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OFK 274 - Kosmanov Vs Do Urden PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 4790 p4p, 22969 weight class) and Peter Golles (ranked 479 p4p, 569 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Golles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golles clinches with his opponent.
Krnacova fails to pull guard.
Krnacova successfully pulls guard.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Golles's guard.
Golles is looking to stand up but Krnacova isn't so interested in that idea.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing that Krnacova has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Golles's head.
Golles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krnacova is controlling him.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Golles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krnacova is in close to Golles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Golles wants to stand and escape but Krnacova is having none of it.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Golles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krnacova is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Golles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krnacova is controlling him.
Krnacova advances position into side control!
Krnacova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Krnacova landing a few strikes.
Golles wants to get back to his feet but Krnacova drags him back down.
Krnacova 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.
Golles is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Golles to see if he's OK.
Krnacova lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Golles down.
Krnacova controls the position.
Krnacova working the ground and pound from side control.
Krnacova controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova working the head and body with strikes.
Krnacova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krnacova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krnacova moves into full mount!
Golles is bucking up trying to escape but Krnacova cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krnacova content just to control the position here.
Krnacova landing strikes from the mount and Golles is in trouble!
Golles is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Krnacova scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krnacova controlling the position easily from mount.
Krnacova cracks Golles with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Krnacova landing strikes, looking to finish!
Golles wants to get back to his feet.
Krnacova lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Golles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Krnacova raining down hammerfists from mount.
 Golles is rocked!
Krnacova cracks Golles with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
Felix Krnacova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor OShea (ranked 3771 p4p, 22710 weight class) and Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 458 p4p, 613 weight class). Conor OShea has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 34 - 1, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anjo scores with a takedown into OShea's guard.
OShea is wriggling around but Anjo manages to pass to half guard.
Anjo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OShea defending well though.
OShea's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Anjo thows a huge punch but OShea dodges it nicely.
OShea is looking to improve his position.
Anjo is trying to control the action in half guard but OShea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Anjo.
Anjo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OShea is just riding it out for now. Anjo eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. OShea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OShea wants to stand but Anjo is controlling the position.
OShea pushes Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OShea scores with a nice right hand.
OShea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anjo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OShea misses with a lunging right hand
and Anjo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anjo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anjo there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for OShea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OShea sets himself, and Anjo steps forward looking for the clinch! OShea avoids it this time.
A head kick by OShea misses
and OShea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anjo rushes OShea and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from OShea.
Anjo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OShea scores with a shoulder strike.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OShea to keep the fight standing.
Anjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShea manages to break the clinch.
OShea misses with a two punch combination.
OShea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anjo circles away quickly and effectively.
Anjo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching OShea on his heels. He'll look to pass OShea's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anjo stands and throws OShea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but OShea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
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 Conor OShea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
OShea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anjo was well out of range. Poor timing from OShea.
Anjo with the counter takedown but OShea avoids it easily.
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OShea was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
OShea wriggles free and stands up.
OShea throws a head kick that misses
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown. OShea fights it but they end up in guard.
OShea has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Anjo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OShea manages to break the clinch.
OShea looks to score with a jab to the body but Anjo is just out of range.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but OShea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anjo slips under a jab from OShea.
Jab from OShea.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from OShea. Those never looked like landing.
OShea closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OShea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anjo looks to clinch
and Anjo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OShea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OShea working aggressively here.
Anjo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anjo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
OShea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo misses with a series of wild punches.
OShea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anjo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from OShea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OShea dives in and scores a takedown into Anjo's guard.
Anjo kicks OShea off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea moves into the clinch.
Anjo pulls guard successfully.
OShea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but OShea is proving a slippery customer.
Anjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anjo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anjo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for OShea to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
OShea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anjo sneaks back into half guard.
OShea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anjo is doing well to control the position and prevent OShea from advancing to side control.
Anjo wants to control but OShea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OShea will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShea wants to advance to full mount but Anjo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
OShea looking to sit in guard and control but Anjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anjo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anjo trying to control but OShea is working from the bottom.
Anjo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Conor OShea will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
OShea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anjo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. OShea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OShea dips to his left and cracks Anjo with an uppercut!
OShea really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OShea thows a left - swing and a miss!
OShea shoots in and gets a takedown into Anjo's guard.
OShea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OShea is fighting to break Anjo's control of his arms but Anjo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anjo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo has his foot on OShea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OShea works his way back into a safe position though.
OShea trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anjo is keeping the position for now.
OShea passes into half guard.
Anjo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Anjo gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OShea wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Anjo trying to control the position.
Anjo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OShea's guard.
OShea trying to control the position.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anjo prevents OShea from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Anjo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but OShea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
Anjo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOShea.
OShea misses with a hook. Anjo ducked under it nicely.
Anjo unleashes a big counter combination but OShea bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from OShea. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
Conor OShea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
OShea gets caught flat footed, as Anjo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anjo is standing up over OShea. OShea looks to escape but Anjo dives into side control.
OShea being controlled for a moment.
Conor OShea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo tries to move to mount but OShea blocks the move with his legs.
Anjo is staying tight to OShea's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OShea wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anjo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, OShea rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anjo's guard! Nice work there by OShea!
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 Conor OShea.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OShea, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OShea!
Conor OShea took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pull Plugger (ranked 3841 p4p, 3349 weight class) and Rocco Damato (ranked 321 p4p, 286 weight class). Damato has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Damato!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Plugger to the mat! Plugger manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Plugger holds on and takes a little breather.
Plugger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plugger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Damato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plugger is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Damato from controlling successfully.
Plugger is adopting a defensive guard.
Plugger working for a triangle but Damato defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
Plugger pulls Damato in to control the position.
Plugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Plugger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plugger keeping full guard, as Damato tries to pass.
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.
Plugger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Damato defends it easily.
Plugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plugger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damato has managed to get both his arms back between Plugger's legs - danger averted.
Damato is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Plugger has Damato pulled in close to control his posture.
Damato trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato looking to pass the guard.
Damato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plugger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damato has managed to get both his arms back between Plugger's legs - danger averted.
Damato stands up over Plugger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Plugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Plugger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plugger working for a triangle but Damato defends it easily.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Damato from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato throws a big right hand that misses.
Plugger is looking to cinch up a triangle. Damato throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Plugger's body to avoid the submission. Plugger has instead reached around Damato's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Plugger arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pull Plugger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meltdown Miettinen (ranked 2296 p4p, 5033 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 243 p4p, 476 weight class). Meltdown Miettinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meltdown Miettinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison closes the distance and clinches up with Miettinen, looking for a takedown. Jameison pushes Miettinen against the cage but Miettinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jameison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miettinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jameison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miettinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jameison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jameison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miettinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Miettinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miettinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miettinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameison 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.
Miettinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jameison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miettinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miettinen slips nicely into half guard.
Miettinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miettinen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Miettinen landing strikes from the mount and Jameison is in trouble!
Jameison has given up his back here. Will Miettinen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miettinen controls the action.
Miettinen is working for a rear naked choke. Jameison is not defending it well and Miettinen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jameison refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jameison's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Meltdown Miettinen!
After winning the bout, Meltdown Miettinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandru Mircea (ranked 838 p4p, 2095 weight class) and Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 101 p4p, 221 weight class). Mircea comes to the cage accompanied by Shatter. Alexandria OcasioCortez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Great elbows
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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 25 - 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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
Mircea is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mircea lands with an overhand left.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OcasioCortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
Mircea throws the left hand but OcasioCortez avoids the punch easily.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OcasioCortez.
Mircea checks a leg kick nicely.
OcasioCortez fails to land with a series of punches.
It appears Mircea was looking to counter with a kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mircea.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
Mircea catches OcasioCortez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
Mircea misses with a looping left.
OcasioCortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Mircea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OcasioCortez thinking.
Mircea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OcasioCortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mircea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OcasioCortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mircea momentarily.
OcasioCortez with a hook.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mircea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
OcasioCortez throws a right and a left that Mircea avoids nicely.
Mircea scores with a three punch combo!
A slapping leg kick lands for OcasioCortez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mircea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OcasioCortez. That one must have hurt.
OcasioCortez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mircea misses with the head strike.
OcasioCortez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mircea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mircea's defenses.
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mircea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
OcasioCortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mircea moves away from the strike by OcasioCortez.
That kick from Mircea tenderised OcasioCortez's leg. OcasioCortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
OcasioCortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OcasioCortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea scores with a nice strike.
OcasioCortez misses with a double jab.
OcasioCortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OcasioCortez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away.
OcasioCortez takes a jab right on the kisser.
OcasioCortez scores with a punch to the head.
OcasioCortez slips a straight right by Mircea.
OcasioCortez with a hook.
Mircea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OcasioCortez connects with a leg kick.
Mircea throws a hook but OcasioCortez avoids it easily.
OcasioCortez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut.
OcasioCortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
OcasioCortez needs to keep his hands up - Mircea had a free shot at his head there.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OcasioCortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OcasioCortez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
OcasioCortez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez misses with a wild body shot.
OcasioCortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mircea throws a shot from downtown. OcasioCortez moves away and avoids it.
OcasioCortez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mircea, pushing him back against the cage.
OcasioCortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
Mircea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mircea throws a leg kick but OcasioCortez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OcasioCortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OcasioCortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mircea.
Mircea thuds his shin into the meat of OcasioCortez's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez avoids the body shot from Mircea.
Mircea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OcasioCortez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mircea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
OcasioCortez misses with a low kick.
OcasioCortez throws a right hand that Mircea ducks under and follows up with a left that Mircea also avoids with ease.
Mircea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Mircea.
Mircea throws a head kick but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch up but Mircea keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Mircea misses the target.
Mircea slips a straight right by OcasioCortez.
Mircea blocks a jab.
OcasioCortez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
OcasioCortez throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch but Mircea is avoiding it.
Mircea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OcasioCortez thows a body kick. Mircea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice cross by Mircea.
OcasioCortez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mircea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mircea!
OcasioCortez throws a hook but Mircea avoids it easily.
OcasioCortez tries to move into range but Mircea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
OcasioCortez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mircea with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as OcasioCortez blocks the leg kick.
OcasioCortez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut. Mircea saw that one coming.
Mircea throws a looping overhand right but OcasioCortez ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like OcasioCortez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OcasioCortez throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
Mircea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OcasioCortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mircea thumps OcasioCortez with a low kick.
Mircea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OcasioCortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mircea needs to keep his hands up - OcasioCortez had a free shot at his head there.
Mircea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mircea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mircea scores with a body shot.
OcasioCortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mircea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mircea lands a jab to the nose.
OcasioCortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OcasioCortez misses with a combination
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Mircea sizes up OcasioCortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
OcasioCortez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OcasioCortez closes the distance but Mircea moves to the side
and Mircea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good leg kick by Mircea.
OcasioCortez misses with a low kick.
OcasioCortez scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OcasioCortez takes one to the side of the head.
Mircea slips a jab from OcasioCortez.
Mircea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mircea works OcasioCortez's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mircea misses with the combination.
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mircea connects with a single shot there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mircea here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mircea misses with a few strikes there.
OcasioCortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mircea fires out a quick counter leg kick but OcasioCortez just manages to avoid it.
OcasioCortez throws a lazy head kick
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea throws a leg kick which misses OcasioCortez's front leg but catches the back leg as OcasioCortez tries to avoid it.
A big right from Mircea misses.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OcasioCortez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Mircea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
OcasioCortez throws a looping overhand right but Mircea ducks down to avoid it.
Mircea fires out a quick counter leg kick but OcasioCortez just manages to avoid it.
OcasioCortez lands a jab to the head.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mircea misses the target.
Mircea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
You can see that OcasioCortez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
OcasioCortez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mircea misses with a straight left.
OcasioCortez moves in looking to clinch but Mircea pushes him off.
OcasioCortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Mircea scores with a push kick.
OcasioCortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
OcasioCortez is breathing heavily.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mircea keeps the fight on the outside.
Mircea half committed to a counter leg kick.
OcasioCortez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OcasioCortez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mircea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OcasioCortez can do to turn this around?
OcasioCortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea counters with a right hand to the body.
OcasioCortez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mircea lands with a straight right. OcasioCortez didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mircea bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mircea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea moves away from the strike by OcasioCortez.
Mircea appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mircea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Mircea.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch.
OcasioCortez avoids the head kick by Mircea.
Mircea sizes up OcasioCortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Mircea misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
OcasioCortez tries to clinch there but Mircea circles away.
OcasioCortez thows a body kick. Mircea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OcasioCortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mircea momentarily.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
OcasioCortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
OcasioCortez tries to move into range but Mircea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mircea's jab looks to have found its range, popping OcasioCortez under the eye.
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a jab to the head.
OcasioCortez tries to score with a low kick but Mircea moves his leg out of the way.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by OcasioCortez.
Donk. Mircea catches OcasioCortez right on the button with a cross.
Mircea dips to his left and cracks OcasioCortez with an uppercut!
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!
OcasioCortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
OcasioCortez looks to land a combination but Mircea avoids it well.
Mircea tries a head kick but it misses.
OcasioCortez throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
OcasioCortez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mircea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mircea checks a leg kick.
Mircea swings for the body but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OcasioCortez swinging wildly here.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Mircea moves out of range.
OcasioCortez moves out of range of the body kick from Mircea.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up but Mircea circles away and keeps his distance.
Mircea connects with a body shot that sends OcasioCortez's belly button to the back.
OcasioCortez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
OcasioCortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OcasioCortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
OcasioCortez looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Mircea fires out a quick counter leg kick but OcasioCortez just manages to avoid it.
OcasioCortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OcasioCortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mircea lands a head shot.
A combination from OcasioCortez does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mircea throws out the jab.
It seemed like OcasioCortez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick lands for Mircea.
OcasioCortez drives through and clinches with Mircea against the cage.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike.
OcasioCortez lands with a left to the head.
Mircea scores with a shoulder strike.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow strike.
OcasioCortez trying to control the position but instead, Mircea has worked for underhooks and has pushed OcasioCortez into the cage.
Mircea manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Mircea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mircea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OcasioCortez doesn't seem bothered though.
OcasioCortez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mircea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut
and Mircea counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for OcasioCortez.
That kick from Mircea tenderised OcasioCortez's leg. OcasioCortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mircea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea connects with a good right hand that stumbles OcasioCortez. OcasioCortez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OcasioCortez closes the distance and pushes Mircea back into the cage.
Mircea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OcasioCortez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mircea crunches a lovely knee into OcasioCortez's ribcage.
OcasioCortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OcasioCortez wants to stall.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow over the top.
Mircea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mircea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mircea lands an elbow inside.
Mircea throws an elbow that misses.
Mircea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OcasioCortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from OcasioCortez misses its intended target.
Mircea blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Mircea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OcasioCortez throws a looping overhand right but Mircea ducks down to avoid it.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mircea throws a combination. OcasioCortez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mircea - that will leave a mark!
Mircea connects with a good right hand that stumbles OcasioCortez. OcasioCortez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mircea lands a lovely overhand right.
OcasioCortez throws a head kick that misses.
Mircea tests OcasioCortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mircea lands with a straight right. OcasioCortez didn't see that one coming.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OcasioCortez is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea scores with a push kick.
OcasioCortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. OcasioCortez takes a step back to recover.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mircea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mircea 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
Post fight, Alexandru Mircea stared into the camera and said 'Give Me A Saul Goodman Rematch Please '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sao Alela (ranked 1124 p4p, 1195 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 158 p4p, 166 weight class). Alela comes to the cage accompanied by Cryin' Like a Bitch. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sao Alela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alela keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alela lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dokov takes one on the button.
Alela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dokov is looking for the big counter here.
Alela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Dokov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alela stuffs the takedown attempt from Dokov. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dokov clinches with his opponent.
Dokov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alela is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dokov to the mat. Dokov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dokov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokov tries to clinch there but Alela circles away.
Alela gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alela misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov fails with the takedown.
Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Dokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dokov looks to land a combination. Alela sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alela lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Alela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alela gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dokov regains guard.
Alela won't allow Dokov to get back to his feet.
Dokov keeping moving, preventing Alela from controlling successfully.
Dokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dokov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dokov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dokov throws a couple of heel strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela trying to control but Dokov is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alela advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela wants to free his trapped foot but Dokov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dokov wants to get back to full guard.
Alela is looking to take a break and control but Dokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dokov missing with punches from the bottom.
Dokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dokov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dokov's head.
Alela is trying to control. Dokov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dokov tries to kick Alela off but Alela keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dokov pushes Alela off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dokov tries to clinch but Alela is having none of it.
Dokov misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Alela there.
Alela throws a low kick but Dokov avoids it.
Dokov is looking for the big counter here.
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Alela.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alela lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Alela is on him like a limpet, forcing Dokov back against the cage.
Alela throws a head punch that misses.
Alela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dokov has him pressed against the cage.
Dokov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Alela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dokov has his foot on Alela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alela works his way back into a safe position though.
Dokov throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Dokov is looking to stand up but Alela isn't so interested in that idea.
Dokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alela looking to pass the guard.
Dokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alela controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doko Dokov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Dokov misses.
Alela feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alela misses with a looping left.
Dokov is looking to clinch.
Alela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alela takes a swing at Dokov's ribcage but misses.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Alela pushes him off.
Dokov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Alela circles away.
Dokov tries to clinch but Alela is having none of it.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Alela circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alela feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dokov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alela keeps the fight on the outside.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Alela is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dokov did well to prevent Alela getting side control.
Dokov kicks Alela off and gets back to his feet.
Alela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dokov tries to clinch but Alela moves out of range.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dokov moves out of range as Alela strikes.
Dokov wants to counter the offense by Alela and move into the clinch position.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alela 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.
Alela lands a leg kick that knocks Dokov off balance momentarily.
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!
Alela shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dokov pushes Alela off but Alela dives into side control.
Alela tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dokov manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dokov is trying to control but Alela manages to pass to mount!
Alela is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dokov is in real trouble.
Dokov staying busy and making it hard for Alela to control.
Dokov trying to get back to his feet but Alela is in full control for now.
Dokov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alela.
Dokov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela avoiding Dokov 's attempts to control his hands.
Dokov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alela haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alela scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Alela tightening his grip on Dokov, looking for the choke.
Alela is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dokov is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alela's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dokov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dokov is trying to remain composed but Alela is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Dokov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alela's guard. Nice work there by Dokov.
Alela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alela throws a head kick that Dokov semi-blocks.
Dokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alela is fending him off so far but Dokov persists. Nope, Alela circles away and we're back to standing.
Dokov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Alela circles away.
Alela is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Alela does it's job there.
Dokov tries to clinch but Alela moves out of range.
Alela throws a right hand that Dokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dokov also avoids with ease.
Dokov pushes Alela up against the cage in a clinch.
Alela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela misses with some punches.
Dokov breaks from the clinch.
Alela misses with a straight left.
Dokov tries to clinch up but Alela circles away and keeps his distance.
Alela misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela throws a good cross that connects.
Alela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Alela pushes him off.
Dokov moves into the clinch.
Alela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alela 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Alela as he connects with a hook.
Alela looks for the body kick but Dokov saw that one coming.
Alela drives through with a takedown into Dokov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dokov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alela off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Alela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokov can do to turn this around?
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!
Dokov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dokov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alela to see if he's OK.
Alela defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov lands a few punches from side control.
Dokov decides to stand back up. Dokov steps back and let's Alela get back to his feet.
Alela misses with a wild body shot.
Dokov misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Dokov.
Alela fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dokov just manages to avoid it.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alela lands a nice looking body kick.
Alela throws a combination. Dokov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dokov slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Alela.
Dokov pulls guard successfully.
Alela looking to sit in guard and control but Dokov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dokov is working Alela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alela is working an open guard so Dokov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alela uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dokov has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Alela misses the target.
Dokov tries to move into range but Alela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alela.
Dokov tries to clinch up but Alela circles away and keeps his distance.
Alela drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dokov sprawls and moves away.
Alela keeps the fight on the outside.
Alela appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alela goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela stuns Dokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alela throws a quick counter head kick but Dokov was just out of range.
A head kick misses from Alela.
Alela throws a leg kick which misses Dokov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dokov tries to avoid it.
Dokov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dokov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alela.
Alela blocking some punches.
Alela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alela lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Dokov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dokov defending well as Alela loads up on a big left hand.
Dokov wants to counter with a clinch but Alela pushes him away.
Alela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alela has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!
Sao Alela gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 310 p4p, 1672 weight class) and Dean Howard (ranked 48 p4p, 220 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurtev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurtev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep. Howard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howard blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
Howard is pressing down on Kurtev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kurtev is holding on for now.
Kurtev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev punching from the bottom.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kurtev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kurtev trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurtev is keeping the position for now.
Howard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howard trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kurtev looking for submissions off his back.
Howard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtev keeps working.
Kurtev moves into full guard.
Kurtev is looking for a triangle but Howard pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurtev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howard has managed to get both his arms back between Kurtev's legs - danger averted.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom.
Kurtev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurtev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kurtev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howard defends well.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Kurtev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howard passes into half guard.
Howard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurtev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev missing with punches from the bottom.
Kurtev wants to control the action here but instead Howard manages to pass to full mount!
The referee warns Kurtev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Howard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurtev is looking to escape.
Kurtev taking shots to the head.
Howard lands a nice shot to the head.
Kurtev tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
Howard blocks Kurtev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kurtev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kurtev wants to improve his position but Howard is controlling well.
Kurtev looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurtev 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.
Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howard wants to pass to mount but Kurtev is defending the position.
Kurtev wants to control but Howard is keeping busy.
Howard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Howard seems content to control.
Howard trying to pass the guard but Kurtev defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtev is refusing to be controlled, as Howard sits in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtev missing with punches from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Howard dominated that round.
That's time! Kurtev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kurtev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kurtev punishes Howard's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurtev looks for a takedown but Howard sprawls well.
Kurtev takes the fight into the clinch.
Kurtev is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howard pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Howard looking for a sweep. Not yet Howard, not yet.
Howard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kurtev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Kurtev is trying to control the position but Howard postures up.
Kurtev is really struggling to control Howard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kurtev wants to stand up but Howard is controlling him.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kurtev's guard.
Kurtev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kurtev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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.
Kurtev tries to roll over but Howard keeps him under control.
Dean Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurtev punching from the bottom.
Howard lands strikes from half guard.
Kurtev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kurtev managing to control the position.
Kurtev trying to strike off his back.
Howard trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurtev keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard advances to half guard.
Kurtev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Howard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Howard lands with some strikes.
Kurtev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kurtev trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtev has gone for a leg lock! Howard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kurtev's guard.
Kurtev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev trying to strike off his back.
Kurtev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kurtev keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Kurtev is trying to control the position but Howard postures up.
Howard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurtev throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurtev throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard swings around for an armbar but Kurtev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Howard's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurtev's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurtev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kurtev somewhat.
Kurtev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurtev darts in and clinches Howard up against the cage.
Howard jumps guard.
Howard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kurtev trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard looking to control.
Kurtev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kurtev working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev throwing strikes from guard but Howard blocks nicely.
Kurtev won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
Kurtev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurtev throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurtev postures up and lands a big shot to Howard's brow.
Howard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurtev stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
Kurtev landing with the ground and pound.
Kurtev chips away with some ground and pound.
Kurtev stands and throws Howard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kurtev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kurtev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Howard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kurtev scoring with punches from side control.
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurtev scoring with punches from side control.
Kurtev cracks Howard with a big elbow.
Howard is rocked!
 It looks like Dean Howard has been cut.
Howard is not content to let Kurtev control the position.
Howard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dean Howard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howard is staying active underneath Kurtev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurtev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurtev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kurtev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kurtev connects with a nice short shot to Howard's temple.
Howard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howard.
Kurtev is working Howard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurtev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kurtev looking to pass the guard.
Howard working a defensive guard here.
Kurtev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howard 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.
Howard controls Kurtev momentarily but Kurtev frees himself.
Kurtev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard is trying to control the position but Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krisko Kurtev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Howard!
Our winner, Dean Howard, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 345 p4p, 1264 weight class) and Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 55 p4p, 180 weight class). Bonifacio has chosen Karate - Kennedy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but Bonifacio shows good takedown defense.
Bonifacio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bomstaerk with a body shot.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk gets the takedown into side control.
Bomstaerk lands an elbow.
Bonifacio prevents Bomstaerk from moving into mount.
Bonifacio tries to buck Bomstaerk off but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
Bomstaerk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bomstaerk in side control, throwing shots but Bonifacio defends.
Bomstaerk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bomstaerk wants to control but Bonifacio is keeping him busy.
Bomstaerk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bonifacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bomstaerk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bomstaerk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bomstaerk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bomstaerk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bonifacio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bomstaerk's guard! Nice work there by Bonifacio !
Bonifacio stays in close to Bomstaerk's body and controls the position.
Bonifacio postures up.
Bomstaerk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bomstaerk is looking to stand up but Bonifacio isn't so interested in that idea.
Bomstaerk looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomstaerk, not yet.
Bonifacio won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bonifacio 's half guard.
Bonifacio manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bomstaerk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonifacio stops a takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bomstaerk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bonifacio to the mat. Bonifacio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bomstaerk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bomstaerk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Bonifacio is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bomstaerk is one step ahead there.
Bonifacio keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonifacio is retaining full guard.
Bonifacio managing to control the position.
Bonifacio told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bonifacio keeping full guard, as Bomstaerk tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bomstaerk is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bomstaerk misses with a combination
and Bonifacio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bomstaerk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomstaerk tries to move into range but Bonifacio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bomstaerk throws a jab when Bonifacio was well out of range.
Bomstaerk shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonifacio sprawls well. He's pushed Bomstaerk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up.
Bonifacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio avoids the head kick by Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk jabs Bonifacio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bomstaerk has his takedown stuffed
and Bonifacio counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bomstaerk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio .
A little jabbing left from Bonifacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonifacio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bomstaerk throws a strike but Bonifacio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bomstaerk being controlled here, momentarily.
Bonifacio stands and steps away. Bomstaerk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bomstaerk misses with a looping left.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bomstaerk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Bomstaerk misses
and Bonifacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bomstaerk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonifacio wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonifacio scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bomstaerk swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bonifacio to counter with a crisp jab.
Bomstaerk moves out of range of the strikes.
Bomstaerk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonifacio moves away.
Bonifacio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bomstaerk dives in and grabs Bonifacio 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonifacio pushes down on Bomstaerk's head and hops out.
Bomstaerk needs to keep his hands up - Bonifacio had a free shot at his head there.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomstaerk misses with a jab to the body
and Bomstaerk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luigi Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonifacio slips a jab and a cross from Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio has closed the distance and engaged Bomstaerk in a clinch.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Bomstaerk blocks it.
Bonifacio misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifacio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Bomstaerk has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonifacio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonifacio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bomstaerk has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio avoids a wild elbow strike from Bomstaerk.
Bonifacio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Bomstaerk's ribcage. Bomstaerk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk can't get the takedown.
Bonifacio stalling against the cage.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio works on Bomstaerk's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonifacio .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Bonifacio .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio pushes Bomstaerk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bomstaerk working hard to break the clinch.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bomstaerk letting Bonifacio take a breather here.
Bonifacio is pushing Bomstaerk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bonifacio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonifacio stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Bonifacio gets underhooks to prevent Bomstaerk's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bonifacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Good shot there by Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Bomstaerk misses.
Bonifacio tries to counter by closing the distance.
A right-left combo lands from Bonifacio .
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonifacio scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonifacio drives through and clinches with Bomstaerk against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonifacio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonifacio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio is working Bomstaerk over against the cage.
A short left from Bonifacio .
Bomstaerk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bomstaerk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bonifacio is defending well.
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonifacio gets through Bomstaerk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio is stalling here.
Bomstaerk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bonifacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonifacio has Bomstaerk pressed against the cage.
Bomstaerk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk looking for a takedown.
Bomstaerk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bomstaerk misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bonifacio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bomstaerk wants a takedown.
Bonifacio is working Bomstaerk over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio .
A body shot lands from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Bomstaerk's ribcage. Bomstaerk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Bonifacio .
The referee is keeping an eye on Bonifacio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonifacio pushes Bomstaerk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomstaerks head.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
 Bomstaerk is rocked!
Bonifacio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oh Bomstaerk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Bonifacio manages to get underhooks.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bomstaerk seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the head.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonifacio stalling against the cage.
Bonifacio stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Bonifacio prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonifacio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bomstaerk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Bomstaerk's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bonifacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonifacio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bonifacio !
Luigi Bonifacio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hilly (ranked 514 p4p, 696 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 76 p4p, 105 weight class). Hilly comes to the cage accompanied by Gary Moore - Whiskey in the Jar (Tribute to Phil Lynott) [HQ] [9/10]. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Hilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Gunner scores with a four punch combination!
Nice jab there from Gunner.
Hilly takes a swing at Gunner's ribcage but misses.
Gunner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gunner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunner throws out the jab.
Hilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hilly throws a big counter combination but Gunner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunner.
Hilly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gunner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hilly.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunner rushes Hilly and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner throws a head kick but Hilly moves out of range.
Hilly dips to his left and cracks Gunner with an uppercut!
Hilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunner forces Hilly back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Hilly on the inside.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hilly avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hilly regains guard immediately.
Hilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hilly tries to get out of the position.
Hilly pulls Gunner in to control the position.
Hilly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunner on the ground.
Gunner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilly is keeping the position for now.
Hilly looking for a sweep. Not yet Hilly, not yet.
Hilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hilly keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
Gunner works over Hilly with some ground and pound from guard.
Hilly controlling the position.
Gunner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilly won't allow Gunner to get back to his feet.
Hilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hilly trying to control but Gunner is working from the bottom.
Hilly prevents Gunner from getting back to his feet.
Hilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunner is retaining full guard.
Hilly prevents Gunner from getting back to his feet.
Hilly stays in close to Gunner's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunner wants to stand but Hilly is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gunner manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gunner managing to block the knees to the body from Hilly.
Hilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Hilly.
Gunner ducks under a wild hook from Hilly.
Hilly blocks a head kick by Gunner.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hilly scores with a nice strike.
Gunner moves in looking to clinch but Hilly pushes him off.
Gunner's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hilly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gunner on the side of the head.
Gunner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunner connects with a body shot.
Hilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hilly.
Hilly moves away from the strike by Gunner.
Gunner moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunner is trying to maintain a safe position but Hilly gets an underhook and turns Gunner into the cage.
Hilly breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner avoids the body shot from Hilly.
Gunner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hilly with a body shot.
Hilly lands a nice looking body shot.
Hilly moves out of range as Gunner strikes.
Gunner moves out of range of the strikes.
Hilly scores with a hook to the body. Gunner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunner slips a jab from Hilly.
Hilly lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hilly as he connects with a hook.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hilly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Hilly.
Gunner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hilly throws a hook but Gunner blocks it.
Hilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilly.
Hilly misses with an uppercut.
Gunner works the jab nicely.
Gunner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilly.
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 Bill Hilly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hilly lands with a nice body punch.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner tries to clinch but Hilly moves out of range.
Hilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hilly.
Hilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Gunner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hilly lands a jab to Gunner's midsection.
Good shot there by Hilly.
Gunner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunner clinches up with Hilly and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunner scores with a shoulder strike.
Hilly tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunner avoids the damage to the body.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilly wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilly.
Hilly breaks the clinch.
Hilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bill Hilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunner scores with a nice right hand.
Gunner throws a head kick but Hilly moves out of range.
Hilly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gunner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bill Hilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Hilly misses with a straight right.
Hilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunner's head.
Gunner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gunner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hilly tries to buck Gunner off but Gunner is having none of it.
The referee asks Gunner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gunner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hilly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gunner stands up and beckons Hilly to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilly cracks Gunner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hilly.
Gunner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hilly takes a swing at Gunner's ribcage but misses.
Gunner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hilly.
Hilly misses with an uppercut.
Hilly slips a jab from Gunner.
Gunner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Hilly does no damage.
Gunner has a takedown stuffed.
Hilly misses the shot to the body.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Hilly is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hilly.
A jab from Hilly misses.
Gunner scores with a sloppy right hand. Hilly should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gunner.
Gunner lands a body punch.
Hilly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hilly manages to break the clinch.
Hilly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hilly stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunner. Gunner gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunner throws a series of punches but Hilly moves out of range.
Hilly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hilly misses with a looping right.
Hilly misses with a looping left.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunner.
Hilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Hilly lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gunner misses with a left hand
and Hilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hilly misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Hilly catches Gunner right on the button with a cross.
Gunner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Hilly misses.
Hilly sets himself, and Gunner steps forward looking for the clinch! Hilly avoids it this time.
Hilly blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Gunner throws a head kick that Hilly semi-blocks.
Gunner tries to close the distance and clinch but Hilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunner.
Gunner is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Gunner.
Gunner is still on wobbly legs! Can Hilly finish him?
Gunner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunner staying out of range there.
Hilly just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Bill Hilly will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gunner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hilly's half guard.
Gunner seems to have recovered his senses.
Hilly controlling the position well.
Hilly tries to get to full guard but Gunner has control of the leg.
Hilly is working hard here to advance position.
Gunner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner wants to free his trapped foot but Hilly 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.
Gunner is looking to take a break and control but Hilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunner is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner passes into side control, despite Hilly's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gunner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gunner trying to control the position but Hilly is working away.
Hilly is trying to control Gunner's posture but Gunner avoids it.
Gunner moves into full mount!
Hilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilly is squirming around, avoiding Gunner's attempts to control the action.
Gunner controlling his opponent.
Gunner looking to secure an arm triangle but Hilly defends it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gunner working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gunner controlling his opponent.
Hilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunner landing strikes from the mount.
Hilly can't escape the position.
Gunner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hilly tries to hold on but Gunner pushes him away.
Gunner working for a submission but Hilly is keeping him at bay.
Hilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hilly is in a horrible position here. Gunner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hilly tries to hold on but Gunner pushes him away.
Gunner content just to control the position here.
Hilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hilly wants to hold on but Gunner pushes him away.
Gunner working Hilly over with strikes here.
Gunner lands a heavy elbow.
Hilly tries to lock up and control but Gunner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hilly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gunner avoids the attempt from Hilly to control.
Hilly is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilly tries to lock up and control but Gunner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hilly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gunner lands a nice shot to the head.
Gunner dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunner has hold of Hilly's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hilly manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jet Gunner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner with a couple of short strikes.
Hilly is working to get back to half guard.
Gunner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hilly is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Gunner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hilly 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jet Gunner!
A very excited looking Jet Gunner 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 88 p4p, 226 weight class) and Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 10 p4p, 27 weight class). Do Urden has chosen Junna Through the fire and flames as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov slips a jab from Do Urden.
Kosmanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
Do Urden misses with a hook
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Do Urden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws out a loose jab but Do Urden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Do Urden throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do Urden swings widly with a right hand
and Do Urden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Do Urden misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosmanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Do Urden tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Do Urden sprawls well. He's pushed Kosmanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Urden connects with the punch.
Kosmanov lands with a hook. Do Urden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Do Urden misses with a hook
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kosmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do Urden throws an off balance right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Do Urden is rocked!
Do Urden misses with a hook to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Do Urden is still on wobbly legs! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Do Urden misses with a lunging right hand
and Kosmanov scores with a counter punch that sends Do Urden to the canvas! Kosmanov smells blood - he's punishing Do Urden with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Do Urden has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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