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OFK 317 - Marek vs Nik PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 1975 p4p, 3191 weight class) and Teke Bamalog (ranked 262 p4p, 388 weight class). Bamalog is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah. Teke Bamalog will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Teke Bamalog!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamalog.
Bomstaerk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamalog.
Bomstaerk blocks a head kick by Bamalog.
Bomstaerk throws a jab but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomstaerk is just out of range.
Bamalog's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bamalog's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bomstaerk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bamalog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bomstaerk throws a right hand that misses
and Bamalog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomstaerk moves away.
Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bomstaerk lands with an overhand left.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bamalog sprawls well. Bamalog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bomstaerk eats them both and turns towards Bamalog to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bomstaerk moves out of range of the leg kick from Bamalog.
Bomstaerk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bamalog!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is chipping away with strikes.
Bamalog wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bomstaerk wants to control but Bamalog is keeping him busy.
Bomstaerk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bamalog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bomstaerk is working Bamalog over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bomstaerk working the strikes but Bamalog uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog is refusing to be controlled, as Bomstaerk sits in half guard.
Bomstaerk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bomstaerk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control the action but Bamalog is working from the bottom.
Bamalog is looking to escape.
Bomstaerk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bamalog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bamalog looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bomstaerk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Bamalog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bomstaerk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bomstaerk avoids a kick to the body.
Bamalog keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bamalog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bamalog takes one on the button.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomstaerk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bomstaerk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamalog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bomstaerk is controlling him.
Bomstaerk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bomstaerk works over Bamalog with some ground and pound from guard.
Bomstaerk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bamalog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bomstaerk looking to sit in guard and control but Bamalog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomstaerk kicks Bamalog off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bamalog stuffs the takedown attempt from Bomstaerk. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamalog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bomstaerk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bomstaerk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position but Bamalog is working away.
Bomstaerk prevents Bamalog from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk is working to tighten his grip on Bamalog's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bamalog has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bomstaerk is really squeezing tight and eventually Bamalog passes out! Bomstaerk breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Teke Bamalog was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll kick ass this bastard'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Quigley (ranked 1237 p4p, 2964 weight class) and Stoned Nelson (ranked 199 p4p, 465 weight class). Matthew Quigley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Quigley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Nelson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quigley!
Nelson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nelson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quigley, who protects the arm well.
Nelson controlling the position from side mount.
Quigley prevents Nelson from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position but Quigley is working away.
Quigley is trying to improve his position.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quigley, who protects the arm well.
Nelson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Quigley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nelson but great work by Quigley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quigley in particular looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Quigley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quigley wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Quigley tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nelson controls his leg.
Quigley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Quigley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is pulling down on Quigley's head to control his posture.
Quigley trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Quigley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quigley wants to stand but Nelson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Quigley can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Quigley is having none of it.
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Quigley defends the submission attempt.
Nelson is trying to control. Quigley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nelson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoned Nelson 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.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Quigley with a body shot.
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Quigley to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooh!!! Quigley has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Quigley steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Nelson is rocked!
 It looks like Stoned Nelson has been cut.
Quigley loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Quigley throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quigley throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Quigley lands a big right hand that sends Nelson crashing to the mat! Quigley stays standing though and waves Nelson back to his feet!
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Quigley finish him?
Nelson swings widly with a right hand
and Quigley counters with a big right hand! Oh Nelson is in trouble here! Quigley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
A relieved looking Matthew Quigley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Naulakko (ranked 1461 p4p, 1332 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 241 p4p, 218 weight class). Naulakko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amon Amarth - First Kill. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jet Gunner enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Naulakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner ducks under a wild hook from Naulakko.
Gunner throws a right hand that Naulakko ducks under and follows up with a left that Naulakko also avoids with ease.
Gunner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Naulakko is out of range and Gunner settles back down.
Gunner checks a low kick from Naulakko.
Gunner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naulakkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gunner tries to close the distance and clinch but Naulakko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naulakko.
Naulakko scores with a jab.
Gunner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Naulakko counters with a straight right hand.
Gunner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Naulakko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunner gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner throws a punch but it's blocked by Naulakko.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Naulakko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Naulakko is working Gunner over against the cage.
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gunner.
Gunner told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naulakko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naulakko pushes Gunner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Naulakko.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Pertti Naulakko has been cut.
Naulakko tries a body shot but Gunner blocks it.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Naulakko.
Naulakko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naulakko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naulakko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naulakko blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko has Gunner pushed against the cage.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunner effectively controlling the action here.
Gunner blocks a body shot from Naulakko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Naulakko blocks the elbow strike.
Naulakko tries to work over Gunner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunner struggles to land a body shot inside as Naulakko controls his hands.
Naulakko wants to break free but Gunner has control.
Naulakko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunner lands an uppercut.
A short right from Naulakko on the inside.
Naulakko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gunner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunner.
Naulakko digs a right hand into Gunner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunner's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gunner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naulakko's defenses.
Naulakko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Naulakko stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko tries to stall but Gunner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Naulakko.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naulakko avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
Naulakko dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Naulakko misses with some punches.
Naulakko dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naulakko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gunner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naulakko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Gunner.
Gunner darts in looking for a takedown but Naulakko gets double underhooks and turns Gunner into the cage.
Pertti Naulakko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Gunner.
Gunner slips under a jab.
Naulakko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Naulakko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunner slips a straight right by Naulakko.
Naulakko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pertti Naulakko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko misses with a wild body shot.
Gunner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naulakko needs to keep his hands up - Gunner had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Naulakko.
It looks like Jet Gunner has been cut.
Gunner clinches with his opponent.
Naulakko throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Good body shot from Naulakko.
Naulakko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunners head.
Naulakko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naulakko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Naulakko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naulakko breaks the clinch.
Gunner slips a straight right by Naulakko.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunner duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunner is rocked!
Gunner fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunner cracks a nice hook into Naulakko's ribs.
Gunner slips a straight right by Naulakko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pertti Naulakko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Naulakko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naulakko blocks a low kick nicely.
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Naulakko needs to keep his hands up - Gunner had a free shot at his head there.
Naulakko connects with a right hand. Gunner shakes it off.
Naulakko throws a big shot that misses.
Gunner drives through and clinches with Naulakko against the cage.
Naulakko swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naulakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunner misses with some punches.
Naulakko gets through Gunner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pertti Naulakko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Naulakko misses with a punch to the body.
Naulakko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naulakko's defenses.
Naulakko swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulakko tries to work over Gunner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naulakko throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naulakko.
Naulakko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naulakko swings for the body but Gunner moves out of range.
Gunner misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunner misses the target.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naulakko blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Naulakko misses the shot to the body.
Naulakko cracks Gunner with a good jab.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naulakko was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Naulakko drops his hands momentarily and Gunner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Naulakko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko misses the jab.
Naulakko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunner.
Naulakko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naulakko misses with a wild body shot.
Gunner is looking to clinch.
Naulakko misses with a wild body shot.
Gunner lands a high kick!
Naulakko looks to land a left hand but Gunner moved out of range nicely.
Gunner feints a counter leg kick.
Naulakko scores with a hook to the body. Gunner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naulakko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naulakko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunner avoids the body shot from Naulakko.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunner misses the target.
Gunner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pertti Naulakko is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunner throws a looping overhand right but Naulakko ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naulakko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Naulakko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naulakko misses with a looping right.
Gunner lands a jab.
Naulakko lands a slapping body shot.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Naulakko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Gunner.
Gunner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naulakko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunner is just out of range.
Naulakko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunner on the side of the head.
Gunner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naulakko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner moves away from the strike by Naulakko.
Naulakko gets caught napping as Gunner dives in and scores a takedown. Naulakko manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunner scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Naulakko is keeping the position.
Gunner passes into half guard.
Naulakko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gunner wants to pass to mount but Naulakko is defending the position.
Gunner stops Naulakko from getting back to his feet.
Gunner trying to pass the guard but Naulakko defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jet Gunner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Naulakko wants to land a leg kick but Gunner is out of range.
As Naulakko backs off Gunner throws a huge counter combo but Naulakko manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Naulakko misses its intended target.
Naulakko jabs at Gunner's body.
Naulakko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naulakko lands with a cross.
Naulakko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naulakko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Naulakko throws the left hand but Gunner avoids the punch easily.
Gunner feints a counter leg kick.
Gunner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Naulakko swings for the body but Gunner moves out of range.
Gunner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Naulakko throws a shot from downtown. Gunner moves away and avoids it.
Naulakko cracks Gunner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Naulakko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gunner to stand back up!
Gunner is still on wobbly legs! Can Naulakko finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Naulakko comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gunner falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gunner was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pertti Naulakko!
Pertti Naulakko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Heimo (ranked 525 p4p, 3829 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 40 p4p, 238 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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36
146
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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 18 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 49 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heimo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heimo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tiger motions for Heimo to come forward. Tiger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heimo lands a really nice looking cross but Tiger seems unphased.
Tiger lands a nice hook to Heimo's body. Heimo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heimo tried to score with a low kick but Tiger checks it.
Heimo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aleksi Heimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
Tiger's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Heimo misses with a lunging right hand
and Heimo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiger throws the kick towards the body but Heimo avoids it.
Heimo lands a jab to Tiger's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimo throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
Heimo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimo.
Tiger misses with a body shot.
Heimo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tiger's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heimo.
Heimo throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heimo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heimo lands an overhand right.
Tiger misses with a wild combination.
Tiger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heimo.
Tiger fails with a takedown attempt.
Heimo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heimo connects with a leg kick.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Heimo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimo. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Heimo misses its intended target.
As Heimo backs off Tiger throws a huge counter combo but Heimo manages to avoid it all.
Heimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Tiger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimo thuds a left hand into Tiger's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tiger!
Heimo tests Tiger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heimo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiger momentarily.
Aleksi Heimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heimo misses with a low kick as Tiger jumps back.
Tiger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimo.
Jab by Heimo.
Tiger is rocked!
Heimo throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Tiger crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksi Heimo!
Our winner, Aleksi Heimo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sparr (ranked 450 p4p, 5204 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 61 p4p, 521 weight class). Sparr's entrance music is OH NO!. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265
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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Sparr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison has Sparr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jameison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jameison has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Sparr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but Sparr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but Sparr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roger Sparr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Nice defenses there by Jameison.
Jameison tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jameison!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison being controlled for a moment.
Sparr working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr controls the position from side control.
Sparr scores with punches from side control.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sparr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jameison is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sparr yanks on the arm and Jameison is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sparr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Perkele (ranked 789 p4p, 2169 weight class) and Wesley Clark (ranked 109 p4p, 287 weight class). Ispa Perkele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ispa Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Clark!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark ducks right into an uppercut from Perkele.
It looks like Wesley Clark has been cut.
Perkele throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Wesley Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perkele in his tracks.
It looks like Ispa Perkele has been cut.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Perkele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Perkele.
Clark looks to throw a body kick
and Perkele counters with an inside leg kick.
Perkele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Perkele counters with a nice body kick.
Perkele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perkele.
Perkele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perkele cracks Clark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clark is rocked!
Perkele lands a jab to Clark's midsection.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
Clark looks winded!
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perkele drops Clark with a big left hand! Clark is injured, injured bad! Perkele jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeVon Hampton (ranked 824 p4p, 1689 weight class) and Dude Dudeson (ranked 136 p4p, 277 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
205
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29
212
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DeVon Hampton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudeson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hampton's half guard.
Hampton is looking for a sweep. Dudeson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dudeson lands strikes from half guard.
Hampton is looking to control Dudeson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hampton avoid being mounted?
Hampton wants to improve his position but Dudeson is controlling well.
Hampton is working hard here to advance position.
Dudeson working the head and body with strikes.
Hampton tries to get to full guard but Dudeson has control of the leg.
Dudeson wants to free his trapped foot but Hampton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton moves into full guard.
Hampton keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
Dudeson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hampton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dudeson is still trying to improve position.
Dudeson postures up.
Dudeson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hampton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hampton, not yet.
Dudeson looking to pass the guard.
Hampton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hampton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dudeson passes into half guard.
Dudeson blocks the strikes from Hampton.
Dudeson prevents Hampton from improving his position.
Hampton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dudeson is working away from the top position though.
Hampton tries to roll over but Dudeson keeps him under control.
Hampton is looking to control Dudeson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hampton avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson working Hampton over with strikes.
Dudeson is nestled in close to Hampton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dudeson wants to pass the guard but Hampton is defending well.
Hampton is not content to let Dudeson control the position.
Dudeson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudeson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dudeson is trying to control. Hampton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dudeson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hampton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hampton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hampton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hampton, not yet.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Hampton trying to keep a closed guard but Dudeson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
Dudeson won't allow Hampton to sweep him here.
Dudeson drops back looking for a leg! Hampton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hampton manages to kick Dudeson off! Dudeson jumps back into Hampton's guard.
Dudeson postures up.
Dudeson trying to control but Hampton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dudeson manages to get himself to full guard.
Dudeson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dudeson has control of Hampton's left arm, preventing Hampton from doing any damage.
Hampton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson has control of Hampton's left arm, preventing Hampton from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dudeson is on top in guard.
Hampton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudeson won't allow Hampton to sweep him here.
Hampton trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hampton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dudeson shoots in but Hampton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dudeson cracks a nice hook into Hampton's ribs.
Dudeson misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dudeson.
Hampton fails with a takedown attempt.
Dudeson throws a fast counter high kick but Hampton manages to duck under it in time.
Dudeson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hampton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dudeson wants to control but Hampton is keeping him busy.
Hampton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson passes to full mount!
Hampton gets back to half guard.
Dudeson trying to control the action but Hampton is working from the bottom.
Hampton taking some punishment here, with Dudeson in his half guard.
Hampton is looking for a sweep. Dudeson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hampton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dudeson won't allow Hampton to sweep him here.
Dudeson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudeson forces his way into half guard.
Hampton trying to control but Dudeson postures up.
Dudeson working over Hampton with some ground and pound. Hampton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hampton is concentrating on defense, preventing Dudeson from advancing position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dudeson lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton trying to control but Dudeson postures up.
Dudeson prevents Hampton from improving his position.
Dudeson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hampton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dudeson controlling the action here.
Hampton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dudeson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hampton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hampton lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Dudeson controlling from the top position.
Dudeson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dudeson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hampton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hampton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hampton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hampton tries to free his leg and advance position but Dudeson is retaining full guard.
Dudeson is trying to keep Hampton in close.
Hampton cracks Dudeson with a solid left hand.
Hampton stopping the sweep attempt from Dudeson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dudeson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hampton's guard.
Dudeson stopping the sweep attempt from Hampton.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dudeson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dudeson wants to pass the guard but Hampton is keeping the position.
Hampton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hampton, not yet.
Hampton seems keen to control Dudeson's posture.
Dude Dudeson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dudeson looking to pass the guard.
Dudeson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dudeson distracts Hampton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hampton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dudeson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudeson lands a jab to the nose.
Dudeson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dudeson looking to score a takedown here. Hampton is defending well but Dudeson drives through and ends up in Hampton's guard.
 Hampton is rocked!
Hampton being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Hampton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dudeson preventing the sweep.
Dudeson works over Hampton with some ground and pound from guard.
Dudeson preventing the sweep.
Hampton being controlled here, momentarily.
Dudeson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hampton covers up, he's hurt! Dudeson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dudeson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dudeson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude Dudeson!
Dude Dudeson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dude Dudeson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I gave this guys wife a three knuckler just the other night. So this was kinda awkward, props to him for showing up, and my apologies for ruining your weekend.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 245 p4p, 1352 weight class) and Yar Bol (ranked 41 p4p, 222 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
207
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yar Bol!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bol is predictable there
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Bol throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Bol.
Dinapoli throws a head kick but Bol moves out of range.
Bol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bol lands a big head kick that sends Dinapoli tumbling to the mat! Bol takes a step backwards and waves Dinapoli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dinapoli is rocked!
It looks like Joe Dinapoli has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Bol's head but Bol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Dinapoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Bol.
Bol misses with a looping right.
Dinapoli seems to have got his legs back now.
Bol throws a lazy head kick
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Bol misses
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Bol closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli scores with a hook to the body. Bol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dinapoli thumps Bol with a low kick.
We've been informed that Bol has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bol misses with a low kick as Dinapoli jumps back.
Dinapoli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bol.
A jab from Dinapoli does it's job there.
Bol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinapoli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bol throws a lazy head kick
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Bol blocks a head kick by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinapoli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bol jabs Dinapoli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bol gets tackled into the cage by Dinapoli. Dinapoli maintains the clinch.
Bol is struggling to control the position.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bol blocks an uppercut.
Bol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bol has Dinapoli pressed against the cage.
Bol lands a nice uppercut.
Bol struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
A short right from Bol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bol.
Dinapoli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bol.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinapoli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bol.
Bol scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli working aggressively here.
Bol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Bol.
Dinapoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Bol.
Dinapoli blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Bol looking to stall.
Dinapoli has a couple of punches blocked by Bol.
Bol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Bol.
Bol works on Dinapoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Dinapoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bol misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Bol.
Bol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yar Bol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bol rushes Dinapoli with punches - Dinapoli moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Dinapoli goes down! Bol follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yar Bol!
Joe Dinapoli was interviewed post fight and said 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Marek (ranked 43 p4p, 192 weight class) and Aleks Nik (ranked 5 p4p, 26 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Marek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nik keeps the fight on the outside.
Marek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nik.
Nik looking to score a takedown here. Marek is defending well but Nik drives through and ends up in Marek's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nik tries to free his leg and advance position but Marek is retaining full guard.
Marek is adopting a defensive guard.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik throws a big right hand that misses.
Nik is in close to Marek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik with a nice head shot there.
Nik slips nicely into half guard.
Nik wants to take a breather but Marek is having none of it.
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nik trying to control the action but Marek is working from the bottom.
Nik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marek's head.
Nik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marek defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nik controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marek ducks right into an uppercut from Nik.
Marek misses with a combination
and Nik counters with a left to the body.
Marek misses with a lunging right hand
and Nik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marek's guard.
Nik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Marek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik looking to sit in guard and control but Marek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nik looking for a sweep. Not yet Nik, not yet.
Nik trying to control the position here.
Marek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nik is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik working a defensive guard here.
Nik controlling Marek's posture.
Nik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marek gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Marek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nik blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nik throws out a loose jab but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek missing with a left hand there. Nik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nik misses the jab.
Nik lands a jab to the head.
Marek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nik just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Nik controls the action.
Nik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands.
Nik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nik manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marek can't do much from the bottom here.
Nik is chipping away with strikes.
Nik is trying to ground and pound but Marek uses the momentary lack of control by Nik to regain half guard.
Nik is trying to control. Marek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marek won't allow Nik to pass to mount.
Nik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marek won't allow Nik to pass to mount.
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nik working over Marek with some ground and pound. Marek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nik.
Nik thows a huge punch but Marek dodges it nicely.
Marek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik throws a series of punches but Marek avoids them all with ease.
Nik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nik connects with a decent elbow.
Nik cracks Marek with a big right hand but Marek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nik lands a few punches from side control.
Nik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marek's shoulder. That is not cool.
An elbow from Nik crashes against the mat.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Marek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aleks Nik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marek can't do much from the bottom here.
Nik throws a strike aimed at the side of Marek's head but Marek avoids it well.
Nik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Marek looks to land a left hand but Nik moved out of range nicely.
Nik lands a nice hook to Marek's body. Marek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marek wants to sweep here but Nik controlling him for the moment.
Nik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik stays in close to Marek's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nik.
Marek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marek connects with the punch.
Nik shoots in and drives through. Marek sprawls well.
Marek with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek wants to slow Nik down by chopping away at his legs.
Nik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gregor Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nik has a takedown stuffed.
Marek misses with a leg kick
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nik defending well as Marek loads up on a big left hand.
Marek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nik slips a straight right by Marek.
Marek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marek counters with a left and a right that stings Nik.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek takes one to the chin there.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Nik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marek is fending him off so far but Nik persists. Nope, Marek circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
Nik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nik staying out of range there.
Nik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Marek.
Nik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nik lands a slapping body shot.
Nik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marek!
Nik misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek is not content to let Nik control the position.
Marek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marek prevents Nik from improving position.
Nik lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nik scores with a body shot.
Nik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marek to the ground. Nik is now in Marek's guard.
Marek has control of Nik's left arm, preventing Nik from doing any damage.
Marek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nik.
Nik wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Nik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik throws a big elbow that misses.
Nik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nik postures up in Marek's guard and throws a big left but Marek blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marek moves to clinch but Nik breaks away
and Nik counters with a straight right hand.
Nik lands with an uppercut that bounces Marek off the cage and back into range.
Marek cracks Nik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marek lands with a cross.
Nik lands a really nice looking cross but Marek seems unphased.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Nik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nik lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marek lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Nik slips the punch.
A jab from Nik misses.
Marek looks to land a right hand but Nik moved out of range.
Marek throws a sloppy head kick and Nik moves out of range easily.
Nik cracks Marek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marek at a distance.
Marek walks into a left hand.
Nik scores with a shot to the body.
Marek with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek throws the left hand but Nik avoids the punch easily.
Marek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nik lands a nice shot that snaps Marek's head back.
Marek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marek misses with a hook
and Nik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik wants to free his trapped foot but Marek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nik trying to control the action but Marek is working from the bottom.
Nik is taking a breather. Marek 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.
Marek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nik.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marek scores with the left hand. Nik knows he should have avoided that one.
Nik moves out of range of the strikes.
Nik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marek has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nik cracks a nice hook into Marek's ribs.
Marek is looking to clinch but Nik is avoiding it.
Nik has a takedown stuffed.
Nik looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nik throws a hook to the side of Marek's head but Marek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Marek tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nik 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.
Nik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nik stands and throws Marek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nik throws an elbow but Marek slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nik cracks Marek with a big right hand but Marek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nik working away.
Nik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nik working away.
Nik trying to control the position but Marek is working away.
Gregor Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marek parries the strikes from Nik easily there. Nik is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marek to escape.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nik working the body and head with strikes.
Nik wants to control but Marek is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Marek's face as Nik controls the position.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working.
Nik working the body and head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Nik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nik wants to control but Marek is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik gets the takedown into side control.
Nik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marek!
Nik working the ground and pound effectively.
Nik with a couple of short strikes.
Nik lands a heavy elbow.
Nik raining down shots from the mount!
Marek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik with good strikes from the mount here!
Nik thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nik punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marek is looking to escape.
Nik dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marek?
Nik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 44:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 44:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
Aleks Nik is the new welterweight champion!
Aleks Nik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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