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OFK 325 - Gazersky Vs Cubbedge PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Gunner (ranked 1821 p4p, 3667 weight class) and Fedor Emperor (ranked 282 p4p, 514 weight class). Emperor has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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13 - 22 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emperor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emperor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gunner stuns Emperor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emperor misses with a combination
enabling Gunner to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunner connects with a crisp jab.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emperor.
Emperor looks to land a right hand but Gunner moved out of range.
Gunner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emperor.
Gunner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emperor.
Gunner thuds his right hand into Emperor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emperor looks to land a left hand but Gunner moved out of range nicely.
Emperor lands with a cross.
Emperor misses with an uppercut.
Emperor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emperor misses with a left hand
and Gunner counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunner moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Emperor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.
Gunner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Emperor manages to circle out of the way.
Gunner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Gunner.
Emperor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gunner eats them both and turns towards Emperor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Jet Gunner has been cut.
Gunner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emperor throws out the jab.
Gunner throws a head kick but Emperor moves out of range.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emperor but Emperor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Emperor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emperor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emperor misses with a hook.
Emperor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunner.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunner misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner works the jab nicely.
Gunner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Emperor!
Emperor sneaks out the side door and pushes Gunner away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Emperor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Emperor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunner clinches up against the cage.
Gunner digs a right hand into Emperor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emperor's gas tank.
Gunner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gunner avoiding damage as Emperor throws knees to the body.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunner lands an uppercut.
Gunner being controlled against the cage.
Emperor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunner is defending well for now.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Emperor takes an elbow to the temple.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emperor just leaning against Gunner, taking a breather.
Emperor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gunner cracks Emperor with a nice body shot.
Emperor avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
Emperor dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner is working Emperor over against the cage.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emperor's elbow.
Emperor is trying to maintain a safe position but Gunner gets an underhook and turns Emperor into the cage.
Emperor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunner.
Nice elbow from Gunner.
Gunner tries a body shot but Emperor blocks it.
Gunner lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunner.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Emperor.
Our sources have told us that Gunner has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Emperor regains guard immediately.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Emperor is keeping the position.
Gunner is working hard here to advance position.
Gunner trying to control but Emperor is working from the bottom.
Gunner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunner pushing down on Emperor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emperor is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emperor throws a jab when Gunner was well out of range.
Emperor avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Gunner with a jab.
Emperor connects with a body shot that sends Gunner's belly button to the back.
Emperor keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Gunner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emperor tries to keep at a distance but Gunner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emperor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jet Gunner 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 avoiding damage as Emperor throws knees to the body.
Emperor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunner is defending well for now.
Emperor avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
Emperor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emperor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner works on Emperor's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Fedor Emperor's cut even more.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emperor's defenses.
Emperor misses with a body punch.
Emperor is pressed up against the cage. Gunner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emperor down to the mat. Emperor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emperor throws a hook but Gunner blocks it.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner shoots in but Emperor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emperor throws a body punch but Gunner moves out of range.
Gunner ducks under a wild hook from Emperor.
Emperor tries to bum rush Gunner with a series of wild strikes but Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner lands with a slapping head kick.
Emperor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner scores with a jab to the head.
The cut above Fedor Emperor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Emperor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 Emperor is rocked!
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!
Emperor throws an overhand right that lands on Gunner's shoulder, as Gunner tries to avoid the shot.
Emperor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGunner.
Emperor is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunner finish him?
Gunner dives in and grabs Emperor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emperor pushes down on Gunner's head and hops out.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Emperor seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunner throws a hook to the side of Emperor's head but Emperor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emperor tries a quick counter leg kick but Gunner is wise to it.
Emperor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emperor can do to turn this around?
Emperor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jet Gunner is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunner lands a big head kick that sends Emperor tumbling to the mat! Gunner takes a step backwards and waves Emperor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A slow jab from Emperor misses its intended target.
A jab from Emperor misses.
Gunner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emperor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circle, before Gunner throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Emperor's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gunner lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jet Gunner!
Our winner, Jet Gunner, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shahzad Abdelrahman (ranked 2464 p4p, 2536 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 328 p4p, 338 weight class). Abdelrahman comes to the cage accompanied by Blow The Whistle. Noah Ortega has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shahzad Abdelrahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ortega gets a takedown into half guard.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Abdelrahman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abdelrahman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdelrahman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ortega tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdelrahman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control from Abdelrahman's half guard. Abdelrahman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Abdelrahman keeps moving.
Abdelrahman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Abdelrahman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.
Abdelrahman keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Abdelrahman keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abdelrahman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdelrahman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abdelrahman throws a right and a left that Ortega avoids nicely.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ortega moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abdelrahman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abdelrahman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abdelrahman taking a breather.
Ortega is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ortega looking for a takedown.
Abdelrahman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortega up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abdelrahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shahzad Abdelrahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
A clash of legs there as Ortega blocks the low kick.
Ortega moves into the clinch.
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortega.
Abdelrahman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abdelrahman blocks an uppercut.
Ortega gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdelrahman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ortega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abdelrahman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Ortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ortega is looking for a kimura but Abdelrahman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ortega to get the leverage.
Ortega slips a nice elbow through Abdelrahman's hands, connecting with Abdelrahman's forehead.
Ortega wants to pass to mount but Abdelrahman is defending the position.
Ortega wants to control but Abdelrahman is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega not doing much here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdelrahman has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortega misses the jab.
Abdelrahman throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Abdelrahman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ortega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ortega slips a straight right by Abdelrahman.
A combination from Abdelrahman does no damage.
Ortega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdelrahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Ortega's head.
Abdelrahman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abdelrahman fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
Ortega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdelrahman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abdelrahman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdelrahman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abdelrahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega tries to clinch up but Abdelrahman circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega throws a head kick but Abdelrahman moves out of range.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Abdelrahman.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Abdelrahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdelrahman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Abdelrahman circles away.
Abdelrahman jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abdelrahman misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Abdelrahman finds it's target.
Abdelrahman is looking to slow Ortega down with leg kicks.
Abdelrahman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdelrahman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortega's sensitive parts.
Abdelrahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Abdelrahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Abdelrahman does it's job there.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega throws the left hand but Abdelrahman avoids the punch easily.
Ortega tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abdelrahman counters with a three punch combo that has Ortega backing up. Ortega nods at Abdelrahman to acknowledge the strikes.
Abdelrahman stuffs the takedown.
Abdelrahman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ortega. That did some damage!
Abdelrahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdelrahman.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdelrahman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdelrahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Abdelrahman shows good takedown defense.
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Abdelrahman.
Ortega fails with the takedown
and Abdelrahman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shahzad Abdelrahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Abdelrahman misses.
Abdelrahman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ortega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ortega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ortega is rocked!
Abdelrahman blocks a low kick nicely.
Abdelrahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Ortega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abdelrahman lands an overhand right.
Ortega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abdelrahman missing with a left hand there. Ortega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdelrahman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdelrahman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdelrahman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Abdelrahman circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick but Ortega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ortega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abdelrahman lands a lovely overhand right.
Abdelrahman lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdelrahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdelrahman.
Ortega shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdelrahman tries to sprawl out of it but Ortega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdelrahman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdelrahman but Abdelrahman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abdelrahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Ortega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abdelrahman defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Abdelrahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ortega misses the jab.
It looks like Abdelrahman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman lands the left hand.
Abdelrahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Abdelrahman catches Ortega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Abdelrahman. Those never looked like landing.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdelrahman tries to sprawl out of it but Ortega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdelrahman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Ortega.
Abdelrahman throws a series of punches but Ortega avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdelrahman scores with a three punch combo!
Abdelrahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Abdelrahman finds it's target.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdelrahman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdelrahman wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Abdelrahman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Abdelrahman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shahzad Abdelrahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abdelrahman tests Ortega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortega is still on wobbly legs! Can Abdelrahman finish him?
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick which misses Ortega's front leg but catches the back leg as Ortega tries to avoid it.
Ortega seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman cracks Ortega with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abdelrahman. That's going to slow Ortega down.
Abdelrahman misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortega is defended easily by Abdelrahman.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdelrahman lands a lovely overhand right.
Abdelrahman feints and then cracks Ortega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ortega down.
Ortega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abdelrahman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ortega scrambles back to his feet.
Ortega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abdelrahman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abdelrahman punishes Ortega's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Abdelrahman. No joy for Ortega on that attempt.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Abdelrahman stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortega. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman misses with a wild combination.
Ortega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid body kick from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ortega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdelrahman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdelrahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Ortega's head.
Abdelrahman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ortega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abdelrahmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Abdelrahman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortega.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abdelrahman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ortega is out of range.
Abdelrahman drops Ortega with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ortega looks back up at him and smiles so Abdelrahman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ortega fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Abdelrahman.
Ortega throws the left hand but Abdelrahman avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Abdelrahman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ortega.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Abdelrahman circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ortega will feel that in the morning.
Ortega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abdelrahman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abdelrahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ortega on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shahzad Abdelrahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdelrahman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shahzad Abdelrahman!
A victorious Shahzad Abdelrahman 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 1224 p4p, 2807 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 196 p4p, 416 weight class). Billy Cubbedge acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 35 - 23 - 2, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Cubbedge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cubbedge takes one on the button.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it.
Tiramanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cubbedge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cubbedge wants to land a leg kick but Tiramanti is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cubbedge misses with a combination
so Tiramanti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard but Tiramanti passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge can't keep his opponent in guard - Tiramanti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tiramanti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cubbedge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tiramanti.
Cubbedge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiramanti pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti blocks the strikes from Cubbedge .
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura here.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Tiramanti trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiramanti is aware though and is defending well.
Tiramanti trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge working for a triangle but Tiramanti defends it easily.
Tiramanti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Tiramanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiramanti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiramanti circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cubbedge .
Tiramanti drops Cubbedge with a beautiful combination! Cubbedge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tiramanti is looking for the KO!
Cubbedge is rocked!
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge drops his hands for a split second and Tiramanti immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Cubbedge face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Tiramanti follows up with a right hand that knocks Cubbedge into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Naulakko (ranked 1126 p4p, 2950 weight class) and Dexter Krampus (ranked 179 p4p, 437 weight class). Naulakko comes into the arena with Amon Amarth - First Kill blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 32 - 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 27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Krampus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krampus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krampus slows the pace down in half guard.
Krampus working Naulakko over with strikes.
Naulakko is staying active underneath Krampus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krampus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naulakko is looking for a sweep. Krampus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus throwing shots but Naulakko is blocking nicely.
Naulakko is looking to improve his position.
Krampus is looking to take a break and control but Naulakko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulakko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krampus.
Krampus seems to be looking for submissions.
Krampus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krampus thows a huge punch but Naulakko dodges it nicely.
Krampus is trying to control. Naulakko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krampus is pressing down on Naulakko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Naulakko is holding on for now.
Krampus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krampus throwing shots but Naulakko is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naulakko throws out a powerful jab.
Naulakko throws a chopping leg kick but Krampus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab, jab by Naulakko - just one landing.
Pertti Naulakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko throws out a leg kick but Krampus moves out of range and Naulakko only half commits.
Krampus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Naulakko defends it well.
Naulakko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krampus rushes Naulakko and presses him up against the cage.
Krampus blocks a body shot from Naulakko.
Krampus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
Krampus misses with a body punch.
Krampus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naulakko lands with a short shot to the head.
Naulakko has a couple of punches blocked by Krampus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naulakko blocks a body shot from Krampus.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Krampus can't find room to land a body shot as Naulakko controls the action.
Naulakko blocks a body shot from Krampus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naulakko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naulakko taking a breather.
A short right from Krampus on the inside.
Krampus lands with a right to the head.
Naulakko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Naulakko breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krampus needs to keep his hands up - Naulakko had a free shot at his head there.
Naulakko throws a looping overhand right but Krampus ducks down to avoid it.
Krampus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krampus tries to clinch there but Naulakko circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Naulakko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krampus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Naulakko lands a right hook to the body.
Naulakko misses with a hook to the body
and Krampus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naulakko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Naulakko.
Naulakko avoids the body shot from Krampus.
A decent looking cross lands there for Naulakko.
It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krampus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krampus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Krampus working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Krampus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krampus lands with a light punch inside.
Krampus is trying to drag Naulakko to the mat but Naulakko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naulakko.
Naulakko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naulakko controlling the action here for a moment.
Krampus gets through Naulakko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krampus.
Krampus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Naulakko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Naulakko lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pertti Naulakko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krampus misses with the body kick
enabling Naulakko to counter with a crisp jab.
Krampus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krampus passes Naulakko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krampus wants to free his trapped foot but Naulakko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krampus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naulakko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Naulakko looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naulakko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus prevents Naulakko from improving his position.
Naulakko pushes Krampus off looking to stand but Krampus dives back in and keeps control.
Naulakko won't allow Krampus to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krampus is looking to take a break and control but Naulakko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naulakko wants to stand back up but Krampus manages to pass into side control.
Krampus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naulakko keeps working.
Naulakko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krampus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Naulakko struggling a bit here.
Naulakko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krampus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Krampus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Krampus trying to control the position but Naulakko is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krampus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naulakko.
Naulakko swats away the attempt to clinch by Krampus.
Nice uppercut there from Naulakko.
A head kick misses from Naulakko.
Naulakko gets caught flat footed, as Krampus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Naulakko has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Krampus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus tries to land a knee to the head but Naulakko blocks with his arms.
Krampus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Naulakko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krampus is working Naulakko over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Naulakko.
Krampus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krampus is leaning against Naulakko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krampus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Naulakko uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krampus holds on and takes a little breather.
Krampus trying to control the position.
Naulakko won't allow Krampus to sweep him here.
Krampus pushes Naulakko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Naulakko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Naulakko wants it to stay on the feet.
Naulakko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krampus's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krampus is looking to land body kicks.
Naulakko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Naulakko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krampus at a distance.
Krampus looks for the body kick but Naulakko saw that one coming.
Krampus tries to clinch up
and Naulakko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naulakko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Dexter Krampus's cut even more.
Krampus wants to clinch
and Krampus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krampus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krampus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krampus blocks a jab.
Krampus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Naulakko is trying to defend but Krampus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pertti Naulakko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Naulakko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naulakko throws the left hand but Krampus avoids the punch easily.
Naulakko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krampus's head backwards.
A big right from Naulakko misses.
Krampus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Krampus slips a straight right by Naulakko.
Naulakko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naulakko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krampus is able to avoid easily.
Krampus throws a sloppy head kick and Naulakko moves out of range easily.
Krampus throws a head kick but Naulakko moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krampus or perhaps it was just good defense by Naulakko, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Naulakko. Those never looked like landing.
Krampus tries to clinch up but Naulakko circles away and keeps his distance.
Naulakko throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krampus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krampus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naulakko.
Krampus dives in and grabs Naulakko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naulakko pushes down on Krampus's head and hops out.
Krampus tries for a takedown but Naulakko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pertti Naulakko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Krampus.
Naulakko lands a body shot.
Krampus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naulakko but Naulakko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krampus closes the distance and clinches up with Naulakko, looking for a takedown. Krampus pushes Naulakko against the cage but Naulakko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krampus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krampus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krampus avoids the body shot from Naulakko.
Naulakko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krampus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Naulakko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krampus can do to turn this around?
Naulakko throws a shot from downtown. Krampus moves away and avoids it.
Pertti Naulakko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Naulakko.
A jab from Naulakko misses.
Naulakko looks to land a left hand but Krampus moved out of range nicely.
Krampus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naulakko cracks Krampus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naulakko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Naulakko wants it to stay on the feet.
Krampus shoots in for a takedown but Naulakko shows good takedown defense.
Naulakko looks to throw the jab but Krampus is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Naulakko. That snapped Krampus's head back.
The cut above Dexter Krampus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krampus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Naulakko blocks a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus throws an elbow but it misses.
Naulakko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krampus tries to land a knee to the head but Naulakko blocks with his arms.
Pertti Naulakko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus jumps into guard, dragging Naulakko to the mat.
Naulakko postures up.
Krampus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Naulakko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krampus wants to stand up but Naulakko is controlling him.
Krampus working a defensive guard here.
Krampus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krampus wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krampus has his hands on Naulakko's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naulakko checks the leg kick.
Krampus moves out of range of the body kick from Naulakko.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naulakko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krampus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Naulakko throws a looping overhand right but Krampus ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Naulakko misses.
Krampus wants to counter the offense by Naulakko and move into the clinch position.
Krampus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Naulakko, pushing him back against the cage.
Naulakko scores with a hook to the body.
Krampus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krampus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naulakko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dexter Krampus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krampus has a couple of punches blocked by Naulakko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Naulakko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naulakko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Naulakko!
Pertti Naulakko 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 1326 p4p, 1046 weight class) and Matthew Quigley (ranked 210 p4p, 165 weight class). Matthew Quigley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DeVon Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton tries for a takedown but Quigley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quigley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been hearing reports that Hampton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hampton dodges the punch combination from Quigley.
Hampton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hampton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hampton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Quigley was covering up waiting for the punch and Hampton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Quigley wants to get back to his feet but Hampton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quigley keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully.
Hampton wants to pass the guard but Quigley is keeping the position.
Quigley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hampton is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hampton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hampton prevents Quigley from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hampton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quigley.
It looks like DeVon Hampton has been cut.
Hampton staying out of range there.
Hampton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Quigley sprawls and moves away.
Hampton shoots and misses
letting Quigley counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVon Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Hampton avoids the body shot from Quigley.
Hampton shoots in looking for a takedown. Quigley tries to sprawl out of it but Hampton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quigley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hampton shoots and misses
and Quigley counters with a crisp right that sends Hampton to the canvas! Quigley follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Our winner, Matthew Quigley, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 637 p4p, 1885 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 88 p4p, 233 weight class). Edmonds is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Bizihwaeile cracks Edmonds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Bizihwaeile.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the body
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily.
Edmonds let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bizihwaeile lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaeile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaeile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaeile.
Edmonds throws out a counter right but Bizihwaeile avoids it with no problem.
Bizihwaeile throws a poor cross that misses
and Edmonds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile thuds his right hand into Edmonds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Bizihwaeile does no damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Edmonds defending well as Bizihwaeile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands an overhand right.
Edmonds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Edmonds has time to react.
Edmonds is rocked!
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy body shot
and Edmonds counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaeile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bizihwaeile is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Edmonds hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
A relieved looking Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sparr (ranked 420 p4p, 1751 weight class) and John Fury (ranked 60 p4p, 202 weight class). Sparr comes to the cage accompanied by OH NO!. Roger Sparr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 15 - 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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Fury!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Fury as Sparr shoots in.
Fury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparr counters with a straight right hand.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Fury takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fury.
A big right from Fury misses.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparr is just out of range.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr dives in for a single leg takedown but Fury sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fury.
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparr has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparr.
A countering left hand to the body from Fury misses.
Fury moves out of range as Sparr strikes.
Sparr misses with a hook to the body
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparr moves away.
Fury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury stuns Sparr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Fury throws a right hand that misses
and Sparr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparr walks into a straight right hand from Fury.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparr slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sparr misses the target.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Sparr slips under a jab from Fury.
Sparr gets a double leg takedown into Fury's guard.
Fury wants to stand but Sparr is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparr throws a big right hand that misses.
Fury is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparr is controlling him.
Sparr throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr 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.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fury's head.
That's four 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.
Fury wants to stand up but Sparr is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fury did well to prevent Sparr getting side control.
Sparr is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Fury will probably get the nod.
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.
Sparr fails with the takedown.
Sparr shoots and misses
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparr looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fury lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sparr. Fury pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fury!
A relieved looking John Fury 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Dudeson (ranked 788 p4p, 350 weight class) and Yar Bol (ranked 120 p4p, 50 weight class). Yar Bol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yar Bol!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudeson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bol as he jumps to the side.
Bol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Dudeson misses.
Dudeson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bol quickly recovers to half guard.
Bol pushes Dudeson off and gets back to his feet.
Dudeson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bol sprawls well. He's pushed Dudeson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudeson moves away.
Bol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bol looks to land a body kick but Dudeson moved away.
A nice leg kick from Bol, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dudeson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bol off the cage and back into range.
Bol scores with a spinning back kick!
Bol lands a big right hand that sends Dudeson crashing to the mat! Bol stays standing though and waves Dudeson back to his feet!
It looks like Dude Dudeson has been cut.
Dudeson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bol throws a solid leg kick but Dudeson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bol.
Dudeson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dudeson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bol as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude Dudeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudeson is breathing heavily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bol! Dudeson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yar Bol!
Yar Bol is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Dude Dudeson had this to say: 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Mataitai (ranked 181 p4p, 533 weight class) and Joe Dinapoli (ranked 32 p4p, 83 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 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli scores with a nice right hand.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Dinapoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Dinapoli cracks Mataitai with a good jab.
Dinapoli lands a jab.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Dinapoli is avoiding it.
Mataitai looks to throw the jab but Dinapoli is out of range.
Mataitai staying out of range there.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinapoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinapoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinapoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Mataitai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Dinapoli lands.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Dinapoli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mataitai finds it's way round the side to connect with Dinapoli's head.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Mataitai's shoulder, as Mataitai tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Mataitai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
Mataitai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinapoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mataitai scrambles back to his feet.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Dinapoli's head but Dinapoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mataitai cracks Dinapoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dinapoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mataitai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Mataitai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dinapoli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mataitai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mataitai sprawling to the canvas! Mataitai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinapoli finish him?!
 Mataitai is rocked!
Mataitai clinches up with Dinapoli and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mataitai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Mataitai seems to have got his legs back now.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Our sources have told us that Mataitai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A hook to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Mataitai.
A short uppercut from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
Mataitai pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai lands a body shot.
Mataitai pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinapoli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mataitai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Mataitai looking to stall.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mataitai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a nice uppercut.
Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Dinapoli.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli lands a left hand.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
Mataitai lands a body punch.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Mataitai's head.
A short left from Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mataitai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dinapoli. Dinapoli obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Willy Mataitai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mataitai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a right to the head.
Mataitai takes a shot to the head.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dinapoli's defenses.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinapoli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Joe Dinapoli has been cut.
A short right from Mataitai on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Mataitai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mataitai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinapoli.
Willy Mataitai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Mataitai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dinapoli up against the cage.
Dinapoli dodges an elbow strike from Mataitai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dinapoli's defenses.
Dinapoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Mataitai lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai misses with an elbow over the top.
Dinapoli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
Dinapoli pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that drops Mataitai! The killer instinct kicks in and Dinapoli finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dinapoli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Willy Mataitai was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Gazersky (ranked 110 p4p, 351 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 18 p4p, 49 weight class). Gazersky's entrance music is Clutch - Electric Worry. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Gazersky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge looks to land a left hand but Gazersky moved out of range nicely.
Gazersky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gazersky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge.
Gazersky misses the shot to the body.
Gazersky swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cubbedge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cubbedge scores with a hook.
Gazersky takes a swing at Cubbedge's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Marlon Gazersky has been cut.
Gazersky misses the shot to the body.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gazersky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Cubbedge misses.
Gazersky lands a jab to Cubbedge's midsection.
Cubbedge gets caught flat footed, as Gazersky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gazersky throwing strikes but missing.
Gazersky is in close to Cubbedge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gazersky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gazersky wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Gazersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Cubbedge has wrist control.
Gazersky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gazersky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge seems keen to control Gazersky's posture.
Gazersky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cubbedge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazersky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gazersky trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Gazersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gazersky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gazersky scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gazersky pushing down on Cubbedge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gazersky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gazersky.
Cubbedge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gazersky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gazersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Gazersky is very close to passing his half guard.
Gazersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Gazersky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gazersky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cubbedge defending well though.
Gazersky throwing shots but Cubbedge is blocking nicely.
Gazersky lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gazersky is working away from the top position though.
Gazersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cubbedge has hold of Gazersky's hands but Gazersky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gazersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gazersky lands with a punch from half guard.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Gazersky has control of the leg.
Gazersky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gazersky prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Gazersky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Gazersky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Gazersky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cubbedge lands a slapping body shot.
Gazersky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Gazersky's ribcage but misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gazersky here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gazersky swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Gazersky tries to counter with a takedown but Cubbedge is quick to defend against it.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy.
Gazersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cubbedge sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cubbedge throws a hook but Gazersky blocks it.
Cubbedge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gazersky feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge scores with a punch to the head.
Cubbedge misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Cubbedge misses.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cubbedge moves away from the strike by Gazersky.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cubbedge! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Gazersky.
Gazersky lands a jab to Cubbedge's midsection.
Gazersky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gazersky feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cubbedge counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Cubbedge does no damage.
Billy Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Gazersky.
A big left from Cubbedge misses.
Gazersky feinted with a counter takedown.
Cubbedge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cubbedge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gazersky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws the left hand but Gazersky avoids the punch easily.
Gazersky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cubbedge's guard.
Gazersky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Gazersky with a nice head shot there.
Gazersky postures up and lands a big shot to Cubbedge's brow.
Cubbedge wants to get back to his feet but Gazersky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gazersky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gazersky postures up in Cubbedge's guard and throws a big left but Cubbedge blocks it.
Gazersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gazersky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to stand and escape but Gazersky is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gazersky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gazersky chips away with some ground and pound.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Gazersky landing with the ground and pound.
Gazersky is working Cubbedge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gazersky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gazersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cubbedge seems keen to control Gazersky's posture.
Gazersky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Cubbedge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marlon Gazersky's cut.
That's time! Gazersky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gazersky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cubbedge defends well and Gazersky ends up having to push Cubbedge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cubbedge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gazersky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge working Gazersky over with knees to the body.
Gazersky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cubbedge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gazersky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge prevents a body shot from Gazersky.
Gazersky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cubbedge just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gazersky backwards.
A short right from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gazersky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cubbedge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gazersky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cubbedge is working Gazersky over against the cage.
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!
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the body.
Cubbedge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cubbedge.
Stalling in the clinch from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cubbedge putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gazersky in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cubbedge lands a left hand.
A short left from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a hook that snaps the head of Gazersky backwards.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
Cubbedge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gazersky with a body shot.
Gazersky takes a swing at Cubbedge's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Gazersky misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Gazersky moves out of range.
Gazersky is looking to wear down Cubbedge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Gazersky moves out of range.
Gazersky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cubbedge throws the left hand but Gazersky avoids the punch easily.
Gazersky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gazersky stuns Cubbedge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cubbedge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gazersky momentarily.
Gazersky just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky slips a straight right by Cubbedge.
Gazersky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gazersky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cubbedge napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gazersky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cubbedge to see if he's OK.
Gazersky working away.
Gazersky working the ground and pound but Cubbedge is defending the strikes.
Cubbedge defending against the ground and pound.
Cubbedge is trying to control Gazersky's posture but Gazersky avoids it.
Gazersky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cubbedge is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cubbedge tries to bench press Gazersky off him but Gazersky keeps the position.
Gazersky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cubbedge is looking to reverse the position.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here.
Gazersky is working Cubbedge over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gazersky scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gazersky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gazersky working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Gazersky's cut.
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.
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Gazersky moves out of range as Cubbedge strikes.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Gazersky's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Cubbedge as he connects with a hook.
Gazersky just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gazersky misses the shot to the body.
Gazersky defending well as Cubbedge loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge missing with a left hand there. Gazersky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gazersky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cubbedge loads up on a big right hand but Gazersky slips the punch.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gazersky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gazersky shoots for a takedown but Cubbedge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cubbedge misses with a hook.
Gazersky misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gazersky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gazersky lands a jab to the head.
Gazersky misses the jab.
Gazersky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cubbedge.
Gazersky just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Cubbedge misses.
Gazersky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cubbedge defends well and Gazersky ends up having to push Cubbedge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cubbedge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cubbedge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gazersky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gazersky is trying to stall.
Cubbedge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gazersky seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cubbedge can turn it around.
Cubbedge scores a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice left hand lands by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gazersky avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Cubbedge.
Gazersky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cubbedge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gazersky is defending well for now.
A short right from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gazersky backwards.
Cubbedge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gazersky backwards.
A short body shot lands from Cubbedge as the two fighters clinch.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
Gazersky slips a straight right by Cubbedge.
Gazersky feinted with a counter takedown.
Cubbedge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gazersky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazersky slips a jab from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge throws a jab when Gazersky was well out of range.
Gazersky tries to counter with a takedown but Cubbedge is quick to defend against it.
Gazersky is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cubbedge's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cubbedge throws out a loose jab but Gazersky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gazersky misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge throws a poor cross that misses
and Gazersky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cubbedge controls Gazersky momentarily but Gazersky frees himself.
Cubbedge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Gazersky's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cubbedge throws a hook but Gazersky blocks it.
Cubbedge scores with a nice head shot.
Gazersky moves out of range as Cubbedge strikes.
Gazersky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cubbedge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gazersky.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gazersky digs a good hook to Cubbedge's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge misses with a straight left.
Gazersky cracks a nice hook into Cubbedge's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Cubbedge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cubbedge.
Cubbedge stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Cubbedge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cubbedge scores with a hook.
Gazersky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gazersky attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gazersky scores with a nice strike.
Gazersky misses with a right hand
and Cubbedge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cubbedge swings for the body but Gazersky moves out of range.
Gazersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cubbedge sprawls and moves away.
Gazersky throws a lazy uppercut
and Gazersky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut.
Gazersky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cubbedge misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cubbedge at a distance.
Gazersky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cubbedge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gazersky is in Cubbedge's guard.
Gazersky controlling from the top position.
Cubbedge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlon Gazersky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cubbedge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gazersky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gazersky lands a couple of elbows.
Gazersky scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky postures up.
Gazersky connects with a couple of short punches.
Gazersky is looking to pass into half guard but Cubbedge pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cubbedge is in guard.
Gazersky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gazersky looking for subs off his back but Cubbedge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gazersky keeps working.
Billy Cubbedge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gazersky landing rabbit punches to the side of Cubbedge's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cubbedge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cubbedge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cubbedge!
Billy Cubbedge is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Billy Cubbedge, 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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