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OFK 312 - Craven Vs Alcala PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 2730 p4p, 3008 weight class) and Wesley Clark (ranked 350 p4p, 374 weight class). McDonald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Better Than Gold - Justin Hawkes. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Clark!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clark throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark cracks McDonald with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clark has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McDonald to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark counters with a nice right hand that sends McDonald toppling to the canvas! McDonald scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Clark finish him?!
 McDonald is rocked!
McDonald walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Clark! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Clark!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wesley Clark thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Dave McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Lucroy (ranked 2482 p4p, 1862 weight class) and Person Woman Man Camera Tv (ranked 393 p4p, 293 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Lucroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Person Woman Man Camera Tv!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Camera Tv misses
and Lucroy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Camera Tv!
Lucroy 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.
You can see the frustration on Camera Tv's face as Lucroy controls the position.
Camera Tv manages to get back to half guard.
Lucroy trying to control from half guard but Camera Tv is working away.
Camera Tv wants to improve his position but Lucroy is controlling well.
Lucroy is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucroy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Camera Tv bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucroy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camera Tv manages to get himself to full guard.
Camera Tv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camera Tv 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.
Lucroy postures up and lands a big shot to Camera Tv's brow.
Lucroy lands a couple of digs.
Lucroy won't allow Camera Tv to sweep him here.
Lucroy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Camera Tv is looking to sweep but instead, Lucroy has passed into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucroy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camera Tv wants to improve his position but Lucroy is controlling well.
Lucroy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucroy working Camera Tv over with strikes.
Lucroy prevents Camera Tv from improving his position.
Camera Tv makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camera Tv.
Camera Tv wants to sweep but no luck.
Camera Tv has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lucroy has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lucroy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Camera Tv is looking for a sweep.
Lucroy trying to control the position but Camera Tv is working away.
Lucroy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camera Tv knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Camera Tv takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Camera Tv manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Camera Tv won't allow Lucroy to pass to mount.
Camera Tv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucroy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucroy drops an elbow to the side of Camera Tv's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camera Tv gets back to full guard.
Camera Tv wants to sweep here but Lucroy controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camera Tv is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lucroy landing with the ground and pound.
Lucroy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucroy preventing the sweep.
Lucroy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucroy pushes down on Camera Tv's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camera Tv is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Lucroy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lucroy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Camera Tv smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Lucroy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Camera Tv as Lucroy shoots in.
Camera Tv closes the distance and pushes Lucroy back into the cage.
Lucroy tries for a takedown but Camera Tv manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Lucroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camera Tv lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucroy backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camera Tv misses with the head strike.
Lucroy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Camera Tv lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucroy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Camera Tv prevents it.
Lucroy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Camera Tv pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jean Lucroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camera Tv thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucroy moves away from the strike by Camera Tv.
Lucroy tries for a takedown but Camera Tv circles away easily
and Camera Tv counters with a nice uppercut.
Camera Tv throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucroy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lucroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camera Tv swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camera Tv has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lucroy has passed into side control.
Lucroy cracks Camera Tv with a big right hand but Camera Tv just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Camera Tv is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lucroy off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camera Tv goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lucroy escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Jean Lucroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camera Tv moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lucroy preventing the sweep.
Lucroy is pushing down on Camera Tv's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camera Tv is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucroy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camera Tv wants to get back to full guard.
Camera Tv taking some punishment here, with Lucroy in his half guard.
Lucroy working the head and body with strikes.
Lucroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camera Tv can do to turn this around?
Lucroy moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Camera Tv's face as Lucroy controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy lands an elbow.
Camera Tv taking a bit of punishment here - Lucroy scoring with strikes.
Camera Tv really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lucroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Camera Tv is not content to let Lucroy control the position.
Lucroy landing strikes.
Camera Tv takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Camera Tv tries to buck Lucroy off but Lucroy is having none of it.
Lucroy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Camera Tv is looking to regain half guard here but Lucroy keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucroy lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy tries to stand but Camera Tv is controlling his head.
Camera Tv tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lucroy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Camera Tv tries to reverse the position but Lucroy maintains control.
Camera Tv is in a horrible position here. Lucroy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Camera Tv is squirming around, avoiding Lucroy's attempts to control the action.
Lucroy lands a big shot there that rocks Camera Tv but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camera Tv is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucroy 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.
Lucroy content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Lucroy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Camera Tv throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camera Tv, as that shot connected.
Camera Tv throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucroy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Camera Tv but Camera Tv pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucroy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Camera Tv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camera Tv gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Camera Tv lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camera Tv is trying to maintain a safe position but Lucroy gets an underhook and turns Camera Tv into the cage.
Camera Tv struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucroy controls his hands.
Lucroy lands a takedown into guard.
Lucroy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lucroy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Camera Tv keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucroy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucroy postures up in Camera Tv's guard and throws a big left but Camera Tv blocks it.
Camera Tv is looking for a triangle but Lucroy pushes his legs off easily.
Camera Tv looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camera Tv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucroy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucroy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucroy working some strikes from top position.
Lucroy preventing the sweep.
Lucroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camera Tv swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Camera Tv keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camera Tv is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camera Tv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camera Tv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lucroy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camera Tv manages to get himself to full guard.
Lucroy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lucroy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Camera Tv's head.
Camera Tv can't keep his opponent in guard - Lucroy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lucroy trying to mount his opponent but Camera Tv defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Lucroy connects with a nice short shot to Camera Tv's temple.
Lucroy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Camera Tv is looking for a sweep. Lucroy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Lucroy seems content to control.
Lucroy working Camera Tv over with strikes.
Lucroy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lucroy is working for a kimura but Camera Tv is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucroy trying to control the action but Camera Tv is working from the bottom.
Jean Lucroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucroy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Person Woman Man Camera Tv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucroy trying to control the action but Camera Tv is working from the bottom.
Lucroy prevents Camera Tv from improving his position.
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. Lucroy connects with a nice short shot to Camera Tv's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Lucroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lucroy, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Lucroy!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Lucroy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 2112 p4p, 2148 weight class) and Honza Hohol (ranked 268 p4p, 271 weight class). Honza Hohol is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxing Champ forces Hohol back against the cage and clinches.
Hohol is working for takedown but Boxing Champ is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hohol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boxing Champ avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hohol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boxing Champ pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chame Boxing Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hohol.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohol.
Boxing Champ throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Boxing Champ misses with a straight right.
Hohol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxing Champ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxing Champ forces Hohol back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Boxing Champ clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hohol loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Boxing Champ hold on?
Boxing Champ is trying to get back to his feet but Hohol has full control of the position and if anything, Boxing Champ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hohol scores with punches and elbows.
Hohol gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol is throwing shots to the body but Boxing Champ manages to wriggle free. Hohol pounces on him again and ends up in Boxing Champ's guard.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boxing Champ wants to stand and escape but Hohol is having none of it.
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxing Champ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boxing Champ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxing Champ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohol is controlling him.
Hohol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Boxing Champ blocks nicely.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Boxing Champ seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hohol throws a strike but Boxing Champ rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hohol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxing Champ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boxing Champ keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hohol's head.
Boxing Champ lands a couple of digs.
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxing Champ is one step ahead there.
Boxing Champ tries to free his leg and advance position but Hohol is retaining full guard.
Hohol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohol keeping full guard, as Boxing Champ tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing Champ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol controls Boxing Champ momentarily but Boxing Champ frees himself.
Boxing Champ content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boxing Champ working some strikes from top position.
Boxing Champ won't allow Hohol to sweep him here.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving.
Hohol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boxing Champ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol throws a strike but Boxing Champ rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohol keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
Boxing Champ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohol is keeping the position for now.
Hohol throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boxing Champ stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Hohol being controlled here, momentarily.
Boxing Champ drops back looking for a leg! Hohol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hohol manages to kick Boxing Champ off! Boxing Champ jumps back into Hohol's guard.
Hohol throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard.
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 Chame Boxing Champ 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.
Boxing Champ darts in and clinches Hohol up against the cage.
Hohol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boxing Champ fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boxing Champ throws a hook but Hohol avoids it easily.
And Hohol tries to counter it with a takedown but Boxing Champ pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hohol moves into the clinch.
Hohol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boxing Champ pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hohol lunges at Boxing Champ with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boxing Champ's hand.
Boxing Champ closes the distance and clinches.
Boxing Champ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxing Champ prevents the takedown attempt.
Chame Boxing Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.
Boxing Champ has hold of one of Hohol's legs. Hohol is fighting the takedown attempt but Boxing Champ gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boxing Champ stands up over Hohol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boxing Champ connects with a couple of short punches.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ advances to half guard.
Boxing Champ lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hohol wants to get back to full guard.
Hohol trying to control from the bottom.
Boxing Champ wants to take a breather but Hohol is having none of it.
Boxing Champ seems to be looking for submissions.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Boxing Champ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boxing Champ maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hohol could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boxing Champ has cracked it and Hohol is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boxing Champ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chame Boxing Champ!
Chame Boxing Champ gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Jaroslav (ranked 1340 p4p, 2316 weight class) and Keir Toal (ranked 133 p4p, 195 weight class). Jaroslav comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Running Feet. Toal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Irish Pub Song. Keir Toal struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Jaroslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keir Toal!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaroslav looks to land a right hand but Toal moved out of range.
Jaroslav lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jaroslav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaroslav lands a lovely overhand right.
Toal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaroslav is looking to land body kicks.
Jaroslav lands with a nice body kick.
Jaroslav takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jaroslav misses with a hook.
Jaroslav lands with a slapping head kick.
 Toal is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaroslav moves into the clinch successfully.
Toal is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaroslav finish him?
Toal blocks a body shot from Jaroslav.
Toal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands a body shot.
Jaroslav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaroslav takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Toal if he has to take too many more of those.
Jaroslav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toal seems to have recovered his senses.
Toal misses with a straight left.
Jaroslav feints and then cracks Toal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toal down.
Jaroslav takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Toal.
Jaroslav throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaroslav, as that shot connected.
Jaroslav throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Toal counter with a right hand.
Toal thows a leg kick but Jaroslav checks it
and Jaroslav counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Toal looks winded!
A head kick misses from Jaroslav.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toal moves out of range as Jaroslav throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toal misses with a hook
and Jaroslav counters with a nice body kick.
Toal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav throws a right hand that misses
and Toal counters with a straight right hand.
Jaroslav misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaroslav scores with a hook to the body. Toal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaroslav misses with a wild combination.
Toal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jaroslav explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jaroslav takes a swing at Toal's ribcage but misses.
Jaroslav tries to land a front kick but Toal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toal shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaroslav tries to sprawl out of it but Toal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaroslav manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toal walks into a jab.
Jaroslav fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jaroslav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaroslav sets himself, and Toal steps forward looking for the clinch! Jaroslav avoids it this time.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaroslav misses the target.
Toal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaroslav wants to clinch up but Toal keeps it at a distance.
Toal avoids a kick to the body.
Toal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaroslav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaroslav feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jaroslav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot.
Toal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Toal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaroslav scrambles back to his feet.
Felix Jaroslav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Jaroslav finds it's way through Toal's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Jaroslav.
A lazy left from Jaroslav finds it's target.
A jab from Jaroslav misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toal misses the jab.
Jaroslav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Toal.
Jaroslav tries to counter by clinching up but Toal breaks away and moves out of range.
Jaroslav walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jaroslav lands a brutal head kick. Toal looks out on his feet and Jaroslav throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Felix Jaroslav!
Felix Jaroslav managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.
Keir Toal was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be better!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Drozd (ranked 1692 p4p, 1299 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 231 p4p, 183 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drozd.
Dokov moves out of range as Drozd strikes.
Drozd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dokov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drozd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dokov somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Drozd. Beautiful body shot.
Drozd misses with a wild body shot.
Drozd lands a high kick!
 It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Dokov shoots in for a takedown but Drozd shows good takedown defense.
Drozd moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Dokov moves out of range easily.
Drozd throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd throws a nice head kick!
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drozd thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd throws a head kick but Dokov moves out of range.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dokov instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drozd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drozd is trying to maintain a safe position but Dokov gets an underhook and turns Drozd into the cage.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drozd misses with a knee to the head.
Dokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drozd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drozd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drozd missing with knees to the body.
Drozd with a knee to the head.
Drozd works on Dokov's body with a couple of short punches.
Drozd lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Drozd misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drozd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drozd is leaning against Dokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drozd misses with a body punch.
Drozd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drozd tries a head kick but it misses.
Drozd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dokov is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd moves out of range of the strikes.
Dokov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drozd closes the distance and pushes Dokov back into the cage.
Drozd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Drozd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dokov misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dokov as Drozd tries to tie him up.
Dokov goes for a takedown attempt but Drozd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miroslav Drozd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Dokov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drozd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dokov tries to clinch up but Drozd circles away and keeps his distance.
Drozd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dokov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drozd as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Drozd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drozd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Drozd.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drozd lands a shot to the body.
Drozd misses with a body punch.
Drozd misses with a knee to the head.
Dokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drozds head.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drozd tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Drozd back against the cage.
Drozd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dokov.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dokov avoids it.
Drozd tries to land knees in the clinch but Dokov avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice jab there from Drozd.
Dokov avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Dokov clinches.
Drozd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dokovs head.
Dokov misses with a knee strike.
Drozd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dokov.
Drozd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drozd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Drozd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drozd swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dokov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dokov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd stands and steps away. Dokov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A combination from Dokov does no damage.
Drozd throws a series of punches but Dokov moves out of range.
Dokov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drozd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drozd tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Drozd lands.
Drozd thuds his shin into the meat of Dokov's side.
Drozd swings widly with a right hand
and Dokov counters with a crisp one two that drops Drozd! Dokov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Drozd to his feet! Drozd is in big trouble!
Drozd is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov throws a right hand that Drozd ducks under and follows up with a left that Drozd also avoids with ease.
Oh Drozd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dokov rushes Drozd and presses him up against the cage.
Drozd avoids the elbow strike from Dokov, against the cage.
Dokov breaks the clinch.
Dokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drozd sprawls well. Drozd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dokov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDrozd.
Dokov darts in and clinches Drozd up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov throws a head punch that misses.
Dokov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dokov throws an elbow that misses.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drozd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dokov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drozd takes a shot to the head.
Dokov throws an elbow but it misses.
Drozd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dokov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Dokov misses with some punches.
Dokov taking a breather.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Drozd.
Drozd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drozd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drozd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the head but Dokov blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Drozd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokov can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dokov is defending well for now.
Drozd misses with a knee strike.
Drozd misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Dokov.
Drozd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov scores with a shot to the side of Drozd's head.
Drozd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dokov blocks it with crossed arms.
Dokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dokov jumps guard.
Dokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dokov is working an open guard so Drozd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drozd tries a head kick but it misses.
Dokov has closed the distance and engaged Drozd in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drozd prevents a body shot from Dokov.
Dokov jumps guard and drags Drozd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dokov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dokov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drozd after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dokov avoids it.
Drozd seems to have got his legs back now.
Drozd prevents Dokov from breaking the clinch.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Drozd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drozd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Drozd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dokov is looking for a takedown.
Miroslav Drozd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Drozd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Dokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drozd's elbow.
Drozd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doko Dokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Drozd throws a head kick but Dokov moves out of range.
Dokov throws a counter combo.
Drozd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dokov, pushing him back against the cage.
Drozd tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dokov lands with a short shot to the head.
Dokov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drozd smiles and moves away.
Miroslav Drozd is winning the standup battle so far.
Dokov wants to clinch up but Drozd keeps it at a distance.
Drozd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dokov.
Dokov moves into the clinch.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the head but Dokov blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov pulls guard successfully.
Drozd stands and steps away. Dokov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dokov avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooh!!! Dokov has knocked Drozd down with a huge combo! Dokov steps away and waves a wobbly Drozd back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drozd drives through and clinches with Dokov against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd working aggressively here.
Drozd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Drozd trying to land knees to the body.
Dokov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drozd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dokov blocks it with crossed arms.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Drozd.
Dokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dokov tries to pull guard but Drozd holds him up against the cage and eventually Dokov drops back down to his feet.
Drozd pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drozd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Drozd back against the cage.
Drozd tries to stall but Dokov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drozd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drozd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drozd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drozd tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Drozd back against the cage.
Dokov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drozd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drozd avoids the elbow strike from Dokov, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Drozd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov jumps guard but Drozd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miroslav Drozd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Drozd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drozd.
Drozd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drozd throws a head punch that misses.
Drozd swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dokov avoiding damage as Drozd throws knees to the body.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but Dokov blocks it.
Drozd misses with a knee strike.
Drozd struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dokov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dokov is struggling to control the position.
Drozd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dokov is defending well for now.
Drozd lands a shot to the body.
Dokov throws a head punch that misses.
Drozd lands a knee to the head.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Drozd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Drozd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drozd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Drozd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Radar (ranked 1339 p4p, 1083 weight class) and Alexandru Mircea (ranked 158 p4p, 135 weight class). Mircea has chosen Shatter as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Radar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandru Mircea!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mircea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Radar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mircea eats them both and turns towards Radar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mircea tries to score with a low kick but Radar moves his leg out of the way.
Mircea thuds a left hand into Radar's body.
Radar cracks Mircea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Radar misses with a right hand
and Mircea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radar.
Mircea flicks out a counter leg kick but Radar steps away.
Mircea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Radar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mircea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radar walks into a jab.
Radar throws a push kick but Mircea slaps the foot to one side.
Mircea looks to land a left hand but Radar moved out of range nicely.
Mircea scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mircea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Radar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mircea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Max Radar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radar moves in looking to clinch but Mircea pushes him off.
Mircea throws a predictable looking body shot
and Radar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mircea throws an elbow but it misses.
Radar keeps control of Mircea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Radar throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radar misses with some punches.
I was talking to Radar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Radar lands with a light punch inside.
Radar misses with a punch on the inside.
Mircea lands a left hand.
Mircea lands a left hand.
Mircea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Radar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Radar.
Mircea tries to work over Radar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Radar.
Radar working aggressively here.
Radar misses with the head strike.
Mircea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Radar struggles to land a body shot inside as Mircea controls his hands.
Mircea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mircea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radar's elbow.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Radar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mircea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Radar's brow.
Radar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Radar throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radar blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Mircea.
Radar is breathing heavily.
Mircea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mircea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Radar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea lands with a right hand.
It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Radar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
Radar scores with a nice head shot.
Mircea wants to land a leg kick but Radar is out of range.
Radar throws a right hand that misses
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid body kick from Radar.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Radar motions for Mircea to come forward. Radar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Radar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea misses with a left hand
enabling Radar to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Mircea misses.
Radar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from Radar.
Radar tries to clinch there but Mircea circles away.
Radar throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
Mircea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Radar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Radar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Radar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mircea.
Radar moves out of range of the leg kick from Mircea.
Mircea works Radar's body with a nice hook.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radar.
Radar thumps Mircea with a low kick.
Mircea misses with an uppercut.
Radar misses with a wild body shot.
Mircea takes one to the side of the head.
Radar ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
Radar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mircea backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea slips a jab and a cross from Radar.
Radar throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mircea tries to land a front kick but Radar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mircea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mircea tries to keep at a distance but Radar has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mircea.
Radar misses with a punch to the body.
Radar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Radar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mircea.
Radar lands a shoulder strike.
Mircea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mircea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mircea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Radar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Radar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mircea misses with a low kick.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mircea throws an overhand right that lands on Radar's shoulder, as Radar tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mircea.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mircea lands with an uppercut that bounces Radar off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Mircea.
Radar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mircea lands with an uppercut that bounces Radar off the cage and back into range.
Mircea lands a nice hook to Radar's body. Radar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mircea throws a jab when Radar was well out of range.
Radar throws a leg kick which misses Mircea's front leg but catches the back leg as Mircea tries to avoid it.
Radar throws a wild body kick that Mircea sees coming a mile off.
Mircea throws a push kick but Radar slaps the foot to one side.
Radar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mircea is looking to slow Radar down with leg kicks.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Radar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mircea - the referee stops the clock and Radar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mircea. Radar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Radar misses with a body kick.
Mircea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Radar. That snapped Mircea's head back.
Radar 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.
Radar throws the left hand but Mircea avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Mircea.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Radar.
Radar thuds his right hand into Mircea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mircea tries a low kick but Radar avoids it.
Mircea dips to his left and cracks Radar with an uppercut!
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radar throws a nice looking combination but Mircea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radar misses with a straight right.
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radar wants to land a leg kick but Mircea is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mircea. Radar does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mircea throws a leg kick but Radar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mircea throws a low kick but Radar avoids it.
Mircea tries a low kick but Radar avoids it.
It looked like Radar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Radar throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
Mircea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Radar.
Some wild striking there from Radar.
Radar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mircea tries a head kick but it misses.
Radar swings for the body but Mircea moves out of range.
And Mircea responds with a good body kick, but Radar manages to step out the way in time.
Mircea throws the kick towards the body but Radar avoids it.
Radar feints a jab promting Mircea to slip. Radar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mircea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mircea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Radar checks it well.
A big right from Radar misses.
Radar lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Radar.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Radar's leg. Radar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radar throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Radar.
Mircea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Radar. Radar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Radar blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Radar misses with a looping left.
Radar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Radar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mircea checks it well.
Mircea looks to throw the jab but Radar is out of range.
Radar throws a leg kick
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mircea catches Radar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Radar throws a leg kick but Mircea sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Radar as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Radar throws a nice looking combination but Mircea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mircea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Radar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Radar. That did some damage!
Radar defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand.
Radar tries to score with a low kick but Mircea moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Radar.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
Mircea scores with a nice head shot.
Radar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Mircea is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Radar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Mircea does it's job there.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Radar.
Radar misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandru Mircea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Radar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Radar just misses with a punch to the body.
Radar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mircea thows a body kick. Radar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mircea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Radar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Radar looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Radar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Radar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Radar.
Mircea lands a leg kick that knocks Radar off balance momentarily.
Radar slips a straight right by Mircea.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radar takes one on the button.
Mircea blocks a head kick by Radar.
Radar throws a right and a left that Mircea avoids nicely.
Mircea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Radar lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
Radar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Radar misses with a hook.
Mircea lands with a right hand.
Mircea scores with a jab to the body.
Radar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Radar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Radar takes a shot to the head.
Mircea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radars head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mircea gets through Radar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mircea lands an elbow just above Radar 's eye.
Radar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Radar tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mircea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Radar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Radar tries to throw a body punch but Mircea avoids it by throwing Radar back against the cage.
Radar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Max Radar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Radar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Max Radar's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Radar misses with a body punch.
Mircea creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Radar with a big uppercut! Radar tries to clinch up but Mircea pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Radar to the mat! Radar covers up and Mircea unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea took some time post fight to say the following; 'Give Me A Saul Goodman Rematch Please '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 877 p4p, 1240 weight class) and Vern Schullacks (ranked 127 p4p, 175 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schullacks walks into a stiff left hand from Ninja.
Schullacks gets tackled into the cage by Ninja. Ninja maintains the clinch.
Ninja scores with a shoulder strike.
Schullacks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ninja is working Schullacks over against the cage.
Ninja prevents the takedown attempt.
Ninja avoiding damage.
Ninja blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Ninja.
Ninja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ninja lands an uppercut.
Schullacks tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Schullacks back against the cage.
Ninja has picked Schullacks up - he's going for a ride! Ninja dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ninja scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schullacks has hold of Ninja's hands but Ninja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ninja wants to take a breather but Schullacks is having none of it.
Ninja 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.
Ninja working Schullacks over with strikes.
Ninja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schullacks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ninja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ninja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schullacks taking some punishment here, with Ninja in his half guard.
Ninja controlling the action here.
Ninja is thwarting Schullacks's attempts to control the position.
Ninja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schullacks is refusing to be controlled, as Ninja sits in half guard.
Ninja is thwarting Schullacks's attempts to control the position.
Schullacks taking some punishment here, with Ninja in his half 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.
Ninja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ninja is taking a breather. Schullacks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ninja winds up and cracks Schullacks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schullacks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schullacks taking some punishment here, with Ninja in his half guard.
Schullacks wants to improve his position but Ninja is controlling well.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
Ninja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schullacks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninja is working away from the top position though.
Ninja winds up and cracks Schullacks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninja is working away from the top position though.
Ninja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schullacks tries to roll over but Ninja keeps him under control.
Well, if Ninja 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.
Ninja working Schullacks over with strikes.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but Schullacks defending well.
Schullacks trying to hold on to Ninja's head to control him but Ninja postures up.
Ninja prevents Schullacks from improving his position.
Schullacks is still trying to improve position.
Nice strikes from Ninja there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is holding on to half guard well.
Schullacks trying to control here.
Ninja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ninja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schullacks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schullacks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ninja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ninja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ninja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ninja stays in close to Schullacks's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ninja dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schullacks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ninja is looking to stand up but Schullacks isn't so interested in that idea.
Schullacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja is keeping the position for now.
Ninja wriggles free and stands up.
Schullacks swings for the body but Ninja moves out of range.
Schullacks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schullacks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schullacks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ninja tests Schullacks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Schullacks misses its intended target.
Schullacks gets caught napping as Ninja dives in and scores a takedown. Schullacks manages to retain guard.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schullacks can do to turn this around?
Ninja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schullacks pulls Ninja in close to his closed guard and prevents Ninja from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja stopping the sweep attempt from Schullacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schullacks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja looking to pass the guard.
Schullacks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ninja is stalling in the full guard.
Ninja chips away with some ground and pound.
Ninja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schullacks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schullacks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ninja is stalling in the full guard.
Schullacks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks wants to pass the guard but Ninja is defending well.
Schullacks is looking for a kimura but Ninja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schullacks to get the leverage.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Schullacks slows the pace down in half guard.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Schullacks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ninja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is in close to Ninja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schullacks is looking to pass into half guard but Ninja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ninja is in guard.
Schullacks keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
Schullacks trying to keep a closed guard but Ninja is proving a slippery customer.
Ninja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ninja landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ninja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ninja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ninja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ninja chips away with some ground and pound.
Ninja scoring with some ground and pound.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks has momentary wrist control but Ninja slips an elbow through the middle.
Ninja with a nice head shot there.
Ninja postures up and lands a big shot to Schullacks's brow.
Schullacks wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment.
Ninja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schullacks is on top in guard.
Schullacks trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Schullacks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Schullacks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ninja pulls Schullacks in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja wants to stand but Schullacks is controlling the position.
Schullacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ninja dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ninja dives in and grabs Schullacks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schullacks pushes down on Ninja's head and hops out.
Schullacks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ninja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schullacks.
Ninja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schullacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninja is just out of range.
Schullacks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schullacks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ninja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ninja cracks Schullacks with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks is pulling down on Ninja's head. It's preventing any offense from Ninja, at least for the moment.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses.
Ninja pushing down on Schullacks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schullacks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ninja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ninja's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja is trying to break free.
Schullacks trying to control.
Ninja is trying to stand back up.
Can Ninja hold on?! Schullacks is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ninja is trying to stand back up.
Ninja can't escape the position.
Schullacks tightening his grip on Ninja, looking for the choke.
Ninja is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks has the hooks in. Ninja is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Ninja tries to escape but Schullacks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schullacks is landing with strikes. Ninja can't take much more of this.
Schullacks throwing sloppy strikes.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Ninja wants to control his opponent's hands but Schullacks gets his hands free.
Ninja trying to get back to his feet but Schullacks is in full control for now.
Schullacks punishes Ninja with strikes from the back mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Schullacks tightening his grip on Ninja, looking for the choke.
Schullacks not allowing Ninja to control his hands.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Schullacks tightening his grip on Ninja, looking for the choke.
Schullacks is persistently looking for the submission but Ninja is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ninja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Murilo Ninja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schullacks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ninja defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Murilo Ninja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ninja trying to get back to his feet but Schullacks is in full control for now.
Vern Schullacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Even with his hooks in, Schullacks manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja tries to roll but Schullacks sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Schullacks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ninja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Ninja!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Murilo Ninja waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 818 p4p, 610 weight class) and Lito Alcala (ranked 57 p4p, 46 weight class). Alcala has chosen MORTAL KOMBAT as his entrance music. Lito Alcala has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Destin Craven's chin.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class 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 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lito Alcala!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Craven cracks a nice hook into Alcala's ribs.
Craven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcala.
A low kick from Alcala is predictable there
and Craven counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alcala wants to control the position but Craven says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've been hearing that Craven has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Craven works his foot free and advances to mount.
Craven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alcala is looking to escape.
Craven throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala is squirming around, avoiding Craven's attempts to control the action.
Craven swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alcala is now in Craven's guard. A big mistake from Craven there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven wants to sweep here but Alcala controlling him for the moment.
Alcala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Craven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alcala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Craven wants to improve his position but instead Alcala has moved into half guard.
Alcala stops Craven from getting back to his feet.
Craven is trying to maintain the position but Alcala is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Craven tries to kick Alcala off but Alcala keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcala prevents Craven from improving his position.
Craven wants to get back to his feet.
Craven tries to get to full guard but Alcala has control of the leg.
Craven looking for submissions off his back.
Craven trying to control here.
Craven wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Craven.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craven.
Alcala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Craven.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Craven.
Alcala tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Alcala trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Craven misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Craven's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Craven is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alcala is defending well though. Craven let's go of the attempt for now.
Craven looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Alcala is controlling Craven 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Craven working a defensive guard here.
Craven has his foot on Alcala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alcala works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alcala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Craven avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Craven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Craven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Craven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alcala quickly recovers to half guard.
Craven trying to pass the guard but Alcala defending well.
Craven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Craven wants to take a breather but Alcala is having none of it.
Craven is looking for a kimura but Alcala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Craven to get the leverage.
Craven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alcala defending well though.
Craven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Craven is pressing down on Alcala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alcala is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven trying to control the action but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Craven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Craven thows a huge punch but Alcala dodges it nicely.
Craven wants to take a breather but Alcala is having none of it.
Alcala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Craven works his foot free and advances to mount.
Craven swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alcala is now in Craven's guard. A big mistake from Craven there, giving up the dominant position!
Craven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alcala is aware though and is defending well.
Alcala postures up.
Craven has an active guard here but Alcala has managed to pass into half guard.
Craven tries to kick Alcala off but Alcala keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala is thwarting Craven's attempts to control the position.
Craven tries to kick Alcala off but Alcala keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Craven moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Craven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alcala is one step ahead there.
Craven wants to get back to his feet but Alcala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Craven isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alcala stacks Craven 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 Alcala!
Craven is looking for a sweep.
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.
Craven manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Craven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alcala keeps working.
Alcala wants to control but Craven is keeping busy.
Craven passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alcala can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Craven throws a series of punches but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
Craven looks for a takedown but Alcala sprawls well.
Alcala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alcala misses the jab.
Craven feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alcalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Craven blocks a leg kick.
Alcala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Craven.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
Craven throws a big shot that misses.
Craven on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alcala tries to land a front kick but Craven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Craven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alcala's head.
Alcala thuds his shin into the meat of Craven's side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Craven misses.
Craven misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Alcala.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Craven blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
A nice combination there by Alcala.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alcala. Craven shrugs it off though.
Alcala looks to land a left hand but Craven moved out of range nicely.
Alcala throws a low kick but it's checked well by Craven.
Alcala misses with an uppercut. Craven saw that one coming.
Craven connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alcala.
Craven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Craven lands with a nice combination. Alcala backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Craven's head backwards.
Alcala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Craven throws a right and a left that Alcala avoids nicely.
Lito Alcala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lito Alcala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Craven. That snapped Alcala's head back.
Craven slips under a jab from Alcala.
Craven keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Craven feints and as Alcala raises his hands in defense, Craven changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Craven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Craven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alcala's head.
Alcala controls Craven momentarily but Craven frees himself.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven stands up over Alcala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alcala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala has momentary wrist control but Craven slips an elbow through the middle.
Craven looking to pass the guard.
Alcala keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alcala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Craven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Craven passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala is not content to let Craven control the position.
Craven advances to full mount.
Craven lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Craven goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alcala turns into him and now he's in Craven's guard.
Craven is trying to keep Alcala in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Destin Craven.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Craven, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
Destin Craven tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Lito Alcala spoke after the fight, saying 'Free Hong Kong And Screw China'.
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FIGHT
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