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OFK 302 - Marek Vs Jankovic PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeVon Hampton (ranked 2616 p4p, 1903 weight class) and Stoned Nelson (ranked 386 p4p, 295 weight class). Stoned Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DeVon Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hampton closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Hampton pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hampton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hampton.
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hampton defends well.
Nelson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hampton is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nelson moves into full guard.
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hampton defends well.
Nelson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hampton escapes and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hampton scoring with punches and elbows.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
Hampton wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hampton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nelson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hampton prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
Hampton content just to control the position here.
Hampton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nelson hang on?
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson wants to hold on but Hampton pushes him away.
Hampton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hampton looking to finish Nelson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nelson!
 Nelson is rocked!
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hampton lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Nelson! Hampton sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Nelson and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DeVon Hampton!
DeVon Hampton 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 1207 p4p, 2384 weight class) and Gabriel Soares (ranked 177 p4p, 307 weight class). Bobby Bomstaerk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Soares's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Soares!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Bomstaerk shakes him off and moves away.
Soares needs to keep his hands up - Bomstaerk had a free shot at his head there.
Bomstaerk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soares.
Soares successfully pulls guard.
Soares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bomstaerk defends well.
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bomstaerk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bomstaerk is working Soares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bomstaerk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bomstaerk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Bomstaerk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bomstaerk is working Soares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bomstaerk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Bomstaerk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bomstaerk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bomstaerk throws a big right hand that misses.
Soares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bomstaerk scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bomstaerk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bomstaerk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soares is controlling Bomstaerk's posture.
Bomstaerk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
Soares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soares trying to keep a closed guard but Bomstaerk is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bomstaerk shoots in but Soares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab by Soares.
A swing and a miss from Bomstaerk.
Soares works Bomstaerk's body with a nice hook.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk blocks a jab.
Bomstaerk loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Bomstaerk shakes him off and moves away.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares moves out of range of the body kick from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Soares takes a swing at Bomstaerk's ribcage but misses.
Soares slips a jab from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk misses the shot to the body.
Bomstaerk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soares slips under a jab.
Bomstaerk shoots for a double leg takedown but Soares sprawls well. He's pushed Bomstaerk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bomstaerk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomstaerk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soares moves into the clinch successfully.
Bomstaerk has Soares pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bomstaerk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Soares tumbling to the mat - Bomstaerk dives into Soares's guard.
Bomstaerk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bomstaerk controls the pace.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares looking for a guillotine here but Bomstaerk defends easily.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares has his foot on Bomstaerk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bomstaerk works his way back into a safe position though.
Bomstaerk is in close to Soares's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bomstaerk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bomstaerk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Soares looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bomstaerk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soares's head.
Bomstaerk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soares's head.
Bomstaerk tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomstaerk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Soares is tightening it up a little... Bomstaerk has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bomstaerk reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bomstaerk taps out! Nice BJJ there by Soares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gabriel Soares!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Naulakko (ranked 1064 p4p, 1832 weight class) and Dude Dudeson (ranked 159 p4p, 286 weight class). Naulakko comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - First Kill. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Naulakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naulakko misses with a wild body shot.
Naulakko throws a hook but Dudeson avoids it easily.
Dudeson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naulakko.
Dudeson misses with a wild body shot.
Dudeson connects with a high kick.
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudeson manages to avoid it.
Naulakko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dudeson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dudeson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dudeson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudeson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Naulakko is trying to get back to full guard.
Naulakko trying to control but Dudeson postures up.
Dudeson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dudeson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulakko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dudeson pulls his head out easily.
Naulakko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Naulakko wants to get back to full guard.
Naulakko is looking to control Dudeson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naulakko avoid being mounted?
Naulakko is looking for a sweep. Dudeson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naulakko is trying to stand up here but Dudeson is controlling him well.
Dudeson trying to control the action but Naulakko is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dudeson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dudeson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dudeson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dudeson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Naulakko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudeson.
Naulakko scores with a punch to the head.
Dudeson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudeson shoots in for a takedown but Naulakko shows good takedown defense.
Pertti Naulakko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.
Dudeson cracks Naulakko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudeson manages to avoid it.
Naulakko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudeson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dudeson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naulakko misses with a two punch combination.
Dudeson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Naulakko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dudeson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dudeson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naulakko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dudeson defends well.
Dudeson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Naulakko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Naulakko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Naulakko!
Naulakko controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko working away.
Naulakko landing strikes.
Dudeson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Naulakko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dudeson is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pertti Naulakko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dudeson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dudeson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Naulakko quickly recovers to half guard.
Naulakko kicks Dudeson off and gets back to his feet.
Dudeson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dude Dudeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudeson lands a head kick!
Dudeson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Naulakko.
Naulakko works Dudeson's body with a nice hook.
Naulakko cracks a nice hook into Dudeson's ribs.
Dudeson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naulakko.
Pertti Naulakko is winning the standup battle so far.
Naulakko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dudeson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Naulakko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudeson slips under a jab.
Naulakko misses with a kick to the body.
Dudeson slips a jab from Naulakko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson lands with a straight right. Naulakko didn't see that one coming.
Naulakko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudeson misses the shot to the body.
Naulakko throws a jab when Dudeson was well out of range.
Dudeson lands with a slapping head kick.
Dudeson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudeson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudeson. That snapped Naulakko's head back.
Naulakko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudeson.
Naulakko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dudeson is able to avoid easily.
Dudeson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudeson throws a sloppy head kick and Naulakko moves out of range easily.
Naulakko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naulakko avoids the body shot from Dudeson.
Naulakko takes one on the button.
Naulakko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dudeson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naulakko wants to stand but Dudeson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson trying to control but Naulakko is working from the bottom.
Naulakko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dudeson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dudeson passes Naulakko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dudeson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dudeson is working away from the top position though.
Naulakko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice straight punches there by Dudeson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudeson.
Naulakko tries to move into range but Dudeson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Naulakko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudeson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dudeson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dudeson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Naulakko to the ground. Dudeson is now in Naulakko's guard.
Dudeson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dudeson prevents Naulakko from getting back to his feet.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Naulakko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dudeson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Naulakko has his hands on Dudeson's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naulakko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A cross from Dudeson lands.
Naulakko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudeson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crunch! Dudeson slams his shin into Naulakko's torso.
Dudeson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dudeson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dudeson shoots in looking for a takedown but Naulakko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dudeson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Naulakko takes a swing at Dudeson's ribcage but misses.
Dudeson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Naulakko sprawls well initially but Dudeson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Naulakko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dudeson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dudeson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudeson manages to avoid it.
Naulakko misses the shot to the body.
Naulakko missing with a left hand there. Dudeson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudeson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Naulakko sneaks out the side door and pushes Dudeson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dudeson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Naulakko.
Dudeson swings for the body but Naulakko moves out of range.
Dudeson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naulakko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naulakko throwing a counter right hand but Dudeson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dudeson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naulakko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naulakko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dudeson walks into a straight right hand from Naulakko.
Dudeson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naulakko as he avoids it easily.
Pertti Naulakko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.
Naulakko lands a right hook to the body.
Dudeson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudeson throws the left hand but Naulakko avoids the punch easily.
Naulakko scores with a jab to the body.
Naulakko throws a nice head kick!
Dudeson is rocked!
Dudeson throws a combination that misses
and Naulakko counters with a right hand to the body.
Dudeson is still on wobbly legs! Can Naulakko finish him?
Dudeson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Naulakko doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Dudeson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Dudeson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pertti Naulakko!
Pertti Naulakko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dude Dudeson stepped up to the mic, saying 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 601 p4p, 696 weight class) and Ricardo Cruz (ranked 85 p4p, 98 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ninja circles away.
Ninja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cruz is staying active underneath Ninja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ninja.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Ninja is proving a slippery customer.
Ninja trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ninja is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ninja chips away with some ground and pound.
Ninja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Ninja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Ninja postures up.
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ninja scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to keep Ninja in close.
Ninja is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Ninja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ninja has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ninja has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ninja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ninja works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cruz prevents Ninja from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz won't allow Ninja to sweep him here.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz is pushing down on Ninja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ninja is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz trying to control the action but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ninja defends it well.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ninja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cruz stops Ninja from getting back to his feet.
Ninja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ninja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ninja wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
Ninja 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.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja is keeping the position for now.
Cruz pushes down on Ninja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Ninja is working away.
Ninja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ninja is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ninja is trying to stand.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz is nestled in close to Ninja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ninja is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ninja avoid being mounted?
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Cruz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ninja tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ninja to the ground. Ninja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ninja gets a takedown into half guard.
Cruz is not content to let Ninja control the position.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Ninja has control of the leg.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
Ninja wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ninja is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz has hold of Ninja's hands but Ninja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Ninja has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Ninja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Ninja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ninja has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Ninja landing with the ground and pound.
Ninja won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Ninja with a nice head shot there.
Ninja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ninja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Ninja postures up.
Ninja trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ninja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Ninja scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
Ninja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cruz won't allow Ninja to sweep him here.
Cruz pushes down on Ninja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Ninja trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cruz is looking to stall here but Ninja recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz pushes down on Ninja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Ninja defending well.
Ninja wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Ninja is looking to escape.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ninja trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz is just content to waste time from the top position. Ninja takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Ninja has wrist control.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja 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.
Ninja wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Ninja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz passes Ninja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ninja defends it well.
Ninja tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz wants to advance to full mount but Ninja doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Murilo Ninja will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ninja's waist but Ninja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ninja swivels and escapes.
Ninja misses with a hook.
Ninja jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
 It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
Cruz moves out of range as Ninja strikes.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Ninja.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ninja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Ninja finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ninja throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cruz's body to avoid the submission. Cruz has instead reached around Ninja's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cruz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Minerva Wulf (ranked 494 p4p, 359 weight class) and Hobo Garrincha (ranked 31 p4p, 22 weight class). Wulf comes to the cage accompanied by Sanctus Dominus. Hobo Garrincha acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Minerva Wulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hobo Garrincha!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrincha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wulf slips a jab from Garrincha.
Garrincha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wulf.
Wulf gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrincha is staying active underneath Wulf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garrincha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wulf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garrincha is looking to reverse the position.
Wulf taking a break here but Garrincha is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wulf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wulf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garrincha!
Wulf 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrincha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf looking to control but Garrincha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wulf breaks from Garrincha's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Garrincha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wulf looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've been hearing good reports from Wulf's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wulf trying to control but Garrincha is having none of it.
Garrincha wants to hold on but Wulf pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrincha sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wulf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garrincha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wulf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wulf's back!
Wulf turns into Garrincha and is now in his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wulf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garrincha looking for a sweep. Not yet Garrincha, not yet.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wulf won't allow Garrincha to sweep him here.
Garrincha has his hands on Wulf's head, controlling the position.
Wulf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wulf is looking to advance position but Garrincha has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wulf is desperately trying to improve his position but Garrincha has a good base and remains in mount.
Wulf is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha is stalling here but it's allowed Wulf to get half guard.
Wulf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garrincha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garrincha's back!
Wulf is not going to allow Garrincha to sit and survive in this position.
Garrincha defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wulf's arms.
Garrincha wants to escape the position.
Garrincha is still trying to improve position.
Wulf gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Garrincha trying to control the action but Wulf just sinks the hooks in.
Can Garrincha hold on?! Wulf is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Garrincha's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garrincha showing good submission defense here.
Garrincha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garrincha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garrincha is not content to let Wulf control the position.
Wulf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wulf prevents Garrincha from improving his position.
Garrincha trying to control here.
Wulf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garrincha!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
Garrincha swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Wulf counter with a right hand.
Wulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrincha can do to turn this around?
Wulf misses with an uppercut. Garrincha saw that one coming.
Wulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
Garrincha throws a hook but Wulf avoids it easily.
Wulf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Wulf misses
and Garrincha counters with a stiff right hand.
Wulf connects with a single shot there.
Garrincha wants to slow Wulf down by chopping away at his legs.
Garrincha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrincha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garrincha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wulf misses the jab.
Minerva Wulf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wulf throws a nice looking combination but Garrincha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wulf throws the left hand but Garrincha avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrincha throws a hook but Wulf blocks it.
Wulf throws a hook to the side of Garrincha's head but Garrincha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wulf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrincha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garrincha wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrincha. Wulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wulf looks to land a left hand but Garrincha moved out of range nicely.
Wulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
A jab from Wulf misses.
A nice side step and Garrincha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wulf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garrincha finds it's way round the side to connect with Wulf's head.
Garrincha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garrincha misses with a looping left.
Wulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrincha manages to avoid it.
Hobo Garrincha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wulf misses the jab.
Garrincha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garrincha throws a shot from downtown. Wulf moves away and avoids it.
Wulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
Garrincha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrincha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garrincha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrincha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garrincha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garrincha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minerva Wulf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wulf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wulf passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wulf looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Garrincha felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Garrincha is now in Wulf's guard. A big mistake from Wulf there, giving up the dominant position!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wulf is on top in guard.
Wulf passes Garrincha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wulf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wulf prevents Garrincha from improving his position.
Wulf trying to control from half guard but Garrincha is working away.
Garrincha is trying to maintain the position but Wulf is very close to passing his half guard.
Wulf trying to mount his opponent but Garrincha defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha is looking to improve his position.
Garrincha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wulf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wulf's back!
Garrincha is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wulf defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wulf is trying to break free.
Garrincha tightening his grip on Wulf, looking for the choke.
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!
Wulf is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Minerva Wulf will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrincha. Wulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wulf misses with a series of wild punches.
Wulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrincha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wulf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garrincha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wulf throwing strikes from guard but Garrincha blocks nicely.
Garrincha working a defensive guard here.
Wulf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wulf.
Garrincha working for a triangle but Wulf defends it easily.
Wulf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garrincha is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrincha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wulf defends it easily.
Wulf won't allow Garrincha to sweep him here.
Wulf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garrincha's guard.
Wulf working over Garrincha with some ground and pound. Garrincha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wulf is looking to take a break and control but Garrincha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Wulf connects with a nice short shot to Garrincha's temple.
Wulf working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Garrincha's thigh. Garrincha counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wulf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garrincha working for a triangle but Wulf defends it easily.
Hobo Garrincha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wulf stands and throws Garrincha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garrincha regains half guard.
Wulf tries to pass to full mount but Garrincha defends it.
Wulf is trying to control. Garrincha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wulf tries to pass to full mount but Garrincha defends it.
Garrincha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wulf works his way into full mount!
Wulf scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf looking to isolate an arm here. Garrincha doesn't see it coming and as Wulf extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wulf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Minerva Wulf!
After winning the bout, Minerva Wulf 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rimtas Kentas (ranked 259 p4p, 575 weight class) and Ziggy Stardust (ranked 43 p4p, 89 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stardust's choice of entrance music: Starman. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Kentas 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.
Kentas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Kentas as he checks the leg kick.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Kentas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Kentas lands a nice looking body shot.
Kentas lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a hook
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Stardust throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kentas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kentas lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Kentas is looking to wear down Stardust with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust throws a leg kick
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Stardust misses
and Kentas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stardust thinking.
Kentas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Kentas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kentas checks it well.
Kentas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kentas moves out of range as Stardust throws a body kick.
Stardust takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kentas takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kentas misses.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust misses with a left hand
and Kentas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kentas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Kentas lands a nice shot to the body.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Stardust misses
enabling Kentas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kentas looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Stardust misses with a left hand
and Kentas counters with a nice body shot.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust looks to land a body kick but Kentas moved away.
Stardust thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kentas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Kentas throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Stardust throws a body punch but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kentas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Kentas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Kentas there.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stardust avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kentas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kentas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Stardust lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kentas misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Stardust misses.
It looked like Kentas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Kentas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Stardust throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kentas lands a slapping body shot.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Kentas misses.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kentas throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target.
Kentas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Kentas.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Kentas counters with a left to the body.
Stardust wants to slow Kentas down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kentas misses.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Stardust throws a sloppy body shot
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Kentas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kentas misses.
Stardust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kentas.
Kentas cracks Stardust with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas looks to land a combination but Stardust avoids it well.
A big left from Kentas misses.
Stardust throws out a counter right but Kentas avoids it with no problem.
Kentas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kentas checks the leg kick.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kentas lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy body kick from Stardust
and Kentas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Kentas.
Kentas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stardust at a distance.
Kentas misses the jab.
Kentas throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Kentas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kentas misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stardust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kentas checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kentas. Beautiful body shot.
Stardust clobbers Kentas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stardust might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kentas has got the better of the exchanges.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kentas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Kentas blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throws a leg kick that misses.
Kentas darts in and clinches Stardust up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust takes a shot to the head.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kentas lands with a right to the head.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kentas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Kentas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kentas tries to work over Stardust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kentas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rimtas Kentas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kentas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stardust momentarily.
Kentas checks a leg kick.
Kentas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stardust misses with the body kick
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Stardust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kentas tries to clinch but Stardust is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Kentas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kentas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Stardust misses
and Kentas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kentas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Kentas as he connects with a hook.
Kentas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses
and Kentas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kentas throws a leg kick but Stardust moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kentas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stardust misses with a straight left.
Kentas tries to counter by clinching up but Stardust breaks away and moves out of range.
Kentas misses with a left hand
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
Kentas works the jab nicely.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stardust connects with a jab.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Kentas scores with the left hand. Stardust knows he should have avoided that one.
Kentas lands a head shot.
Kentas scores with a jab to the head.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentas. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kentas scores with a nice right hand.
Stardust swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it
and Kentas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kentas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stardust pushes Kentas off and gets back to his feet.
Stardust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Kentas moves his leg out of the way.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kentas.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust blocks a jab.
Kentas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kentas misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stardust! But no joy.
Stardust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kentas.
Stardust is rocked!
Kentas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stardust checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stardust is still on wobbly legs! Can Kentas finish him?
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kentas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kentas.
Kentas lands with a straight right. Stardust didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas scores with a sloppy right hand. Stardust should have avoided that one.
Kentas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Stardust there.
Stardust seems to have recovered his senses.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kentas.
Kentas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kentas, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Marek (ranked 81 p4p, 73 weight class) and Marko Jankovic (ranked 10 p4p, 9 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Marek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Jankovic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankovic lands with an overhand left.
Marek misses with a hook to the body
and Jankovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marek wants to clinch.
Marek slips a straight right by Jankovic.
Jankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range.
Marek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jankovic drops Marek with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marek looks back up at him and smiles so Jankovic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Gregor Marek has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek takes a swing at Jankovic's ribcage but misses.
Jankovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marek is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jankovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Marek.
It looks like Marko Jankovic has been cut.
Marek misses with an uppercut. Jankovic saw that one coming.
Marek backing away here, and Jankovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with a looping left.
Marek is looking to clinch but Jankovic is avoiding it.
Marek looks to land a right hand but Jankovic moved out of range.
Jankovic misses with a head kick.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic lunges at Marek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marek's hand.
Jankovic ducks under a wild hook from Marek.
Marek misses with a double jab
and Jankovic counters with a body kick that stops Marek in his tracks momentarily.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Jankovic circles away.
Jankovic with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek misses with a hook
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marek looks to land a left hand but Jankovic moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jankovic.
Marek sizes up Jankovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek throws a hook but Jankovic blocks it.
Marek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marek closes the distance and clinches.
Marek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek lands a shoulder strike.
Jankovic blocks an uppercut.
Jankovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marek.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Marek - that landed with a thud.
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marek blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
Jankovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marek avoiding damage as Jankovic throws knees to the body.
Marek misses with some punches.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek gets through Jankovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
Jankovic working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Jankovic prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek tries a body shot but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Jankovic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jankovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marek on the side of the head.
Marek misses with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a nice body kick.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jankovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankovic! But no joy.
Marek closes the distance and clinches.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marek managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Nice body punch from Jankovic - that landed with a thud.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
Jankovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marek tries a body shot but Jankovic blocks it.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Jankovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marek misses with the head strike.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jankovic.
Marek has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jankovic prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankovic.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Marek won't want to take too many of those.
Marek misses with some punches.
Marek managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jankovic blocks an uppercut.
Jankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marek or not.
Marek avoiding damage as Jankovic throws knees to the body.
Marek lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Jankovic blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek tries a body shot but Jankovic blocks it.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Jankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic blocking some punches.
Jankovic blocks a body shot from Marek.
Jankovic blocks a body shot from Marek.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marek.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankovic controls his hands.
Jankovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Marek avoids the damage to the body.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Marek.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike.
Marek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jankovic or not.
Jankovic is breathing heavily.
Jankovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankovic controls his hands.
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Jankovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankovic's elbow.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek blocking some punches.
A short right from Marek on the inside.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marek is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
Jankovic crunches a lovely knee into Marek's ribcage.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek scores with a hook to the body.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankovic's elbow.
Marek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marek works on Jankovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gregor Marek will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marek misses with a lunging right hand
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marek swings for the body but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jankovic misses with a kick to the body.
Jankovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marek tries to clinch there but Jankovic circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Jankovic misses.
Marek wants to clinch but Jankovic slips to the side
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Jankovic takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jankovic on the side of the head.
Jankovic is rocked!
Marek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jankovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek cracks Jankovic with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jankovic falls to his knees and Marek doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
Gregor Marek very nearly forgot to thank Distinct Label amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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