses with a looping left.
Jameison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mugshot gets tackled into the cage by Jameison. Jameison maintains the clinch.
Jameison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mugshot to keep the fight standing.
Muggy Mugshot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Jameison lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jameison tries to pull guard but Mugshot won't allow it.
Mugshot is trying to push Jameison away but Jameison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison is stalling here.
Jameison is working for takedown but Mugshot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jameison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jameison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mugshot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jameison leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jameison.
Mugshot tries to break the clinch but Jameison is controlling the position.
Jameison has Mugshot pressed against the cage, preventing Mugshot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mugshot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jameison is struggling to control the position.
Jameison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeez, Muggy Mugshot's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muggy Mugshot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jennson Jameison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horace Cuba (ranked 2338 p4p, 3428 weight class) and Meltdown Miettinen (ranked 277 p4p, 393 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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270
24 - 18 - 0 |
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30
235
3 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horace Cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meltdown Miettinen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miettinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuba.
Miettinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cuba shoots in for a double leg but Miettinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cuba throws a jab when Miettinen was well out of range.
Cuba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miettinen is out of range and Cuba settles back down.
Cuba with a nice cross.
 It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Cuba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miettinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horace Cuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miettinen clinches.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba controlling the action here for a moment.
Cuba avoiding damage as Miettinen throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuba is trying to control the action in half guard but Miettinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miettinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miettinen.
Miettinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cuba defends well.
Miettinen keeping moving, preventing Cuba from controlling successfully.
Miettinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cuba is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Miettinen.
Cuba wants to control but Miettinen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miettinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Cuba is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Miettinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miettinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cuba happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miettinen 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.
Cuba tries to move to mount but Miettinen blocks the move with his legs.
Miettinen wants to control but Cuba postures up.
Cuba is looking to take a break and control but Miettinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miettinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuba shoots in for a double leg but Miettinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Miettinen defending well as Cuba loads up on a big left hand.
Miettinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cuba as he avoids it easily.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Miettinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cuba to the mat! Cuba manages to get full guard.
Miettinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cuba is trying to control the position but Miettinen postures up.
Miettinen trying to control but Cuba is working from the bottom.
Miettinen 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Horace Cuba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miettinen fails to land the takedown.
Miettinen tries for a takedown but Cuba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miettinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miettinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miettinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Cuba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miettinen can do to turn this around?
Miettinen stopping the sweep attempt from Cuba.
Miettinen stays in close to Cuba's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba is pulling down on Miettinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Miettinen, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba keeping moving, preventing Miettinen from controlling successfully.
Miettinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuba has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cuba wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miettinen walks into a jab.
Cuba darts in looking for a takedown but Miettinen gets double underhooks and turns Cuba into the cage.
Miettinen is trying to break the clinch but Cuba is controlling him.
Miettinen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miettinen keeping full guard, as Cuba tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miettinen wants to stand but Cuba is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miettinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Miettinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miettinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cuba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miettinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Miettinen is going to stand back up.
Miettinen is looking to advance position but Cuba won't allow it.
Cuba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miettinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cuba tries to roll over but Miettinen keeps him under control.
Miettinen is taking a breather. Cuba 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.
Miettinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cuba sees it coming and defends easily.
Cuba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miettinen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miettinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Meltdown Miettinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
That's time! Cuba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Cuba misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Cuba.
Miettinen slips a jab from Cuba.
Cuba throws a shot from downtown. Miettinen moves away and avoids it.
Miettinen wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miettinen.
Cuba misses with a combination
and Miettinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba misses with a hook.
Miettinen looks to land a combination but Cuba avoids it well.
Miettinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba throws a low kick but Miettinen moves out of range easily.
Miettinen wants to clinch up but Cuba keeps it at a distance.
Cuba misses with a double jab.
Miettinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cuba throws a jab but it's blocked by Miettinen.
Cuba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cuba throws a punch but it's blocked by Miettinen.
Miettinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cuba.
Miettinen blocks an elbow strike from Cuba.
Miettinen breaks from the clinch.
Cuba throws a right and a left that Miettinen avoids nicely.
Miettinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuba tries to avoid it but Miettinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuba to the ground. Cuba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Cuba looks to land a combination but Miettinen avoids it well.
Horace Cuba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Cuba misses.
Cuba sets himself, and Miettinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Cuba avoids it this time.
Cuba lunges at Miettinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miettinen's hand.
Cuba throws a leg kick but Miettinen checks it.
Miettinen tries to clinch but Cuba moves out of range.
Cuba shoots in for a takedown but Miettinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cuba throws a series of punches but Miettinen avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miettinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miettinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cuba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Cuba does no damage.
Miettinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Miettinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miettinen darts in looking for a takedown but Cuba gets double underhooks and turns Miettinen into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Cuba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miettinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miettinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miettinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miettinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cuba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miettinen's waist but Miettinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cuba off to one side.
Cuba stuffs the takedown attempt from Miettinen. Miettinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuba misses with a few strikes there.
Miettinen goes for a double leg but Cuba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cuba continues to drive forward.
Cuba is looking to slow Miettinen down with leg kicks.
Cuba jabs Miettinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cuba misses the jab.
Miettinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cuba defends it nicely.
Miettinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuba throws a right hand that Miettinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Miettinen also avoids with ease.
Cuba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miettinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuba lands with a shot to the body.
Cuba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cuba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cuba as he avoids it easily.
Miettinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cuba to the mat! Cuba manages to get full guard.
Miettinen stopping the sweep attempt from Cuba.
Miettinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuba is keeping the position for now.
Miettinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuba has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horace Cuba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cuba 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cuba!
A victorious Horace Cuba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Dudeson (ranked 2315 p4p, 3426 weight class) and Jean Lucroy (ranked 327 p4p, 455 weight class). Jean Lucroy 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Lucroy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudeson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dudeson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lucroy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudeson is looking to take a break and control but Lucroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucroy regains half guard.
We've been hearing that Dudeson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dudeson lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucroy wants to get back to full guard.
Lucroy trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Lucroy keeps moving.
Lucroy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lucroy's head.
Dudeson is stalling in the full guard.
Lucroy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dudeson manages to get himself to full guard.
Dudeson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lucroy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dudeson controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson trying to control from half guard but Lucroy is working away.
Dudeson trying to pass the guard but Lucroy defending well.
Dudeson 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.
Lucroy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy is not content to let Dudeson control the position.
Dudeson prevents Lucroy from improving his position.
Dudeson working the head and body with strikes.
Lucroy wants to control but Dudeson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dudeson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucroy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lucroy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dudeson.
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.
Lucroy wants to stand and escape but Dudeson is having none of it.
Dudeson pushing down on Lucroy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dudeson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dudeson lands strikes from half guard.
Lucroy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dudeson trying to control but Lucroy is working from the bottom.
Dudeson works over Lucroy with some ground and pound from guard.
Dudeson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucroy has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucroy working for a triangle but Dudeson defends it easily.
Dudeson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dudeson scores with a head kick. Lucroy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lucroy walks into a stiff left hand from Dudeson.
It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Dudeson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dudeson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucroy is keeping the position for now.
Dudeson throwing strikes but missing.
Lucroy keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lucroy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dudeson's guard.
Lucroy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dudeson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson trying to control the position.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Lucroy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dudeson pulls Lucroy in close to his closed guard and prevents Lucroy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lucroy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dude Dudeson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dudeson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucroy stopping the sweep attempt from Dudeson.
Dudeson trying to control the position.
Dudeson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucroy.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Dudeson keeps moving.
Dudeson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two 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.
Dudeson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucroy manages to get himself to full guard.
Lucroy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dudeson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dudeson trying to control but Lucroy is working from the bottom.
Lucroy is trying to keep Dudeson in close.
Dudeson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dudeson throws an elbow that misses. Lucroy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dudeson's guard. Nice move by Lucroy!
Dudeson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dudeson controlling the position.
Dudeson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lucroy postures up in Dudeson's guard and throws a big left but Dudeson blocks it.
Dudeson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dudeson is trying to keep Lucroy in close.
Dudeson keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Dudeson wants to hit a sweep here but Lucroy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dudeson there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson tries to lock up and control but Lucroy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucroy is landing with some decent strikes but Dudeson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lucroy unloading with bombs!
Dudeson working to try and regain half guard.
Dudeson wants to control but Lucroy is having none of it.
Lucroy breaks from Dudeson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudeson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lucroy loads up with a big shot that hurts Dudeson! He's pulled Lucroy in close but Lucroy has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dudeson survive? More strikes from Lucroy and Dudeson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jean Lucroy!
An out of breath Jean Lucroy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dude Dudeson spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marwin Mueller (ranked 1953 p4p, 2878 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 242 p4p, 335 weight class). Mazepin has chosen boom as his entrance music. Fedor Mazepin 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marwin Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller jabs at Mazepin's body.
Mueller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazepin manages to avoid it.
Mueller misses with a wild body shot.
Mueller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mueller thows a huge punch but Mazepin dodges it nicely.
Mueller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mueller drops an elbow to the side of Mazepin's head.
Mueller lands with a punch from half guard.
Mazepin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazepin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mueller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mazepin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazepin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazepin is pressing down on Mueller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazepin has momentary wrist control but Mueller slips an elbow through the middle.
Mueller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller works over Mazepin with some ground and pound from guard.
Mazepin pulls Mueller in close to prevent any damage.
Mueller wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving.
Mazepin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mueller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mazepin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mueller is aware though and is defending well.
Mueller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mueller works over Mazepin with some ground and pound from guard.
Mueller stands up over Mazepin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mueller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mueller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller landing some decent shots from guard.
Mazepin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mueller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mazepin is tightening it up a little... Mueller has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mueller reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mueller taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mazepin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fedor Mazepin!
Our winner, Fedor Mazepin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Fredricks (ranked 893 p4p, 2987 weight class) and Mike Carpenter (ranked 41 p4p, 119 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Fredricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredricks slaps away a takedown attempt from Carpenter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredricks scores with a jab.
It looks like Mike Carpenter has been cut.
Carpenter moves to clinch but Fredricks breaks away
and Fredricks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fredricks circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Fredricks to counter with a crisp jab.
Carpenter is looking to clinch but Fredricks is avoiding it.
Carpenter tries to clinch up.
Fredricks throws a big counter combination but Carpenter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fredricks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fredricks slaps away a takedown attempt from Carpenter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredricks scores with a jab.
Fredricks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carpenter.
Fredricks lands a slapping body shot.
Fredricks lands a nice hook to Carpenter's body. Carpenter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredricks lands with an uppercut that bounces Carpenter off the cage and back into range.
Fredricks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carpenter on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredricks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carpenter's head backwards.
Fredricks drops Carpenter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Carpenter looks back up at him and smiles so Fredricks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fredricks plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Carpenter swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Carpenter face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kent Fredricks!
Kent Fredricks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vern Schullacks (ranked 1526 p4p, 1509 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 222 p4p, 221 weight class). Vern Schullacks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova tries to move into range but Schullacks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schullacks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schullacks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krnacova wants to get back to full guard.
Schullacks throwing shots but Krnacova is blocking nicely.
Krnacova manages to get to full guard.
Schullacks 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.
Schullacks 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.
Krnacova keeping full guard, as Schullacks tries to pass.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krnacova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Schullacks controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova can't keep his opponent in guard - Schullacks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova trying to hold on to Schullacks's head to control him but Schullacks postures up.
Schullacks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krnacova does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schullacks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krnacova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schullacks.
Well, if Schullacks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schullacks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krnacova does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Schullacks uses his free foot to push down on Krnacova's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krnacova.
Krnacova taking shots to the head.
Schullacks scoring with strikes but Krnacova is staying in there.
Krnacova in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova tries to lock up and control but Schullacks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krnacova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schullacks landing strikes from the mount.
Krnacova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krnacova keeps trying to improve his position.
Schullacks has control of Krnacova's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Krnacova regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krnacova is squirming around, avoiding Schullacks's attempts to control the action.
Schullacks is landing with some decent strikes but Krnacova is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Krnacova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schullacks landing strikes from the mount and Krnacova is in trouble!
Schullacks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Krnacova defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Schullacks.
Krnacova tries to hold on but Schullacks pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks controlling from the full mount.
Schullacks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krnacova is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krnacova gets back to half guard.
Schullacks controlling the pace.
Schullacks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krnacova with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schullacks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schullacks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krnacova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schullacks.
Krnacova tries to roll over but Schullacks keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krnacova holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Schullacks prevents Krnacova from improving his position.
Krnacova is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Schullacks seems content to control.
Krnacova felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schullacks trying to mount his opponent but Krnacova defends it.
Schullacks controlling the pace.
Schullacks throwing shots but Krnacova is blocking nicely.
Krnacova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Schullacks there.
Krnacova trying to control from the bottom.
Schullacks working the head and body with strikes.
Schullacks wants to pass to mount but Krnacova is defending the position.
Krnacova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Schullacks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krnacova shoots in looking for a takedown. Schullacks tries to sprawl out of it but Krnacova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schullacks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krnacova or perhaps it was just good defense by Schullacks, which made it look bad.
Schullacks lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Schullacks catches Krnacova right on the button with a cross.
Schullacks stuffs the takedown attempt from Krnacova. Krnacova gets slowly back to his feet.
Vern Schullacks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Schullacks takes a swing at Krnacova's ribcage but misses.
Krnacova is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schullacks with a body shot.
Krnacova looks for a takedown but Schullacks sprawls well.
Schullacks gets caught napping as Krnacova dives in and scores a takedown. Schullacks manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova won't allow Schullacks to sweep him here.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krnacova stopping the sweep attempt from Schullacks.
Schullacks is pulling down on Krnacova's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krnacova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.
Schullacks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schullacks looking to control.
Schullacks wants to sweep but no luck.
Schullacks trying to keep a closed guard but Krnacova is proving a slippery customer.
Schullacks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krnacova is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krnacova passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Schullacks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schullacks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vern Schullacks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krnacova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krnacova is keen to just control but Schullacks is a slippery customer.
Krnacova slips a nice elbow through Schullacks's hands, connecting with Schullacks's forehead.
Schullacks tries to roll over but Krnacova keeps him under control.
Schullacks is doing well to control the position and prevent Krnacova from advancing to side control.
Krnacova working Schullacks over with strikes.
Schullacks wants to control but Krnacova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krnacova not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is not content to let Krnacova control the position.
Schullacks wants to get back to full guard.
Schullacks is pressing down on Krnacova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krnacova being controlled here momentarily.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schullacks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krnacova can do to turn this around?
Schullacks managing to control the position.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krnacova won't allow Schullacks to sweep him here.
Schullacks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krnacova is aware though and is defending well.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schullacks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches.
Schullacks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schullacks is on top in guard.
Schullacks works over Krnacova with some ground and pound from guard.
Schullacks drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Schullacks off! Schullacks jumps back into Krnacova's guard.
Schullacks tries to free his leg and advance position but Krnacova is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
Krnacova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schullacks trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Krnacova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Schullacks tries to sprawl but Krnacova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schullacks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schullacks.
Krnacova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schullacks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schullacks wants to work for an arm triangle but Krnacova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks prevents Krnacova from improving his position.
Schullacks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schullacks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krnacova is just riding it out for now. Schullacks eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Krnacova is staying active underneath Schullacks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krnacova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schullacks wants to work for an arm triangle but Krnacova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schullacks wants to pass to mount but Krnacova is defending the position.
Schullacks is working for a kimura but Krnacova is defending it quite comfortably.
Schullacks prevents Krnacova from improving his position.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krnacova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krnacova 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.
Schullacks throws a big elbow that misses.
Schullacks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schullacks wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Schullacks looking to pass the guard.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schullacks with a nice head shot there.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schullacks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schullacks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krnacova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova is adopting a defensive guard.
Krnacova can't keep his opponent in guard - Schullacks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schullacks wants to control but Krnacova is keeping him busy.
Krnacova is pressing down on Schullacks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schullacks wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schullacks content to stall in guard here.
Schullacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schullacks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krnacova's guard.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Schullacks is pressing down on Krnacova's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krnacova is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krnacova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schullacks trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Schullacks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schullacks 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 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Schullacks!
Our winner, Vern Schullacks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 1334 p4p, 1147 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 178 p4p, 153 weight class). Balal Lama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Theros Ironfeld's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama misses with a hook. Ironfeld ducked under it nicely.
Ironfeld 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.
Nice straight punches there by Lama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lama.
Ironfeld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ironfeld wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Ironfeld was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ironfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ironfeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Lama.
Lama swings widly with a right hand
and Ironfeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lama tries a head kick but it misses.
Ironfeld throws out a counter right but Lama avoids it with no problem.
Lama wants to clinch up but Ironfeld keeps it at a distance.
Ironfeld throws out a counter right but Lama avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Ironfeld misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironfeld is just out of range.
Lama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ironfeld counters with a right hand to the body.
Ironfeld checks the leg kick.
Lama shoots in looking for a takedown. Ironfeld tries to sprawl out of it but Lama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ironfeld manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ironfeld! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ironfeld as he avoids it easily.
Ironfeld looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lama misses with a takedown
letting Ironfeld counter with a right hand.
Lama shoots and misses
and Ironfeld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lama misses with a takedown attempt - Ironfeld sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Lama misses.
Ironfeld swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ironfeld doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lama with a poor takedown
and Ironfeld counters with a three punch combo that has Lama backing up. Lama nods at Ironfeld to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld moves out of range as Lama strikes.
Lama misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Ironfeld releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ironfeld misses with a hook to the body
and Lama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironfeld seems keen to control Lama's posture.
We've been hearing that Lama has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ironfeld looking to control.
Ironfeld 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.
Ironfeld pulls Lama in close to his closed guard and prevents Lama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lama wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld 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.
Ironfeld is looking to sweep but instead, Lama has passed into half guard.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Ironfeld is defending well.
Lama wants to take a breather but Ironfeld is having none of it.
Ironfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Ironfeld trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Lama.
Ironfeld is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lama wants to free his trapped foot but Ironfeld is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironfeld keeps working.
Lama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ironfeld knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lama trying to control from half guard but Ironfeld is working away.
Lama seems to be looking for submissions.
Ironfeld is looking to improve his position.
Lama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ironfeld is looking to control Lama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ironfeld avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Theros Ironfeld will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lama throws a head kick that misses.
Ironfeld let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lama throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironfeld stuns Lama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lama misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Ironfeld on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Balal Lama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ironfeld blocks a head kick by Lama.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ironfeld! But no joy.
Lama throws a body punch but Ironfeld moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ironfeld counter with a right hand.
Lama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lama misses with a left hand
and Ironfeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lama misses with a takedown
and Ironfeld counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld moves out of range of the leg kick from Lama.
Lama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lama throws a sloppy head kick and Ironfeld moves out of range easily.
Lama tries to clinch up
and Ironfeld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lama throws a head kick that misses
enabling Ironfeld to counter with a crisp jab.
Lama throws an off balance right hand
and Ironfeld counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lama! Ironfeld lets Lama back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Lama is rocked!
It looks like Balal Lama has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Lama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironfeld fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Lama square on the jaw! Damn, Lama is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theros Ironfeld!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Pierre (ranked 1143 p4p, 1231 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 152 p4p, 165 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 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Pierre !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Pierre 's head but Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierre .
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Pierre 's head.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman gets through Pierre 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
Pierre is trying to push Goodman away but Goodman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goodman looks to clinch
and Pierre counters with a nice right hand that sends Goodman toppling to the canvas! Goodman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pierre finish him?!
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman is looking to clinch but Pierre is avoiding it.
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goodman. Pierre shrugs it off though.
Pierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
We've been told by Pierre 's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Pierre .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre wants to get back to striking at distance but Goodman won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Pierre working hard to break the clinch.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch but Goodman keeps him there for the moment.
Pierre breaks from the clinch.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
It looked like Pierre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Pierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman works Pierre 's body with a nice hook.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Pierre .
Pierre wants to break free but Goodman has control.
Pierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodman has double underhooks.
Pierre 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Pierre is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman jabs Pierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodman takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman lands a jab to the nose.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Goodman tries to bum rush Pierre with a series of wild strikes but Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pierre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goodman wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands a really nice looking cross but Pierre seems unphased.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
Goodman looks to land a combination but Pierre avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Pierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pierre manages to break the clinch.
Pierre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jacques Pierre 's cut is getting worse.
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman forces Pierre back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Goodman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pierre manages to break the clinch.
Goodman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pierre rather than just go for the knockout.
Goodman wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
Pierre throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman stuns Pierre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman scores with a push kick.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierre misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jacques Pierre 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pierre looks up at the clock. Bad move! Goodman lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pierre . Goodman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman!
After the big win, Saul Goodman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 727 p4p, 1224 weight class) and Naiki Nekele (ranked 36 p4p, 58 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Naiki Nekele!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Onion connects with a body shot that sends Nekele's belly button to the back.
Mad Onion tries a head kick but it misses.
Mad Onion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nekele lands with a good body shot.
Mad Onion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nekele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mad Onion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mad Onion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion rushes Nekele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mad Onion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nekele avoids it.
Mad Onion working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Mad Onion.
Nekele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mad Onion backwards.
Mad Onion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Mad Onion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Mad Onion.
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele takes a shot to the head.
Nekele looks winded!
Mad Onion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nekele in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nekele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mad Onion misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mad Onion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mad Onion pushes Nekele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mad Onion lands a damaging elbow.
Mad Onion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nekele's face.
That has opened up Naiki Nekele's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion tries a knee to the head but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nekele's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nekele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mad Onion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nekele blocks it with crossed arms.
Nekele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mad Onion misses with a knee strike.
Mad Onion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mad Onion scores with a knee to the head.
The cut above Naiki Nekele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mad Onion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mad Onion effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mad Onion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Naiki Nekele's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nekele takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Naiki Nekele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Mad Onion!
A very excited looking Luke Mad Onion 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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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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