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OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 19462 p4p, 22532 weight class) and Peter Golles (ranked 557 p4p, 550 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 46 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Golles!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Golles is fending him off so far but Krnacova persists. Nope, Golles circles away and we're back to standing.
Golles appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krnacova tries to keep at a distance but Golles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Golles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krnacova gets a takedown into half guard.
Golles has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Krnacova is on him like a limpet, forcing Golles back against the cage.
Krnacova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Golles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krnacova wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Golles.
Golles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krnacova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Golles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krnacova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Golles tries to avoid it but Krnacova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Golles to the ground. Golles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krnacova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golles, as that shot connected.
Golles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Krnacova is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Golles connects with an inside leg kick.
Krnacova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Golles lands but Krnacova takes it in his stride.
 Krnacova is rocked!
Krnacova takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Krnacova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krnacova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Golles clinches up with Krnacova and pushes him back against the cage.
Krnacova seems to have got his legs back now.
Krnacova takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golles breaks the clinch.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Golles knocks Krnacova out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Golles!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Essien Ekuoba (ranked 3398 p4p, 5388 weight class) and Rimmy Allen (ranked 175 p4p, 224 weight class). Ekuoba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pure Water. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Essien Ekuoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rimmy Allen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen misses with a right hand
and Ekuoba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Rimmy Allen has been cut.
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ekuoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rimmy Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Allen sprawling to the canvas! Allen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ekuoba finish him?!
 Allen is rocked!
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekuoba throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekuoba finish him?
Allen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekuoba counters with a big left hand that crumples Allen! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Nurmagomedov (ranked 4074 p4p, 3260 weight class) and Willie Stroker (ranked 201 p4p, 169 weight class). Stroker has chosen Central Cee - as his entrance music. Connor Nurmagomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stroker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nurmagomedov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stroker has eaten all the pies!
Stroker is trying to stick to Nurmagomedov's back but Nurmagomedov is turning into Stroker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stroker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nurmagomedov.
Stroker managing to control the position.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Stroker keeps moving.
Stroker wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Stroker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stroker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nurmagomedov has Stroker in his guard.
Stroker pushing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
Stroker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stroker prevents Nurmagomedov from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well.
Nurmagomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Stroker.
Stroker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Stroker keeps him under control.
Stroker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagomedov defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Stroker has control of the leg.
Stroker seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov defends the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurmagomedov controls Stroker momentarily but Stroker frees himself.
Stroker trying to move into half guard but instead Nurmagomedov has managed to sweep!
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Stroker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stroker on the ground.
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroker is keen to just control but Nurmagomedov is a slippery customer.
Stroker is working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Stroker is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Stroker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stroker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmagomedov but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurmagomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stroker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nurmagomedov working for a triangle but Stroker defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nurmagomedov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stroker is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nurmagomedov pulls down on the head and he's put Stroker to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Connor Nurmagomedov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Magomedov (ranked 3521 p4p, 2497 weight class) and Jim Lingfield (ranked 427 p4p, 322 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by SABINA feat. Timaro - Dagestan . Jim Lingfield acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khalid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Lingfield!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lingfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Lingfield tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Magomedov tries to buck Lingfield off but Lingfield is having none of it.
Lingfield tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield tries to move to full mount but Magomedov actually manages to regain half guard.
Lingfield working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov taking some punishment here, with Lingfield in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lingfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Lingfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lingfield defends well.
Lingfield trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Lingfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lingfield working some strikes from top position.
Lingfield content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Magomedov has locked up a guillotine! Magomedov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lingfield is holding on here and Magomedov must be using up a lot of energy. Lingfield has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Magomedov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalid Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Khalid Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 3001 p4p, 1969 weight class) and Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic (ranked 157 p4p, 111 weight class). Dobrosavljevic has chosen Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Kawiwasulu misses
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawiwasulu scores with the left hand. Dobrosavljevic knows he should have avoided that one.
Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left.
Dobrosavljevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dobrosavljevic throws a sloppy head kick
and Kawiwasulu counters with a crisp one two that drops Dobrosavljevic! Kawiwasulu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dobrosavljevic to his feet! Dobrosavljevic is in big trouble!
Dobrosavljevic misses with a wild body shot.
Amaru Kawiwasulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrosavljevic staying out of range there.
Dobrosavljevic avoids the body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a few strikes there.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobrosavljevic throws out the jab.
Kawiwasulu takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu slowing the pace effectively.
Dobrosavljevic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dobrosavljevic wants to break free but Kawiwasulu has control.
Dobrosavljevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kawiwasulu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu presses Dobrosavljevic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right to the head.
Kawiwasulu effectively controlling the action here.
Kawiwasulu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dobrosavljevic looks winded!
Kawiwasulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawiwasulu shoots in for a takedown but Dobrosavljevic shows good takedown defense.
Kawiwasulu clinches up with Dobrosavljevic and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Dobrosavljevic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kawiwasulu has been working on his balance at Alpha Brasil, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dobrosavljevic.
Kawiwasulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawiwasulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobrosavljevics head.
Kawiwasulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Dobrosavljevic avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the side of Dobrosavljevic's head.
Dobrosavljevic is rocked!
Dobrosavljevic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dobrosavljevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawiwasulu finish him?
Kawiwasulu jerks Dobrosavljevic's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Dobrosavljevic drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kawiwasulu goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kawiwasulu because Dobrosavljevic was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A victorious Amaru Kawiwasulu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 1854 p4p, 2401 weight class) and Leo Vuce (ranked 126 p4p, 152 weight class). Maestro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shortwire - Reconfig. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vuce's choice of entrance music: MC Yankoo. Matija Maestro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vuce!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maestro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maestro misses with a takedown attempt - Vuce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vuce doesn't manage to clinch there - Maestro circles away.
Maestro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vuce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maestro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vuce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vuce tries to sprawl but Maestro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vuce is looking for a sweep. Maestro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vuce misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maestro pulls his head out easily.
Maestro is looking to advance position but Vuce won't allow it.
Maestro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vuce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maestro gets the takedown into side control.
Maestro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vuce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vuce is trying to improve his position.
Maestro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vuce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maestro swings around for an armbar but Vuce sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maestro's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuce postures up and lands a big shot to Maestro's brow.
Maestro wants to improve his position but instead Vuce has moved into half guard.
Maestro is trying to get back to full guard.
Vuce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maestro defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maestro wants to get back to full guard.
Vuce is thwarting Maestro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vuce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maestro trying to hold on to Vuce's head to control him but Vuce postures up.
Vuce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maestro's head.
We've been informed that Vuce has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vuce is thwarting Maestro's attempts to control the position.
Maestro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Matija Maestro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maestro throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vuce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maestro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maestro cracks Vuce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matija Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vuce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maestro shoots in looking for a takedown but Vuce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maestro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vuce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vuce. Vuce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Maestro scores with a four punch combination!
Maestro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vuce tries to clinch up but Maestro circles away and keeps his distance.
Maestro punishes Vuce's body with a nice straight punch.
Vuce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vuce tries to counter with a clinch but Maestro shakes him off and moves away.
Vuce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vuce napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maestro tries for a kimura but Vuce is defending well.
Vuce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro is staying tight to Vuce's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maestro advances to full mount.
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!
Vuce is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maestro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maestro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuce is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Maestro controlling the pace for now.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vuce can do to turn this around?
Vuce has given up his back. Will we see Maestro going for some submissions?
Vuce is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maestro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vuce trying to get back to his feet but Maestro is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maestro controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Vuce right now.
Matija Maestro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maestro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vuce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vuce swivels and escapes.
Maestro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vuce throws a counter combo.
Maestro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vuce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vuce wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vuce to the ground. Maestro is now in Vuce's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro tries to free his leg and advance position but Vuce is retaining full guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Maestro is pushing down on Vuce's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vuce is fighting to maintain full guard but Maestro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maestro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maestro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vuce!
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro controlling from mount.
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vuce is looking to escape.
Vuce has given up his back. Will we see Maestro going for some submissions?
Maestro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuce can't escape the position.
Maestro working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Vuce is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Maestro has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Vuce taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 672 p4p, 2530 weight class) and Whealer Van Hire (ranked 50 p4p, 217 weight class). Whealer Van Hire 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Whealer Van Hire!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Hire shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valentine eats them both and turns towards Van Hire to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Giggle Valentine has been cut.
Whealer Van Hire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Hire throws out the jab.
Van Hire ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Van Hire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Hire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentine.
Van Hire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Hire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valentine at a distance.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valentine is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hire walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Valentine drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Van Hire swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Valentine's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minato Tokugawa (ranked 471 p4p, 2662 weight class) and Carlos Gomez (ranked 75 p4p, 396 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomez misses with a hook. Tokugawa ducked under it nicely.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Tokugawa's head but Tokugawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Gomez.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Tokugawa sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tokugawa counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Gomez throws a head kick but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Gomez slips a jab from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa sends Gomez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tokugawa is motioning to the referee to let Gomez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gomez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez switches off momentarily and Tokugawa cracks him with a monster right hand! Gomez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tokugawa dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tokugawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minato Tokugawa!
An out of breath Minato Tokugawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Burrows (ranked 746 p4p, 586 weight class) and Aleksi Heimo (ranked 54 p4p, 44 weight class). Burrows comes to the cage accompanied by Baba O'Riley. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aleksi Heimo enters the cage!
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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 16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stuart Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimo takes one to the side of the head.
Heimo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Heimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burrows moves away.
An inside leg kick from Heimo misses.
Burrows checks a leg kick nicely.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Heimo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimo throws out the jab.
Heimo ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Good exchange - Burrows coming out on top.
Heimo throws a right hand that misses
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Burrows closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burrows's best efforts.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Heimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heimo wants to get back to full guard.
Heimo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Heimo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burrows sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows stopping the sweep attempt from Heimo.
Heimo pulls Burrows in to control the position.
Heimo controls Burrows momentarily but Burrows frees himself.
Burrows 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.
Burrows drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heimo dives on top into guard.
Burrows has Heimo pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burrows trying to keep a closed guard but Heimo is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burrows is on top in guard.
Burrows controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heimo is trying to control the position but Burrows postures up.
Heimo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrows controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heimo is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heimo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimo pushes down on Burrows's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Heimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heimo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Burrows wants to hold on but Heimo pushes him away.
Burrows is desperately trying to improve his position but Heimo has a good base and remains in mount.
Heimo has hold of Burrows's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burrows manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Burrows bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heimo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burrows has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows advances to mount.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Heimo is squirming around nicely.
Heimo wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows looking to control but Heimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burrows avoids the attempt from Heimo to control.
Heimo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burrows controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Burrows 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.
Heimo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burrows misses with a looping left.
Burrows scores with a nice head shot.
Heimo sizes up Burrows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burrows lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimo. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Heimo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heimo is trying to control but can't.
Heimo is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Burrows is thwarting Heimo's attempts to control the position.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heimo can do to turn this around?
Burrows is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burrows prevents Heimo from getting the reversal.
Burrows looking to secure an arm triangle but Heimo defends it well.
Burrows can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heimo is looking to escape.
Heimo is looking to improve his position but Burrows isn't that keen on the idea.
Heimo tries to control Burrows's body but Burrows pushes him off. Heimo squirms to his side and now Burrows has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is not going to allow Heimo to sit and survive in this position.
Burrows trying to control.
Burrows is really struggling to control Heimo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Good control from Burrows.
Burrows tries to get the hooks in deep but Heimo pushed the leg off.
Heimo tries to roll but Burrows sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Heimo right now.
Burrows keeps control of the position as Heimo tries to break free.
Heimo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burrows gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is hanging on to Heimo's back as he tries to escape.
Heimo prevents Burrows from getting a body triangle.
Burrows is not going to allow Heimo to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burrows's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Heimo is trying to break free.
Burrows gets his hands free as Heimo looks to control.
Heimo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Burrows off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Burrows really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Heimo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimo can't escape the position.
Burrows biding his time, controlling Heimo.
Heimo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Burrows is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Heimo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Burrows has the hooks in. Heimo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heimo keeps trying to improve his position.
Heimo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Burrows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Heimo misses the shot to the body.
Heimo throws a shot to the body.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimo throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrows counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Heimo misses
and Burrows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heimo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heimo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Heimo is predictable there
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimo keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Heimo is trying to control the position but Burrows postures up.
Heimo wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment.
Burrows sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimo controls Burrows momentarily but Burrows frees himself.
Heimo has Burrows pulled in close to control his posture.
Heimo looking to control.
Burrows 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burrows takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heimo lands a head kick. Burrows smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Heimo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heimo misses the body punch
and Burrows counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burrows controlling the action here.
Heimo is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stuart Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Heimo is looking to improve his position.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burrows is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heimo keeping hold of Burrows's head, controlling as best he can.
Heimo is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heimo tries to get to full guard but Burrows has control of the leg.
Burrows wants to control but Heimo is keeping him busy.
Heimo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Heimo throws a head kick that misses
and Burrows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burrows scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burrows content to control rather than advance.
Heimo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heimo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Heimo keeps moving.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Heimo is pulling down on Burrows's head to control his posture.
Heimo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burrows trying to control here.
Aleksi Heimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Heimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heimo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burrows defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burrows 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
During a confident post fight interview, Stuart Burrows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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