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OFK 297 - PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 1954 p4p, 1294 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 168 p4p, 117 weight class). Happy comes into the arena with Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi blaring out of the sound system. Jaroslav has chosen The Sound of Running Feet as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaroslav misses with the combination.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick
and Happy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jaroslav!
Happy is looking to take a break and control but Jaroslav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaroslav wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaroslav is trying to escape the position but Happy is controlling the position.
Happy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaroslav keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jaroslav's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav tries to escape but Happy is in control.
Happy is looking to take a break and control but Jaroslav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Happy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jaroslav is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Happy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Happy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jaroslav has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Happy but great work by Jaroslav.
An elbow from Jaroslav crashes against the mat.
Happy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav is looking to escape.
Jaroslav is staying active underneath Happy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jaroslav tries to kick Happy off but Happy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Happy controlling the action here.
Happy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaroslav has managed to free his arm - good work.
Happy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaroslav doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Happy.
Happy is stalling here. Jaroslav is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Happy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jaroslav has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav working the body and head with strikes.
Jaroslav misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Happy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Happy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaroslav.
Happy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaroslav pulls his head out easily.
Happy has a hand on Jaroslav's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jaroslav takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jaroslav prevents Happy from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav throws some wild stikes that Happy manages to avoid easily.
Jaroslav landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Happy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jaroslav punching from mount but Happy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jaroslav looking to secure an arm triangle but Happy defends it well.
Happy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happy stands and throws Jaroslav's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Happy is looking to take a break and control but Jaroslav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Happy looking to control but instead Jaroslav has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jaroslav works over Happy's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice leg kick from Jaroslav, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaroslav moves out of range as Happy throws a body kick.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt
letting Jaroslav counter with a right hand.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Happy checks it well.
Happy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Happy 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.
Happy tries to clinch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jaroslav won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaroslav throws Happy to one side and escapes!
Jaroslav misses with a double jab.
Jaroslav looks to land a right hand but Happy moved out of range.
Happy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jaroslav misses with a low kick.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick
so Happy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been hearing that Happy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Happy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jaroslav is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jaroslav has escaped and now he's on top!
Happy is trying to keep Jaroslav in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy is adopting a defensive guard.
Jaroslav throws a strike but Happy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaroslav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaroslav being controlled here, momentarily.
Happy won't allow Jaroslav to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Happy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Happy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jaroslav manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Happy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jaroslav is trying to maintain a safe position but Happy gets an underhook and turns Jaroslav into the cage.
Jaroslav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaroslav misses the body punch
and Happy counters with a takedown into side control.
Happy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Happy has hold of Jaroslav's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jaroslav seems comfortable defending it but Happy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jaroslav is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jaroslav is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Happy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anti Happy!
A very excited looking Anti Happy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 3915 p4p, 2605 weight class) and Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 462 p4p, 328 weight class). Ronaldo Gomes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tayaen Porfirigo's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Porfirigo prevents Gomes from standing back up.
Porfirigo stalling away here and it's allowed Gomes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Porfirigo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Porfirigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo prevents Gomes from getting back to his feet.
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Porfirigo tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porfirigo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Porfirigo has picked Gomes up - he's going for a ride! Porfirigo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gomes pushes Porfirigo off looking to stand but Porfirigo dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo controlling the pace.
Porfirigo trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Porfirigo is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Gomes tries to kick Porfirigo off but Porfirigo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomes looks to land a combination but Porfirigo avoids it well.
Porfirigo thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo needs to keep his hands up - Gomes had a free shot at his head there.
 It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Porfirigo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Porfirigo looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo stops Gomes from standing up.
Porfirigo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gomes throws a right and a left that Porfirigo avoids nicely.
Porfirigo moves forwards but Gomes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomes misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porfirigo! But no joy.
Porfirigo darts in looking for a takedown but Gomes gets double underhooks and turns Porfirigo into the cage.
Porfirigo doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomes circles away.
Donk. Gomes catches Porfirigo right on the button with a cross.
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 Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice combination there by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomes counters with a stiff right hand.
Porfirigo with a poor takedown
and Porfirigo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ronaldo Gomes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Gomes. Those never looked like landing.
Porfirigo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
Gomes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomes.
 Porfirigo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Porfirigo is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomes finish him?
Porfirigo moves into the clinch.
Porfirigo seems to have recovered his senses.
Porfirigo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gomes working hard to break the clinch.
Porfirigo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo breaks the clinch.
Porfirigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomes.
Porfirigo feints a counter leg kick.
Gomes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Porfirigo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomes throws a body punch but Porfirigo moves out of range.
Porfirigo goes for a double leg but Gomes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomes continues to drive forward.
No joy there for Gomes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Porfirigo unleashes a big counter combination but Gomes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Porfirigo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gomes to the mat! Gomes manages to get full guard.
Gomes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Porfirigo advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Porfirigo seems content to control.
Porfirigo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomes's head.
Porfirigo is looking to advance position but Gomes won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes misses with a hook.
Gomes lands a nice hook to Porfirigo's body. Porfirigo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Gomes misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gomes counter with a right hand.
Gomes gets caught napping as Porfirigo dives in and scores a takedown. Gomes manages to retain guard.
Porfirigo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Porfirigo trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo passes Gomes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Porfirigo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gomes is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gomes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Porfirigo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomes, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomes is trying to break the clinch but Porfirigo has him pressed against the cage.
Porfirigo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomes prevents it.
Gomes has had enough of the clinch but Porfirigo keeps him there for the moment.
Porfirigo tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes tries to break the clinch but Porfirigo is controlling the position.
Porfirigo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronaldo Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
Gomes has had enough of the clinch but Porfirigo keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo stalling against the cage.
Porfirigo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Porfirigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomes.
Gomes lands an overhand right.
Porfirigo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ronaldo Gomes is winning the standup battle so far.
Porfirigo tries to clinch there but Gomes circles away.
Porfirigo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Porfirigo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomes's half guard.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo is looking to stall here but Gomes recovers full guard.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gomes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porfirigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Porfirigo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard.
Porfirigo won't allow Gomes to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Porfirigo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomes's half guard.
Porfirigo tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Porfirigo trying to control from half guard but Gomes is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomes defending well though.
Porfirigo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gomes tries to kick Porfirigo off in order to stand up. Porfirigo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porfirigo working the strikes but Gomes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Porfirigo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronaldo Gomes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Gomes!
Our winner, Ronaldo Gomes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Tayaen Porfirigo had this to say: 'Now, I will kill myself...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 839 p4p, 1144 weight class) and Giggle Valentine (ranked 63 p4p, 81 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven shoots in and bounces Valentine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Craven trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine is pulling down on Craven's head. It's preventing any offense from Craven, at least for the moment.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Valentine is keeping the position.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Craven slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is trying to control but can't.
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.
Craven is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now.
Craven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valentine defends it well.
Valentine tries to get to full guard but Craven has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven is looking for a kimura but Valentine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Craven to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Craven lands a nice short elbow.
Valentine is trying to control but can't.
Valentine is trying to get back to full guard.
Craven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Craven is trying to control. Valentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Craven has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Craven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Craven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Craven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Craven drops an elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine is defending against the submission attempts here by Craven.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
Valentine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Craven pushing down on Valentine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Craven is working for a submission of some sort.
Valentine is trying to control but can't.
Craven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valentine is just riding it out for now. Craven eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Craven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Craven is looking to advance position but Valentine won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valentine can do anything to dispel that myth.
Craven passes the guard and advances to mount!
Valentine is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is squirming around, avoiding Craven's attempts to control the action.
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Craven isn't that keen on the idea.
Craven scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Valentine?
The referee warns Valentine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Valentine is working to get back to half guard.
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Craven landing strikes from the mount and Valentine is in trouble!
Valentine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Craven wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
Craven lands a heavy elbow.
Craven avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Valentine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valentine is looking to escape.
Valentine tries to hold on but Craven pushes him away.
Craven scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Craven lands a big elbow.
Craven fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Craven putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Craven lands a nice shot to the head.
Valentine is rocked!
Valentine wants to hold on but Craven pushes him away.
Craven is landing with some decent strikes but Valentine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Valentine is still in real trouble! Can Craven finish him?
Craven loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Valentine scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Craven land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Craven stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Destin Craven!
After the fight, Destin Craven was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Radar (ranked 1306 p4p, 1652 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 158 p4p, 202 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Radar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ironfeld misses with a combination
and Radar moves into the clinch.
Radar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ironfeld wants to stall.
Radar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ironfeld.
Radar scores with a hook to the body.
Ironfeld looks winded!
Ironfeld's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Radar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radar slowing the pace effectively.
Radar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ironfeld backwards.
Radar manages to break the clinch.
Radar fails to land the takedown.
Ironfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Radar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radar connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Ironfeld.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ironfeld has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Radar.
Radar shoots in looking for a takedown but Ironfeld manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Radar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Radar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ironfeld has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Radar.
Ironfeld fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Radar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Radar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Radar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironfeld is just out of range.
Ironfeld with the counter takedown but Radar avoids it easily.
Radar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Radar closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Radar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironfeld is trying to maintain a safe position but Radar gets an underhook and turns Ironfeld into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ironfeld.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Radar on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radar.
Ironfeld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ironfeld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Radar.
Radar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Radar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ironfeld is avoiding damage well.
Ironfeld can't do much from the bottom here.
Radar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ironfeld has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ironfeld tries to buck Radar off but Radar is having none of it.
Radar 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.
Radar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Radar working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Radar.
Radar tries for a kimura but Ironfeld is defending well.
Ironfeld managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Radar.
Ironfeld on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ironfeld is looking to control Radar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ironfeld avoid being mounted?
Radar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Radar prevents Ironfeld from improving his position.
Ironfeld wants to control but Radar is keeping busy.
Radar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Radar throws a strike but Ironfeld avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radar scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Radar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Radar is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironfeld has wrist control.
Radar is working Ironfeld over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ironfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ironfeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Radar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ironfeld is rocked!
Radar has gone for a leg lock! Ironfeld slips out almost immediately though and dives into Radar's guard.
Ironfeld wants to pass the guard but Radar is keeping the position.
Ironfeld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Radar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ironfeld has managed to get both his arms back between Radar's legs - danger averted.
Radar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfeld throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Radar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ironfeld looks to throw the jab but Radar is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Radar.
Radar slips under a jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld misses with a hook.
Radar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Radar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Radar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironfeld can do to turn this around?
Ironfeld shoots and misses
and Radar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ironfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ironfeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radar.
Radar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ironfeld throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Radar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a looping overhand right but Radar ducks down to avoid it.
Ironfeld on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Radar thumps Ironfeld with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radar throws a series of punches but Ironfeld avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Ironfeld. No joy for Radar on that attempt.
Radar drives through and clinches with Ironfeld against the cage.
Radar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ironfeld taking a breather.
Radar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Radar throws a head punch that misses.
Radar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ironfeld fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Radar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironfeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ironfeld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Radar slips under a jab.
A jab from Ironfeld misses.
Ironfeld takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Radar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironfeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radar.
Ironfeld feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Radar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Radar with a nice calf kick.
Radar misses the shot to the body.
Radar shoots in and drives through. Ironfeld sprawls well.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld blocks a jab.
Ironfeld throws a nice looking combination but Radar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radar misses with a takedown attempt - Ironfeld sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ironfeld shoots in and drives through. Radar sprawls well.
Radar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ironfeld throws a looping overhand right but Radar ducks down to avoid it.
Ironfeld slips a jab and a cross from Radar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld throws a looping overhand right but Radar ducks down to avoid it.
Radar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ironfeld to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ironfeld is breathing heavily.
Radar looking for a sweep. Not yet Radar, not yet.
Ironfeld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Radar keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
Radar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ironfeld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Radar striking off his back.
Radar looking for a sweep. Not yet Radar, not yet.
Ironfeld scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ironfeld controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld stopping the sweep attempt from Radar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Radar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld looking to pass the guard.
Radar has his foot on Ironfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ironfeld works his way back into a safe position though.
Radar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ironfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Radar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Radar looking for a guillotine here but Ironfeld defends easily.
Radar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Radar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Ironfeld slips a straight right by Radar.
Ironfeld tries to move into range but Radar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ironfeld lands with a hook. Radar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radar is looking to counter the offense by Ironfeld and move into the clinch.
Ironfeld might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good standup being displayed there by Ironfeld as he connects with a hook.
Ironfeld bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Radar sneaks back into half guard.
Radar is trying to get back to full guard.
Ironfeld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ironfeld looking to control but Radar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironfeld landing strikes from the mount and Radar is in trouble!
Ironfeld can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Radar is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ironfeld controlling his opponent.
Ironfeld prevents Radar from getting the reversal.
Radar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ironfeld lands a nice short elbow.
Radar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ironfeld.
Radar tries to get to full guard but Ironfeld has control of the leg.
Radar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ironfeld's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ironfeld's back!
Ironfeld trying to control the hands but Radar won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max Radar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Radar.
Ironfeld is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ironfeld is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld breaks Radar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Radar keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
Radar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radar has his hands on Ironfeld's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theros Ironfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Radar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Radar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Radar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ironfeld wants to control but Radar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Radar in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld is looking for a sweep. Radar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Radar controlling the action here.
Theros Ironfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radar blocks the strikes from Ironfeld.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theros Ironfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Radar 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Radar!
A very excited looking Max Radar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Theros Ironfeld was interviewed post fight and said 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Robson (ranked 88 p4p, 288 weight class) and Elvis Presley (ranked 13 p4p, 33 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Presley!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson tries to clinch up.
Presley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Presley tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Presley throws a leg kick
and Robson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robson misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Robson.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Presley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Presley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson goes for a takedown attempt but Presley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Presley moves into the clinch.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Presley.
Presley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robson's face.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Presley tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Presley misses with a knee to the head.
Robson misses with some punches.
Presley scores with a hook to the body.
Presley misses with some punches.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Presley misses with the head strike.
Presley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Presley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson managing to block the knees to the body from Presley.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley trying to land knees to the body.
Presley blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Robson.
Presley misses with the head strike.
Robson misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robson is working Presley over against the cage.
Presley blocks a body shot from Robson.
Presley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Presley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Presley.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Presley misses with some punches.
Presley lands an uppercut.
Robson misses with some punches.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Robson.
Robson digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson is working Presley over against the cage.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson 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.
Robson checks a low kick from Presley.
Robson scores with a decent looking hook.
Robson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but Robson blocks with his arms.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Presley crunches a lovely knee into Robson's ribcage.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Robson.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Presley can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Presley misses with some punches.
Presley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Presleys head.
Presley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Robson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Presley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Presley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robson blocks it with crossed arms.
Presley blocking some punches.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
A hook to the body from Robson.
Robson digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Oliver Robson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson digs a right hand into Presley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Presley's gas tank.
Presley swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Robson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Presley.
Presley swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
Robson working aggressively here.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Presley tries a knee to the head but Robson blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robson.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Robson.
Presley is breathing heavily.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Presley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Presley throws a head punch that misses.
Robson tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson blocks a body shot from Presley.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Presley avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Robson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Presley prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson working aggressively here.
Presley lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robson digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Presleys head.
Robson lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson 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!
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Presley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Presley swats away the attempt to clinch by Robson.
Robson tries to clinch but Presley moves out of range.
Robson closes the distance and clinches.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Presley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson working aggressively here.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Robson is blocking nicely.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but Robson blocks with his arms.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
Robson lands a body shot.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Robson.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Presley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Presley or not.
Robson pushes Presley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Presley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robson blocks it with crossed arms.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley misses with some punches.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Presley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Presley is rocked!
Robson scores with a shoulder strike.
Presley is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Presley throws a head punch that misses.
Robson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Presley's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Presley drops to his knees and Robson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
After winning the bout, Oliver Robson 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 Orla Wanker (ranked 1150 p4p, 2858 weight class) and Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 161 p4p, 359 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker throws a hook but Bizihwaeile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile throws out a counter right but Wanker avoids it with no problem.
Wanker throws a hook but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Wanker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bizihwaeile after a bit of a struggle.
Wanker looking for a takedown.
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile instigates a clinch.
Wanker is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker looking for a takedown.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks.
Wanker is working for takedown but Bizihwaeile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wanker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bizihwaeile is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Wanker.
The fighters circling - Wanker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Wanker throws a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wanker.
Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Wanker is working for takedown but Bizihwaeile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wanker wants a takedown.
Wanker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wanker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Wanker.
Bizihwaeile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wanker finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wanker throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
It seemed like Bizihwaeile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Wanker throws a body kick.
Bizihwaeile has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Wanker in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good takedown defense.
Wanker throws a good cross that connects.
Bizihwaeile lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Wanker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wanker's gas tank.
Bizihwaeile prevents Wanker from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile darts in and clinches Wanker up against the cage.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile moves into range and clinches up with Wanker.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wanker up against the cage.
Wanker has had enough of the clinch but Bizihwaeile keeps him there for the moment.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and presses him up against the cage.
Wanker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wanker tries to circle away but Bizihwaeile has him pinned against the cage.
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and presses him up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wanker.
Bizihwaeile misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bizihwaeile as Wanker shoots in.
Bizihwaeile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wanker, pushing him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Wanker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wanker tries to keep at a distance but Bizihwaeile has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wanker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wanker is working for takedown but Bizihwaeile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wanker tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Wanker in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Wanker throws a right and a left that Bizihwaeile avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wanker, pushing him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wanker has time to react.
Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Wanker has Bizihwaeile pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bizihwaeile manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Wanker gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile maintains the clinch.
Bizihwaeile's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wanker looking for a takedown.
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wanker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bizihwaeile has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and presses him up against the cage.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Wanker back into the cage.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Wanker in a clinch.
Wanker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Wanker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wanker.
Bizihwaeile clinches up with Wanker and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wanker looks to land a combination but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Wanker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bizihwaeile gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanker misses with a head kick.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wanker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
The fighters circling - Wanker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Wanker back into the cage.
Bizihwaeile pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wanker is trying to force a seperation but Bizihwaeile has the dominant position.
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Wanker circles away and keeps his distance.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bizihwaeile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Bizihwaeile finds it's way through Wanker's defenses.
Bizihwaeile clinches up with Wanker and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile forces Wanker back against the cage and clinches.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile clinches.
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Wanker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Wanker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Wanker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Wanker keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wanker.
Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Wanker wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Wanker is looking to break free of the clinch but Bizihwaeile has double underhooks.
Wanker can't break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a head shot.
Wanker gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile maintains the clinch.
Wanker tries to score a body lock takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile moves into range and clinches up with Wanker.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
It looks like Wanker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bizihwaeile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wanker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bizihwaeile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanker throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wanker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Wanker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanker.
Wanker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wanker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Wanker tries to keep at a distance but Bizihwaeile has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Wanker throws a hook but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile rushes Wanker and presses him up against the cage.
Wanker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile drives through and clinches with Wanker against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wanker misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wanker misses with a series of wild punches.
Wanker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bizihwaeile defends it nicely.
Wanker misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Wanker goes for a double leg but Bizihwaeile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaeile continues to drive forward.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bizihwaeile wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wanker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bizihwaeile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wanker, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile prevents the takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile clinches up with Wanker and pushes him back against the cage.
Wanker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bizihwaeile after a bit of a struggle.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wanker tries to keep at a distance but Bizihwaeile has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Wanker in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wanker throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wanker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orla Wanker's cut is getting worse.
Bizihwaeile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wanker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bizihwaeile pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
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!
Bizihwaeile clinches.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile instigates a clinch.
Wanker is working for takedown but Bizihwaeile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile takes the fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Wanker is avoiding it.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand.
Wanker trying to control the action but Bizihwaeile is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile tries to kick Wanker off but Wanker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wanker is trying to control. Bizihwaeile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand up here but Wanker is controlling him well.
Wanker is looking to advance position but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but Bizihwaeile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Wanker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Bizihwaeile pushes Wanker off looking to stand but Wanker dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Wanker.
Wanker goes for a double leg but Bizihwaeile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaeile continues to drive forward.
Bizihwaeile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wanker is working for takedown but Bizihwaeile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wanker looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wanker, pushing him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Wanker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab from Wanker.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Orla Wanker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizihwaeile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Bizihwaeile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wanker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizihwaeile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bizihwaeile winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
During a confident post fight interview, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Galanis (ranked 664 p4p, 1095 weight class) and Murilo Ninja (ranked 95 p4p, 153 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 16 - 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 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galanis lands a jab.
Galanis misses the shot to the body.
Ninja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Galanis sprawls well initially but Ninja persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galanis wants to get back to his feet.
Galanis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ninja.
Ninja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galanis defending well though.
Ninja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanis has hold of Ninja's hands but Ninja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ninja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galanis defending well though.
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 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ninja stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanis is staying active underneath Ninja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galanis trying to control from the bottom.
Ninja is taking a breather. Galanis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ninja throwing shots but Galanis is blocking nicely.
Ninja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ninja throwing shots but Galanis is blocking nicely.
Ninja trying to control from half guard but Galanis is working away.
Ninja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ninja slips a nice elbow through Galanis's hands, connecting with Galanis's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ninja with the ground and pound from mount.
Ninja looking to finish Galanis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Galanis!
Ninja controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Galanis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Ninja.
Ninja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Galanis is not a happy chappy
he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is landing with some decent strikes but Galanis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Galanis is looking to improve his position but Ninja isn't that keen on the idea.
Ninja working the ground and pound effectively.
Ninja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ninja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galanis is looking to escape.
Ninja lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Galanis tries to hold on but Ninja postures up.
Ninja scoring with strikes but Galanis is staying in there.
Ninja dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja landing strikes, looking to finish!
 Galanis is rocked!
Ninja lands a big shot there that rocks Galanis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Galanis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja lands a heavy elbow.
Ninja loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Galanis scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ninja land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ninja stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murilo Ninja!
Murilo Ninja really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doko Dokov (ranked 1531 p4p, 2864 weight class) and Jackie Chan (ranked 217 p4p, 349 weight class). Doko Dokov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chan blocks the body kick.
Dokov 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.
Chan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dokov dives into side control.
Chan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dokov looks up at the clock and then as Chan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dokov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dokov 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.
You can see the frustration on Chan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dokov lands an elbow.
Chan taking a bit of punishment here - Dokov scoring with strikes.
Chan taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov working the head with strikes.
Chan is rocked!
Dokov decides to stand back up. Dokov steps back and let's Chan get back to his feet.
Chan is still on wobbly legs! Can Dokov finish him?
Chan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dokov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dokov has his feet on Chan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chan seems to have recovered his senses.
Dokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dokov rushes Chan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chan avoids a wild elbow strike from Dokov.
Chan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dokov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jackie Chan has been cut.
Chan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dokov jumps guard and drags Chan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan wants to control from the top but Dokov keeps moving.
Dokov working for a triangle but Chan defends it easily.
Dokov working a defensive guard here.
Dokov trying to strike off his back.
Dokov pushes Chan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chan swivels and escapes.
Chan tries to keep at a distance but Dokov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chan is trying to trip Dokov. He has hold of a leg but Dokov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dokov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Chan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dokov can't fight it off and eventually Chan manages to take the fight to the floor. Dokov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dokov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan tries to circle away but Dokov has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Dokov on the inside.
Dokov is leaning against Chan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan blocks an elbow strike from Dokov.
Dokov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dokov cracks Chan with a nice body shot.
Dokov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chan uses from the top position.
Dokov wants to stand and escape but Chan is having none of it.
Dokov striking from the bottom here.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doko Dokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackie Chan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dokov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chan counters with a nice leg kick.
Dokov has Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Dokov lands a left hand.
Chan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov pushes Chan off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Chan pulls guard.
Chan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan 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 one minute gone in the round.
Dokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dokov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dokov stands and throws Chan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan is trying to control Dokov's posture but Dokov avoids it.
Dokov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dokov stands up.
Dokov pushes Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dokov pulls guard successfully.
Dokov trying to control the position here.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom.
Chan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dokov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dokov pulls down on the head and he's put Chan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doko Dokov!
A very excited looking Doko Dokov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 110 p4p, 613 weight class) and Schwartz Gomez (ranked 15 p4p, 95 weight class). Byczkiewicz's entrance music is The Analogs - Szczecin. A fine choice. Gomez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczkiewicz misses with a looping left.
Gomez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Byczkiewicz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomez scrambles back to his feet.
Byczkiewicz defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Byczkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Byczkiewicz's knee but Byczkiewicz avoids it well.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byczkiewicz. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byczkiewicz misses with a straight right.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Byczkiewicz misses the target.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byczkiewicz scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Byczkiewicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomez doesn't seem phased though.
Byczkiewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Gomez struggles to land a body shot inside as Byczkiewicz controls his hands.
Byczkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Byczkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byczkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomez pushes Byczkiewicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez is trying to break free.
Gomez lands a left hand.
Byczkiewicz lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez is trying to push Byczkiewicz away but Byczkiewicz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Byczkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Byczkiewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byczkiewicz counters with a crisp right that sends Gomez to the canvas! Byczkiewicz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
Blazej Byczkiewicz retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Blazej Byczkiewicz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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