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OFK 298 - Howard Vs Kelly PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akbar Dkenji (ranked 6245 p4p, 22101 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 511 p4p, 519 weight class). Jennson Jameison has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akbar Dkenji's chin.
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akbar Dkenji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dkenji gets tackled into the cage by Jameison. Jameison maintains the clinch.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dkenji tries to break the clinch but Jameison is controlling the position.
Jameison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jameison lands an elbow just above Dkenji 's eye.
Dkenji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dkenji manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jameison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dkenji backwards.
Jameison is stalling here.
Jameison manages to break the clinch.
Dkenji throws a combination that misses
and Jameison moves into the clinch.
Jameison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dkenji pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dkenji tries to circle away but Jameison has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dkenji wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jameison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jameison gets tackled into the cage by Dkenji. Dkenji maintains the clinch.
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Jameison looks to move away, Dkenji throws a big counter combo but Jameison just gets out of the way.
Jameison takes the fight into the clinch.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dkenji misses with a leg kick
and Jameison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jameison takes the fight into the clinch.
Jameison breaks from the clinch.
Dkenji throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jameison counters with a series of strikes. Dkenji will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Dkenji. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameison pushes Dkenji up against the cage in a clinch.
Dkenji prevents the takedown attempt.
Akbar Dkenji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameison manages to break the clinch.
Dkenji swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jameison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dkenji tries to clinch but Jameison is having none of it.
Jameison stalks Dkenji and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dkenji's face. Dkenji staggers backwards, shaken.
Dkenji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dkenji misses with a kick to the body
and Jameison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jameison.
Jameison working Dkenji over with knees to the body.
Jameison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dkenji backwards.
Dkenji is trying to force a seperation but Jameison has the dominant position.
Jameison breaks the clinch.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dkenji as he jumps to the side.
Dkenji clinches up with Jameison and pushes him back against the cage.
Dkenji working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison stops a takedown attempt from Dkenji.
Dkenji working aggressively here.
Jameison lands a body shot.
Dkenji is breathing heavily.
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameison is defended easily by Dkenji.
Dkenji misses with a double jab
and Jameison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jameison shoots in but no luck this time.
Jameison moves into the clinch.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dkenji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dkenji throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and as Dkenji loses concentration momentarily, Jameison counters with a picture perfect head kick! Dkenji goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jennson Jameison!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Herrera (ranked 3652 p4p, 25109 weight class) and Oko Nawa (ranked 436 p4p, 634 weight class). Paul Herrera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oko Nawa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Herrera wants the takedown. Nawa is fighting it off but Herrera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nawa's guard against the cage.
Herrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herrera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nawa, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herrera gets a double leg takedown into Nawa's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Herrera trying to control the pace.
Herrera decides to stand up.
Nawa wants to clinch up but Herrera keeps it at a distance.
Nawa fails with the takedown
and Herrera counters by clinching up.
Herrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nawa regains guard immediately.
Herrera landing some decent shots from guard.
Herrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawa has momentary wrist control but Herrera slips an elbow through the middle.
Nawa is working an open guard so Herrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Herrera moves into the clinch.
Herrera effectively controlling the action here.
Nawa wants to stall.
Nawa stalling in the clinch but Herrera improves position.
Herrera pulls guard effortlessly.
Herrera controlling Nawa's posture.
Herrera thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Herrera is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is looking for a triangle but Nawa pushes his legs off easily.
Herrera 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.
Herrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nawa has his takedown stuffed
and Herrera counters with a left to the body.
Herrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nawa misses with a takedown
and Herrera counters by clinching up.
Herrera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Herrera stalling.
Herrera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Herrera gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nawa moves to clinch but Herrera breaks away
and Herrera counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nawa tries to clinch but Herrera moves out of range.
Nawa tries to clinch but Herrera moves away
and Herrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nawa wants to clinch up but Herrera keeps it at a distance.
Herrera gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawa is letting Herrera control him for a moment.
Herrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Nawa is defending well.
Nawa is letting Herrera control him for a moment.
Paul Herrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herrera decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nawa to his feet.
Herrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Herrera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Herrera counters with a two punch combo.
Herrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nawa can do to turn this around?
Herrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Nawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawa tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily
and Herrera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Herrera dodges an elbow strike from Nawa.
Nawa trying to land knees to the body.
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nawa backs up against the cage.
Herrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Nawa. Nawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Nawa.
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Herrera has clasped his hands together around Nawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nawa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nawa taking shots to the head.
Herrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Herrera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Herrera lands a couple of good shots and Nawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Herrera controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawa trying to control but not successfully.
Herrera is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nawa is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Herrera!
A victorious Paul Herrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mazepin (ranked 4055 p4p, 4459 weight class) and Jimmy Nickels (ranked 435 p4p, 452 weight class). Mazepin's entrance music is boom. A fine choice. Jimmy Nickels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazepin moves out of range as Nickels strikes.
Mazepin tries to counter with a takedown but Nickels is quick to defend against it.
Nickels feints and as Mazepin raises his hands in defense, Nickels changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mazepin working for submissions but it's allowed Nickels to get to half guard.
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickels pulls his head out easily.
Mazepin wants to sweep but Nickels has passed to side control!
Mazepin is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mazepin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mazepin!
Mazepin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mazepin is looking for a sweep. Nickels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazepin keeps working.
Nickels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mazepin taking some punishment here, with Nickels in his half guard.
Mazepin is trying to stand back up but Nickels is controlling him
Mazepin moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nickels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nickels tries to stand but Mazepin is controlling from the bottom.
Nickels stands up over Mazepin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mazepin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickels defends well.
Mazepin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels stands and throws Mazepin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mazepin tries to improve position but can't.
Nickels decides to stand back up.
Nickels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazepin.
Mazepin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mazepin gets a double leg takedown into Nickels's guard.
Mazepin looking to pass the guard.
Nickels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mazepin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickels 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Nickels is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mazepin wants to stand but Nickels is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nickels manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mazepin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mazepin showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickels wants to improve his position but Mazepin is controlling well.
Mazepin working Nickels over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nickels feints and as Mazepin raises his hands in defense, Nickels changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nickels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mazepin's guard.
Nickels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mazepin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickels has managed to get both his arms back between Mazepin's legs - danger averted.
Mazepin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazepin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nickels stacks Mazepin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nickels!
Mazepin is not content to let Nickels control the position.
Jimmy Nickels has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mazepin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels working the ground and pound from side control.
 It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mazepin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickels's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mazepin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickels tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mazepin tries to get to full guard but Nickels has control of the leg.
Nickels wants to stand up but Mazepin is controlling the position.
Mazepin is not content to let Nickels control the position.
Mazepin landing strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nickels wants to control but Mazepin is keeping him busy.
Nickels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mazepin is trying to maintain the position but Nickels is very close to passing his half guard.
Mazepin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nickels. Oh but Mazepin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nickels goes limp - he's gone! Mazepin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedor Mazepin!
A very excited looking Fedor Mazepin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Maki (ranked 1298 p4p, 960 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 180 p4p, 134 weight class). Seppo Maki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev is looking to clinch but Maki is avoiding it.
Maki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Kurtev forces Maki back against the cage and clinches.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurtev's elbow.
Maki lands with a short shot to the head.
Kurtev has picked Maki up - he's going for a ride! Kurtev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kurtev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maki to regain full guard.
Maki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurtev on the ground.
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurtev trying to control but Maki is working from the bottom.
Maki wants to stand but Kurtev is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurtev trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurtev is working Maki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kurtev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maki has momentary wrist control but Kurtev slips an elbow through the middle.
Kurtev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev wants to control from the top but Maki keeps moving.
Kurtev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurtev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurtev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maki working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kurtev tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard.
Kurtev stands and throws Maki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maki defending against the ground and pound.
Kurtev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maki keeps working.
Kurtev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kurtev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kurtev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kurtev throws a strike aimed at the side of Maki's head but Maki avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev tries to score with some ground and pound. Maki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maki dodges the ground and pound from Kurtev.
Kurtev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kurtev working the ground and pound from side control.
Maki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kurtev is putting a hurting on Maki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kurtev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maki is avoiding damage well.
Kurtev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kurtev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kurtev landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki is not content to let Kurtev control the position.
Kurtev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maki defending against the ground and pound.
Kurtev scoring with punches from side control.
Kurtev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurtev trying to control the action but Maki is working from the bottom.
Maki defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisko Kurtev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Kurtev with that takedown attempt.
Kurtev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kurtev with a poor takedown
and Maki counters with a body kick.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a takedown. Maki tries to sprawl out of it but Kurtev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Maki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kurtev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maki.
Kurtev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Maki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maki lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Maki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurtev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maki misses with a low kick.
Maki works Kurtev's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurtev is out of range and Maki settles back down.
Maki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurtev shoots in but no luck this time.
Maki misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurtev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurtev clinches with his opponent.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maki prevents the takedown attempt.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurtev tightens his grip and picks Maki up, before dumping him to the ground. Maki manages to land in guard.
Kurtev throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurtev is looking to work some ground and pound but Maki has wrist control.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maki working a defensive guard here.
Kurtev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kurtev is in close to Maki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maki tries to get out of the position.
Maki pulls Kurtev in close to prevent any damage.
Kurtev is in close to Maki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurtev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurtev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurtev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maki counters with a leg kick.
Maki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurtev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maki trying to control here.
Krisko Kurtev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev wants to control but Maki is keeping him busy.
Kurtev moves nicely into side control.
Maki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev cracks Maki with a big right hand but Maki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kurtev wants to control for a moment but Maki uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kurtev wants to control but Maki is keeping him busy.
Kurtev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maki is refusing to be controlled, as Kurtev sits in half guard.
Kurtev winds up and cracks Maki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kurtev trying to control the action but Maki is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Krisko Kurtev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurtev clinches with his opponent.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurtev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Maki stops a takedown attempt from Kurtev.
A short uppercut from Maki.
Kurtev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurtev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Maki lands a right hand.
Kurtev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kurtev wants a takedown.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurtev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtev tries to pull guard but Maki won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurtev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maki after a bit of a struggle.
Kurtev has Maki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kurtev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maki cracks Kurtev with a nice body shot.
Kurtev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kurtev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maki can pounce on him.
Kurtev blocks a jab.
Kurtev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maki to score with a decent uppercut.
Maki cracks Kurtev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Maki. No joy for Kurtev on that attempt.
Kurtev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seppo Maki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki scores with a shot to the side of Kurtev's head.
Kurtev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurtev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maki prevents it.
Kurtev is working for takedown but Maki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurtev is trying to pull guard but Maki has him pressed against the cage.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
A body shot lands from Maki.
Maki working aggressively here.
Krisko Kurtev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki breaks the clinch.
Maki throws a shot from downtown. Kurtev moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kurtev.
Kurtev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kurtev somewhat.
Krisko Kurtev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtev clinches up with Maki and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Maki.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurtev tries to pull guard but Maki holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurtev drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurtev controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Maki as the two fighters clinch.
Kurtev tries to pull guard but Maki won't allow it.
Kurtev is looking for a takedown.
Maki is stalling here.
Kurtev blocks an uppercut.
Maki working aggressively here.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Maki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurtev.
Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Maki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kurtev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hilly (ranked 604 p4p, 1913 weight class) and Ciro Terranova (ranked 91 p4p, 293 weight class). Hilly's entrance music is Gary Moore - Whiskey in the Jar (Tribute to Phil Lynott) [HQ] [9/10]. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Hilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciro Terranova!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hilly throws out a loose jab but Terranova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terranova walks into a straight right hand from Hilly.
Hilly looks to throw the jab but Terranova is out of range.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Hilly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Terranova is looking to slow Hilly down with leg kicks.
Hilly misses with a straight right.
Hilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terranova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terranova doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Terranova with the inside leg kick.
Terranova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Terranova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hilly throws a body kick that misses.
Terranova feints a counter leg kick.
Terranova moves out of range as Hilly strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terranova, as that shot connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Hilly scores with a four punch combination!
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Hilly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hilly misses with a hook.
Terranova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Terranova misses with a leg kick
and Hilly counters with a crisp right hand that drops Terranova! Hilly lets Terranova back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Terranova is rocked!
Hilly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Terranova is still on wobbly legs! Can Hilly finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilly lands a body shot.
Terranova looks winded!
Hilly misses with a looping left.
Terranova seems to have recovered his senses.
Hilly throws a monster overhand right that drops Terranova! Hilly follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Hilly!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bill Hilly thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minato Tokugawa (ranked 653 p4p, 1496 weight class) and Vadius Highwind (ranked 101 p4p, 228 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadius Highwind!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highwind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Highwind.
Highwind throws the left hand but Tokugawa avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Highwind misses the target.
Highwind uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tokugawa has time to react.
It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut.
Highwind throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Highwind scores with a nice head shot.
Tokugawa slips a jab and a cross from Highwind.
Highwind dodges the punch combination from Tokugawa.
Highwind misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Highwind throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Highwind misses with a lunging right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind throws a combination that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa misses with a straight right.
Highwind lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tokugawa circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Highwind has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Highwind swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tokugawa counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minato Tokugawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Minato Tokugawa 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Gazersky (ranked 406 p4p, 1288 weight class) and Alexandru Mircea (ranked 61 p4p, 157 weight class). Gazersky comes into the arena with Clutch - Electric Worry blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mircea's choice of entrance music: Shatter. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Gazersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandru Mircea!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Gazersky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gazersky swings for the body but Mircea moves out of range.
Gazersky blocks the body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Gazersky has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gazersky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gazersky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gazersky cracks Mircea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gazersky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gazersky moves away from the strike by Mircea.
Gazersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mircea sprawls and moves away.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea feints a jab promting Gazersky to slip. Mircea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gazersky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mircea connects with a leg kick.
Gazersky moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gazersky.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Gazersky controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky blocks a body shot from Mircea.
Gazersky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Gazersky.
Gazersky dodges an elbow strike from Mircea.
Gazersky fails to pull guard.
Mircea tries a knee to the head but Gazersky blocks it.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mircea misses with an elbow strike.
Mircea tries to land knees in the clinch but Gazersky avoids the damage to the body.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gazersky pulls guard.
Gazersky 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.
Gazersky is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky has his hands on Mircea's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mircea won't allow Gazersky to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mircea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gazersky misses with a body punch
and Mircea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gazersky's knee momentarily.
Mircea misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky lands a jab.
Mircea works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazersky. Mircea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mircea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gazersky.
Mircea scores with the left hand. Gazersky knows he should have avoided that one.
Gazersky throws a body shot but no joy.
Mircea misses with a leg kick.
Gazersky feinted with a counter takedown.
Gazersky connects with a body shot.
Mircea tries to land a body kick
so Gazersky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mircea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gazersky looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gazersky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Gazersky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gazersky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gazersky looking to sit in guard and control but Mircea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gazersky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gazersky 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.
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 Marlon Gazersky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Gazersky.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mircea avoids the body shot from Gazersky.
Gazersky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Gazersky.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gazersky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mircea throws a nice head kick!
Mircea throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gazersky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mircea won't be happy with that.
Gazersky wants to control but Mircea is keeping him busy.
Gazersky grinds an elbow into Mircea's temple.
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!
Gazersky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mircea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazersky throws an elbow but Mircea slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gazersky is putting a hurting on Mircea here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gazersky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gazersky working away.
Gazersky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gazersky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gazersky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marlon Gazersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mircea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gazersky.
Gazersky creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mircea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Gazersky.
Mircea takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gazersky lands an elbow.
Gazersky throws a strike aimed at the side of Mircea's head but Mircea avoids it well.
Gazersky tries to score with some ground and pound. Mircea controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gazersky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gazersky working the ground and pound but Mircea is defending the strikes.
Gazersky working the ground and pound.
Mircea avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gazersky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky misses with the ground and pound.
Gazersky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gazersky working the ground and pound.
Gazersky throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gazersky tries for a kimura but Mircea is defending well.
Mircea defending against the ground and pound.
Gazersky postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gazersky landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Gazersky crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mircea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gazersky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mircea is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gazersky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mircea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gazersky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mircea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gazersky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gazersky throwing shots but Mircea is blocking nicely.
Gazersky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Gazersky dominated that second round.
That's time! Gazersky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mircea throws a lazy body kick
and Gazersky counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mircea!
Mircea is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gazersky connects with a decent elbow.
Gazersky tries to score with some ground and pound. Mircea controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gazersky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mircea keeps working.
Gazersky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mircea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gazersky.
Gazersky working the body and head with strikes.
Mircea is rocked!
Gazersky in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mircea looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gazersky turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Gazersky!
A victorious Marlon Gazersky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alexandru Mircea spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 286 p4p, 736 weight class) and Nico DiAngelo (ranked 51 p4p, 114 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico DiAngelo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiAngelo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kosmanov tries to sprawl out of it but DiAngelo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kosmanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. DiAngelo ducked under it nicely.
DiAngelo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DiAngelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kosmanov enables DiAngelo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kosmanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but DiAngelo controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kosmanov holds on and takes a little breather.
DiAngelo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kosmanov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kosmanov has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiAngelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DiAngelo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosmanov controls the pace.
Kosmanov pushes down on DiAngelo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kosmanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kosmanov controlling the pace.
Kosmanov continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DiAngelo wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to DiAngelo's temple.
Still in half guard, Kosmanov seems content to control.
Kosmanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Kosmanov 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.
DiAngelo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kosmanov passes into side control!
DiAngelo is letting Kosmanov control him for a moment.
Kosmanov is putting a hurting on DiAngelo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kosmanov taking a breather here.
DiAngelo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
DiAngelo is looking for a sweep. Kosmanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Kosmanov seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov passes to side control.
Kosmanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused DiAngelo some visible discomfort.
Kosmanov cracks DiAngelo with a big right hand but DiAngelo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kosmanov taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiAngelo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kosmanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kosmanov with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kosmanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov content to control rather than advance.
Kosmanov passes to full mount!
Kosmanov content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
DiAngelo regains half guard.
DiAngelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiAngelo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kosmanov lands strikes from half guard.
Kosmanov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for DiAngelo!
Kosmanov scoring with strikes but DiAngelo is staying in there.
DiAngelo is trying desperately to improve position.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DiAngelo taking shots to the head.
DiAngelo is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Kosmanov.
DiAngelo is still in real trouble! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DiAngelo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov landing shots from mount.
Kosmanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has DiAngelo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 497 p4p, 379 weight class) and Pat Kelly (ranked 67 p4p, 49 weight class). Dean Howard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pat Kelly's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kelly leaves Howard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kelly connects with a crisp jab.
Howard throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Howard moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Kelly fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Howard to the ground. Kelly is now in Howard's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Howard is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kelly stands up over Howard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howard is trying to keep Kelly in close.
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kelly pushes down on Howard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Kelly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Howard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now.
Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howard is on top in guard.
Howard preventing the sweep.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Kelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howard defends it easily.
Howard stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Howard pushing down on Kelly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly is defending against the submission attempts here by Howard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Howard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kelly is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Howard trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Kelly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kelly lands with a kick to the temple. Howard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Howard closes the distance and clinches up with Kelly, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes Kelly against the cage but Kelly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kelly enables Howard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kelly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howard won't allow Kelly to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard preventing the sweep.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard postures up in Kelly's guard and throws a big left but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly wants to improve his position but instead Howard has moved into half guard.
Howard is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howard to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is defending against the submission attempts here by Howard.
Howard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Howard looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly gets back to half guard.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howard manages to get himself to full guard.
Howard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Howard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.
Howard is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Howard!
Kelly cracks Howard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kelly lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Howard can't escape the position.
Howard wants to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Howard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kelly lands a heavy elbow.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the head.
Howard is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kelly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kelly looking to control but Howard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kelly working over Howard with some ground and pound. Howard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pat Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kelly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly prevents Howard from improving his position.
Howard is working hard here to advance position.
Howard trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
Kelly uses his free foot to push down on Howard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Howard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Howard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kelly lands a right hook to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kelly enables Howard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kelly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Howard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer.
Howard wants to sweep but no luck.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard is working an open guard so Kelly takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Howard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howard attempts a counter takedown but Kelly avoids it well and moves away.
Howard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Kelly.
Pat Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Howard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelly has closed the distance and engaged Howard in a clinch.
Kelly misses with a body punch.
Kelly gets underhooks to prevent Howard's takedown attempt.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Dean Howard has been cut.
Kelly stalling in the clinch.
Howard tries to score a body lock takedown but Kelly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dean Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to pull guard but Kelly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Howard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Howard wants to stall.
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howard has Kelly pressed against the cage.
Kelly tries a body shot but Howard blocks it.
Kelly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Howard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike.
Kelly lands a shot to the body.
Kelly slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Howard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelly.
Kelly drives through and clinches with Howard against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pat Kelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
Kelly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kelly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kelly taking a break here but Howard is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly working over Howard with some ground and pound. Howard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kelly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Howard is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howard is looking to improve his position.
Kelly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howard!
Pat Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kelly wants to control the pace but Howard is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kelly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!
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