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OFK 256 - Paris VS Knox PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ragout Mendy (ranked 2252 p4p, 3464 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 287 p4p, 418 weight class). Conor OShea is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Ragout Mendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 32 - 1, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OShea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OShea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OShea fails with the takedown.
Mendy misses with a two punch combination.
OShea throws a right and a left that Mendy avoids nicely.
OShea slips under a jab from Mendy.
Mendy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OShea jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from OShea misses its intended target.
OShea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mendy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OShea moves away.
OShea misses with a right hand
and Mendy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OShea tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OShea lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendy's head.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OShea slips a jab and a cross from Mendy.
Mendy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea tries to move into range but Mendy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Mendy. No joy for OShea on that attempt.
Mendy tries to counter with a takedown but OShea is quick to defend against it.
OShea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OShea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendy moves away.
Mendy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OShea manages to avoid it.
Mendy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OShea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OShea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendy on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Mendy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OShea.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendy misses the target.
OShea throws a big counter head kick but Mendy avoids it with no problem.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OShea slips a jab and a cross from Mendy.
OShea goes for a double leg but Mendy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendy continues to drive forward.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.
OShea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OShea moves away from the strike by Mendy.
OShea misses with a looping right.
Mendy misses with a combination
and OShea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendy thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea gets caught napping as Mendy dives in and scores a takedown. OShea manages to retain guard.
OShea manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mendy throws a hook to the side of OShea's head but OShea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendy avoids the head kick by OShea.
Mendy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OShea moves away.
OShea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OShea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OShea is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mendy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
OShea moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
Mendy has OShea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OShea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
OShea manages to break the clinch.
Mendy misses with a straight left.
A combination from Mendy does no damage.
Despite the aggression on OShea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy feints and as OShea raises his hands in defense, Mendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendy postures up.
Mendy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are working up against the cage. OShea manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
OShea stops a takedown attempt from Mendy.
OShea drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy is in close to OShea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
OShea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy.
Mendy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendy throws a strike but OShea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
OShea trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendy is trying to control the position but OShea postures up.
Mendy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mendy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OShea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OShea loads up on a big right hand but Mendy slips the punch.
Mendy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OShea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OShea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
OShea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendy is trying to control the action in half guard but OShea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor OShea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
OShea ducks under a wild hook from Mendy.
Mendy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OShea moves away.
OShea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendy shoots for a takedown but OShea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mendy with the ground and pound but OShea uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Mendy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy looking to pass the guard.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OShea wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy slips nicely into half guard.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendy trying to control the action but OShea is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
OShea is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OShea wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OShea is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OShea is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OShea tries to kick Mendy off in order to stand up. Mendy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mendy scoring with punches from side control.
Mendy cracks OShea with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mendy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but OShea is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but OShea keeps working.
OShea takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mendy taking a breather here.
OShea is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy prevents OShea from standing back up.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of OShea's head.
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OShea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy working over OShea with some ground and pound. OShea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OShea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy is taking a breather. OShea 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
OShea ducks under a wild hook from Mendy.
OShea drives through and clinches with Mendy against the cage.
Mendy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendy tries for a takedown but OShea manages to get underhooks.
OShea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mendy blocks a body shot from OShea.
OShea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendy scores with a takedown into OShea's guard.
Mendy wants to pass the guard but OShea is keeping the position.
OShea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy distracts OShea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy works over OShea with some ground and pound from guard.
 OShea is rocked!
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OShea is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OShea is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but OShea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
OShea seems to have recovered his senses.
OShea won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendy is trying to control the position but OShea postures up.
OShea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
Mendy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OShea's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OShea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy prevents OShea from getting back to his feet.
OShea wants to sweep but no luck.
OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
OShea has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control but OShea is working from the bottom.
Mendy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendy throws a strike but OShea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendy 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.
Mendy is working hard here to advance position.
Mendy is looking to stand back up but OShea counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mendy.
OShea trying to pass the guard but Mendy defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy is trying to stand up here but OShea is controlling him well.
OShea trying to mount his opponent but Mendy defends it.
OShea stops Mendy from getting back to his feet.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
OShea wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy.
Mendy moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendy, not yet.
OShea advances to half guard.
OShea is keen to just control but Mendy is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pierre Ragout Mendy.
I think Mendy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 1470 p4p, 14339 weight class) and Masada The Zealot (ranked 205 p4p, 490 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 50 - 0, fighting out of New York, Masada The Zealot!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk lands with an overhand left.
Bomstaerk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Zealot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bomstaerk misses with the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk working the body and head with strikes.
Bomstaerk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bomstaerk scoring with punches and elbows.
Bomstaerk is chipping away with strikes.
Bomstaerk 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bomstaerk is trying to get an arm triangle but The Zealot is defending well.
Bomstaerk controlling the position from side mount.
The Zealot taking a bit of punishment here - Bomstaerk scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bomstaerk passes to full mount! That's big trouble for The Zealot!
Bomstaerk content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bomstaerk landing strikes from the mount and The Zealot is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk with a couple of short strikes.
Bomstaerk landing punches.
The Zealot is rocked!
Bomstaerk loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have The Zealot scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bomstaerk land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bomstaerk stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meltdown Miettinen (ranked 1297 p4p, 3341 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 167 p4p, 370 weight class). Meltdown Miettinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meltdown Miettinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miettinen moves into range and clinches up with Jameison.
Jameison is looking to break free of the clinch but Miettinen has double underhooks.
Jameison fails to pull guard.
Miettinen wants to take the fight to the mat but Jameison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jameison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jameison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miettinen walks away with a smile on his face. Jameison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meltdown Miettinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Miettinen shoots in for a double leg but Jameison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jameison enables Miettinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jameison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jameison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miettinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jameison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miettinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jameison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miettinen's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Miettinen! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Jameison has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Meltdown Miettinen!
A victorious Meltdown Miettinen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Williams (ranked 1768 p4p, 1927 weight class) and Jacques Pierre (ranked 220 p4p, 231 weight class). Billy Williams had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Pierre !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Pierre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Billy Williams has been cut.
Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Pierre blocks a head kick by Williams.
Pierre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams feints a jab promting Pierre to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pierre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pierre unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Pierre moves away and avoids it.
Williams thuds a left hand into Pierre 's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pierre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierre moves away.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Pierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pierre walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Pierre moved out of range.
Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pierre is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Pierre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pierre 's head.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre moves out of range easily.
Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Pierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pierre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pierre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pierre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Pierre counters with a nice right hand that sends Williams toppling to the canvas! Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pierre finish him?!
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pierre rattles Williams with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Williams tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Pierre dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Williams stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacques Pierre !
Jacques Pierre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mazepin (ranked 1212 p4p, 2447 weight class) and Marwin Mueller (ranked 158 p4p, 285 weight class). Mazepin comes to the cage accompanied by boom. 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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9 - 7 - 0 |
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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 27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marwin Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazepin walks into a stiff left hand from Mueller.
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mueller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mueller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mazepin trying to control here.
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mueller connects with a nice short shot to Mazepin's temple.
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Mueller there.
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Mueller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mazepin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mueller winds up and cracks Mazepin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mazepin tries to kick Mueller off but Mueller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mueller lands strikes from half guard.
Mazepin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mueller winds up and cracks Mazepin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mueller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller slips a nice elbow through Mazepin's hands, connecting with Mazepin's forehead.
Mueller drops an elbow to the side of Mazepin's head.
Mazepin gets full guard.
Mueller postures up and lands a big shot to Mazepin's brow.
Mueller stopping the sweep attempt from Mazepin.
Mueller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mueller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mueller chips away with some ground and pound.
Mazepin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mueller passes into side control.
Mueller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mazepin taking a bit of punishment here - Mueller scoring with strikes.
Mueller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mazepin wants to control but Mueller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mazepin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mazepin trying to keep a closed guard but Mueller is proving a slippery customer.
Mueller is in close to Mazepin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mazepin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mueller is aware though and is defending well.
Mazepin has momentary wrist control but Mueller slips an elbow through the middle.
Mueller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mazepin's head.
 Mazepin is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mueller loads up on a big left hand. Mazepin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Mueller looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mazepin can't hide his disappointment, as Mueller celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marwin Mueller!
A very excited looking Marwin Mueller 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.
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theros Ironfeld (ranked 1223 p4p, 1688 weight class) and Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 160 p4p, 210 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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OcasioCortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ironfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
OcasioCortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OcasioCortez closes the distance and clinches.
OcasioCortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OcasioCortez can't find room to land a body shot as Ironfeld controls the action.
OcasioCortez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ironfeld tries to score a body lock takedown but OcasioCortez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from OcasioCortez.
Ironfeld tries to score a body lock takedown but OcasioCortez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OcasioCortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ironfeld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ironfeld gets a double leg takedown into OcasioCortez's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez wants to stand but Ironfeld is controlling the position.
Ironfeld works over OcasioCortez with some ground and pound from guard.
Ironfeld won't allow OcasioCortez to get back to his feet.
OcasioCortez has momentary wrist control but Ironfeld slips an elbow through the middle.
Ironfeld lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but OcasioCortez keeps moving.
Ironfeld might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ironfeld content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ironfeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OcasioCortez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ironfeld is controlling him.
OcasioCortez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ironfeld with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ironfeld's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ironfeld with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two 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.
OcasioCortez is looking to stand up but Ironfeld isn't so interested in that idea.
Ironfeld works over OcasioCortez with some ground and pound from guard.
OcasioCortez wants to stand up but Ironfeld is controlling him.
Ironfeld keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OcasioCortez's head.
Ironfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OcasioCortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ironfeld connects with a couple of short punches.
Ironfeld trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OcasioCortez can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ironfeld with a nice head shot there.
OcasioCortez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ironfeld is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but OcasioCortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OcasioCortez wants to stand but Ironfeld is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OcasioCortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ironfeld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ironfeld makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ironfeld slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ironfeld cracks OcasioCortez with a solid left hand.
OcasioCortez is looking to stand up but Ironfeld isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfeld controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Ironfeld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OcasioCortez wants to stand and escape but Ironfeld is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ironfeld shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. OcasioCortez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ironfeld showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OcasioCortez wants to stand and escape but Ironfeld is having none of it.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but OcasioCortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OcasioCortez is looking to stand up but Ironfeld isn't so interested in that idea.
Ironfeld is in close to OcasioCortez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ironfeld scores with a nice strike.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ironfeld seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Theros Ironfeld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ironfeld stops OcasioCortez from getting back to his feet.
Ironfeld winds up and cracks OcasioCortez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez is trying to stand back up but Ironfeld is controlling him
Ironfeld scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld is nestled in close to OcasioCortez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ironfeld scoring with strikes to the body and head.
OcasioCortez wants to stand back up but Ironfeld manages to pass into side control.
OcasioCortez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez tries to escape but Ironfeld is in control.
Ironfeld trying to control the position but OcasioCortez is working away.
Ironfeld working the body and head with strikes.
Ironfeld working the head and body with strikes.
OcasioCortez is pushing Ironfeld's head away, looking to escape. Ironfeld manages to hold on to the position though.
Ironfeld scores with a couple of short elbows.
OcasioCortez is pushing Ironfeld's head away, looking to escape. Ironfeld manages to hold on to the position though.
Ironfeld landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ironfeld scoring with punches from side control.
OcasioCortez is trying to buck Ironfeld off.
Ironfeld grinds an elbow into OcasioCortez's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld scoring with punches and elbows.
Ironfeld lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear OcasioCortez down.
Ironfeld advances nicely into full mount.
Ironfeld is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. OcasioCortez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ironfeld with a couple of short strikes.
Ironfeld scoring with strikes but OcasioCortez is staying in there.
OcasioCortez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ironfeld working OcasioCortez over with strikes here.
Ironfeld raining down hammerfists from mount.
OcasioCortez is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ironfeld! OcasioCortez is hurt baaadly! Ironfeld is firing away with more strikes - OcasioCortez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theros Ironfeld!
Theros Ironfeld got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uniesky Santaban (ranked 912 p4p, 1241 weight class) and Elvis Presley (ranked 121 p4p, 172 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Uniesky Santaban has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Uniesky Santaban seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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36
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28 - 14 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uniesky Santaban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Presley!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santaban misses the shot to the body.
Santaban fails to land with a series of punches.
Santaban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santaban misses with a few strikes there.
Santaban throws a quick inside leg kick.
Presley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santaban manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Presley slips a straight right by Santaban.
Presley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Presley walks into a stiff left hand from Santaban.
Santaban throws a low kick but Presley moves out of range easily.
Santaban swats away the attempt to clinch by Presley.
Santaban works over Presley's head and body with a nice combination.
Santaban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Presley just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santaban misses with a body shot.
Santaban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Santaban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Presley responds with a good body kick, but Santaban manages to step out the way in time.
Santaban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Presley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A right-left combo lands from Santaban.
Presley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Presley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santaban misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley lands with a good body shot.
Presley throws a front kick that sends Santaban stumbling back into the cage.
Presley jabs Santaban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Presley closes the distance and clinches.
Presley lands with a short shot to the head.
Presley lands a nice knee to the body.
Santaban is breathing heavily.
Santaban is trying to break the clinch but Presley has him pressed against the cage.
Presley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Presley cracks Santaban with a nice body shot.
Santaban letting Presley take a breather here.
Presley missing with knees to the body.
Santaban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Presley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santaban wants to get back to striking at distance but Presley won't allow it.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santaban is trying to break the clinch but Presley is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Presley obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Presley.
Santaban is trying to maintain a safe position but Presley gets an underhook and turns Santaban into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Presley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Presley.
Santaban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Presley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santaban lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Presley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Presley obliges.
Presley lands with a left to the head.
Presley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santaban backwards.
Presley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santaban managing to block the knees to the body from Presley.
Presley crunches a lovely knee into Santaban's ribcage.
Presley lands a nice knee to the body.
Presley stalling in the clinch.
Presley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Presley prevents Santaban from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley stalling.
Presley is leaning against Santaban and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but Santaban blocks with his arms.
Santaban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santaban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santaban can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Presley.
Presley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Presley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santaban backwards.
Santaban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santaban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santaban can't break the clinch.
Presley lands a right hand.
Presley pushes Santaban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley leaning against his opponent.
Presley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Presley.
Presley lands with a short shot to the head.
Santaban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
Presley is working Santaban over against the cage.
Presley taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Presley.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Santaban controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Presley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Santaban is rocked!
Presley rushes Santaban and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Santaban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Presley landing knees to the body.
Presley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santaban.
Presley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santaban or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Presley.
Santaban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Presley is defending well for now.
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Presley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Presley pushes Santaban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Presley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santaban backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Presley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santaban seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santaban seems to have got his legs back now.
Presley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santaban throws a hook but Presley blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Presley clinches up against the cage.
Presley blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Santaban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Presley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Presley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Presley lands a good knee to the midsection. Santaban won't want to take too many of those.
Presley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santaban backwards.
A hook to the body from Presley.
Elvis Presley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Presley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Presley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santaban up against the cage.
Presley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Presley scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Presley lands a big knee to the head and Santaban goes down! Presley pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Presley!
Elvis Presley made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 1450 p4p, 711 weight class) and Alexandru Mircea (ranked 179 p4p, 98 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandru Mircea!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama fails with a takedown attempt.
Mircea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lama misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Lama walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Mircea.
Mircea staying out of range there.
Lama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mircea was covering up waiting for the punch and Lama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lama trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea has his hands on Lama's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Mircea has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mircea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lama, into his guard.
Lama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lama seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mircea defends well.
Lama looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mircea controlling from the top position.
Lama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lama is looking to sweep but instead, Mircea has passed into half guard.
Lama is looking for a sweep. Mircea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mircea performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mircea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mircea's back!
Lama looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lama's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lama is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lama is looking to control Mircea but Mircea is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lama is really struggling to control Mircea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lama working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mircea takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Lama sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mircea taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Balal Lama!
After the big win, Balal Lama made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Alexandru Mircea stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 694 p4p, 603 weight class) and Matt Cooper (ranked 30 p4p, 25 weight class). Matt Cooper 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 26 - 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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion throws a wild body kick that Cooper sees coming a mile off.
Cooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Mad Onion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper throws an overhand right that lands on Mad Onion's shoulder, as Mad Onion tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mad Onion. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mad Onion throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mad Onion misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Cooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cooper 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cooper stalling against the cage.
Cooper is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mad Onion with a knee to the head.
Mad Onion landing knees to the body.
Cooper takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper avoiding damage as Mad Onion throws knees to the body.
Mad Onion lands a good knee to the midsection. Cooper won't want to take too many of those.
Cooper looks winded!
Mad Onion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mad Onion prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Mad Onion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mad Onion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Matt Cooper's cut even more.
Mad Onion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cooper's defenses.
The cut above Matt Cooper's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Cooper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Mad Onion!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Mad Onion 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 222 p4p, 233 weight class) and Athos Knox (ranked 30 p4p, 32 weight class). Knox has chosen Click Click Boom | Saliva as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marco Paris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Athos Knox's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Athos Knox!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Paris. Paris maintains the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knox walks away with a smile on his face. Paris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Paris is out of range.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Paris should have avoided that one.
It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
Paris connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Paris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paris fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Paris moves out of range of the strikes.
Marco Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paris misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paris scores with a hook.
Knox is rocked!
Paris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Paris finish him?
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Paris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Paris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paris misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Paris throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paris.
It looked like Paris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Paris shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paris throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knox is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Paris slips a nice elbow through Knox's hands, connecting with Knox's forehead.
Knox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Paris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Knox pulls Paris in close to prevent any damage.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paris is controlling him.
Paris is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to control the position.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paris is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paris has passed into side control.
Paris working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paris.
That has opened up Athos Knox's cut even more.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Paris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paris digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Paris.
Paris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox takes a swing at Paris's ribcage but misses.
Paris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paris moves away from the strike by Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paris.
Paris scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Paris. Beautiful body shot.
Knox sends Paris crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Paris up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Paris is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Paris to the canvas! Paris doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Knox keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athos Knox!
Athos Knox decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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