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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 2698 p4p, 3245 weight class) and Pull Plugger (ranked 260 p4p, 300 weight class). Karsten Koererlaerer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plugger misses with a head kick.
Plugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plugger misses with a double jab.
Koererlaerer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Plugger was covering up waiting for the punch and Koererlaerer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koererlaerer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koererlaerer controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer being controlled here momentarily.
Koererlaerer throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger is adopting a defensive guard.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer being controlled here momentarily.
Koererlaerer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plugger has momentary wrist control but Koererlaerer slips an elbow through the middle.
Koererlaerer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Plugger looking to control.
Plugger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koererlaerer.
Plugger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plugger pulls Koererlaerer in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plugger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koererlaerer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Plugger's head.
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Plugger is pulling down on Koererlaerer's head. It's preventing any offense from Koererlaerer, at least for the moment.
Plugger trying to keep a closed guard but Koererlaerer is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer is in close to Plugger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Plugger managing to control the position.
Koererlaerer stands and throws Plugger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Plugger tries to buck Koererlaerer off but Koererlaerer is having none of it.
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.
Plugger is looking for a sweep.
Koererlaerer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Plugger tries to buck Koererlaerer off but Koererlaerer is having none of it.
Plugger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Koererlaerer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Plugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer is really struggling to control Plugger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Plugger wants to get back to full guard.
Plugger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
Plugger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Plugger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koererlaerer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plugger is keeping the position for now.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Koererlaerer landing with the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer stands up over Plugger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger looking to control.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Plugger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koererlaerer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Plugger has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Koererlaerer is looking to defend but Plugger has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Koererlaerer! Plugger pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Koererlaerer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pull Plugger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Spice (ranked 2397 p4p, 3173 weight class) and Jean Lucroy (ranked 329 p4p, 409 weight class). Akimbo Spice has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Lucroy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spice scores with a head kick.
Spice lands a slapping body shot.
Spice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spice misses with a left hand
and Lucroy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lucroy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spice is just riding it out for now. Lucroy eventually gives up the hold.
Lucroy is trying to control the action in half guard but Spice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lucroy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spice is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucroy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucroy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucroy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lucroy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lucroy is nestled in close to Spice, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lucroy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spice taking some punishment here, with Lucroy in his half guard.
Lucroy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucroy tries to pass to full mount but Spice defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucroy wants to stand but Spice has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lucroy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lucroy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy with the ground and pound but Spice uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Spice lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Lucroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Spice is retaining full guard.
Spice striking off his back but it's not causing Lucroy any problems.
Lucroy looking to pass the guard.
Lucroy stands and throws Spice's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lucroy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spice is avoiding damage well.
Spice throws a few strikes from the bottom but Lucroy takes advantage and mounts!
Lucroy looking to control but Spice is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy is landing with some decent strikes but Spice is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lucroy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spice to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spice shrugs it off.
Spice is squirming around, avoiding Lucroy's attempts to control the action.
Lucroy scoring with strikes but Spice is staying in there.
Lucroy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spice has worked his arm free - good work by Spice!
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!
Lucroy is looking to take a break and control but Spice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Lucroy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucroy gets to mount! Spice was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lucroy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Lucroy 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.
Spice tries to sprawl but Lucroy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spice taking some punishment here, with Lucroy in his half guard.
Lucroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spice keeps working.
Spice looking for submissions off his back.
Jean Lucroy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucroy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice is in trouble now - Lucroy has advanced to mount!
Lucroy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lucroy wants to control the pace but Spice is squirming around nicely.
Spice flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lucroy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Spice that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lucroy is landing with some decent strikes but Spice is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lucroy lands a big shot to the head and Spice winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jean Lucroy!
Jean Lucroy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 1302 p4p, 2209 weight class) and Aleksi Heimo (ranked 76 p4p, 121 weight class). Aleksi Heimo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Giggle Valentine's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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World class boxer
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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 17 - 12 - 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 14 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimo. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Heimo misses with a hook to the body
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heimo tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heimo is looking to score with low kicks.
Valentine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Heimo connects with a nice looking jab.
Valentine moves out of range of the leg kick from Heimo.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heimo scores with a nice strike.
Heimo misses with a hook to the body
and Valentine counters with a crisp right hand that drops Heimo! Valentine lets Heimo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Heimo is rocked!
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!
Heimo lands with an uppercut that bounces Valentine off the cage and back into range.
Heimo is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Valentine moves in close and cracks Heimo with a massive right hand! Heimo, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Valentine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giggle Valentine!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 1482 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Chu Ho Soon (ranked 85 p4p, 60 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ho Soon's choice of entrance music: Carl Orff - O Fortuna. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chu Ho Soon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Soon throws a head kick that half lands.
Ho Soon thumps Craven with a low kick.
Ho Soon avoids the body shot from Craven.
Craven throws a big shot that misses.
Craven looks to land a left hand but Ho Soon moved out of range nicely.
Craven tries a head kick but it misses.
Craven tries to bum rush Ho Soon with a series of wild strikes but Ho Soon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ho Soon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Craven, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craven.
Craven lands a right hand.
Ho Soon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craven struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho Soon controls his hands.
Ho Soon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Soon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craven manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Craven keeps the fight on the outside.
Craven works the jab nicely.
Ho Soon moves out of range as Craven strikes.
Craven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Ho Soon lands.
Ho Soon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ho Soon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Craven is working for takedown but Ho Soon is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been hearing reports that Craven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon keeps control of Craven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Craven gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ho Soon is trying to stand up here but Craven is controlling him well.
Ho Soon wants to control but Craven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ho Soon tries to roll over but Craven keeps him under control.
Ho Soon keeps trying to improve his position.
Well, if Craven 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.
Ho Soon wants to control but Craven is keeping busy.
Craven with the ground and pound but Ho Soon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ho Soon 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Craven works over Ho Soon with some ground and pound from guard.
Craven is pushing down on Ho Soon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ho Soon is fighting to maintain full guard but Craven has managed to sneak the leg through.
Craven missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven is looking to take a break and control but Ho Soon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ho Soon is defending against the submission attempts here by Craven.
Craven is nestled in close to Ho Soon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ho Soon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Craven throws a big right hand that misses.
Ho Soon keeping full guard, as Craven tries to pass.
Ho Soon is trying to keep Craven in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ho Soon's head.
Ho Soon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Craven 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.
Ho Soon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Craven passes Ho Soon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Craven is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ho Soon is not content to let Craven control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ho Soon wants to control the action here but instead Craven manages to pass to full mount!
Ho Soon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ho Soon trying to hold on to Craven's head to control him but Craven postures up.
Craven tries to pass to full mount but Ho Soon defends it.
Ho Soon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ho Soon tries to roll over but Craven keeps him under control.
Ho Soon is staying active underneath Craven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ho Soon moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven looking to pass the guard.
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 Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left lands for Craven.
Craven moves out of range of the body kick.
Ho Soon lands with an uppercut that bounces Craven off the cage and back into range.
Ho Soon cracks Craven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ho Soon takes the fight into the clinch.
Ho Soon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Soon can't find room to land a body shot as Craven controls the action.
Craven lands a takedown into guard.
Ho Soon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ho Soon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craven trying to control the position.
Craven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Craven wants to stand up but Ho Soon is controlling him.
Craven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon wants to get up but he can't break Craven's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ho Soon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ho Soon gets to his feet. Craven looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chu Ho Soon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craven moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Craven.
Ho Soon fails to land with a series of punches.
Craven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ho Soon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Craven 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.
Ho Soon wants to control but Craven postures up.
Ho Soon sneaks back into half guard.
Ho Soon tries to get to full guard but Craven has control of the leg.
Craven tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ho Soon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ho Soon is controlling Craven's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Craven lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Craven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ho Soon's head.
Ho Soon trying to control here.
Craven landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Craven is pressing down on Ho Soon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ho Soon is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ho Soon keeping hold of Craven's head, controlling as best he can.
Nice strikes from Craven there.
Ho Soon has a hand on Craven's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Craven takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Craven jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ho Soon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Craven throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ho Soon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Craven working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon struggling a bit here.
Ho Soon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ho Soon tries to stand and escape but Craven is controlling the position.
Ho Soon prevents Craven from standing back up.
Ho Soon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Craven.
Craven is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ho Soon jumps into side control!
Ho Soon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ho Soon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Craven.
Ho Soon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho Soon throws a series of punches but Craven avoids them all with ease.
Ho Soon clobbers Craven with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Craven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ho Soon looks to land a right hand but Craven moved out of range.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ho Soon throws the left hand but Craven avoids the punch easily.
Ho Soon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Craven wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Craven.
As Craven backs off Ho Soon throws a huge counter combo but Craven manages to avoid it all.
Craven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ho Soon pinned against the cage. Ho Soon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Craven avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Craven.
Craven missing with a left hand there. Ho Soon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Soon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick lands for Ho Soon.
Craven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ho Soon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Craven somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven looks to land a right hand but Ho Soon moved out of range.
Craven ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon lands a slapping body shot.
Ho Soon fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Craven moved away.
Craven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho Soon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho Soon blocks a head kick by Craven.
Ho Soon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Craven on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Craven as he connects with a hook.
Ho Soon has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon lands a shoulder strike.
Ho Soon misses with the head strike.
Ho Soon lands a hook that snaps the head of Craven backwards.
Ho Soon misses with a punch to the body.
Craven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Soon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Craven or not.
Craven blocks a body shot from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon gets through Craven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Craven backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon manages to break the clinch.
Ho Soon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craven wants to land a leg kick but Ho Soon is out of range.
Ho Soon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Craven slips a straight right by Ho Soon.
Craven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Craven lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ho Soon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ho Soon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craven misses with some punches.
Ho Soon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craven can't get the takedown.
Craven is trying to push Ho Soon away but Ho Soon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Ho Soon as the two fighters clinch.
Craven is trying to maintain a safe position but Ho Soon gets an underhook and turns Craven into the cage.
Craven blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ho Soon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon trying to stall but Craven improves his position.
Craven tries to score a body lock takedown but Ho Soon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ho Soon just leaning against Craven, taking a breather.
Craven is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ho Soon is defending well.
Ho Soon tries to throw a body punch but Craven avoids it by throwing Ho Soon back against the cage.
Ho Soon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho Soon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho Soon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craven is trying to drag Ho Soon to the mat but Ho Soon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ho Soon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ho Soon cracks Craven with a nice body shot.
Craven being controlled against the cage.
Craven being controlled against the cage.
Chu Ho Soon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ho Soon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Craven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho Soon misses with a hook. Craven ducked under it nicely.
Craven looks for a takedown but Ho Soon sprawls well.
Craven manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ho Soon on his heels. He'll look to pass Ho Soon's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho Soon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ho Soon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Craven is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chu Ho Soon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Craven 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
Destin Craven bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remi Johnson (ranked 734 p4p, 1737 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 109 p4p, 238 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remi Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov blocks a jab.
Dokov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Dokov clinches with his opponent.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dokov.
Dokov jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Dokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Dokov isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dokov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Dokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Dokov moved out of range nicely.
Dokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dokov.
Remi Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Johnson keeps control of Dokov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Dokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Dokov manages to avoid it.
Dokov ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Dokov drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dokov is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Remi Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
Dokov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dokov is trying to break free.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Dokov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Dokov misses with a punch to the body.
Dokov scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Dokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dokov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dokov lands a right hand.
Dokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Dokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doko Dokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dokov throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dokov saw that one coming.
Dokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to push Dokov away but Dokov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Dokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dokov.
Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dokov moves into the clinch.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dokov rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Dokov prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dokov - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doko Dokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dokov wants to clinch.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Dokov prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Dokov is controlling him.
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov looks to clinch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dokov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dokov closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Dokov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
Dokov misses with a body punch.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Dokov is controlling the position.
Dokov presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Dokov slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dokov effectively controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doko Dokov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dokov rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dokov pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dokov lands with a left to the head.
Dokov cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Dokov is controlling the position.
Dokov misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Dokov has the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doko Dokov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Dokov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dokov misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Dokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Dokov unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Dokov won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Dokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Doko Dokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov moves into the clinch.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dokov uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dokov gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dokov fails to land the takedown.
Remi Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dokov wants to clinch.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Dokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dokov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Dokov - that landed with a thud.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dokov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dokov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Remi Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Dokov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doko Dokov.
I've got Dokov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doko Dokov!
Doko Dokov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dungey (ranked 880 p4p, 1433 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 131 p4p, 217 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Dungey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner throws a head kick but Dungey moves out of range.
Gunner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dungey's head.
It looks like Eric Dungey has been cut.
Gunner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunner stuns Dungey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gunner.
Gunner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dungey.
Gunner rushes Dungey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Dungey misses with a punch on the inside.
Dungey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dungey dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Dungey blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gunner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dungey prevents a body shot from Gunner.
Gunner lands an elbow inside that Dungey shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner has Dungey pushed against the cage.
Dungey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Gunner told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short uppercut from Gunner.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Dungey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner can't find room to land a body shot as Dungey controls the action.
Dungey misses with the head strike.
Dungey blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dungey.
Dungey avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Dungey misses with some punches.
Dungey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunner's elbow.
Dungey misses with a punch on the inside.
Dungey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dungey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gunner has Dungey pressed against the cage, preventing Dungey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dungey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dungey.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dungey's elbow.
Dungey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Gunner as the two fighters clinch.
Gunner lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from Gunner.
Dungey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dungey blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner blocking some punches.
Gunner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dungey misses with a body punch.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Dungey working aggressively here.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dungey misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dungey's elbow.
Dungey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner misses with a punch on the inside.
Dungey misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Gunner lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Dungey can't find room to land a body shot as Gunner controls the action.
Gunner breaks the clinch.
Gunner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gunner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dungey, pushing him back against the cage.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dungey pushes Gunner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dungey dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
A nice left hand lands by Dungey.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Dungey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dungeys head.
Gunner is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dungey.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunner.
Dungey tries a body shot but Gunner blocks it.
Dungey dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Dungey avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage.
Dungey swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dungey's brow.
Gunner lands a damaging elbow.
Gunner lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dungey fails to land.
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gunner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Dungey is rocked!
Dungey is pressed against the cage. Gunner pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Dungey! Two more big strikes from Gunner and Dungey crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jet Gunner!
During a confident post fight interview, Jet Gunner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rimtas Kentas (ranked 1097 p4p, 1066 weight class) and Sao Alela (ranked 162 p4p, 154 weight class). Alela has chosen Cryin' Like a Bitch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sao Alela!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Alela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kentas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Alela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kentas cracks Alela with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kentas misses with a hook to the body
and Alela makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kentas throws a hook but Alela avoids it easily.
A low kick from Alela misses
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kentas swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alela.
It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Alela moves out of range of the strikes.
Alela throws a lazy right hand but Kentas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kentas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alela tries a low kick but Kentas avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alela slips under a jab from Kentas.
Alela looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kentas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left and a right from Kentas both land. Nice combination.
Alela throws a big shot that misses.
Kentas jabs Alela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Alela.
Kentas is looking to wear down Alela with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kentas throws out the jab.
Alela misses with a straight right.
Alela works Kentas's body with a nice hook.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kentas throws a right hand that Alela ducks under and follows up with a left that Alela also avoids with ease.
Alela misses with a kick to the body
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kentas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kentas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kentas clinches with his opponent.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Kentas tries to work over Alela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alela breaks from the clinch.
Alela thuds his right hand into Kentas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kentas.
Kentas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
A combination from Alela does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kentas.
Alela stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kentas.
Alela throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kentas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Alela misses.
Alela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alela misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alela slaps away a takedown attempt from Kentas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alela takes a swing at Kentas's ribcage but misses.
Alela throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Alela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Alela misses the jab.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kentas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kentas lands with a straight right. Alela didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Kentas moves out of range as Alela strikes.
Kentas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alela finds it's way round the side to connect with Kentas's head.
Kentas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alela tries a low kick but Kentas avoids it.
Alela misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kentas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kentas looks to throw the jab but Alela is out of range.
Kentas misses with a looping left.
Alela misses with a takedown attempt
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kentas cracks Alela with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela feints and then cracks Kentas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kentas down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Alela shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alela fails with the takedown.
A big left from Alela misses.
Alela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kentas swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Kentas slips under a jab from Alela.
Kentas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kentas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alela's head backwards.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
Alela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kentas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alela throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kentas slips a jab from Alela.
Kentas lands a jab-cross combination.
Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Alela misses with an uppercut. Kentas saw that one coming.
Kentas jabs at Alela's body.
Alela staying out of range there.
Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Alela tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kentas is able to avoid easily.
Kentas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alela thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it
and Kentas counters with a shoot takedown. Alela fights it but they end up in guard.
Kentas controlling from the top position.
Kentas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alela can't keep his opponent in guard - Kentas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas content to control rather than advance.
Kentas trying to control from half guard but Alela is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alela wants to get back to his feet.
Kentas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alela defends it well.
Alela looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alela is trying to escape back to his feet but Kentas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kentas trying to control the position but Alela is working away.
Kentas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kentas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kentas working the ground and pound but Alela is defending the strikes.
Kentas trying to control the position but Alela is working away.
Kentas working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas tries for a kimura but Alela is defending well.
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alela knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kentas prevents Alela from escaping the position.
Kentas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alela, who protects the arm well.
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alela keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alela is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rimtas Kentas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Kentas misses with a wild body shot.
Alela was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alela staying out of range there.
Alela misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Alela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alela slips a straight right by Kentas.
As Kentas backs off Alela throws a huge counter combo but Kentas manages to avoid it all.
Alela loads up on a big right hand but Kentas slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Alela scores with a four punch combination!
Alela scores with the left hand. Kentas knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Kentas coming out on top.
Alela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alela throws out a leg kick but Kentas moves out of range and Alela only half commits.
Alela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kentas momentarily.
Alela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alela misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Kentas with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alela throws a combination that misses
and Kentas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kentas lands with a shot to the body.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alela was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A clash of legs there as Alela blocks the low kick.
Kentas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alela tries to land a leg kick but Kentas saw it coming and moves away.
Alela throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Alela.
A head kick by Alela misses
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kentas lands a jab to Alela's midsection.
Alela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Alela throws a right hand that misses
and Kentas counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas closes the distance and pushes Alela back into the cage.
Kentas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alela tries for a takedown but Kentas manages to get underhooks.
Kentas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alela or not.
Kentas is trying to drag Alela to the mat but Alela just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Kentas on the inside.
Kentas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alela backwards.
Kentas is working Alela over against the cage.
Kentas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kentas.
Kentas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kentas digs a right hand underneath Alela's ribcage. Alela let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Kentas.
Kentas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kentas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kentas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alela can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alela doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alela sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Kentas seems content to control.
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rimtas Kentas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alela is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kentas wants to take a breather but Alela is having none of it.
Kentas seems to be looking for submissions.
Sao Alela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alela is staying active underneath Kentas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kentas lands a nice short elbow.
Alela is trying to stand back up but Kentas is controlling him
Kentas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alela defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kentas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
An out of breath Rimtas Kentas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 455 p4p, 549 weight class) and Schwartz Gomez (ranked 70 p4p, 81 weight class). Gomez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kurtev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kurtev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kurtev trying to control from Gomez's half guard. Gomez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kurtev won't allow Gomez to get back to his feet.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev is in close to Gomez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kurtev throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez wants to stand but Kurtev is controlling the position.
Kurtev throwing strikes but missing.
Kurtev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
Kurtev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurtev 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.
Kurtev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurtev is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kurtev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomez tries to work over Kurtev's front leg with a kick but Kurtev checks it.
Gomez with the inside leg kick.
Kurtev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurtev doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Gomez.
Gomez misses the jab.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez lands with a nice body kick.
Kurtev goes for a double leg but Gomez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomez continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez misses with some punches.
Kurtev has Gomez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gomez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kurtev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gomez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kurtev goes for a takedown attempt but Gomez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gomez throws a low kick, looking for Kurtev's leg but Kurtev calmly moves out of range.
Gomez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kurtev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurtev off to one side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomez lunges at Kurtev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurtev's hand.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurtev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Kurtev is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Kurtev drives through and clinches with Gomez against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Kurtev blocking some punches.
Kurtev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gomez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards.
Kurtev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gomez walks away with a smile on his face. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gomez works the jab nicely.
Kurtev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Donk. Gomez catches Kurtev right on the button with a cross.
Kurtev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kurtev prevents Gomez from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gomez misses with a leg kick
and Kurtev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurtev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kurtev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurtev walks into a jab.
Kurtev tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomez as he jumps to the side.
Gomez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez lands with a shot to the body.
Gomez stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurtev. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurtev drives through and clinches with Gomez against the cage.
Kurtev tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwartz Gomez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kurtev tries to clinch up.
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
Kurtev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurtev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gomez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gomez throws a leg kick which misses Kurtev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurtev tries to avoid it.
Kurtev throws a chopping leg kick but Gomez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gomez clinches up with Kurtev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kurtev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Gomez.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev has Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurtev goes for a takedown attempt but Gomez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtev moves out of range of the body kick.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Kurtev's head but Kurtev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kurtev is standing up over Gomez. Gomez looks to escape but Kurtev dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is pushing Kurtev's head away, looking to escape. Kurtev manages to hold on to the position though.
Kurtev throws a strike aimed at the side of Gomez's head but Gomez avoids it well.
Gomez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kurtev is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Kurtev.
Kurtev working the head and body with strikes.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kurtev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kurtev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gomez is looking to score with low kicks.
Kurtev has a takedown stuffed.
Kurtev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Kurtev ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurtev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez thuds a left hand into Kurtev's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez forces Kurtev back against the cage and clinches.
Gomez stops a takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gomez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kurtev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev looking for a takedown.
A short left from Gomez.
Gomez lands a nice uppercut.
Gomez scores with a shot to the side of Kurtev's head.
Gomez prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez keeps Kurtev at a distance using the push kick.
Gomez throws a hook but Kurtev blocks it.
As Gomez tries to get set, Kurtev tries to push him back and clinch up but Gomez manages to avoid the attempt.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Kurtev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez punishes Kurtev's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurtev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomez is fending him off so far but Kurtev persists. Nope, Gomez circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurtev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kurtev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez lands a jab to Kurtev's midsection.
Kurtev throws a leg kick but Gomez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kurtev shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krisko Kurtev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez clinches.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurtev avoids a wild elbow strike from Gomez.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kurtev has Gomez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gomez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kurtev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Kurtev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kurtev is trying to drag Gomez to the mat but Gomez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwartz Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kurtev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kurtev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Kurtev in a clinch.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez throws a body punch but Kurtev moves out of range.
Kurtev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gomez gets a clinch.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kurtev looking for a takedown.
Kurtev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gomez after a bit of a struggle.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kurtev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomez missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Kurtev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gomez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gomez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurtev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gomez clinches up against the cage.
Gomez is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomez down to the mat. Gomez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gomez misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Kurtev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a nice body shot.
Kurtev shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Kurtev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurtev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kurtev closes the distance and pushes Gomez back into the cage.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurtev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kurtev wants a takedown but no success here.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands a nice hook to Kurtev's body. Kurtev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez gets caught flat footed, as Kurtev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gomez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurtev shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gomez scores with a jab to the head.
Kurtev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gomez with a nice cross.
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez digs a good body shot into Kurtev's ribs.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurtev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
Gomez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurtev's sensitive parts.
Gomez throws a jab when Kurtev was well out of range.
Kurtev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kurtev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurtev clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomez lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomez.
Kurtev takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomez.
Kurtev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
Kurtev wants a takedown.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurtev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurtev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gomez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Gomez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gomez misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Gomez finds it's target.
Kurtev is looking to clinch.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurtev on the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Gomez has knocked Kurtev down with a huge combo! Gomez steps away and waves a wobbly Kurtev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Schwartz Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurtev is rocked!
Kurtev shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Kurtev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez has Kurtev up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Gomez.
Kurtev seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kurtev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gomez can turn it around.
Gomez avoids the elbow strike from Kurtev, against the cage.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Kurtev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gomez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schwartz Gomez!
A victorious Schwartz Gomez 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 Larry Williams (ranked 327 p4p, 513 weight class) and Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 53 p4p, 87 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiramanti lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiramanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti 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.
Tiramanti swinging wildly here.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Tiramanti coming out on top.
Tiramanti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiramanti stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiramanti slips a straight right by Williams.
Tiramanti lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti works the jab nicely.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti lands a head shot.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Tiramanti dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Tiramanti's head and hops out.
As Tiramanti looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo but Tiramanti just gets out of the way.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams lands a big uppercut and Tiramanti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tiramanti looks OK. Williams waves Tiramanti back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Tiramanti shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larry Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Tiramanti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a nice right hand that sends Tiramanti toppling to the canvas! Tiramanti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Williams finish him?!
Tiramanti is rocked!
Williams lands a brutal uppercut that launches Tiramanti off his feet! Tiramanti tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Williams!
A relieved looking Larry Williams 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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