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OFK 268 - Chika Vs Mad Onion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 2314 p4p, 4131 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 254 p4p, 418 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OcasioCortez misses with a hook.
OcasioCortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jameison.
Jameison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OcasioCortez tries to counter by clinching up but Jameison breaks away and moves out of range.
Jameison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OcasioCortez.
Despite the aggression on Jameison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jameison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OcasioCortez gets a clinch.
OcasioCortez looking to throw knees to the head but Jameison is blocking nicely.
Jameison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow over the top.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OcasioCortez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OcasioCortez slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez leaning his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to OcasioCortez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez slaps away a takedown attempt from Jameison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Jameison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez gets a clinch.
Jameison tries to pull guard but OcasioCortez won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, OcasioCortez throws an elbow but misses.
OcasioCortez effectively controlling the action here.
OcasioCortez tries to stall but Jameison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jameison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OcasioCortez looking to throw knees to the head but Jameison is blocking nicely.
Jameison lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OcasioCortez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OcasioCortez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OcasioCortez lands with a right to the head.
Jameison is looking to break free of the clinch but OcasioCortez has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameison displaying some good clinch control by pressing OcasioCortez up against the cage.
OcasioCortez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Jennson Jameison has been cut.
Jameison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jameison breaks the clinch.
OcasioCortez misses with a straight left.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameison shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jameison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OcasioCortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jameison throws a fast counter high kick but OcasioCortez manages to duck under it in time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameison.
Jameison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OcasioCortez swivels and escapes.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jameison checks a leg kick.
Jameison misses with a body shot.
OcasioCortez fakes the leg kick and cracks Jameison in the body.
Jameison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OcasioCortez defends it nicely.
Jameison looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez moves into the clinch.
OcasioCortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from OcasioCortez finds it's target.
OcasioCortez moves into the clinch.
Jameison is trying to push OcasioCortez away but OcasioCortez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OcasioCortez lands a nice knee to the body.
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for OcasioCortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OcasioCortez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jameison scores with a shoulder strike.
OcasioCortez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jameison avoids a wild elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
Jameison can't find room to land a body shot as OcasioCortez controls the action.
Jameison has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. OcasioCortez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jameison can turn it around.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, OcasioCortez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jameison's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison has had enough of the clinch but OcasioCortez keeps him there for the moment.
Jameison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OcasioCortez smiles and moves away.
OcasioCortez tests Jameison's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Jameison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jameison digs a good hook to OcasioCortez's body.
Jameison shoots in and drives through. OcasioCortez sprawls well.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt - OcasioCortez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
OcasioCortez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jameison back to the cage. OcasioCortez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good leg kick by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez throws a good cross that connects.
OcasioCortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jameison takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandria OcasioCortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jennson Jameison'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.
OcasioCortez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jameison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
OcasioCortez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jameison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OcasioCortez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jameison. Jameison gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from OcasioCortez misses the target.
Jameison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OcasioCortez. OcasioCortez obviously looking to wear him down.
Jameison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OcasioCortez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jameison backs up against the cage.
OcasioCortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from OcasioCortez as Jameison shoots in.
OcasioCortez is looking to counter the offense by Jameison and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison swats away the attempt to clinch by OcasioCortez.
Alexandria OcasioCortez is winning the standup battle so far.
OcasioCortez clinches with his opponent.
OcasioCortez drops Jameison with a big knee straight up the middle! Jameison is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OcasioCortez moves into range and clinches up with Jameison.
OcasioCortez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OcasioCortez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jameison backwards.
OcasioCortez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OcasioCortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Jameison controls his hands.
Jameison blocks the elbow strike.
OcasioCortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameison can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
OcasioCortez tries to work over Jameison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OcasioCortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow strike.
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameison tries to clinch but OcasioCortez is having none of it.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jameison finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick misses from OcasioCortez.
Jameison steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez thumps Jameison with a low kick.
OcasioCortez throws a front kick that sends Jameison stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexandria OcasioCortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OcasioCortez pushes Jameison up against the cage in a clinch.
OcasioCortez tries to stall but Jameison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
OcasioCortez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jameison blocks a body shot from OcasioCortez.
Jameison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OcasioCortez is keeping busy.
Jameison lands a body shot.
Jameison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OcasioCortez misses with a wild body shot.
Jameison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jameison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting OcasioCortez counter with a right hand.
OcasioCortez throws a body shot but no joy.
OcasioCortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OcasioCortez scores with a spinning back kick!
Jameison shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Jameison is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison tries to clinch up.
OcasioCortez rushes Jameison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow that stopped Jameison in his tracks for a moment.
Jameison blocks the elbow strike.
OcasioCortez prevents Jameison from breaking the clinch.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
Jameison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 OcasioCortez walks away with a smile on his face. Jameison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OcasioCortez with a nice cross.
OcasioCortez scores with a nice right hand.
OcasioCortez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jameison on the side of the head.
OcasioCortez connects with a nice looking jab.
OcasioCortez has Jameison up against the cage in a clinch.
OcasioCortez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jameison.
Jameison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameison is trying to break the clinch but OcasioCortez is controlling him.
OcasioCortez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OcasioCortez.
Jameison stalling the fight.
Jameison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OcasioCortez pushes Jameison up against the cage in a clinch.
OcasioCortez trying to land knees to the body.
Jameison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OcasioCortez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jameison.
OcasioCortez manages to break the clinch.
Jennson Jameison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Jameison moves out of range.
OcasioCortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OcasioCortez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OcasioCortez takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandria OcasioCortez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jennson Jameison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jameison closes the distance and clinches up with OcasioCortez, looking for a takedown. Jameison pushes OcasioCortez against the cage but OcasioCortez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for OcasioCortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch.
Jameison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but OcasioCortez defends well and Jameison ends up having to push OcasioCortez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jameison shoots for a takedown but OcasioCortez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
OcasioCortez connects with a single shot there.
OcasioCortez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jameison doesn't seem bothered though.
OcasioCortez clobbers Jameison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OcasioCortez cracks Jameison with a right hand to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez closes the distance and clinches.
Jameison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OcasioCortez just stands there and leans against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OcasioCortez trying to land knees to the body.
Jameison dodges an elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
Jameison takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Jennson Jameison's cut even more.
Jameison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OcasioCortez stops a takedown attempt from Jameison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside that Jameison shrugs off.
The cut above Jennson Jameison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OcasioCortez has Jameison pushed against the cage.
OcasioCortez is struggling to control the position.
OcasioCortez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
OcasioCortez avoiding damage.
Jameison jumps guard but OcasioCortez stands there with Jameison around his waist. Jameison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from OcasioCortez.
Jameison stalling in the clinch but OcasioCortez improves position.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside.
Jameison is trying to pull guard but OcasioCortez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jameison blocks the elbow strike.
OcasioCortez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OcasioCortez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 Jameison is rocked!
Jennson Jameison's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jennson Jameison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexandria OcasioCortez!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandria OcasioCortez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 1623 p4p, 3594 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 96 p4p, 196 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuguego avoids a kick to the body.
Fuguego moves out of range of the body kick from Tiger.
Tiger throws a head kick that half lands.
Fuguego connects with a body shot.
Fuguego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuguego throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuguego throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
Fuguego drives through with a takedown into Tiger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tiger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punch Out Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tiger trying to control the position here.
Fuguego sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tiger's guard.
Tiger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tiger controls Fuguego momentarily but Fuguego frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego passes Tiger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fuguego not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fuguego lands with a punch from half guard.
Tiger tries to roll over but Fuguego keeps him under control.
Fuguego working over Tiger with some ground and pound. Tiger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fuguego scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fuguego takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiger looking for subs from the bottom but Fuguego mounts him!
Tiger tries to lock up and control but Fuguego gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fuguego looking to finish Tiger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tiger!
Fuguego looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fuguego lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fuguego putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fuguego controlling the pace for now.
Fuguego 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.
Fuguego is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tiger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tiger regains half guard.
Fuguego performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fuguego looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuguego looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fuguego drops an elbow to the side of Tiger's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuguego is thwarting Tiger's attempts to control the position.
Tiger gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tiger holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuguego is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tiger seems keen to control Fuguego's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fuguego is stalling in the full guard.
Tiger controls Fuguego momentarily but Fuguego frees himself.
Fuguego content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fuguego throwing strikes but missing.
Tiger trying to keep a closed guard but Fuguego is proving a slippery customer.
Tiger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuguego.
Fuguego works over Tiger with some ground and pound from guard.
Fuguego passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fuguego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tiger.
Tiger scores with a jab. Fuguego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Great Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego avoids the head kick by Tiger.
Fuguego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger throws a head kick that misses.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuguego.
Fuguego throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fuguego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fuguego misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger tries a quick counter leg kick but Fuguego is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger counters with a body kick.
Tiger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuguego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiger.
Tiger thows a leg kick but Fuguego checks it
so Fuguego counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego wants to pass the guard but Tiger is keeping the position.
Tiger is trying to keep Fuguego in close.
Tiger wants to control the position but Fuguego says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tiger wants to improve his position but Fuguego is controlling well.
Tiger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fuguego content to control rather than advance.
Tiger trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fuguego manages to pass to mount!
Tiger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fuguego tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alphonse Fuguego overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuguego avoids the attempt from Tiger to control.
Tiger is working to get back to half guard.
Fuguego lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Fuguego.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuguego can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tiger is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego landing shots from mount.
Tiger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fuguego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tiger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fuguego working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fuguego is thwarting Tiger's attempts to control the position.
Fuguego lands a big elbow - Tiger is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Fuguego!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonse Fuguego!
During a confident post fight interview, Alphonse Fuguego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marwin Mueller (ranked 1066 p4p, 2620 weight class) and Billy Williams (ranked 127 p4p, 285 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marwin Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
 It looks like Marwin Mueller has been cut.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Mueller's knee but Mueller avoids it well.
A slow jab from Mueller misses its intended target.
Mueller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mueller scrambles back to his feet.
Mueller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mueller is in Williams's guard.
Mueller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams wants to stand but Mueller is controlling the position.
Williams is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mueller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mueller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mueller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mueller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mueller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mueller throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mueller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mueller 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.
Williams is looking to stand up but Mueller isn't so interested in that idea.
Mueller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mueller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Mueller passes into half guard.
Mueller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Mueller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Mueller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mueller throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams is looking to escape.
Mueller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mueller.
Williams is looking to escape.
Mueller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mueller looks to land a strike but Williams avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mueller lands a couple of digs.
Mueller throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mueller's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mueller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mueller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Williams won't allow Mueller to sweep him here.
Mueller wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Williams is now in half guard.
Mueller tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mueller is trying to get back to full guard.
Mueller is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mueller avoid being mounted?
Mueller moves into full guard.
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mueller, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mueller throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Mueller lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Mueller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mueller shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marwin Mueller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marwin Mueller'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.
Mueller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Mueller swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mueller with a body shot.
Mueller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Mueller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Mueller.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Mueller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams is looking to slow Mueller down with leg kicks.
Williams lands a jab to Mueller's midsection.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Mueller off balance momentarily.
Williams swings for the body but Mueller moves out of range.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Mueller moves out of range easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mueller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Mueller getting side control.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mueller.
Marwin Mueller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mueller lands a nice short elbow.
Mueller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mueller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mueller thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mueller thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Mueller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Mueller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Williams has hold of Mueller's hands but Mueller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mueller winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mueller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mueller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mueller thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Mueller prevents Williams from standing back up.
We've been hearing that Mueller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mueller throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Mueller moves nicely into side control.
Mueller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mueller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
Mueller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williams some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mueller tries to advance to mount but Williams instead regains half guard.
Mueller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller working Williams over with strikes.
Williams is looking to escape.
Mueller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mueller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mueller throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Mueller.
Mueller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mueller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mueller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Williams is trying to stand up here but Mueller is controlling him well.
Mueller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mueller lands a nice short elbow.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mueller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mueller.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mueller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marwin Mueller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marwin Mueller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mueller looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams lands with a hook. Mueller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mueller scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mueller is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Mueller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mueller working Williams over with strikes.
Mueller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Mueller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mueller here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mueller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mueller is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Mueller drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Mueller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williams is rocked!
Mueller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Mueller finish him?
Williams is trying to stand up here but Mueller is controlling him well.
Mueller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mueller scores with a big shot! Williams's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Williams! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marwin Mueller!
Marwin Mueller 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 Yka Sonni (ranked 704 p4p, 2697 weight class) and Dude Dudeson (ranked 104 p4p, 372 weight class). Dude Dudeson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yka Sonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudeson throws a chopping leg kick but Sonni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonni tried to counter with a leg kick but Dudeson avoided it.
Dudeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dudeson lands the left hand.
Dudeson shoots and misses
and Sonni counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Dudeson.
Dudeson misses with a wild body shot.
Sonni tried to score with a low kick but Dudeson checks it.
Dudeson staying out of range there.
Dudeson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni tried to counter with a leg kick but Dudeson avoided it.
Dudeson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sonni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson loads up on a big right hand but Sonni slips the punch.
It looked like Sonni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dudeson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dudeson is defended easily by Sonni.
Sonni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yka Sonni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni cracks Dudeson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dudeson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sonni pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dudeson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yka Sonni!
Yka Sonni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Dude Dudeson had this to say: 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandru Mircea (ranked 1022 p4p, 1758 weight class) and Meltdown Miettinen (ranked 122 p4p, 194 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandru Mircea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meltdown Miettinen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miettinen checks a leg kick.
A big right from Mircea misses.
As Mircea backs off Miettinen throws a huge counter combo but Mircea manages to avoid it all.
Miettinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miettinen staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miettinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miettinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mircea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mircea throwing a counter right hand but Miettinen manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mircea.
Miettinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Miettinen is looking to clinch.
Mircea throws a leg kick but Miettinen checks it.
Miettinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mircea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miettinen throws a head kick but Mircea moves out of range.
A low kick from Mircea is predictable there
and Miettinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Miettinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miettinen wants to control but Mircea is keeping him busy.
Miettinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miettinen slows the pace down.
Miettinen trying to control the position but Mircea is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Miettinen.
Miettinen decides to stand back up.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miettinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Miettinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mircea.
Mircea working aggressively here.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miettinen lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea keeping full guard, as Miettinen tries to pass.
Miettinen throws a strike but Mircea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miettinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mircea is one step ahead there.
Mircea is stalling in the full guard.
Mircea prevents Miettinen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miettinen 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.
Mircea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mircea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Mircea trying to control the position from guard on top but Miettinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mircea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miettinen is proving hard to escape from.
Miettinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miettinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mircea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miettinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mircea misses the jab.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea thuds his right hand into Miettinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Miettinen on that attempt.
A jab from Mircea finds it's way through Miettinen's defenses.
Mircea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miettinen is able to avoid easily.
Miettinen ducks right into an uppercut from Mircea.
Miettinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mircea scores with a body shot.
Mircea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
Miettinen closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miettinen backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mircea.
Miettinen managing to block the knees to the body from Mircea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miettinen jumps guard but Mircea stands there with Miettinen around his waist. Miettinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miettinen is leaning against Mircea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miettinen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mircea to keep the fight standing.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Miettinen blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mircea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miettinen's brow.
Miettinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mircea lands a nice elbow.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miettinens head.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miettinens head.
Miettinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mircea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mircea lands a nice uppercut.
Mircea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miettinen blocks an uppercut.
Miettinen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miettinen is breathing heavily.
Mircea misses with a knee strike.
Miettinen blocks a body shot from Mircea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Miettinen.
Miettinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mircea works on Miettinen's body with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mircea.
Miettinen breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miettinen.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miettinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Meltdown Miettinen's cut even more.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Miettinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mircea misses its target.
Miettinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Mircea was looking to counter with a kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mircea!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
Miettinen misses with a combination
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea stalks Miettinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miettinen's face. Miettinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Mircea looks for the body kick but Miettinen saw that one coming.
Mircea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown but Mircea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miettinen.
Miettinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mircea scores with a jab.
Miettinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miettinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Miettinen on that attempt.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea sizes up Miettinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Miettinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miettinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mircea - the referee stops the clock and Miettinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mircea. Miettinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miettinen moves away from the strike by Mircea.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
Mircea is looking to slow Miettinen down with leg kicks.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miettinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miettinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mircea can pounce on him.
Miettinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
Meltdown Miettinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miettinen walks into a straight right hand from Mircea.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miettinen takes a step back to recover.
Miettinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
That's time! Mircea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mircea 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 Miettinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miettinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mircea tries a low kick but Miettinen avoids it.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miettinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miettinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mircea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mircea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miettinen shoots in but Mircea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mircea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miettinen wants to counter the offense by Mircea and move into the clinch position.
Miettinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mircea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Miettinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mircea jabs Miettinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Mircea as Miettinen shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Mircea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mircea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miettinen can do to turn this around?
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miettinen takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mircea scores with a spinning back kick!
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miettinen.
Mircea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mircea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miettinen. That did some damage!
Mircea jabs Miettinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mircea lands an overhand right.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miettinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mircea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miettinen blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mircea takes a swing at Miettinen's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea with a hook.
Mircea swings for the body but Miettinen moves out of range.
Miettinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Miettinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mircea's waist but Mircea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miettinen off to one side.
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miettinen.
Mircea misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Mircea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miettinen shoots and misses
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mircea connects with a crisp jab.
The cut above Meltdown Miettinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miettinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mircea defends well and Miettinen ends up having to push Mircea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miettinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miettinen. That did some damage!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mircea, as that shot connected.
Mircea throws a lazy right hand but Miettinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miettinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mircea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mircea does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Mircea backs off Miettinen throws a huge counter combo but Mircea manages to avoid it all.
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
Meltdown Miettinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mircea tries to sprawl but Miettinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mircea is looking to escape.
Miettinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mircea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mircea is looking for a sweep. Miettinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mircea pushes Miettinen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Miettinen on that attempt.
Mircea avoids the head kick by Miettinen.
Miettinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miettinen wants to clinch
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miettinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miettinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mircea, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
Post fight, an emotional Alexandru Mircea said 'I Train So Hard To Pull The Biggest Upset In Odense MMA History And Finally Become Heavyweight Champion Of The World.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Probert (ranked 995 p4p, 1307 weight class) and Erran Morad (ranked 89 p4p, 120 weight class). Probert's entrance music is DNA. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Erran Morad enters the cage!
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26
155
14 - 7 - 1 |
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157
22 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probert avoids the body shot from Morad.
Morad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morad is looking to chop away at Probert's legs.
Morad throws a hook but Probert blocks it.
Probert throws a lazy uppercut
letting Morad counter with a right hand.
Morad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Probert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morad.
Probert takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Morad misses
and Probert counters with a nice uppercut.
Morad throws a head kick that misses.
Probert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Probert misses.
Morad throws out a loose jab but Probert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morad scores with the left hand. Probert knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert tries to clinch up.
Morad digs a good hook to Probert's body.
Morad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morad throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
Probert has Morad up against the cage in a clinch.
Morad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Probert has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Probert.
Morad misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Probert.
Morad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morad lands an elbow inside that Probert shrugs off.
It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
Probert lands with a light punch inside.
Probert prevents Morad from breaking the clinch.
Probert gets underhooks to prevent Morad's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Probert.
Probert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Probert lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Probert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Probert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morad tries to break free but Probert pushes him back against the cage.
Morad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morad lands an uppercut.
Morad misses with some punches.
Morad prevents a body shot from Probert.
Probert avoids a wild elbow strike from Morad.
Probert lands with a right to the head.
Morad taking a breather.
Probert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Probert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morad backwards.
Morad is trying to push Probert away but Probert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morad breaks the clinch.
Probert slips under a jab.
Probert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Probert moves into the clinch.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert blocks an elbow strike from Morad.
Morad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morad is trying to break the clinch but Probert has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Morad fails to land.
Probert blocks an elbow strike from Morad.
Probert lands an uppercut.
Probert looking to slow down the pace here.
Morad tries to stall but Probert uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Probert struggles to land a body shot inside as Morad controls his hands.
Morad working hard to break the clinch.
Morad breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Probert misses the target.
Probert loads up on a big right hand but Morad slips the punch.
Morad misses with a looping left.
Probert connects with a single shot there.
Morad cracks a nice hook into Probert's ribs.
Morad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morad.
Probert blocks a leg kick.
Morad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Erran Morad has been cut.
Probert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Morad.
Morad with the inside leg kick.
Morad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Probert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Probert throws a big shot that misses.
Probert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morad.
Morad feints and then cracks Probert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Probert down.
Morad swings for the body but Probert moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erran Morad will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morad gets the takedown into side control.
Morad laying and praying for a moment but Probert takes advantage and regains half guard.
Morad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Probert is trying to stand back up but Morad is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Probert wants to control but Morad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Probert defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morad misses with a head shot. Probert uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Probert is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Probert has escaped and now he's on top!
Probert controlling from the top position.
Morad wants to sweep here but Probert controlling him for the moment.
Morad is working an open guard so Probert takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morad throws a solid leg kick but Probert takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morad.
Probert avoids the head kick by Morad.
Morad doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Probert counter with a right hand.
Morad throws a big shot that misses.
Probert is looking to counter punch.
Probert lands with a hook. Morad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by Probert's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Morad tenderised Probert's leg. Probert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morad throws an off balance right hand
and Probert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Probert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morad misses with a straight right.
Probert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Morad misses its intended target.
Morad throws a leg kick that misses.
Probert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morad with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morad feints and then cracks Probert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Probert down.
Morad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Probert.
Morad misses with an uppercut. Probert saw that one coming.
Probert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Probert.
Probert drops his hands momentarily and Morad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Probert throws a jab but it's blocked by Morad.
Morad was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Morad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probert moves away.
Morad ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Probert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morad.
A slow jab from Morad misses its intended target.
Probert is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Probert looks to land a left hand but Morad moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Probert avoids the body shot from Morad.
Morad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Probert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morad throws a sloppy head kick and Probert moves out of range easily.
Morad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Erran Morad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morad slips under a jab.
Probert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morad manages to avoid it.
A jab from Probert misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert throws a nice looking combination but Morad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Probert with a body shot.
Probert moves out of range as Morad strikes.
Morad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morad shoots and misses
and Probert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morad throws a jab but it's blocked by Probert.
An attempted straight right counter from Probert misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morad, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erran Morad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Probert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Probert misses with a wild combination.
Morad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morad misses the shot to the body.
Probert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morad.
Morad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morad scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Probert doesn't seem bothered though.
Probert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Probert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probert. Morad does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morad throws a leg kick
and Probert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Probert throws a jab when Morad was well out of range.
Probert doesn't manage to clinch there - Morad circles away.
Morad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Probert misses with an uppercut. Morad saw that one coming.
Probert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morad is rocked!
Probert drops Morad with a huge uppercut! Morad drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Probert is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Probert!
Bob Probert 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Killer Kidd (ranked 899 p4p, 1299 weight class) and Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 53 p4p, 79 weight class). Gro Ulfimph is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Have a banana. 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 28 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Killer Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd lands with a good body shot.
Kidd tries to clinch there but Gro Ulfimph circles away.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kidd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kidd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gro Ulfimphs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gro Ulfimph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kidd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kidd jabs Gro Ulfimph right on the nose. Gro Ulfimph blinks but takes it well.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Kidd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gro Ulfimph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Kidd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Kidd.
Kidd is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
Kidd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kidd throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a double jab.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gro Ulfimph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Killer Kidd has been cut.
Kidd connects with a right hand. Gro Ulfimph shakes it off.
Gro Ulfimph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Kidd connects with a crisp jab.
Kidd staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Kidd takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Kidd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
Kidd walks into a straight right hand from Gro Ulfimph.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph lands a glancing blow to the side of Kidd's head.
Gro Ulfimph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidd.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kidd.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Gro Ulfimph seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd tries to clinch there but Gro Ulfimph circles away.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Kidd with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kidd. That snapped Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Kidd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice looking body kick.
Kidd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kidd is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kidd misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Kidd stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Gro Ulfimph slips the punch.
Gro Ulfimph misses the shot to the body.
Kidd blocks the body kick.
Gro Ulfimph takes one to the chin there.
Kidd slips a jab and a cross from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No joy there for Gro Ulfimph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Kidd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kidd scores with the left hand. Gro Ulfimph knows he should have avoided that one.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd throws a leg kick which misses Gro Ulfimph's front leg but catches the back leg as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kidd.
Kidd scores with a nice strike.
Gro Ulfimph pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kidd back to the cage. Gro Ulfimph follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kidd sizes up Gro Ulfimph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gro Ulfimph takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kidd back to the cage. Gro Ulfimph follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a high kick.
Kidd blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kidd lands a jab to Gro Ulfimph's midsection.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Gro Ulfimph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd scores with a decent looking hook.
Kidd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Kidd moves out of range of the body kick.
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab from Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Kidd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab. Kidd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gro Ulfimph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Kidd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kidd stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd digs a good hook to Gro Ulfimph's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kidd lands a nice hook to Gro Ulfimph's body. Gro Ulfimph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Kidd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Gro Ulfimph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kidd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Kidd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big shot that misses.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a body shot that sends Kidd's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Gro Ulfimph. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a three punch combo!
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Kidd is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kidd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Gro Ulfimph throws a counter combo.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a loose jab but Kidd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Kidd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to move into range but Kidd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd lands a jab to the nose.
Kidd scores with a leg kick.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gro Ulfimph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gro Ulfimph. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Kidd swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gro Ulfimph can do to turn this around?
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Kidd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gro Ulfimph just manages to avoid it.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph needs to keep his hands up - Kidd had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Gro Ulfimph does no damage.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Gro Ulfimph's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd cracks a nice hook into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kidd looks to land a combination but Gro Ulfimph avoids it well.
Gro Ulfimph takes one to the side of the head.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kidd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to land body kicks.
Kidd lands a jab to Gro Ulfimph's midsection.
Kidd avoids the head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd 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 good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kidd connects with a body shot.
A cross from Kidd lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gro Ulfimph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kidd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gro Ulfimph in his tracks.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Kidd instigates a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Kidd has a couple of punches blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gro Ulfimph or not.
Kidd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph breaks from the clinch.
Kidd throws a head kick that half lands.
Kidd connects with a right hand. Gro Ulfimph shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a series of wild punches.
Kidd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gro Ulfimph's head backwards.
A jab from Kidd misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kidd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kidd works Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice hook.
Gro Ulfimph lands a front kick.
Kidd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a double jab
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd cracks Gro Ulfimph with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
A punch combination from Kidd misses.
A big left from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Kidd moves into the clinch.
A short right from Kidd on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kidd jabs Gro Ulfimph right on the nose. Gro Ulfimph blinks but takes it well.
Kidd moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph strikes.
Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Kidd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gro Ulfimph. Gro Ulfimph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kidd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Killer Kidd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kidd walks into a jab.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping left.
A cross from Kidd lands.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kidd scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gro Ulfimph has time to react.
Kidd walks into a jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right hand that Kidd ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidd also avoids with ease.
As Gro Ulfimph backs away, Kidd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph walks into a stiff left hand from Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a crisp jab.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot from downtown. Kidd moves away and avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph tries to bum rush Kidd with a series of wild strikes but Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gro Ulfimph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Kidd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kidd clobbers Gro Ulfimph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kidd slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab from Kidd.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kidd misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kidd scores with the left hand. Gro Ulfimph knows he should have avoided that one.
Killer Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd ducks right into an uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd defending well as Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph swings widly with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a leg kick.
Kidd defending well as Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kidd punishes Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice straight punch.
Gro Ulfimph lands the left hand.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping left.
Kidd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gro Ulfimph's sensitive parts.
Gro Ulfimph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kidd can pounce on him.
Gro Ulfimph throws the kick towards the body but Kidd avoids it.
Kidd throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab to the nose.
Gro Ulfimph throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kidd blocks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kidd jabs Gro Ulfimph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gro Ulfimph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kidd is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Kidd takes one to the chin there.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
Kidd tests Gro Ulfimph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd cracks Gro Ulfimph with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd cracks Gro Ulfimph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gro Ulfimph.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kidd. That's going to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gro Ulfimph has time to react.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gro Ulfimph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd throws a leg kick which misses Gro Ulfimph's front leg but catches the back leg as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid it.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice cross.
Jab from Kidd.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kidd throws out a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range and Kidd only half commits.
Gro Ulfimph throws a fast counter high kick but Kidd manages to duck under it in time.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab to the nose.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Kidd looks to throw the jab but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kidd misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kidd momentarily.
Kidd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kidd. That's going to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Kidd keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kidd 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!
Our winner, Killer Kidd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 618 p4p, 684 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 75 p4p, 85 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ironfeld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ironfeld moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lama lands a nice shot that snaps Ironfeld's head back.
Lama connects with a jab.
Lama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lama trying to control from half guard but Ironfeld is working away.
Ironfeld is controlling Lama's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've been hearing that Lama has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ironfeld tries to roll over but Lama keeps him under control.
Ironfeld controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironfeld keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironfeld keeps working.
Ironfeld tries to get to full guard but Lama has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama is looking to advance position but Ironfeld won't allow it.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironfeld keeps working.
Ironfeld has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lama is working away from the top position though.
Ironfeld is not content to let Lama control the position.
Lama wants to free his trapped foot but Ironfeld is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Lama 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.
Ironfeld trying to control from the bottom.
Ironfeld might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Lama.
Lama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lama.
Lama 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.
Lama trying to control from half guard but Ironfeld is working away.
Ironfeld is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld is still trying to improve position.
Lama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ironfeld knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ironfeld defends it well.
Ironfeld is refusing to be controlled, as Lama sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama not doing much here.
Ironfeld is defending against the submission attempts here by Lama.
Ironfeld is looking to control Lama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ironfeld avoid being mounted?
Lama working Ironfeld over with strikes.
Ironfeld is trying to get back to full guard.
Lama working over Ironfeld with some ground and pound. Ironfeld looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lama is pressing down on Ironfeld's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ironfeld is holding on for now.
Ironfeld slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Ironfeld is keeping the position.
Ironfeld looking to control.
Lama scoring with some ground and pound.
Lama being controlled here momentarily.
Lama forces his way into half guard.
Lama prevents Ironfeld from improving his position.
Ironfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld is doing well to control the position and prevent Lama from advancing to side control.
Ironfeld trying to hold on to Lama's head to control him but Lama postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balal Lama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ironfeld throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld checks a leg kick nicely.
Ironfeld works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Lama catches Ironfeld with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ironfeld scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ironfeld tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lama defends well and Ironfeld ends up having to push Lama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lama lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironfeld misses with a series of wild punches.
Ironfeld lands with a nice body punch.
Ironfeld feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama controls Ironfeld momentarily but Ironfeld frees himself.
Ironfeld won't allow Lama to get back to his feet.
Lama is pulling down on Ironfeld's head. It's preventing any offense from Ironfeld, at least for the moment.
Lama working for a triangle but Ironfeld defends it easily.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Lama keeps moving.
Ironfeld lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ironfeld missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ironfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Lama is retaining full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lama here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ironfeld is in close to Lama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ironfeld preventing the sweep.
Ironfeld landing some decent shots from guard.
Ironfeld lands a couple of digs.
Lama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lama is trying to keep Ironfeld in close.
Ironfeld trying to control but Lama is working from the bottom.
Ironfeld keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lama's head.
Ironfeld is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ironfeld's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld pulls Lama in close to prevent any damage.
Ironfeld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ironfeld controlling Lama's posture.
Ironfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironfeld, not yet.
Lama wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
Ironfeld looking to control.
Ironfeld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lama's guard.
Lama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ironfeld is controlling him.
Lama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lama keeping full guard, as Ironfeld tries to pass.
Lama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ironfeld manages to get himself to full guard.
Ironfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironfeld, not yet.
Ironfeld manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lama manages to get himself to full guard.
Ironfeld scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ironfeld manages to get himself to full guard.
Ironfeld wants to sweep here but Lama controlling him for the moment.
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Theros Ironfeld will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
That's time! Lama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ironfeld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ironfeld wants it to stay on the feet.
As Lama backs off Ironfeld throws a huge counter combo but Lama manages to avoid it all.
Ironfeld throws a jab when Lama was well out of range.
Lama connects with the punch.
Ironfeld takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ironfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lama.
Ironfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ironfeld is looking to stand back up but Lama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ironfeld.
Lama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ironfeld moves into full guard.
Ironfeld has control of Lama's left arm, preventing Lama from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama stands up over Ironfeld, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ironfeld wants to sweep here but Lama controlling him for the moment.
Lama connects with a couple of short punches.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lama.
Ironfeld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ironfeld working for submissions but it's allowed Lama to get to half guard.
Lama trying to pass the guard but Ironfeld defending well.
Ironfeld wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironfeld can do to turn this around?
Lama is keen to just control but Ironfeld is a slippery customer.
Lama wants to free his trapped foot but Ironfeld is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lama looks to land a strike but Ironfeld avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balal Lama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ironfeld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ironfeld looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lama is working Ironfeld over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama looking to pass the guard.
Ironfeld pulls Lama in close to prevent any damage.
Lama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld wants to sweep but no luck.
Ironfeld trying to control the position.
Lama throwing strikes but missing.
Lama wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
Ironfeld wants to sweep here but Lama controlling him for the moment.
Lama wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Ironfeld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lama.
Lama fails with the takedown.
Lama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ironfeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lama scores with a jab. Ironfeld acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lama shoots in for a double leg but Ironfeld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ironfeld shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lama manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ironfeld chips away with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld trying to control but Lama is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld prevents Lama from getting back to his feet.
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 Balal Lama.
Well Lama 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balal Lama!
Balal Lama managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Theros Ironfeld spoke after the fight, saying 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schwartz Gomez (ranked 755 p4p, 372 weight class) and Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 108 p4p, 56 weight class). Gomez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomez lands the left hand.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiramanti scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Tiramanti shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Tiramanti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Tiramanti.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Gomez pushes Tiramanti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gomez scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomez working aggressively here.
Gomez misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gomez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gomez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiramanti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Tiramanti throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Tiramanti checks a low kick from Gomez.
Gomez slips a straight right by Tiramanti.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Tiramanti connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiramanti misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez with a nice calf kick.
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tiramanti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Tiramanti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tiramanti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Tiramanti drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti laying and praying for a moment but Gomez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tiramanti is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tiramanti decides to return to a standing position.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Tiramanti is avoiding it.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez walks into a left hand.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez slips a jab from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti jabs Gomez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiramanti has time to react.
Gomez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez throws a leg kick which misses Tiramanti's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiramanti tries to avoid it.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Tiramanti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gomez is looking to slow Tiramanti down with leg kicks.
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 Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gomez scores with a jab. Tiramanti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomez throws a front kick that sends Tiramanti stumbling back into the cage.
Tiramanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Tiramanti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiramanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tiramanti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomez.
Tiramanti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomez defends well and Tiramanti ends up having to push Gomez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tiramanti punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
Tiramanti lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Tiramanti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Gomez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gomez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tiramanti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiramanti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
It looked like Gomez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti fails to land the takedown.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti misses the body punch
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Tiramanti feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Tiramanti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomez kicks Tiramanti off and gets to his feet.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Gomez tries to work over Tiramanti's front leg with a kick but Tiramanti checks it.
Tiramanti scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiramanti feints and then cracks Gomez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomez down.
Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch but Tiramanti keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Gomez.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiramanti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tiramanti manages to end up in side control.
Tiramanti trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is not content to let Tiramanti control the position.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tiramanti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tiramanti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomez tries to escape but Tiramanti is in control.
Cesare Tiramanti has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Tiramanti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tiramanti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tiramanti is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well.
Tiramanti prevents Gomez from escaping the position.
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 Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tiramanti punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Tiramanti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tiramanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gomez lands a head shot.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Tiramanti moved out of range.
Tiramanti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiramanti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomez backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez misses the body punch
and Tiramanti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Tiramanti.
Gomez with a nice calf kick.
Tiramanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiramanti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A good leg kick by Gomez.
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tiramanti defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomez throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiramanti keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti scores with a leg kick.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiramanti misses with a looping right.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
Tiramanti digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Gomez.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Tiramanti keeps it at a distance.
Tiramanti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiramanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tiramanti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiramanti finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomez's head.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiramanti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez checks a low kick from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomez.
Gomez lands with a shot to the body.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez misses the jab.
Cesare Tiramanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tiramanti throws a wild body kick that Gomez sees coming a mile off.
Tiramanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti lands a head kick. Gomez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tiramanti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiramanti shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for Gomez.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Gomez clinches with his opponent.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiramanti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Tiramanti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gomez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomez.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Gomez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tiramanti stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Tiramanti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Tiramanti drags him back down.
Schwartz Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez is not content to let Tiramanti control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Tiramanti drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cesare Tiramanti.
I think Gomez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Schwartz Gomez!
Schwartz Gomez 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chidi Chika (ranked 143 p4p, 328 weight class) and Luke Mad Onion (ranked 9 p4p, 19 weight class). Chidi Chika has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chidi Chika!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Onion just misses with a punch to the body.
Chika avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mad Onion with a nice calf kick.
Chika avoids the head kick by Mad Onion.
As Mad Onion backs away, Chika returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chika slips a jab from Mad Onion.
Chika lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mad Onion's sensitive parts.
Chika lands a nice shot to the body.
Mad Onion misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mad Onion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chika slips a jab and a cross from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion misses with a hook
and Chika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Luke Mad Onion has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mad Onion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mad Onion manages to avoid it.
Chika drops Mad Onion with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mad Onion looks back up at him and smiles so Chika waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mad Onion is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mad Onion circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Chika. Mad Onion falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Chika!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chidi Chika!
Chidi Chika retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Chidi Chika made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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