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OFK 281 -Byczkiewicz Vs Gunner PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Terranova (ranked 4122 p4p, 21313 weight class) and Paul Rabbitte (ranked 532 p4p, 613 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciro Terranova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terranova.
Terranova wants to land a leg kick but Rabbitte is out of range.
Rabbitte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Terranova moves out of range.
Rabbitte misses with a body kick.
Rabbitte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terranova lands a body shot.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Rabbitte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Terranova is looking to chop away at Rabbitte's legs.
Terranova connects with an inside leg kick.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terranova blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte misses with the combination.
Terranova swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte looks winded!
Rabbitte pushes Terranova up against the cage in a clinch.
Terranova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terranova lands a nice looking body shot.
Rabbitte scores with a jab.
Terranova digs a good hook to Rabbitte's body.
Terranova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terranova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rabbitte.
Terranova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rabbitte's sensitive parts.
Rabbitte tries to bum rush Terranova with a series of wild strikes but Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabbitte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terranova digs a good body shot into Rabbitte's ribs.
Rabbitte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rabbitte at a distance.
A jab from Terranova does it's job there.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Terranova fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rabbitte just manages to avoid it.
Terranova scores with a shot to the body.
Terranova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Terranova lands a nice shot to the body.
Rabbitte misses with a two punch combination.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rabbitte misses with a combination
and Terranova counters with an outside leg kick.
Rabbitte stalks Terranova and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Terranova's face. Terranova staggers backwards, shaken.
Rabbitte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Terranova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rabbitte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rabbitte walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Terranova scores with the left hand. Rabbitte knows he should have avoided that one.
Rabbitte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terranova tried to counter with a leg kick but Rabbitte avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Terranova throwing a counter right hand but Rabbitte manages to avoid it.
Terranova moves out of range as Rabbitte throws a body kick.
Terranova feints and then cracks Rabbitte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rabbitte down.
Terranova with a nice calf kick.
Terranova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terranova lands a nice shot to the body.
Rabbitte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rabbitte swings widly with a right hand
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Terranova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick
and Terranova counters with a good low kick that Rabbitte was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Terranova.
Rabbitte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte throws a combination that misses
and Terranova counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Rabbitte is predictable there
and Terranova counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Terranova misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terranova. That's going to slow Rabbitte down.
Rabbitte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Terranova counters with an outside leg kick.
Rabbitte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rabbitte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Terranova lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Rabbitte's leg. Rabbitte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terranova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Terranova connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabbitte doesn't seem bothered though.
Terranova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terranova.
Terranova works Rabbitte's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Terranova lands a leg kick that knocks Rabbitte off balance momentarily.
Rabbitte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paul Rabbitte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabbitte 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.
Terranova connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Terranova.
Decent striking displayed by Terranova there.
Rabbitte throws a shot to the body.
Terranova takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rabbitte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova defending well as Rabbitte loads up on a big left hand.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rabbitte throws a front kick aimed at Terranova's knee but Terranova avoids it well.
Terranova cracks a nice hook into Rabbitte's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Rabbitte blocks the low kick.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Terranova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabbitte can do to turn this around?
Rabbitte 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.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Terranova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabbitte.
You can see that Rabbitte has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
An inside leg kick from Terranova misses.
Terranova blocks a jab.
Terranova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Terranova moves out of range easily.
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick
and Terranova counters with a nice uppercut.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terranova is looking to wear down Rabbitte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick by Rabbitte misses
and Terranova counters with an inside leg kick.
Terranova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
Ciro Terranova is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Rabbitte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terranova misses with a wild body shot.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rabbitte manages to avoid it.
Rabbitte throws a counter combo.
Terranova thumps Rabbitte with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terranova.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Terranova moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Terranova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova is looking to slow Rabbitte down with leg kicks.
Terranova dodges the punch combination from Rabbitte.
Terranova throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rabbitte. That did some damage!
Terranova scores with a leg kick.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte throws a lazy head kick
and Terranova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rabbitte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Terranova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terranova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova connects with a looping right hand.
Rabbitte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Terranova counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rabbitte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rabbitte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Terranova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rabbitte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Terranova.
Sloppy strikes from Rabbitte. Those never looked like landing.
Rabbitte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabbitte moves out of range of the leg kick from Terranova.
Rabbitte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terranova stuns Rabbitte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Terranova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Terranova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rabbitte's sensitive parts.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Rabbitte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
An inside leg kick from Terranova misses.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Terranova connects with a body shot that sends Rabbitte's belly button to the back.
Terranova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rabbitte's sensitive parts.
Rabbitte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Rabbitte misses its intended target.
It looked like Terranova was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rabbitte.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Terranova was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rabbitte.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Rabbitte's leg. Rabbitte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terranova throws a chopping leg kick but Rabbitte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Terranova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rabbitte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabbitte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Terranova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terranova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabbitte moves away.
Terranova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Rabbitte shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terranova slips a jab and a cross from Rabbitte.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terranova lands with a shot to the body.
Terranova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabbitte moves away.
Terranova cracks Rabbitte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terranova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rabbitte.
Rabbitte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Rabbitte's leg. Rabbitte is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two 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!
Rabbitte misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terranova. That's going to slow Rabbitte down.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova digs a good body shot into Rabbitte's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Rabbitte.
Terranova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terranova slips a jab and a cross from Rabbitte.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rabbitte looks to land a body kick but Terranova moved away.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rabbitte.
Terranova jabs Rabbitte right on the nose. Rabbitte blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Rabbitte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova.
Terranova tries to keep at a distance but Rabbitte has taken the fight into the clinch.
Terranova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Terranova counters with a left to the body.
Rabbitte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terranova.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rabbitte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rabbitte tries to clinch up
and Terranova counters with a thumping low kick.
Terranova lands with a good body shot.
Rabbitte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabbitte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terranova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terranova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova scores with a jab. Rabbitte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rabbitte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terranova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rabbitte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rabbitte. That did some damage!
Rabbitte avoids the body shot from Terranova.
Rabbitte takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Rabbitte.
Paul Rabbitte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova jabs at Rabbitte's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Terranova, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 2075 p4p, 3535 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 181 p4p, 290 weight class). Happy has chosen Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Happy.
Koererlaerer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Happy. Those never looked like landing.
Karsten Koererlaerer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koererlaerer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koererlaerer takes a swing at Happy's ribcage but misses.
Koererlaerer dives in and grabs Happy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes down on Koererlaerer's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koererlaerer is defended easily by Happy.
Koererlaerer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Happy.
Happy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koererlaerer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koererlaerer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a takedown but Happy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koererlaerer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koererlaerer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Happy misses the shot to the body.
Koererlaerer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Happy throws a right hand that Koererlaerer ducks under and follows up with a left that Koererlaerer also avoids with ease.
Koererlaerer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Happy sprawls and moves away.
Koererlaerer thows a leg kick but Happy checks it
and Happy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer kicks Happy off and gets back to his feet.
Happy shoots in and gets a takedown into Koererlaerer's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Happy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Koererlaerer kicks Happy off and gets to his feet.
Koererlaerer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Happy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koererlaerer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Happy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Happy wants it to stay on the feet.
Koererlaerer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Happy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Happy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koererlaerer on his heels. He'll look to pass Koererlaerer's guard now, I'm sure.
Happy is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy looking to pass the guard.
Happy is pushing down on Koererlaerer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koererlaerer is fighting to maintain full guard but Happy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Happy is controlling the pace.
Happy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koererlaerer keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy is controlling the pace.
Koererlaerer is looking to escape.
Happy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Happy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koererlaerer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Happy.
Koererlaerer has his hands clasped together around Happy's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Happy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Happy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koererlaerer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Happy tries to avoid it but Koererlaerer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Happy to the ground. Happy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koererlaerer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koererlaerer in side control, throwing shots but Happy defends.
Koererlaerer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koererlaerer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Happy is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Happy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koererlaerer!
Koererlaerer is trying to improve his position.
Koererlaerer stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Koererlaerer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Happy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Happy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koererlaerer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer is trying to buck Happy off.
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.
Koererlaerer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Koererlaerer's face as Happy controls the position.
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.
Koererlaerer is looking to reverse the position.
Happy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Happy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koererlaerer trying to control but Happy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to his feet but Happy has full control of the position and if anything, Koererlaerer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Happy keeps control of the position easily here as Koererlaerer tries to buck him off.
Koererlaerer trying to control but not successfully.
Koererlaerer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Happy gets his way!
Happy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Koererlaerer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Koererlaerer for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer tries to roll but Happy sticks to his back.
Happy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Koererlaerer breaks Happy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Happy looking for a triangle here. Koererlaerer is fighting it but it looks tight! Happy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Koererlaerer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anti Happy!
An out of breath Anti Happy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Balthazar Bolleke (ranked 1770 p4p, 3575 weight class) and Burrito Supreme (ranked 240 p4p, 428 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balthazar Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Supreme at a distance.
Supreme shoots and misses
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke moves into the clinch successfully.
Supreme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolleke struggles to land a body shot inside as Supreme controls his hands.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Supreme.
Supreme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Supreme.
Bolleke has Supreme pushed against the cage.
Supreme is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolleke is keeping busy.
A short right from Bolleke on the inside.
Supreme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolleke blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supreme.
Supreme is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolleke is keeping busy.
Bolleke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Supreme misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Bolleke.
Supreme stalling in the clinch but Bolleke improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Supreme seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Supreme is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bolleke manages to break the clinch.
Supreme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Supreme is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Supreme on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Supreme throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Supreme doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolleke shoots in and bounces Supreme off the cage to secure the takedown into 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.
Bolleke stands up over Supreme, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke is stalling in the full guard.
Bolleke forces his way into half guard.
Bolleke stops Supreme from getting back to his feet.
Supreme looking for submissions off his back.
Supreme pushes Bolleke off but Bolleke dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke is staying tight to Supreme's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bolleke prevents Supreme from escaping the position.
Supreme trying to remain calm as Bolleke controls from the top position.
Bolleke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bolleke working the ground and pound.
Supreme looks to move to half guard but instead Bolleke has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke content just to control the position here.
Bolleke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Supreme?
Bolleke landing strikes from the mount and Supreme is in trouble!
Supreme is trying to escape the mount.
Bolleke controlling the pace for now.
Bolleke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Supreme is surviving well by controlling Bolleke's body position as best he can.
Supreme is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolleke 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.
Supreme is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bolleke controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolleke scoring with strikes but Supreme is staying in there.
Bolleke looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke lands a heavy elbow.
Bolleke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supreme tries to lock up and control but Bolleke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Supreme is in all sorts of trouble here.
Supreme wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bolleke looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bolleke cracks Supreme with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bolleke controlling from the full mount.
Supreme working to try and regain half guard.
Bolleke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Supreme tries to reverse the position but Bolleke maintains control.
Bolleke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Supreme's face.
 Supreme is rocked!
Bolleke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Supreme's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balthazar Bolleke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bolleke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolleke lands in his opponent's guard.
Supreme is still in real trouble! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke won't allow Supreme to get back to his feet.
Bolleke chips away with some ground and pound.
Bolleke chips away with some ground and pound.
Supreme wants to stand but Bolleke is controlling the position.
Bolleke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bolleke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Supreme is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolleke defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Supreme can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolleke postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Supreme covers up, he's hurt! Bolleke keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bolleke and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bolleke can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthazar Bolleke!
Balthazar Bolleke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erran Morad (ranked 1420 p4p, 2645 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 127 p4p, 228 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Morad misses.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Loco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morad.
Good exchange - Morad coming out on top.
Loco moves forwards but Morad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morad misses with a wild body shot.
Morad digs a good body shot into Loco's ribs.
Loco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morad is fending him off so far but Loco persists. Nope, Morad circles away and we're back to standing.
Morad digs a good hook to Loco's body.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Morad scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loco.
Loco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loco scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad thuds his right hand into Loco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morad as he jumps to the side.
Loco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morad scores with a decent looking hook.
Morad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loco tries to sprawl but Morad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morad moves nicely into side control.
Loco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morad cracks Loco with a big elbow.
Loco is not content to let Morad control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad scoring with punches from side control.
Loco struggling a bit here.
Morad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morad is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Loco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Loco tries to roll over but Morad keeps him under control.
Morad working Loco over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morad trying to control from half guard but Loco is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morad prevents Loco from improving his position.
Morad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loco is trying to maintain the position but Morad is very close to passing his half guard.
Loco is defending against the submission attempts here by Morad.
That's four 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.
Loco has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Morad escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Morad!
Morad swings around for an armbar but Loco sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morad's guard.
Morad managing to control the position.
Loco wants to control from the top but Morad keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Loco avoids the head kick by Morad.
Morad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Loco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morad's best efforts.
Loco is looking to improve his position.
Morad winds up and cracks Loco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Loco moves into full guard.
Morad trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Erran Morad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morad drops back looking for a leg! Loco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loco manages to kick Morad off! Morad jumps back into Loco's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Loco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loco wants to improve his position but instead Morad has moved into half guard.
Morad is trying to work for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco is looking to improve his position.
Loco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morad winds up and cracks Loco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Morad is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
Morad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Loco is looking for a sweep. Morad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morad is trying to control the action in half guard but Loco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morad connects with a nice short shot to Loco's temple.
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. Morad connects with a nice short shot to Loco's temple.
Morad is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
Loco trying to control from the bottom.
Morad wants to control but Loco is keeping him busy.
Loco is looking to improve his position.
Morad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Loco gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco controls Morad momentarily but Morad frees himself.
Morad stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
Morad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morad has Loco in his guard.
Loco stays in close to Morad's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Morad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Loco shoots in but Morad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.
Morad lands with a shot to the body.
Morad connects with a nice looking jab.
Morad lands with a straight right. Loco didn't see that one coming.
Morad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morad. Morad obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad lunges at Loco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loco's hand.
Morad with a nice calf kick.
Morad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loco shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
Mono Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Morad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Loco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morad is working Loco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morad lands a couple of elbows.
Morad trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morad working some strikes from top position.
Morad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morad throwing strikes but missing.
Loco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Loco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morad has Loco pulled in close to control his posture.
Loco looking to pass the guard.
Loco trying to control but Morad is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Loco controlling from the top position.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Morad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erran Morad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Loco, into his guard.
Mono Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morad defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erran Morad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morad 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erran Morad!
A less than humble Erran Morad misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 1776 p4p, 1197 weight class) and Carlos Narvaez (ranked 107 p4p, 80 weight class). Narvaez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ñetas for Life - Anvesh Mallick kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
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145
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Narvaez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craven lands a two punch combo.
Craven throws out a powerful jab.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narvaez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Craven was well out of range. Poor timing from Narvaez.
Craven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narvaez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narvaez lands with a shot to the body.
Craven tries for a takedown but Narvaez circles away easily
and Narvaez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Narvaez counters with a left and a right that stings Craven.
Narvaez dodges the punch combination from Craven.
Narvaez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Craven swinging wildly here.
Narvaez slips a straight right by Craven.
Narvaez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Craven 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.
Jab from Narvaez.
Narvaez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Craven throws a right and a left that Narvaez avoids nicely.
Narvaez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Craven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez throws a leg kick which misses Craven's front leg but catches the back leg as Craven tries to avoid it.
Craven fails with a takedown attempt.
Narvaez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Craven. Craven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Craven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Craven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narvaez.
A good leg kick by Narvaez.
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Narvaez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Narvaez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven fakes the leg kick and cracks Narvaez in the body.
Narvaez is looking to slow Craven down with leg kicks.
Craven keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Narvaez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craven manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Narvaez on his heels. He'll look to pass Narvaez's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Narvaez 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.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Narvaez is keeping the position.
Craven trying to control but Narvaez is working from the bottom.
Craven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Craven looking to pass the guard.
Craven forces his way into half guard.
Narvaez won't allow Craven to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven is working for a kimura but Narvaez is defending it quite comfortably.
Craven tries to pass to full mount but Narvaez defends it.
Craven works his way into side control.
Craven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Narvaez, who protects the arm well.
Narvaez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Craven.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Craven advances to mount.
Craven jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Narvaez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Narvaez and Craven has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Narvaez prevents Craven from moving into mount.
Craven is trying to get an arm triangle but Narvaez is defending well.
Craven cracks Narvaez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Craven taking a break here but Narvaez is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Narvaez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Craven's sensitive parts.
Craven scores with a takedown into Narvaez's guard.
Craven wants to control from the top but Narvaez keeps moving.
Craven throws an elbow that misses. Narvaez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Craven's guard. Nice move by Narvaez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narvaez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narvaez stops Craven from standing up.
Narvaez stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narvaez trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
Narvaez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez preventing the sweep.
Craven has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Narvaez has passed into side control.
Narvaez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Craven manages to work his way to half guard, despite Narvaez's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Craven is trying to stand up here but Narvaez is controlling him well.
Narvaez prevents Craven from improving his position.
Narvaez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Craven moves into full guard.
Craven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narvaez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narvaez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Craven looking to control but Narvaez passes into half guard.
Craven is trying to maintain the position but Narvaez is very close to passing his half guard.
Craven is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven wants to get back to full guard but Narvaez has mounted him!
Craven tries to reverse the position but Narvaez maintains control.
Craven is working hard here to advance position.
Craven regains half guard.
Narvaez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Craven is looking for a sweep. Narvaez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez passes into side control, despite Craven's attempt to control the position.
Craven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Narvaez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Craven is looking to improve his position.
Craven pushes Narvaez off looking to stand but Narvaez dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Narvaez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Craven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Craven works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Narvaez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Narvaez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craven manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Craven - just one landing.
Narvaez misses the shot to the body.
Narvaez just misses with a punch to the body.
Narvaez defending well as Craven loads up on a big left hand.
Narvaez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Craven. Craven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Craven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narvaez.
Craven misses with a body shot.
Narvaez takes a swing at Craven's ribcage but misses.
Craven has his takedown stuffed
and Narvaez counters with a straight right hand.
Narvaez throws a big shot that misses.
Craven looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Narvaez - that will leave a mark!
Narvaez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Craven has time to react.
Craven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Craven lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Narvaez is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Narvaez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven drops back, looking for a kneebar! Narvaez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Narvaez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Narvaez!
Craven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Craven wants to stand back up but Narvaez manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Craven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven is looking to reverse the position.
Craven is letting Narvaez control him for a moment.
Narvaez working away.
A lull in the action here.
Craven is looking to reverse the position.
Craven is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Narvaez off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez is trying to break free.
Narvaez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Craven's arms.
Narvaez wants to escape the position.
Narvaez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craven keeps control of the position as Narvaez tries to break free.
Narvaez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Craven.
That's four 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.
Craven patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Craven missing with punches from the back.
Craven tightening his grip on Narvaez, looking for the choke.
Craven has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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 Destin Craven.
I think Craven has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hilly (ranked 848 p4p, 2436 weight class) and Jean Lucroy (ranked 130 p4p, 355 weight class). Hilly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gary Moore - Whiskey in the Jar (Tribute to Phil Lynott) [HQ] [9/10]. Bill Hilly had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Lucroy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilly misses with a wild body shot.
Lucroy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hilly defends it well.
Hilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilly throws a looping overhand right but Lucroy ducks down to avoid it.
Lucroy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hilly defends it well.
Hilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Hilly throws a shot from downtown. Lucroy moves away and avoids it.
Lucroy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hilly swivels and escapes.
Hilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucroy.
Lucroy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Lucroy.
And Lucroy tries to counter it with a takedown but Hilly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lucroy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hilly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hilly's corner calls for a 1-2. Hilly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lucroy takes one to the chin there.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hilly as he jumps to the side.
Bill Hilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Lucroy.
Hilly throws a right and a left that Lucroy avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucroy at a distance.
Donk. Hilly catches Lucroy right on the button with a cross.
Hilly misses with a looping left.
Hilly throws a good cross that connects.
Hilly sends Lucroy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hilly is motioning to the referee to let Lucroy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lucroy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucroy bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hilly comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lucroy falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lucroy was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Hilly!
After the big win, Bill Hilly made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nico DiAngelo (ranked 1147 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Akeen Coker (ranked 168 p4p, 154 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico DiAngelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akeen Coker!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiAngelo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coker tries to avoid it but DiAngelo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coker to the ground. Coker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coker lands a jab to the head.
Coker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Coker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Coker misses with a looping right.
DiAngelo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Coker works the jab nicely.
DiAngelo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but DiAngelo slips the punch.
DiAngelo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coker throws a hook but DiAngelo blocks it.
Coker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coker.
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!
Coker lands a right hand that snaps the head of DiAngelo backwards.
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coker moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker breaks from the clinch.
DiAngelo fails to land the takedown.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by Coker - just one landing.
Coker clinches with his opponent.
Coker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DiAngelo is defending well.
DiAngelo prevents the takedown attempt.
DiAngelo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coker walks away with a smile on his face. DiAngelo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico DiAngelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DiAngelo's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker swinging wildly here.
Coker misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from DiAngelo misses its target.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DiAngelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
DiAngelo looks for a takedown but Coker sprawls well.
DiAngelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coker sprawls well. Coker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DiAngelo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Coker does it's job there.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DiAngelo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coker thinking.
Coker lands an overhand right.
Coker closes the distance and clinches.
Coker manages to break the clinch.
DiAngelo closes the distance and clinches up with Coker, looking for a takedown. DiAngelo pushes Coker against the cage but Coker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker closes the distance and clinches.
DiAngelo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DiAngelo wants a takedown but no success here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DiAngelo backwards.
Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DiAngelo walks into a stiff left hand from Coker.
Coker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coker misses with a hook. DiAngelo ducked under it nicely.
DiAngelo goes for a double leg but Coker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coker continues to drive forward.
Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DiAngelo walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DiAngelo on the side of the head.
Coker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coker swinging wildly here.
DiAngelo gets tackled into the cage by Coker. Coker maintains the clinch.
Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coker lands with an overhand left.
Coker tests DiAngelo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiAngelo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DiAngelo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DiAngelo gets tackled into the cage by Coker. Coker maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DiAngelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coker misses with a hook.
DiAngelo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DiAngelo ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
DiAngelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Coker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 DiAngelo is rocked!
Coker pushes DiAngelo up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh DiAngelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DiAngelo seems to have got his legs back now.
DiAngelo blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from DiAngelo misses its target.
Coker scores with a jab. DiAngelo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Coker.
Coker throws an overhand right that drops DiAngelo like a sack of potatoes! Coker dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 768 p4p, 744 weight class) and Chu Ho Soon (ranked 55 p4p, 52 weight class). Ho Soon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carl Orff - O Fortuna. Chu Ho Soon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chu Ho Soon!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Soon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ho Soon has Valentine pressed against the cage, preventing Valentine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ho Soon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine is trying to break free.
Valentine tries to break free but Ho Soon pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Ho Soon on the inside.
Valentine is trying to push Ho Soon away but Ho Soon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valentine manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Valentine.
Ho Soon tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Valentine.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick as Valentine jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ho Soon moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.
Ho Soon tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Ho Soon back against the cage.
Ho Soon prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine can't break the clinch.
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
Ho Soon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ho Soon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho Soon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valentine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ho Soon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ho Soon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ho Soon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ho Soon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon moves into the clinch successfully.
Ho Soon tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine is trying to break free.
Ho Soon struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Ho Soon misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ho Soon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentine can't break the clinch.
Valentine tries to break free but Ho Soon pushes him back against the cage.
Ho Soon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Soon struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Ho Soon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Valentine's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valentine checks a leg kick.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valentine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ho Soon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valentine, pushing him back against the cage.
Ho Soon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ho Soon keeps control of Valentine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ho Soon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valentine's efforts to push away.
Ho Soon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ho Soon struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Ho Soon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho Soon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valentine checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Valentine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Soon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Soon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ho Soon misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine is trying to force a seperation but Ho Soon has the dominant position.
Ho Soon misses with some punches.
Valentine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ho Soon fails to land.
Ho Soon tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Ho Soon back against the cage.
Valentine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Ho Soon as the two fighters clinch.
Ho Soon has Valentine pressed against the cage, preventing Valentine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Ho Soon lands an uppercut.
Ho Soon tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho Soon tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch but Ho Soon keeps him there for the moment.
Ho Soon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Ho Soon gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ho Soon is looking to clinch.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho Soon misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho Soon tries to clinch there but Valentine circles away.
Ho Soon tries to clinch up.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ho Soon has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Valentine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ho Soon can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valentine is trying to break free.
Ho Soon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Soon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Soon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ho Soon has him pressed against the cage.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ho Soon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho Soon misses with a body punch.
Valentine can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho Soon instigates a clinch.
Ho Soon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valentine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ho Soon has him pressed against the cage.
Valentine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ho Soon tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Valentine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho Soon tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentine on the side of the head.
Ho Soon throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
Valentine lands a jab.
Ho Soon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ho Soon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ho Soon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentine.
Ho Soon lands a head shot.
Ho Soon moves into the clinch successfully.
Ho Soon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ho Soon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ho Soon tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine breaks from the clinch.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Ho Soon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho Soon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine throws a big shot that misses.
Ho Soon is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon darts in and clinches Valentine up against the cage.
Ho Soon looking to stall.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon swinging wildly here.
Ho Soon lands a jab to the head.
Ho Soon scores with a nice strike.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Ho Soon swings widly with a right hand
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ho Soon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick by Ho Soon misses
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Valentine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ho Soon thumps Valentine with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ho Soon misses with a head kick.
Ho Soon misses the body punch
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho Soon misses with a head kick.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ho Soon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valentine misses the jab.
Ho Soon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon lands a body shot.
A left lands for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valentine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ho Soon. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
A low kick from Ho Soon is predictable there
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho Soon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho Soon scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho Soon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho Soon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ho Soon throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho Soon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Ho Soon moved out of range.
Valentine throws a hook but Ho Soon avoids it easily.
Ho Soon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Soon lands with an overhand left.
Ho Soon slips under a jab.
Ho Soon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valentine checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ho Soon darts in and clinches Valentine up against the cage.
Valentine lands a left hand.
Valentine manages to break the clinch.
Valentine ducks right into an uppercut from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
Valentine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ho Soon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon moves into the clinch.
Ho Soon misses with a body punch.
Valentine manages to break the clinch.
Ho Soon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ho Soon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick which misses Valentine's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentine tries to avoid it.
Valentine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ho Soon tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Giggle Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chu Ho Soon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ho Soon misses with a combination
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chu Ho Soon.
Well Ho Soon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Ho Soon!
After winning the bout, Chu Ho Soon 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Storm (ranked 356 p4p, 1135 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 36 p4p, 102 weight class). Gay G has chosen Down 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gay G.
Gay G bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Gay G misses its intended target.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
Storm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gay G looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gay G looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gay G throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gay G. Gay G obviously looking to wear him down.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Gay G misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Gay G throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm stuns Gay G with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gay G fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Storm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
A punch lands to the side of Gay G 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
A low kick lands for Storm.
Gay G throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Storm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gay G throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm slips a jab from Gay G.
Gay G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gay G throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Gay G shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.
Gay G misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Gay G moved out of range.
Gay G keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gay G has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gay G throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a low kick but Gay G moves out of range easily.
Gay G scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
Gay G tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
Gay G uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gay G takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gay G throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm tests Gay G's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Gay G wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Storm takes a swing at Gay G's ribcage but misses.
Storm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Gay G 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gay G throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Gay G is out of range.
Gay G tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gay G misses with an uppercut.
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Gay G's belly button to the back.
Storm moves out of range as Gay G strikes.
Gay G on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gay G throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Gay G only half commits.
Storm moves away from the strike by Gay G.
Gay G misses with a straight right.
Gay G throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gay G fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gay G swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gay G connects with a looping right hand.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Gay G is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm throws a body punch but Gay G moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G misses with a hook.
Storm blocks a jab.
Gay G misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gay G moves away.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gay G moves away.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Gay G.
Gay G thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gay G connects with a nice looking jab.
Gay G blocks the body kick.
Gay G scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gay G throws a good cross that connects.
Storm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Gay G.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gay G lands with a shot to the body.
Gay G on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gay G scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gay G is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J Gay G.
Gay G takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 Lincoln Storm 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.
Gay G shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gay G fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Storm misses the target.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Gay G scores with a sloppy right hand. Storm should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Storm is looking to wear down Gay G with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gay G 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.
Storm blocks a jab.
Gay G throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gay G's sensitive parts.
Gay G lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Donk. Gay G catches Storm right on the button with a cross.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Gay G's front leg but catches the back leg as Gay G tries to avoid it.
Storm misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Storm scores with a nice right hand.
Gay G uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Gay G should have avoided that one.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gay G tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gay G on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
Gay G connects with a body shot.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gay G's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gay G moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gay G uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Gay G tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
Gay G misses with a hook.
Storm slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Storm.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G misses with a wild body shot.
Storm fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gay G just manages to avoid it.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Storm.
Gay G tries to clinch up.
Gay G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay G throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm throws a leg kick but Gay G sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Gay G misses.
Gay G fails with the takedown
and Storm counters with an inside leg kick.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Gay G misses with a jab to the body
and Storm counters with a good low kick that Gay G was not able to check.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Gay G's knee but Gay G avoids it well.
Gay G throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Gay G throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Gay G misses with a hook.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gay G manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gay G.
Gay G has a takedown stuffed.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J Gay G.
Gay G fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gay G works Storm's body with a nice hook.
Gay G doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gay G.
Gay G throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gay G scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gay G throws a right hand that misses
and Gay G takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm digs a good body shot into Gay G's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Gay G misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Storm misses its target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gay G manages to avoid it.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay G throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gay G misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a leg kick but Gay G sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gay G was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gay G moves away.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Gay G throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Gay G misses with a straight right.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Jab by Gay G.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gay G moves away.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gay G.
Gay G takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm tries a low kick but Gay G avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gay G checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gay G avoids the body shot from Storm.
Donk. Storm catches Gay G right on the button with a cross.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Storm takes a swing at Gay G's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm scores with a head kick.
Gay G throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gay G swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Gay G takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gay G throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Storm misses its target.
Gay G looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Gay G is out of range.
Gay G connects with a leg kick.
Storm avoids the body shot from Gay G.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Storm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay G misses with a looping left.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Gay G throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Gay G throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gay G misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gay G.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm lands a nice hook to Gay G's body. Gay G takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gay G checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gay G uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Storm there as he acknowledges the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Storm.
Gay G takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Gay G misses its intended target.
Storm jabs at Gay G's body.
Storm slips under a jab.
Gay G takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gay G misses with a jab to the body
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Gay G tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gay G throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Storm.
Gay G misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
Gay G on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Gay G misses.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Gay G should have avoided that one.
Gay G stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Gay G throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Gay G has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Storm thumps Gay G with a low kick.
Gay G throws a body shot but no joy.
Gay G takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gay G throws a lazy uppercut
and Storm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gay G's knee momentarily.
Storm avoids the body shot from Gay G.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gay G might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Storm has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
A big left from Gay G misses.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gay G can do to turn this around?
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
Gay G throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Gay G takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gay G throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Storm throws a low kick but Gay G avoids it.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
Storm tried to counter with a leg kick but Gay G avoided it.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Gay G moves his leg out of the way.
Storm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gay G checks it well.
Gay G looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gay G on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm scores with the left hand. Gay G knows he should have avoided that one.
Gay G misses with a wild body shot.
Gay G cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gay G looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Gay G loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gay G.
Gay G takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm moves away from the strike by Gay G.
Gay G takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm lands with a nice combination. Gay G backs away looking to recover.
Storm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gay G is rocked!
Gay G takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gay G is still on wobbly legs! Can Storm finish him?
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
A quick step to the side and Storm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Gay G 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gay G takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gay G takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storm, as that shot connected.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
J Gay G has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Gay G gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Storm gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincoln Storm!
Our winner, Lincoln Storm, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 198 p4p, 430 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 28 p4p, 62 weight class). Byczkiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by The Analogs - Szczecin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczkiewicz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Byczkiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunner closes the distance and pushes Byczkiewicz back into the cage.
Gunner told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gunner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gunner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Byczkiewicz backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Byczkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Gunner controls the action.
Gunner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
Byczkiewicz prevents a body shot from Gunner.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczkiewicz is trying to pull guard but Gunner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gunner takes a shot to the head.
Byczkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byczkiewicz lands with a left to the head.
Byczkiewicz dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
A short uppercut from Byczkiewicz.
Gunner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner tries to score a body lock takedown but Byczkiewicz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Byczkiewicz misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunner or not.
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
Byczkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner walks into a jab.
Byczkiewicz takes one to the side of the head.
Gunner tries to clinch but Byczkiewicz moves away
and Byczkiewicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byczkiewicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byczkiewicz throws an overhand right that lands on Gunner's shoulder, as Gunner tries to avoid the shot.
Gunner lands a body shot.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Byczkiewicz is just out of range.
Gunner blocks a jab.
Byczkiewicz scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczkiewicz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunner doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Byczkiewicz cracks Gunner with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gunner tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Byczkiewicz pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gunner is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
Blazej Byczkiewicz retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Blazej Byczkiewicz 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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