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OFK 292 - Khan Vs Howard PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 1356 p4p, 1406 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 184 p4p, 189 weight class). Paul Sight 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sight swinging wildly here.
Kurtev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sight wants to get back to his feet but Kurtev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kurtev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kurtev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kurtev stands up over Sight, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sight's head.
Kurtev throwing strikes from guard but Sight blocks nicely.
Kurtev landing with the ground and pound.
Kurtev throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sight wants to stand and escape but Kurtev is having none of it.
Kurtev postures up in Sight's guard and throws a big left but Sight blocks it.
Kurtev landing some decent shots from guard.
Kurtev works over Sight with some ground and pound from guard.
Sight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sight wants to stand but Kurtev is controlling the position.
Kurtev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kurtev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sight is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kurtev dives into side control.
Kurtev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sight down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sight is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kurtev is controlling him well.
Sight on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
 Sight is rocked!
Kurtev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Sight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurtev scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sight is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kurtev can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisko Kurtev!
After winning the bout, Krisko Kurtev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Chan (ranked 3351 p4p, 14970 weight class) and Masada The Zealot (ranked 388 p4p, 519 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 56 - 0, fighting out of New York, Masada The Zealot!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Zealot sprawls well initially but Chan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chan trying to control the pace.
Chan is trying for a kimura here. The Zealot looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Chan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackie Chan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 2092 p4p, 1547 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 280 p4p, 207 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxing Champ lands a jab to Claw's midsection.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Claw enables Boxing Champ to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Claw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Claw working for a triangle but Boxing Champ defends it easily.
Boxing Champ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boxing Champ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Claw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxing Champ has managed to get both his arms back between Claw's legs - danger averted.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxing Champ landing with the ground and pound.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Claw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boxing Champ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boxing Champ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxing Champ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claw has an active guard here but Boxing Champ has managed to pass into half guard.
Boxing Champ lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boxing Champ drops an elbow to the side of Claw's head.
Boxing Champ is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing that Boxing Champ has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Claw is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boxing Champ is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boxing Champ is looking to take a break and control but Claw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boxing Champ is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boxing Champ is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Claw is staying active underneath Boxing Champ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boxing Champ lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxing Champ sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Claw's guard.
Boxing Champ seems to be working for a kimura but Claw defends the submission attempt.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claw is trying to get back to full guard.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Boxing Champ wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Boxing Champ has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boxing Champ scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boxing Champ takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boxing Champ landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Claw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxing Champ pulls his head out easily.
Boxing Champ is keen to just control but Claw is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boxing Champ connects with a nice short shot to Claw's temple.
Claw wants to improve his position but Boxing Champ is controlling well.
Boxing Champ winds up and cracks Claw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boxing Champ takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boxing Champ lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claw trying to control but Boxing Champ postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chame Boxing Champ dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Claw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boxing Champ drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ works over Claw with some ground and pound from guard.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chame Boxing Champ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Claw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boxing Champ passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Claw is trying to control but can't.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxing Champ pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Boxing Champ lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing Champ keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boxing Champ lands a nice short elbow.
Boxing Champ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
Claw wants to improve his position but Boxing Champ is controlling well.
Boxing Champ is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boxing Champ controlling the action here.
Claw is refusing to be controlled, as Boxing Champ sits in half guard.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxing Champ pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Claw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boxing Champ trying to control the pace.
Boxing Champ looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Claw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boxing Champ is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxing Champ working the head and body with strikes.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ working over Claw with some ground and pound. Claw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boxing Champ moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Claw.
Boxing Champ cracks Claw with a big elbow.
Boxing Champ tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boxing Champ has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boxing Champ lands some shots froms side control.
Boxing Champ working the head with strikes.
Claw is not content to let Boxing Champ control the position.
Boxing Champ tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boxing Champ is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw is trying to get back to half guard.
Boxing Champ happy to just control the position for now.
Claw tries to improve position but can't.
Claw is not content to let Boxing Champ control the position.
Claw is trying to get back to half guard.
Boxing Champ lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxing Champ looks up at the clock and then as Claw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boxing Champ smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Claw sneaks back into half guard.
Boxing Champ is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chame Boxing Champ dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Claw moves forwards but Boxing Champ connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boxing Champ listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Claw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boxing Champ postures up and lands a big shot to Claw's brow.
Claw looking for a guillotine here but Boxing Champ defends easily.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boxing Champ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boxing Champ is in close to Claw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boxing Champ postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Claw has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boxing Champ is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Claw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Boxing Champ's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boxing Champ working the head with strikes.
Boxing Champ advances to mount.
Claw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Claw is looking to improve his position but Boxing Champ isn't that keen on the idea.
Boxing Champ looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Claw is looking to get to half guard.
Claw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boxing Champ lands with some strikes.
Boxing Champ postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Claw looks a forlorn figure.
 Claw is rocked!
Claw is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boxing Champ tries to control but Claw wriggling away.
Boxing Champ with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boxing Champ trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Claw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Claw is still trying to improve position.
Boxing Champ unloading with bombs!
Boxing Champ putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw working to try and regain half guard.
Boxing Champ takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boxing Champ putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Claw is still in real trouble! Can Boxing Champ finish him?
Boxing Champ tries to control but Claw wriggling away.
Claw seems to have recovered his senses.
Boxing Champ is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boxing Champ breaks from Claw's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boxing Champ in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boxing Champ tries to control but Claw wriggling away.
Boxing Champ landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boxing Champ with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Claw is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw wants to control but Boxing Champ is having none of it.
Claw regains half guard.
Boxing Champ winds up and cracks Claw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chame Boxing Champ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boxing Champ is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boxing Champ prevents Claw from improving his position.
Chief Claw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxing Champ wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxing Champ looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Claw is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claw keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chame Boxing Champ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxing Champ has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chame Boxing Champ!
After the big win, Chame Boxing Champ made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Ortega (ranked 2001 p4p, 1544 weight class) and Tatu Lehto (ranked 270 p4p, 209 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lehto's head backwards.
Ortega instigates a clinch.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortega misses with a body punch.
Lehto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ortega avoids it.
Lehto throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega.
Ortega is trying to drag Lehto to the mat but Lehto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ortega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lehto or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Lehto working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Ortega tries a body shot but Lehto blocks it.
Lehto gets underhooks to prevent Ortega's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega has Lehto pushed against the cage.
Lehto blocking some punches.
Ortega turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ortega manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega working the ground and pound from side control.
Lehto parries the strikes from Ortega easily there. Ortega is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lehto to escape.
Lehto being controlled for a moment.
An elbow from Ortega crashes against the mat.
Ortega looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lehto is avoiding damage well.
Ortega tries for a kimura but Lehto is defending well.
Ortega tries for a kimura but Lehto is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Ortega is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lehto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lehto keeps working.
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee asks Ortega politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ortega prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lehto prevents Ortega from moving into mount.
Lehto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortega is controlling him well.
Ortega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lehto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lehto, who protects the arm well.
Lehto is trying to get back to his feet.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lehto keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lehto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ortega asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortega fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lehto to the ground. Ortega is now in Lehto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lehto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortega is controlling him.
Ortega seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehto is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega throws an elbow that misses. Lehto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortega's guard. Nice move by Lehto!
Ortega pulls Lehto in close to his closed guard and prevents Lehto from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lehto throws a hook but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto jabs Ortega right on the nose. Ortega blinks but takes it well.
Ortega works the jab nicely.
Lehto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lehto lands a big head kick that sends Ortega tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves Ortega back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ortega is rocked!
 It looks like Noah Ortega has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto throws a quick head kick that knocks Ortega silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Lehto is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tatu Lehto!
Tatu Lehto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Drake (ranked 1381 p4p, 1917 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 186 p4p, 251 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Hell Yeah - Rev Theory. 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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31 - 27 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
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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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Wanker slips the punch.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wanker ducks right into an uppercut from Drake.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Wanker dives in for a single leg takedown but Drake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanker was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Wanker with the counter takedown but Drake avoids it easily.
Wanker scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Wanker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Drake thuds a left hand into Wanker's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake misses with a body shot.
Wanker dives in and scores a takedown into Drake's guard.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is working hard here to advance position.
Wanker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wanker preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wanker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wanker won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Drake is trying to control the position but Wanker postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wanker throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Wanker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
Wanker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wanker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Drake throws a body punch but Wanker moves out of range.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Wanker feints the counter takedown.
Wanker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wanker eats them both and turns towards Drake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake moves away from the strike by Wanker.
Drake tries to bum rush Wanker with a series of wild strikes but Wanker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Wanker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wanker staying out of range there.
Drake swings for the body but Wanker moves out of range.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wanker throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
A jab from Wanker misses.
Wanker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Wanker's shoulder, as Wanker tries to avoid the shot.
Wanker moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Wanker misses with a kick to the body.
Drake throws a combination. Wanker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanker scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wanker misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Drake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wanker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drake's half guard.
Drake tries to roll over but Wanker keeps him under control.
Drake preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wanker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
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 Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drake throws a series of punches but Wanker avoids them all with ease.
Bobby Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Wanker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker throws a one two combo.
Drake is looking to wear down Wanker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wanker lands a nice shot to the body.
Wanker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wanker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Drake misses.
Wanker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Wanker shoots in.
Wanker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wanker takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Wanker stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range.
Drake moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Drake misses.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Wanker should have avoided that one.
Wanker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanker was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker blocks a jab.
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wanker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Wanker tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanker was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Wanker on that attempt.
Wanker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wanker cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker moves away from the strike by Drake.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanker jabs Drake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake misses with the combination.
Wanker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake looks to land a combination. Wanker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanker shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Drake throws a body punch but Wanker moves out of range.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range.
Wanker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wanker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wanker lands a nice looking body shot.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wanker avoids the body shot from Drake.
Wanker thuds his right hand into Drake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wanker gets the takedown into side control.
Wanker staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wanker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wanker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wanker happy to just control the position for now.
Wanker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Wanker wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Wanker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drake's legs.
Drake is trying to work for a sweep but Wanker has mounted him!
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wanker controlling his opponent.
Drake is desperately trying to improve his position but Wanker has a good base and remains in mount.
Wanker trying to control but Drake is having none of it.
Drake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wanker lands with a nice body punch.
Drake throws a body punch but Wanker moves out of range.
And Wanker tries to counter it with a takedown but Drake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wanker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wanker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wanker forces his way into half guard.
Wanker not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Wanker has control of the leg.
Wanker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Drake tries to get to full guard but Wanker has control of the leg.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wanker prevents Drake from improving his position.
Orla Wanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wanker not doing much here.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wanker wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wanker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wanker prevents Drake from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker not doing much here.
Wanker prevents Drake from improving his position.
Wanker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Wanker moves away and avoids it.
Wanker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drake defends it well.
Wanker throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Wanker as he connects with a hook.
Wanker defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Drake throws a series of punches but Wanker moves out of range.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Wanker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake walks into a stiff left hand from Wanker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Wanker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Wanker moved out of range nicely.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drake throws a hook but Wanker blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orla Wanker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wanker 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orla Wanker!
Orla Wanker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 683 p4p, 1690 weight class) and Nico DiAngelo (ranked 101 p4p, 222 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bobby Bomstaerk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico DiAngelo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk shoots for a double leg takedown but DiAngelo sprawls well. He's pushed Bomstaerk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DiAngelo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk throws a series of punches but DiAngelo avoids them all with ease.
DiAngelo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bomstaerk with a body shot.
Bomstaerk gets a takedown into half guard.
DiAngelo wants to improve his position but Bomstaerk is controlling well.
Bomstaerk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bomstaerk working the head and body with strikes.
DiAngelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but DiAngelo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiAngelo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiAngelo wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk lands strikes from half guard.
DiAngelo taking some punishment here, with Bomstaerk in his half guard.
DiAngelo is trying to get back to full guard.
DiAngelo has a hand on Bomstaerk's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bomstaerk takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
DiAngelo is squirming around, avoiding Bomstaerk's attempts to control the action.
Bomstaerk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DiAngelo is working to get back to half guard.
Bomstaerk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns DiAngelo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bomstaerk cracks DiAngelo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomstaerk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bomstaerk prevents DiAngelo from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DiAngelo is looking for a sweep. Bomstaerk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bomstaerk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DiAngelo wants to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk working the head and body with strikes.
Bomstaerk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DiAngelo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bomstaerk wants to control but DiAngelo is keeping him busy.
Bomstaerk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because DiAngelo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bomstaerk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bomstaerk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bomstaerk working over DiAngelo with some ground and pound. DiAngelo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but DiAngelo is having none of it.
Bomstaerk moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bomstaerk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bomstaerk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bomstaerk lands with a good body shot.
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DiAngelo is trying to defend but Bomstaerk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DiAngelo has hold of Bomstaerk's hands but Bomstaerk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DiAngelo gets full guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but DiAngelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomstaerk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DiAngelo is looking to improve his position.
Bomstaerk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo looking for submissions off his back.
DiAngelo is pressing down on Bomstaerk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bomstaerk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bomstaerk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk trying to control but DiAngelo is working from the bottom.
DiAngelo is looking for a triangle but Bomstaerk pushes his legs off easily.
Bomstaerk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DiAngelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bomstaerk defends it easily.
Bomstaerk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bomstaerk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DiAngelo has his foot on Bomstaerk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bomstaerk works his way back into a safe position though.
Bomstaerk with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick that misses.
DiAngelo blocks a head kick by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk misses with the combination.
Bomstaerk thuds his right hand into DiAngelo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bomstaerk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DiAngelo can do to turn this around?
DiAngelo ducks under a wild hook from Bomstaerk.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bomstaerk.
DiAngelo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk working the head with strikes.
Bomstaerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but DiAngelo keeps working.
DiAngelo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk lands an elbow.
Bomstaerk works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
DiAngelo taking a bit of punishment here - Bomstaerk scoring with strikes.
Bomstaerk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt DiAngelo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
DiAngelo is looking to regain half guard here but Bomstaerk keeps moving and retains side control.
Bomstaerk moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Check out the look on Bomstaerk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
DiAngelo is looking to regain half guard here but Bomstaerk keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk passes to full mount! That's big trouble for DiAngelo!
DiAngelo can't escape the position.
Bomstaerk lands a nice shot to the head.
Bomstaerk lands a couple of good shots and DiAngelo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bomstaerk scores with punches and elbows.
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!
Bomstaerk cracks DiAngelo with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing DiAngelo from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
DiAngelo is rocked!
Bomstaerk is punishing DiAngelo with strikes - can he finish him?!
DiAngelo is still in real trouble! Can Bomstaerk finish him?
DiAngelo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bomstaerk is trying to stick to DiAngelo's back but DiAngelo is turning into Bomstaerk. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bomstaerk's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by DiAngelo.
DiAngelo has gone for a leg lock! Bomstaerk slips out almost immediately though and dives into DiAngelo's guard.
DiAngelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bomstaerk is one step ahead there.
Bomstaerk landing with the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but DiAngelo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DiAngelo keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bomstaerk cracks DiAngelo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bomstaerk lands an elbow.
Bomstaerk happy to just control the position for now.
DiAngelo tries to bench press Bomstaerk off him but Bomstaerk keeps the position.
Bomstaerk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bomstaerk controls the position.
Bomstaerk scoring with punches and elbows.
Bomstaerk cracks DiAngelo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position but DiAngelo is working away.
DiAngelo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bomstaerk off and has taken his back!
Bobby Bomstaerk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bomstaerk is trying to get back to his feet but DiAngelo has full control of the position and if anything, Bomstaerk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bomstaerk manages to reverse the position and now he's in DiAngelo's guard. Nice work there by Bomstaerk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomstaerk scoring with some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk stands up over DiAngelo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bomstaerk works over DiAngelo with some ground and pound from guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control but DiAngelo is working from the bottom.
DiAngelo has his foot on Bomstaerk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bomstaerk works his way back into a safe position though.
DiAngelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DiAngelo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bomstaerk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bomstaerk is nestled in close to DiAngelo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DiAngelo defends it well.
Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura but DiAngelo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bomstaerk to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
DiAngelo seems to have recovered his senses.
DiAngelo tries to roll over but Bomstaerk keeps him under control.
Bomstaerk controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bomstaerk trying to mount his opponent but DiAngelo defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that second round.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bomstaerk scores with a jab to the head.
DiAngelo ducks under a wild hook from Bomstaerk.
A countering left hand to the body from DiAngelo misses.
DiAngelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DiAngelo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from DiAngelo misses.
Bomstaerk shoots and misses
and DiAngelo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bomstaerk thinking.
Bomstaerk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DiAngelo.
Bomstaerk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from DiAngelo as Bomstaerk shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. 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.
Bomstaerk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DiAngelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomstaerk.
DiAngelo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bomstaerk's jab looks to have found its range, popping DiAngelo under the eye.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick but DiAngelo moves out of range.
DiAngelo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DiAngelo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bomstaerk rolls with it to try and escape but DiAngelo cranks on the arm and Bomstaerk is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nico DiAngelo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nico DiAngelo waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Ryan (ranked 872 p4p, 1191 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 126 p4p, 173 weight class). Doko Dokov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Ryan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan has hold of one of Dokov's legs. Dokov is fighting the takedown attempt but Ryan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dokov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan throws the left hand but Dokov avoids the punch easily.
Dokov pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan avoids the elbow strike from Dokov, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ryan.
Dokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dokov misses with a wild combination.
Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dokov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dokov counters with a two punch combo.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
A cross from Ryan lands.
Ryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Ryan.
A right hook to the body lands for Dokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dokov moves into the clinch.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Ryan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov tries to kick Ryan off in order to stand up. Ryan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dokov is pushing Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.
Dokov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryan works his way into side control.
Dokov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ryan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov tries to buck Ryan off but he can't manage it.
Ryan tries to control but Dokov wriggling away.
Ryan prevents Dokov from getting the reversal.
Dokov tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan takes his back!
Dokov showing good submission defense here.
Dokov 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 Ryan gets his way!
Ryan not allowing Dokov to control his hands.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dokov's body.
Ryan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dokov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dokov can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Ryan.
Dokov pulls guard successfully.
Dokov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Dokov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dokov keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Dokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dokov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dokov pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Eddie Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dokov is struggling to control the position.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Dokov breaks the clinch.
Ryan throws a series of strikes that have Dokov backpedaling.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov shoots and misses
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan cracks Dokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dokov throws a one two combo.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dokov misses with a takedown
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Dokov tries to clinch but Ryan moves away
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Ryan there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Dokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dokov darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Ryan is trying to trip Dokov. He has hold of a leg but Dokov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryan advances to full mount.
Dokov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dokov is trying to stand.
Dokov moves into full guard.
Dokov keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dokov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dokov wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ryan is working an open guard so Dokov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dokov tries to clinch up
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ryan gets a takedown into half guard.
Dokov is looking to get back to is feet but Ryan passes into side control.
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dokov is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Dokov moved out of range.
Dokov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dokov is trying to ground and pound but Ryan uses the momentary lack of control by Dokov to regain half guard.
Ryan trying to control but Dokov postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dokov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doko Dokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dokov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dokov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Dokov ducks down to avoid it.
Dokov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Dokov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Dokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dokov gets back to full guard.
Dokov wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Dokov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dokov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ryan has passed into half guard!
Dokov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Dokov won't allow it.
Eddie Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dokov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dokov looking for submissions off his back.
Dokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
Eddie Ryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Galanis (ranked 809 p4p, 1034 weight class) and Jan Koblav (ranked 111 p4p, 148 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Galanis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Koblav!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koblav scores with a takedown into Galanis's guard.
Koblav is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Galanis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Galanis has escaped and now he's on top!
Galanis is fighting to break Koblav's control of his arms but Koblav is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koblav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galanis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galanis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koblav punching to the body, from the bottom.
Galanis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Galanis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koblav throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Galanis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koblav is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koblav drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Galanis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koblav has Galanis in his guard.
Koblav is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galanis is aware though and is defending well.
Koblav is working an open guard so Galanis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Galanis.
Galanis throws a jab but it's blocked by Koblav.
Galanis scores with a sloppy right hand. Koblav should have avoided that one.
Koblav slips under a jab.
Koblav fails to land the takedown.
Koblav closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galanis circles away.
Galanis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adrian Galanis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koblav closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Galanis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koblav tries to pass to full mount but Galanis defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koblav is thwarting Galanis's attempts to control the position.
Koblav has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koblav goes for an armbar but Galanis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Galanis.
Koblav keeping moving, preventing Galanis from controlling successfully.
Galanis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Galanis tries to stand but Koblav is controlling from the bottom.
Koblav is looking to sweep but instead, Galanis has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koblav is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanis is keen to just control but Koblav is a slippery customer.
Koblav tries to get to full guard but Galanis has control of the leg.
Galanis controlling the action here.
Galanis wants to stand up but Koblav has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Galanis prevents Koblav from improving his position.
Koblav wants to control but Galanis is keeping busy.
Koblav is trying to control but Galanis passes into side control!
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.
Galanis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Koblav goes for a double leg but Galanis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galanis continues to drive forward.
Adrian Galanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Koblav.
Koblav moves away from the strike by Galanis.
Koblav shoots for a takedown but Galanis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Galanis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koblav shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Galanis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koblav drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galanis dives on top into guard.
Galanis stands and throws Koblav's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Galanis tries to score with some ground and pound. Koblav controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Koblav tries to improve position but can't.
Galanis controls the position from side control.
Galanis'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.
Koblav tries to buck Galanis off but Galanis is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Galanis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Galanis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Koblav with that takedown attempt.
Koblav shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koblav showed some decent athleticism there.
Galanis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck for Koblav with that takedown attempt.
A cross from Galanis lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Galanis.
Koblav steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galanis.
Koblav moves out of range as Galanis strikes.
Galanis slaps away a takedown attempt from Koblav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adrian Galanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Koblav.
Galanis misses the shot to the body.
Koblav has his takedown stuffed
and Galanis counters with a low kick, right behind Koblav 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koblav shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galanis as he jumps to the side.
Galanis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koblav shoots in for a double leg but Galanis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koblav shoots in for a takedown but Galanis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Galanis scores with a head kick.
Galanis loads up on a big right hand but Koblav slips the punch.
Jan Koblav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koblav ducks under a wild hook from Galanis.
Koblav tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Galanis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Galanis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Galanis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koblav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koblav with the counter takedown but Galanis avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Galanis.
Galanis throws a hook but Koblav blocks it.
Galanis stuffs the takedown attempt from Koblav. Koblav gets slowly back to his feet.
Koblav shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Galanis sprawls well. Galanis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koblav gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Galanis misses its target.
Galanis scores with the left hand. Koblav knows he should have avoided that one.
Koblav is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanis connects with an inside leg kick.
Koblav is still on wobbly legs! Can Galanis finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galanis knocks out Koblav with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Galanis before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Galanis picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Galanis!
After winning the bout, Adrian Galanis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Escalante (ranked 274 p4p, 850 weight class) and Murilo Ninja (ranked 36 p4p, 121 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escalante avoids it really well and circles away.
Ninja throws a nice looking combination but Escalante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escalante scores with a jab to the head.
Ninja shoots in but no luck this time.
Escalante half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escalante stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escalante wants it to stay on the feet.
Escalante thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
Escalante misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Ninja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ninja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Escalante makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja 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.
Murilo Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ninja darts in looking for a takedown but Escalante gets double underhooks and turns Ninja into the cage.
Ninja scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ninja works Escalante's body with a nice hook.
Ninja scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escalante in his tracks.
Vicente Escalante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante slips under a jab from Ninja.
Ninja throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Escalante tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ninja is in Escalante's guard.
Ninja landing some decent shots from guard.
Escalante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ninja is looking to work some ground and pound but Escalante has wrist control.
Ninja looking to pass the guard.
Escalante wants to sweep but no luck.
Escalante is pulling down on Ninja's head to control his posture.
Ninja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escalante works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja stopping the sweep attempt from Escalante.
Escalante keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ninja working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ninja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Escalante haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ninja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escalante was well out of range. Poor timing from Ninja.
Escalante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escalante jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ninja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ninja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Escalante blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ninja.
Ninja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ninja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escalante's head.
Escalante trying to control but Ninja postures up.
Ninja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ninja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ninja is stalling here. Escalante is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ninja seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Escalante has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ninja is trying to buck Escalante off.
Ninja gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Escalante stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ninja blocks a jab.
Escalante gets tackled into the cage by Ninja. Ninja maintains the clinch.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Escalante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ninja lands the left hand.
Ninja misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Ninja with that takedown attempt.
Ninja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escalante circles away.
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!
Escalante swats away the attempt to clinch by Ninja.
Escalante connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ninja. Ninja circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ninja misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Murilo Ninja will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ninja lunges at Escalante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escalante's hand.
Ninja swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
Escalante buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja throwing shots but Escalante is blocking nicely.
Ninja is trying to control. Escalante wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ninja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Escalante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escalante wants to control but Ninja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Escalante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ninja.
Escalante is staying active underneath Ninja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ninja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murilo Ninja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ninja is looking to stall here but Escalante recovers full guard.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses.
Ninja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Escalante keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Escalante keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escalante moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ninja shoots in and drives through. Escalante sprawls well.
Escalante throws a hook to the side of Ninja's head but Ninja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ninja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escalante, pushing him back against the cage.
Escalante throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escalante.
Escalante blocking some punches.
Ninja lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escalante.
Ninja gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Escalante is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Escalante stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Escalante coming out on top.
Escalante throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ninja fails with a takedown attempt.
Ninja missing with a left hand there. Escalante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ninja throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escalante. That's going to slow Ninja down.
Escalante fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escalante is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vicente Escalante is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninja drives through with a takedown into Escalante's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ninja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Escalante keeps moving.
Ninja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ninja trying to control but Escalante is working from the bottom.
Ninja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ninja trying to control but Escalante is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escalante has Ninja pulled in close to control his posture.
Ninja is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escalante slips a jab from Ninja.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escalante as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vicente Escalante will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
An inside leg kick from Escalante misses.
Ninja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Escalante lands with a right to the head.
Escalante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ninja tries a body shot but Escalante blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Escalante fails to land.
Escalante misses with some punches.
Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Escalante has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ninja slows down the pace here.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escalante fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ninja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escalante counters with a stiff right hand.
Ninja misses with a straight right.
Ninja moves into the clinch.
Escalante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escalante is defending well.
Ninja avoids the elbow strike from Escalante, against the cage.
Ninja dodges an elbow strike from Escalante.
Escalante is trying to break the clinch but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.
Ninja slows down the pace here.
Vicente Escalante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ninja pushes Escalante back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escalante lands a shoulder strike.
Ninja will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Escalante up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ninja.
Escalante lands a nice shot to the body.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Ninja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja takes an elbow to the forehead.
Escalante misses with the head strike.
A short left from Escalante.
Escalante is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
Ninja wants a takedown.
Ninja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escalante avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ninja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ninja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escalante gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ninja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ninja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escalante breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ninja is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Escalante circles away easily
and Escalante counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ninja out cold! What a finish! Escalante is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bora Khan (ranked 80 p4p, 318 weight class) and Dean Howard (ranked 11 p4p, 43 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying. Dean Howard told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bora Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howard goes for a double leg but Khan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khan continues to drive forward.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Howard slips the punch.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Khan misses its target.
Bora Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Howard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard staying out of range there.
Khan punishes Howard's body with a nice straight punch.
Howard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howard avoids the body shot from Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Khan.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan is looking to wear down Howard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab lands there for Khan.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown. Khan tries to sprawl out of it but Howard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khan to score with a decent uppercut.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Howard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Howard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Howard slips a straight right by Khan.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Howard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Khan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Howard.
Khan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard ducks right into an uppercut from Khan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan jabs at Howard's body.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howard on the side of the head.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khan is looking to counter punch.
Khan throws a jab when Howard was well out of range.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howard.
Howard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bora Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Howard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard working away.
Khan isn't going anywhere.
Khan struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Howard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Khan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan lunges at Howard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howard's hand.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Khan.
It looks like Dean Howard has been cut.
Howard ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Howard with the counter takedown but Khan avoids it easily.
Jab from Khan.
Howard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard misses with a body punch
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around?
Howard slips under a jab.
Howard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khan defends it well.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khan defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khan quickly recovers to half guard.
Khan moves into full guard.
Khan keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Khan has his hands on Howard's head, controlling the position.
Khan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howard is one step ahead there.
Khan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Howard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Howard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khan manages to get himself to full guard.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Khan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howard manages to get himself to full guard.
Howard trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khan continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Howard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howard dives in for a single leg takedown but Khan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khan throws a body punch but Howard moves out of range.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howard.
Howard feints the counter takedown.
Khan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan connects with a single shot there.
Khan scores with a sloppy right hand. Howard should have avoided that one.
Khan cracks Howard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tests Howard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Howard misses with a lunging right hand
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Howard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bora Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Howard.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
Khan swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Howard is out of range.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Howard is out of range.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Howard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Howard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan pulls Howard in close to his closed guard and prevents Howard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
Howard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khan holds on and takes a little breather.
Howard throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Khan 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard passes Khan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Howard is looking to advance position but Khan won't allow it.
Khan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Khan is in trouble now - Howard has advanced to mount!
Howard looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Howard is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Khan is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khan trying to pass the guard but Howard defending well.
Khan stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Khan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Howard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Howard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Howard slips under a jab.
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Howard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from Khan as Howard shoots in.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Howard moved out of range nicely.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Howard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howard counters with a single leg into guard. Khan didn't expect that.
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.
Khan keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Khan is controlling Howard's posture.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Howard forces his way into half guard.
Howard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Howard avoids the attempt from Khan to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dean Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard tries to pass to full mount but Khan defends it.
Howard is still trying to improve position.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
Khan is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Howard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Howard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Howard wants to take his opponent's back but Khan doesn't allow it.
Khan is trying to escape the mount.
Khan tries to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard prevents Khan from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Howard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Howard with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Khan wants to control but Howard is having none of it.
Howard lands with some strikes.
Khan is working to get back to half guard.
Howard wants to control the action but instead Khan gets a body lock and reverses into Howard's guard! Nice work!
Howard wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard wants to hit a sweep here but Khan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Howard there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dean Howard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dean Howard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Howard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan throws a hook but Howard blocks it.
Howard walks into a jab.
Howard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khan counters with a nice body shot.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away.
Howard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khan circles away.
It looked like Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bora Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Howard.
Howard throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khan punishes Howard's body with a nice straight punch.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Howard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dean Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Howard tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily
and Howard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Howard is just out of range.
Khan scores with a sloppy right hand. Howard should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Khan misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Howard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Howard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khan's half guard.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Howard has control of the leg.
Khan has his hands clasped together around Howard's back. He's all about the action.
Khan is staying active underneath Howard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khan controlling the position for now.
Howard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khan controlling the position for now.
Khan trying to hold on to Howard's head to control him but Howard postures up.
Khan tries to roll over but Howard keeps him under control.
Howard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bora Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bora Khan!
Bora Khan retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Bora Khan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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