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OFK 289 - Santaban Vs Marek PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Herrera (ranked 4962 p4p, 25238 weight class) and Oko Nawa (ranked 528 p4p, 604 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oko Nawa!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera clinches.
Herrera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Herrera not allowing Nawa to control his hands.
Nawa tries to roll but Herrera sticks to his back.
Nawa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Herrera.
Nawa is really stuck here.
Herrera lands a shot to the body.
Herrera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nawa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Herrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawa is trying to get back to his feet but Herrera has full control of the position and if anything, Nawa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Herrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
Herrera biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nawa wants to escape the position.
Herrera controlling the position well here. Nawa rolled but Herrera kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Herrera is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nawa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nawa for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawa can't escape the position.
Herrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Herrera not allowing Nawa to control his hands.
Herrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nawa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Herrera.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
Herrera has the hooks in. Nawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Herrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nawa for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nawa misses with a double jab
and Herrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herrera.
Herrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Herrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nawa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera is in close to Nawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herrera stands up and waves to Nawa to follow him.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herrera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herrera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Herrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera lands strikes from half guard.
Herrera decides to stand up.
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
Herrera tightens his grip and picks Nawa up, before dumping him to the ground. Nawa manages to land in guard.
Herrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More hug and hope from Herrera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nawa trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nawa tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily
and Herrera counters with a takedown into side control.
Herrera stands up and beckons Nawa to his feet.
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Nawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
Herrera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Herrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera gets to his feet. Nawa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herrera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Herrera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Herrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herrera.
Herrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herrera has managed to get both his arms back between Nawa's legs - danger averted.
Nawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nawa being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera stands up from Nawa's guard - Herrera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera darts in and clinches Nawa up against the cage.
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nawa is looking to clinch but Herrera is avoiding it.
Nawa shoots in for a double leg but Herrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herrera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera controlling the position.
Nawa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Herrera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Herrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herrera controlling from mount.
Herrera takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Nawa can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera working for the choke.
Herrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
What can Nawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Herrera lands strikes to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nawa won't enjoy being in this position. Herrera looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nawa is tapping - it's over boys! Herrera picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Herrera!
Our winner, Paul Herrera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 1958 p4p, 1270 weight class) and Carlos Narvaez (ranked 116 p4p, 86 weight class). Narvaez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ñetas for Life - Anvesh Mallick. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1, 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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Narvaez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narvaez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craven misses with a left hand
and Narvaez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Craven both land. Nice combination.
Narvaez lands a slapping body shot.
Craven ducks under a wild hook from Narvaez.
Craven tries for a takedown but Narvaez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Narvaez lands a nice shot to the body.
Narvaez 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.
Narvaez throws a body punch but Craven moves out of range.
Craven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Craven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
A little feinted left hand from Craven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Craven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craven is defended easily by Narvaez.
Craven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Craven avoids the body shot from Narvaez.
Craven is looking to chop away at Narvaez's legs.
Narvaez staying out of range there.
Narvaez is looking to chop away at Craven's legs.
Craven throws a counter high kick but Narvaez was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Craven lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Narvaez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Craven's hands.
Craven works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narvaez.
Narvaez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Craven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Narvaez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Craven rather than just go for the knockout.
Craven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craven shoots in looking for a takedown. Narvaez tries to sprawl out of it but Craven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Narvaez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narvaez throws a body punch but Craven moves out of range.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narvaez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Craven scores with a punch to the head.
Narvaez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Craven lands a lovely overhand right.
Narvaez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Craven was well out of range. Poor timing from Narvaez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Craven.
Craven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Narvaez counters with a good low kick that Craven was not able to check.
Craven throws a series of punches but Narvaez avoids them all with ease.
Narvaez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Narvaez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Narvaez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Narvaez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craven.
Narvaez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Narvaez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Craven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Craven fails to land the takedown.
Craven shoots in for a takedown but Narvaez shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Craven.
Narvaez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Craven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Narvaez on the side of the head.
Craven tries to land a body kick
letting Narvaez counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Craven checks a leg kick.
Craven scores with a body shot.
Craven tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Narvaez defends well and Craven ends up having to push Narvaez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Craven blocking some punches.
Narvaez blocks an uppercut.
Narvaez breaks from the clinch.
Narvaez throws a leg kick but Craven sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Craven lands a jab to the nose.
Narvaez avoids the head kick by Craven.
Narvaez feints a counter leg kick.
Craven looks to score with a jab to the body but Narvaez is just out of range.
Narvaez defending well as Craven loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Craven.
Narvaez has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Narvaez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Craven is out of range and Narvaez settles back down.
Craven throws a right hand that Narvaez ducks under and follows up with a left that Narvaez also avoids with ease.
Craven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Narvaez scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craven takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Craven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Craven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Narvaez connects with a leg kick.
Craven ducks under a wild hook from Narvaez.
Craven is looking to counter punch.
Narvaez is looking to slow Craven down with leg kicks.
Narvaez blocks a head kick by Craven.
Narvaez misses with a wild body shot.
Craven appears to be looking for a big counter.
Craven avoids the body shot from Narvaez.
Craven ducks under a wild hook from Narvaez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Craven.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craven fails to land with a series of punches.
Narvaez scores with the left hand. Craven knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Narvaez. That's going to slow Craven down.
Narvaez punishes Craven's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Narvaez 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.
Craven lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Craven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Craven digs a good body shot into Narvaez's ribs.
Craven scores with a three punch combo!
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narvaez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narvaez tries to sprawl but Craven drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Narvaez is looking to improve his position.
Craven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Narvaez keeps working.
Craven is looking for a kimura here.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Narvaez is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven looks to land a strike but Narvaez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Craven is working Narvaez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Craven postures up in Narvaez's guard and throws a big left but Narvaez blocks it.
Narvaez keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Narvaez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Narvaez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Narvaez is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Craven is working hard here to advance position.
Craven throwing strikes but missing.
Narvaez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craven.
Craven passes Narvaez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Craven trying to mount his opponent but Narvaez defends it.
Narvaez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven with the ground and pound but Narvaez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Craven won't allow Narvaez to get back to his feet.
Craven is looking to work some ground and pound but Narvaez has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Craven scores with a jab to the jaw.
Craven scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Craven throws a hook to the side of Narvaez's head but Narvaez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Destin Craven is winning the standup battle so far.
Craven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Narvaez.
Craven misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Narvaez misses.
Nice cross by Craven.
Narvaez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Narvaez tries a quick counter leg kick but Craven is wise to it.
Narvaez swings for the body but Craven moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Craven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
Narvaez misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Craven misses the target.
Craven fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narvaez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Craven was well out of range. Poor timing from Narvaez.
Craven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick lands for Narvaez.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Narvaez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Craven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Craven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Narvaez blocks a head kick by Craven.
Craven throws a leg kick but Narvaez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Narvaez blocks a jab.
Narvaez misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Craven misses.
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Craven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Craven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Narvaez.
Craven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craven lands with a kick to the temple. Narvaez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Craven has a takedown stuffed.
Craven tries a head kick but it misses.
Narvaez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Craven misses with an uppercut
and Narvaez counters with a left to the body.
Craven lands a body shot.
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
Craven throws a quick counter head kick but Narvaez was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narvaez connects with a solid leg kick.
Narvaez slips under a jab from Craven.
A nice side step and Narvaez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Craven looks to land a left hand but Narvaez moved out of range nicely.
Craven feints and then cracks Narvaez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narvaez down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narvaez lands with a shot to the body.
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.
Narvaez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Narvaez feints and then cracks Craven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Craven down.
Narvaez throws a series of punches but Craven moves out of range.
Craven throws a body punch but Narvaez moves out of range.
Narvaez avoids the head kick by Craven.
Craven looking to score a takedown here. Narvaez is defending well but Craven drives through and ends up in Narvaez's guard.
Narvaez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craven is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Narvaez's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narvaez is refusing to be controlled, as Craven sits in half guard.
Craven uses his free foot to push down on Narvaez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Narvaez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Craven wants to control but Narvaez is keeping him busy.
Narvaez is trying to get back to half guard.
Craven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Narvaez keeps working.
Craven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez sneaks back into half guard.
Craven working Narvaez over with strikes.
Narvaez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Craven.
Craven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Craven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Craven stands and throws Narvaez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Craven tries to advance position but instead Narvaez slips a leg back in to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Craven tries to pass to full mount but Narvaez defends it.
Narvaez is pressing down on Craven's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
A very excited looking Destin Craven rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Barnes (ranked 887 p4p, 1004 weight class) and Aleks Nik (ranked 114 p4p, 131 weight class). Barnes comes into the arena with We Want The Funk blaring out of the sound system. Aleks Nik has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nik digs a good hook to Barnes 's body.
Nik walks into a straight right hand from Barnes .
Nik takes a swing at Barnes 's ribcage but misses.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nik throws out the jab.
Nik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes punishes Nik's body with a nice straight punch.
Nik clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nik.
Nik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barnes is trying to drag Nik to the mat but Nik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nik scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Derrick Barnes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Nik.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nik under the eye.
Barnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Nik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nik.
Nik misses with the head strike.
Nik slows down the pace here.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Nik uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Nik keeps moving.
Nik is controlling Barnes 's posture.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes working over Nik with some ground and pound. Nik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nik regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnes .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nik holds on and takes a little breather.
Nik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes 's guard.
Nik won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Nik wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik connects with a couple of short punches.
Nik postures up in Barnes 's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Nik controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nik cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nik controls the pace.
Nik chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nik cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Nik wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nik cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nik has passed into side control.
Nik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barnes down.
Check out the look on Nik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nik working the ground and pound.
Barnes is trying to control Nik's posture but Nik avoids it.
Nik looks up at the clock and then as Barnes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnes tries to roll over but Nik keeps him under control.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Barnes 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Nik moved out of range.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nik misses with a looping left.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nik. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Nik.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes .
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik scores with a shot to the body.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nik works Barnes 's body with a nice hook.
Barnes blocks a jab.
As Nik backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes throws a low kick but Nik avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes .
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes punishes Nik's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Nik is out of range.
Barnes slips a straight right by Nik.
Nik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes .
Nik thuds a left hand into Barnes 's body.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nik tests Barnes 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nik lands a nice looking body shot.
Nik throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Barnes .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Nik scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Nik loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Nik looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Nik throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt - Nik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nik did well to prevent Barnes getting side control.
Nik is trying to control but can't.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nik is controlling Barnes 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nik is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik controlling the position well.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nik has his hands clasped together around Barnes 's back. He's all about the action.
Nik wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Nik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nik is holding on for now.
Nik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derrick Barnes 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Nik wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
Nik fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
enabling Nik to counter with a crisp jab.
Nik throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Nik didn't expect that.
Nik pulls Barnes in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Nik has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes won't allow Nik to sweep him here.
Nik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nik throws out the jab.
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Nik counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nik's hands.
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes slips under a jab from Nik.
Good exchange - Nik coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes .
Barnes digs a good hook to Nik's body.
Nik misses with an uppercut.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nik misses with a looping left.
Nik throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes leaves Nik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a right hand that Nik ducks under and follows up with a left that Nik also avoids with ease.
Aleks Nik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nik finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes 's head.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Nik catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Nik.
Barnes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barnes is thwarting Nik's attempts to control the position.
Barnes prevents Nik from improving his position.
Derrick Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nik is staying active underneath Barnes , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nik trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Nik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Derrick Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nik tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Nik trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
A victorious Aleks Nik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Cruz (ranked 285 p4p, 1012 weight class) and Pat Kelly (ranked 42 p4p, 150 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing.
Kelly scores with a jab to the head.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.
Kelly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kelly sprawls and moves away.
Kelly cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kelly's guard.
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!
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kelly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Kelly looking to control.
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
Cruz advances position into side control!
Cruz controls the position from side control.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kelly is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Kelly is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kelly is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Kelly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz trying to control the position but Kelly manages to sink in the hooks.
Cruz is really stuck here.
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz is pressing down on Kelly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Cruz passes Kelly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pat Kelly will probably get the nod.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Kelly.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kelly defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Kelly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ricardo Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly digs a right hand into Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
Kelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kelly lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Kelly there.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Kelly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Kelly is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kelly winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kelly prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is in trouble now - Kelly has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ricardo Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kelly cracks Cruz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kelly lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Kelly connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kelly landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kelly has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Cruz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cruz tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Kelly thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Cruz trying to control but Kelly postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly working the head and body with strikes.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Kelly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Kelly in his half guard.
Kelly working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kelly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kelly prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz won't allow Kelly to pass to mount.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Cruz is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kelly.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is not content to let Kelly control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kelly lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz 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.
Kelly scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Kelly 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. And we move into the final round!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Kelly, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Kelly against the cage but Kelly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pat Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz scores with a takedown into Kelly's guard.
Kelly manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kelly is in Cruz's guard.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz working for a triangle but Kelly defends it easily.
Kelly cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Kelly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kelly uses his free foot to push down on Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cruz.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Kelly lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kelly with shots to the head and body - Cruz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Kelly has a good base and remains in mount.
Kelly tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kelly prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Kelly cracks Cruz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cruz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kelly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kelly passes into half guard.
Cruz is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Kelly prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Kelly throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Kelly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kelly is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Kelly has passed into side control.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz looking for a sweep but Kelly has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kelly controlling the pace for now.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Kelly cracks Cruz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ricardo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pat Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kelly working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kelly 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Stardust (ranked 715 p4p, 394 weight class) and Yasol Kim (ranked 106 p4p, 60 weight class). Stardust's entrance music is Starman. A fine choice. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasol Kim!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stardust doesn't seem bothered though.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Kim moves his leg out of the way.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Kim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
Stardust takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kim clinches up against the cage.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Stardust lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim lands a body shot.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Stardust throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust can't break the clinch.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stardust works on Kim's body with a couple of short punches.
Kim scores with a hook to the body.
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust misses with a right hand
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim drives through and clinches with Stardust against the cage.
Stardust takes a shot to the head.
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stardust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stardust tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust misses with a knee strike.
Stardust is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Stardust looking to throw knees to the head but Kim is blocking nicely.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
A short left from Stardust.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust prevents a body shot from Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Stardust tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Stardust back against the cage.
Stardust looking to throw knees to the head but Kim is blocking nicely.
Kim gets through Stardust's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stardust is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kim is defending well for now.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kim.
Stardust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim has closed the distance and engaged Stardust in a clinch.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but Kim blocks with his arms.
Stardust lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stardust fails to land.
Stardust trying to land knees to the body.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim scores with a hook to the body.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stardust.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stardust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Kim dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stardust blocks an uppercut.
Stardust tries to stall but Kim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust prevents a body shot from Kim.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim pushes Stardust back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stardust prevents a body shot from Kim.
Stardust lands a body punch.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stardust's elbow.
Good body shot from Kim.
Kim working aggressively here.
Stardust swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim slips under a jab from Stardust.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasol Kim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stardust throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kim counters with a leg kick.
Kim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Kim moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Kim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Kim checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kim counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stardust throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Yasol Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim lands with a right hand.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stardust swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stardust takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Kim moves his leg out of the way.
Kim lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stardust rather than just go for the knockout.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kim!
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Stardust thuds his right hand into Kim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Kim clinches with his opponent.
Stardust misses with a knee to the head.
Kim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Kim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stardust or not.
Stardust lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stardust explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
Kim misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim forces Stardust back against the cage and clinches.
Stardust lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud.
Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Kim tries a body shot but Stardust blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kim.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Stardust on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
A hook to the body from Kim.
Good body shot from Kim.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stardust lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Stardust is trying to force a seperation but Kim has the dominant position.
Kim looking to throw knees to the head but Stardust is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands with a left to the head.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kim.
A right hand to the body from Kim.
Kim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stardust walks away with a smile on his face. Kim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kim thows a body kick. Stardust tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kim scores with a hook.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stardust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kim tries to clinch but Stardust moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Kim.
Stardust half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stardust misses with the body kick
and Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stardust's knee momentarily.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasol Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stardust's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Stardust quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Kim swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Stardust is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Kim lands.
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Stardust off balance momentarily.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stardust needs to keep his hands up - Kim had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stardust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Stardust checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stardust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kim lands with a nice body kick.
Kim moves into range and clinches up with Stardust.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stardust blocks an uppercut.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
Stardust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stardust tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stardust lands with a light punch inside.
Stardust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stardust lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Stardust on the inside.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stardust breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stardust throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust throws a front kick aimed at Kim's knee but Kim avoids it well.
Stardust sizes up Kim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stardust is looking to slow Kim down with leg kicks.
Kim with a nice calf kick.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stardust throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim lands a nice shot that snaps Stardust's head back.
Kim wants to clinch up but Stardust keeps it at a distance.
Kim lands a jab to the head.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim blocks a leg kick.
Kim slips under a jab from Stardust.
Stardust throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Kim instigates a clinch.
Kim keeps control of Stardust as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stardust misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stardust tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Stardust back against the cage.
Stardust wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stardust misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kim takes the fight into the clinch.
Kim prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kim 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!
Yasol Kim 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Diaz (ranked 378 p4p, 438 weight class) and Elvis Presley (ranked 47 p4p, 52 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Presley!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Presley is looking to clinch.
Presley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Presley moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Presley.
Presley tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diaz wants to hit a sweep here but Presley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Presley isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Presley isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Presley tries to stand and escape but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Presley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz trying to hold on to Presley's head to control him but Presley postures up.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Presley has control of the leg.
Presley moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Presley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Diaz trying to control the action but Presley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Presley is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Presley is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Presley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Presley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elvis Presley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Presley doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Presley ducks down to avoid it.
Presley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Presley wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Presley is out of range.
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Presley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Presley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Presley!
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Presley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Presley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Presley's back!
Presley 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 Diaz gets his way!
Diaz throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Presley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working for a choke but Presley is defending well.
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Presley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Presley tries to break free.
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz wants to control the position but Presley frees himself and scrambles - Diaz manages to regain control in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Presley is defending well.
Diaz trying to control the action but Presley is working from the bottom.
Diaz happy to just control the position for now.
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.
Presley is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz is really struggling to control Presley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Presley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Presley!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diaz scores with a jab.
Presley tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz throws a hook but Presley avoids it easily.
Presley wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Presley clinches with his opponent.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Presley scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Presley prevents it.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Presley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Presley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Presley.
Presley crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Presley.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Presley prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Presley.
Presley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Presley tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Presley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Presley takes the fight into the clinch.
Presley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Presley misses with a knee strike.
Presley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Presley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley scores with a hook to the body.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
A short uppercut from Presley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Presley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Presley stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
A short body shot lands from Presley as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
A left hand lands to the body for Presley.
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Presley after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Presley.
Presley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Presley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Presley digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Come on Presley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Presley.
Presley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Presley digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley lands a body punch.
Presley is working Diaz over against the cage.
Presley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Presley.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Presley tries to tie him up.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Presley has double underhooks.
Presley blocking some punches.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Presley manages to get underhooks.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Presley just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Presley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 138 p4p, 332 weight class) and Minato Tokugawa (ranked 21 p4p, 55 weight class). Byczkiewicz comes into the arena with The Analogs - Szczecin blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 26 - 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 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tokugawa clobbers Byczkiewicz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
Byczkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tokugawa throws out a counter right but Byczkiewicz avoids it with no problem.
Tokugawa misses with a looping left.
Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokugawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokugawa 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.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. Byczkiewicz saw that one coming.
Byczkiewicz swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Byczkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Tokugawa looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Byczkiewicz misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byczkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Byczkiewicz.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byczkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz is trying to pull guard but Tokugawa has him pressed against the cage.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Byczkiewicz controls his hands.
Tokugawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tokugawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Byczkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa.
Byczkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byczkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byczkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
Byczkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz breaks from the clinch.
Byczkiewicz moves into range and clinches up with Tokugawa.
Byczkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tokugawa tries to work over Byczkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byczkiewicz gets control of Tokugawa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Byczkiewicz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tokugawa content to stall in guard here.
Byczkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczkiewicz, not yet.
Byczkiewicz looking to control.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Byczkiewicz keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Byczkiewicz punishes Tokugawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Byczkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Tokugawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Byczkiewicz prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
Byczkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Byczkiewicz.
Tokugawa pushes Byczkiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Byczkiewicz backwards.
Byczkiewicz has had enough of the clinch but Tokugawa keeps him there for the moment.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Byczkiewicz fails to land.
Byczkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Byczkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Byczkiewicz misses with some punches.
Byczkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa looking to stall.
Byczkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Byczkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Tokugawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Byczkiewiczs head.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Byczkiewicz controls the action.
Byczkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tokugawa scores with a shot to the side of Byczkiewicz's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczkiewicz.
A right hand to the body from Byczkiewicz.
Tokugawa looks winded!
Byczkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Byczkiewicz fails to land.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Byczkiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byczkiewicz connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Byczkiewicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Byczkiewicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Byczkiewicz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tokugawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tokugawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Byczkiewicz's head.
Byczkiewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Byczkiewicz thuds his right hand into Tokugawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Byczkiewicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tokugawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Byczkiewicz scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczkiewicz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 Tokugawa is rocked!
Byczkiewicz misses with a right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Tokugawa defending well as Byczkiewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Byczkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byczkiewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Byczkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Byczkiewicz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byczkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Tokugawa saw that one coming.
Tokugawa misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Byczkiewicz misses its intended target.
Tokugawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tokugawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut is getting worse.
Byczkiewicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byczkiewicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tokugawa's hands.
Tokugawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byczkiewicz throws a good cross that connects.
Byczkiewicz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczkiewicz wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.
Byczkiewicz rushes Tokugawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Byczkiewicz.
Good body shot from Byczkiewicz.
Tokugawa is breathing heavily.
Byczkiewicz jumps guard.
Byczkiewicz managing to control the position.
Byczkiewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Byczkiewicz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa won't allow Byczkiewicz to sweep him here.
Tokugawa trying to control but Byczkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Byczkiewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Tokugawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Byczkiewicz working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Byczkiewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Byczkiewicz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tokugawa controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byczkiewicz.
It seemed like Tokugawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Byczkiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokugawa throws a big shot that misses.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byczkiewicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Byczkiewicz misses.
Byczkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokugawa can do to turn this around?
Byczkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byczkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.
Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Byczkiewicz.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
Blazej Byczkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczkiewicz scores with a hook.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byczkiewicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byczkiewicz works Tokugawa's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Byczkiewicz cracks Tokugawa with a good jab.
Blazej Byczkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Tokugawa tries to keep at a distance but Byczkiewicz has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byczkiewicz.
Tokugawa tries to work over Byczkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tokugawa wants to clinch up but Byczkiewicz keeps it at a distance.
Tokugawa slips a straight right by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokugawa is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook but Tokugawa avoids it easily.
Byczkiewicz closes the distance and pushes Tokugawa back into the cage.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Blazej Byczkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Byczkiewicz pulls guard.
Byczkiewicz wants to sweep here but Tokugawa controlling him for the moment.
Byczkiewicz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Byczkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Byczkiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byczkiewicz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tokugawa pulls Byczkiewicz in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byczkiewicz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz won't allow Tokugawa to sweep him here.
Byczkiewicz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tokugawa working a defensive guard here.
Byczkiewicz is fighting to break Tokugawa's control of his arms but Tokugawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Byczkiewicz looking to pass the guard.
Byczkiewicz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tokugawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tokugawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczkiewicz is trying to control but can't.
Byczkiewicz tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz moves into full guard.
Tokugawa won't allow Byczkiewicz to sweep him here.
Byczkiewicz strikes from his own guard.
Tokugawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Byczkiewicz connects with a jab.
Byczkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Byczkiewicz misses the shot to the body.
Byczkiewicz throws a jab when Tokugawa was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tokugawa! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokugawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Byczkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.
Byczkiewicz throws a right hand that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tokugawa ducks right into an uppercut from Byczkiewicz.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Byczkiewicz slips the punch.
Byczkiewicz tries to clinch but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Byczkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Tokugawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tokugawa throws a jab when Byczkiewicz was well out of range.
Byczkiewicz takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses.
Tokugawa tries to move into range but Byczkiewicz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczkiewicz lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Tokugawa sprawling to the canvas. Byczkiewicz follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Tokugawa hang on?
 It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczkiewicz wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping him busy.
Byczkiewicz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tokugawa is still in real trouble! Can Byczkiewicz finish him?
Byczkiewicz scores with a big shot! Tokugawa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tokugawa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
Blazej Byczkiewicz retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Blazej Byczkiewicz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 139 p4p, 206 weight class) and Marko Jankovic (ranked 19 p4p, 28 weight class). Vladimir Kosmanov 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Jankovic!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankovic slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jankovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov is wise to it.
Jankovic avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Jankovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Kosmanov steps away.
Kosmanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Jankovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a combination. Jankovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kosmanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic misses with a right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Marko Jankovic has been cut.
Kosmanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Jankovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jankovic is just out of range.
Kosmanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Kosmanov tries to clinch
and Jankovic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kosmanov! Jankovic lets Kosmanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Kosmanov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oh Kosmanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jankovic's half guard.
Kosmanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kosmanov is breathing heavily.
Jankovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kosmanov is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jankovic.
Jankovic pulls Kosmanov in to control the position.
Kosmanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankovic is pulling down on Kosmanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kosmanov, at least for the moment.
Kosmanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jankovic keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is really struggling to control Jankovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jankovic prevents Kosmanov from moving into mount.
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov tries to advance to mount but Jankovic denies him.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Jankovic is working away.
Kosmanov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jankovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov is keen to just control but Jankovic is a slippery customer.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kosmanov lands strikes from half guard.
Jankovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosmanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but Jankovic defending well.
Still in half guard, Kosmanov seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marko Jankovic's cut.
That's time! Kosmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jankovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Kosmanov steps away.
A punch lands to the side of Kosmanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kosmanov darts in looking for a takedown but Jankovic gets double underhooks and turns Kosmanov into the cage.
Jankovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
Kosmanov lands a body punch.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Jankovic.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jankovic breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
Kosmanov misses with a double jab
and Jankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick from Jankovic.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick from Jankovic.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Jankovic moved out of range nicely.
Marko Jankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Kosmanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jankovic throws out a counter right but Kosmanov avoids it with no problem.
Jankovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jankovic is looking to land body kicks.
Jankovic thumps Kosmanov with a low kick.
Kosmanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jankovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic thuds his right hand into Kosmanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kosmanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marko Jankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov misses with a double jab
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Kosmanov lands with a hook. Jankovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kosmanov lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kosmanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic looks to land a left hand but Kosmanov moved out of range nicely.
Kosmanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kosmanov lands with a hook. Jankovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov misses with a left hand
and Jankovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kosmanov's knee momentarily.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
Jankovic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jankovic drops Kosmanov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jankovic follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Jankovic!
In his post fight interview, Marko Jankovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uniesky Santaban (ranked 82 p4p, 352 weight class) and Gregor Marek (ranked 10 p4p, 44 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uniesky Santaban!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Marek!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santaban swings widly with a right hand
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santaban swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
A combination from Santaban does no damage.
Marek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santaban takes a swing at Marek's ribcage but misses.
Santaban throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marek counters with a nice right hand that sends Santaban toppling to the canvas! Santaban scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marek finish him?!
It looks like Uniesky Santaban has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek closes the distance and pushes Santaban back into the cage.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek is working Santaban over against the cage.
Santaban is trying to break free.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santaban's efforts to push away.
Santaban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marek cracks Santaban with a nice body shot.
Santaban is breathing heavily.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santaban's elbow.
Santaban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Santaban controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santaban blocks a body shot from Marek.
A head punch on the inside from Marek fails to land.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Santaban.
Marek presses Santaban against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marek tries to work over Santaban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santaban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santaban breaks the clinch.
Santaban moves out of range of the strikes.
Santaban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marek.
Marek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santaban's head.
Santaban swats away the attempt to clinch by Marek.
Santaban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marek closes the distance and clinches.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santaban is trying to break the clinch but Marek is controlling him.
Marek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santaban will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marek throws the left hand but Santaban avoids the punch easily.
Marek clinches up with Santaban and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Santaban controls his hands.
Santaban blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Santaban blocking some punches.
A short right from Marek.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
Santaban is trying to push Marek away but Marek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marek managing to block the knees to the body from Santaban.
Santaban breaks the clinch.
Marek throws a hook but Santaban avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santaban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marek throws a shot to the body.
Santaban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santaban lands a right hook to the body.
Marek drops Santaban with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Santaban looks back up at him and smiles so Marek waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Santaban is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek drops Santaban with a big left hand! Santaban is injured, injured bad! Marek jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gregor Marek waved his t-shirt featuring Distinct Label's logo in front of the cameras.
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