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OFK 331 - Nik Vs Barnes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic (ranked 2744 p4p, 3986 weight class) and Mark Arkinson (ranked 132 p4p, 179 weight class). Dobrosavljevic comes to the cage accompanied by Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here. Arkinson has chosen Breaking Benjamin - So cold as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Arkinson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arkinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobrosavljevic moves away.
Arkinson misses with a double jab
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a left to the body.
Arkinson misses with a right hand
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arkinson looks winded!
Arkinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dobrosavljevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobrosavljevic throws out the jab.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a low kick.
Arkinson missing with a left hand there. Dobrosavljevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dobrosavljevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arkinson.
Arkinson moves away from the strike by Dobrosavljevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arkinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dobrosavljevic lands a jab.
 It looks like Mark Arkinson has been cut.
Arkinson misses with the combination.
Arkinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrosavljevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dobrosavljevic stuns Arkinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dobrosavljevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dobrosavljevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arkinson throws a counter combo.
Dobrosavljevic cracks Arkinson with a hook to the temple - Arkinson is on wobbly legs here! Dobrosavljevic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Arkinson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dobrosavljevic wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Hall (ranked 2773 p4p, 2689 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 133 p4p, 126 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meyer in his tracks.
Hall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Meyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Hall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Meyer is proving hard to escape from.
Meyer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Meyer controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall stands and steps away. Meyer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hall.
Meyer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hall with a jab.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Meyer counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Meyer moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall cracks Meyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meyer tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Meyer enables Hall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meyer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meyer has his feet on Hall's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hall lands a jab.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall lands a jab.
Meyer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a jab.
Hall throws a series of punches but Meyer avoids them all with ease.
Meyer defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Meyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hall.
Meyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meyer is looking to clinch.
Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
Meyer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meyer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meyer avoids the head kick by Hall.
Meyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meyer.
Charlie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Meyer drops his hands momentarily and Hall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Meyer. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meyer throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Meyer's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
As Meyer tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Meyer manages to avoid the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Hall lands.
Meyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Meyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Meyer breaks away and moves out of range.
Hall leaves Meyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meyer throws a low kick but Hall avoids it.
It looked like Hall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meyer under the eye.
Hall clobbers Meyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meyer looks winded!
Meyer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Oscar Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Hall.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall sets himself, and Meyer steps forward looking for the clinch! Hall avoids it this time.
Hall is looking to slow Meyer down with leg kicks.
Hall swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Hall tests Meyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall checks the leg kick.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall jabs Meyer right on the nose. Meyer blinks but takes it well.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer blocks the body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Hall scores with a four punch combination!
Meyer defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
And Meyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Meyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meyer blocks the body kick.
Charlie Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Hall scores with a three punch combo!
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyer.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Charlie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Meyer takes one on the button.
Meyer scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Hall. No joy for Meyer on that attempt.
Hall lands the left hand.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meyer's head.
Nice cross by Hall.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meyer tries to counter with a clinch but Hall shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Meyer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hall throws a right and a left that Meyer avoids nicely.
Meyer tries to counter with a clinch but Hall shakes him off and moves away.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Meyer moves away and avoids it.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Meyer's head but Meyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall lands a jab to the head.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meyer.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hall jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meyer avoids the head kick by Hall.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
Meyer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hall is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Meyer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall scores with the left hand. Meyer knows he should have avoided that one.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall cracks Meyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Meyer gets caught napping as Hall dives in and scores a takedown. Meyer manages to retain guard.
Hall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Meyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Meyer wants to counter with a clinch but Hall pushes him away.
Meyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hall misses with a body shot.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meyer avoids a kick to the body.
Meyer slips a straight right by Hall.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall connects with a jab.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Meyer.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Hall jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Hall.
Meyer walks into a jab.
Hall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hall thuds a left hand into Meyer's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyer.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Meyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hall scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meyer walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Meyer tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Good shot there by Hall.
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meyer in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Meyer misses with a head kick.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Meyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Charlie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Hall cracks Meyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Meyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meyer somewhat.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Meyer is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Meyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meyer walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall with a nice cross.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meyer at a distance.
Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meyer.
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Meyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meyer under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Charlie Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meyer moves forwards but Hall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyer! But no joy.
Meyer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meyer as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Hall misses.
Meyer throws a counter combo.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Oscar Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Meyer's shoulder, as Meyer tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Hall!
In his post fight interview, Charlie Hall 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Drozd (ranked 1475 p4p, 3350 weight class) and Van Peta (ranked 190 p4p, 363 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Peta's choice of entrance music: O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo. Miroslav Drozd has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Peta!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Peta with that takedown attempt.
Drozd throws a jab when Peta was well out of range.
Drozd clinches up with Peta and pushes him back against the cage.
Drozd misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Drozd.
Peta wants to get back to striking at distance but Drozd won't allow it.
Drozd tries a body shot but Peta blocks it.
Drozd looking to throw knees to the head but Peta is blocking nicely.
Drozd lands a knee to the body.
Drozd misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta has Drozd pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Peta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Drozd tumbling to the mat - Peta dives into Drozd's guard.
Peta throwing strikes from guard but Drozd blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drozd wants to stand and escape but Peta is having none of it.
Peta trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
Peta distracts Drozd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peta throwing strikes but missing.
Peta passes Drozd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drozd is looking to escape.
Peta trying to control the action but Drozd is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drozd wants to get back to his feet.
Peta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peta drops an elbow to the side of Drozd's head.
Peta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drozd is trying to stand up here but Peta is controlling him well.
Peta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drozd's head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peta throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd connects with a looping right hand.
Peta dives in and scores a takedown into Drozd's guard.
Peta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peta is working Drozd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peta stops Drozd from standing up.
Peta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drozd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peta.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drozd keeping moving, preventing Peta from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drozd misses the jab.
Peta ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peta gets a takedown into half guard.
Drozd is refusing to be controlled, as Peta sits in half guard.
Drozd is trying to stand back up but Peta is controlling him
Peta throwing shots but Drozd is blocking nicely.
Drozd is looking to escape.
Peta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peta winds up and cracks Drozd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Peta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drozd but Drozd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drozd scores with a punch to the head.
Drozd misses with a straight left.
Drozd leaves Peta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drozd keeps Peta at a distance using the push kick.
Peta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drozd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peta somewhat.
Miroslav Drozd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Peta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peta goes for a double leg but Drozd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drozd continues to drive forward.
Drozd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peta slips under a jab.
Peta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drozd as he jumps to the side.
Peta tries to move into range but Drozd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Drozd. Those never looked like landing.
Peta walks into a left hand.
Drozd drives through and clinches with Peta against the cage.
Drozd lands a nice elbow.
Peta dodges an elbow strike from Drozd.
Drozd prevents Peta from breaking the clinch.
Drozd presses Peta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drozd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peta avoiding damage as Drozd throws knees to the body.
Drozd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peta backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd lands a left hand.
Drozd can't find room to land a body shot as Peta controls the action.
Drozd lands a good knee to the midsection. Peta won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peta breaks the clinch.
A big left from Drozd misses.
Drozd throws a hook to the side of Peta's head but Peta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drozd misses with a body shot.
Drozd lands a jab to the head.
Peta moves out of range of the strikes.
Drozd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drozd wants it to stay on the feet.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drozd.
Peta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Peta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drozd misses the jab.
Peta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drozd throws a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Peta.
Drozd misses with a wild combination.
Peta defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
Peta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Peta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drozd throws a jab but it's blocked by Peta.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Peta moves out of range easily.
And Peta tries to counter it with a takedown but Drozd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drozd throws out the jab.
Peta blocks a head kick by Drozd.
Drozd misses with a combination
and Peta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drozd has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Peta has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peta blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peta avoiding damage as Drozd throws knees to the body.
Drozd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drozd lands a nice shot to the body.
Drozd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drozd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drozd lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Drozd.
Peta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drozd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Peta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Drozd wants to get back to his feet.
Peta working over Drozd with some ground and pound. Drozd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Peta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drozd 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.
Peta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peta is keen to just control but Drozd is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta with the ground and pound but Drozd uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Peta trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
Peta is pushing down on Drozd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drozd is fighting to maintain full guard but Peta has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd kicks Peta off and gets back to his feet.
Drozd throws a right hand that Peta ducks under and follows up with a left that Peta also avoids with ease.
Peta with the counter takedown but Drozd avoids it easily.
Drozd throws a jab but it's blocked by Peta.
Peta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drozd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peta is in Drozd's guard.
Peta wants to control from the top but Drozd keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peta stops Drozd from standing up.
Peta trying to control the position from guard on top but Drozd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drozd is working an open guard so Peta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Drozd as Peta shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd moves to clinch but Peta breaks away
and Peta counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Drozd works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Peta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drozd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peta looks to land a strike but Drozd avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Peta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peta landing with the ground and pound.
Peta trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
Drozd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peta can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peta is standing up over Drozd. Drozd looks to escape but Peta dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Peta.
Peta trying to control the position but Drozd is working away.
Peta prevents Drozd from escaping the position.
Drozd is being controlled here.
Peta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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.
Peta in side control, throwing shots but Drozd defends.
Peta trying to control the position but Drozd is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Peta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Peta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peta misses with a head kick.
Peta avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Peta throws a series of strikes that have Drozd backpedaling.
Peta shoots in for a double leg but Drozd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drozd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peta defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
Drozd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drozd throws a series of strikes that have Peta backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Drozd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Van Peta.
I think Peta 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Van Peta!
A very excited looking Van Peta rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 1780 p4p, 2613 weight class) and Lamberto De Mattos (ranked 96 p4p, 124 weight class). Lamberto De Mattos 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamberto De Mattos !
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawiwasulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Mattos throws out the jab.
De Mattos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Mattos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kawiwasulu on the side of the head.
De Mattos checks a leg kick.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot.
Kawiwasulu misses with a few strikes there.
De Mattos throws a looping overhand right but Kawiwasulu ducks down to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Mattos manages to circle out of the way.
Kawiwasulu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Mattos 's head backwards.
It looks like Lamberto De Mattos has been cut.
Kawiwasulu swings for the body but De Mattos moves out of range.
De Mattos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kawiwasulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Mattos feints the counter takedown.
Kawiwasulu dodges the punch combination from De Mattos .
De Mattos connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kawiwasulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Kawiwasulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawiwasulu tightens his grip and picks De Mattos up, before dumping him to the ground. De Mattos manages to land in guard.
Kawiwasulu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kawiwasulu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kawiwasulu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Mattos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kawiwasulu postures up in De Mattos 's guard and throws a big left but De Mattos blocks it.
Kawiwasulu is looking to work some ground and pound but De Mattos has wrist control.
De Mattos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawiwasulu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kawiwasulu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kawiwasulu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawiwasulu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Mattos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Mattos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawiwasulu manages to get himself to full guard.
Kawiwasulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawiwasulu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kawiwasulu tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Mattos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Mattos trying to control but Kawiwasulu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawiwasulu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Mattos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kawiwasulu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Mattos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawiwasulu is one step ahead there.
De Mattos controls Kawiwasulu momentarily but Kawiwasulu frees himself.
De Mattos pushes a forearm under Kawiwasulu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kawiwasulu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamberto De Mattos !
A relieved looking Lamberto De Mattos 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 617 p4p, 1598 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 81 p4p, 195 weight class). Mahogany is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Litty. Rich Mahogany acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 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 15 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile lands a head shot.
Mahogany takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck for Mahogany with that takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahogany under the eye.
Mahogany shoots in but Bizihwaeile avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahogany shoots in looking for a takedown. Bizihwaeile tries to sprawl out of it but Mahogany keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Bizihwaeile lands with a slapping head kick.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Mahogany avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahogany! But no joy.
Mahogany takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mahogany takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bizihwaeile is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mahogany is controlling him well.
Mahogany tries for a kimura but Bizihwaeile is defending well.
Mahogany grinds an elbow into Bizihwaeile's temple.
Bizihwaeile is trying to buck Mahogany off.
Mahogany looks up at the clock and then as Bizihwaeile takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mahogany smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mahogany creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mahogany has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bizihwaeile is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mahogany is controlling him well.
Mahogany in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bizihwaeile is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mahogany is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bizihwaeile pushes Mahogany away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mahogany gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mahogany is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bizihwaeile has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mahogany prevents Bizihwaeile from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile is not content to let Mahogany control the position.
Bizihwaeile tries to improve position but can't.
Mahogany is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet but Mahogany drags him back down.
Mahogany scoring with punches and elbows.
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.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet but Mahogany drags him back down.
Mahogany working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bizihwaeile is looking to reverse the position.
Mahogany prevents Bizihwaeile from escaping the position.
Mahogany wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizihwaeile keeps working.
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Mahogany's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet but Mahogany drags him back down.
Mahogany wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bizihwaeile, who protects the arm well.
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet.
Mahogany wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bizihwaeile, who protects the arm well.
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bizihwaeile lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick that misses.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahogany shoots for a double leg takedown but Bizihwaeile sprawls well. He's pushed Mahogany's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bizihwaeile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bizihwaeile scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Mahogany misses.
Bizihwaeile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mahogany will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahogany lands a jab to Bizihwaeile's midsection.
Bizihwaeile is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the side of Mahogany's head but Mahogany sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaeile with a jab.
Mahogany throws a body punch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahogany on the side of the head.
Mahogany feints and then cracks Bizihwaeile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bizihwaeile down.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaeile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bizihwaeile tries to avoid it but Mahogany manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bizihwaeile to the ground. Bizihwaeile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mahogany fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaeile avoids it really well and circles away.
Bizihwaeile lunges at Mahogany with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahogany's hand.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bizihwaeile as he jumps to the side.
Mahogany tries for a takedown but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Bizihwaeile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mahogany counters with a nice leg kick.
Mahogany uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bizihwaeile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab to Mahogany's midsection.
Mahogany looks for a takedown but Bizihwaeile sprawls well.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile feints a jab promting Mahogany to slip. Bizihwaeile then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mahogany slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile cracks Mahogany with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mahogany looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bizihwaeile finish him?
 Mahogany is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahogany walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Bizihwaeile swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooper (ranked 741 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Martin Drop (ranked 43 p4p, 63 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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28
270
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Drop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drop loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
Drop loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
A big left from Cooper misses.
Martin Drop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper throws an overhand right that lands on Drop's shoulder, as Drop tries to avoid the shot.
Cooper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drop moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target.
Drop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooper momentarily.
Cooper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Cooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cooper misses with an uppercut.
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drop.
Drop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper.
Cooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cooper backs up against the cage.
It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper throws a hook but Drop avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Drop.
Drop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drop is trying to force a seperation but Cooper has the dominant position.
Cooper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drop lands a left hand.
Drop blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Drop misses with a punch to the body.
Drop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drop as Cooper tries to tie him up.
Drop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cooper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Drop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Cooper blocks it.
Drop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a shot to the side of Drop's head.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Cooper is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Drop.
A head punch on the inside from Cooper fails to land.
Drop dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Drop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drop lands a good knee to the midsection. Cooper won't want to take too many of those.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drop scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head.
Drop lands with a short shot to the head.
Drop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Drop.
Drop lands a nice knee to the body.
Drop with a knee to the head.
 Cooper is rocked!
Matt Cooper's cut is getting worse.
Cooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Drop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Cooper blocks it.
Drop blocks an elbow strike.
Drop lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Drop.
Cooper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Cooper is blocking nicely.
Cooper lands a takedown into guard.
Drop is looking to stand up but Cooper isn't so interested in that idea.
Cooper trying to control but Drop is working from the bottom.
Cooper prevents Drop from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper trying to control but Drop is working from the bottom.
Drop wants to stand and escape but Cooper is having none of it.
Drop has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cooper off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Cooper tries to land a leg kick but Drop saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Cooper.
The crowd cheers as Drop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooper doesn't seem phased though.
Cooper misses with a head kick.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Drop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Drop.
Cooper fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooper throws a hook to the side of Drop's head but Drop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drop throws a body kick that misses.
Drop throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it.
Drop throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Drop dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drop misses the jab.
Nice shot by Drop.
Cooper catches Drop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Cooper misses.
Martin Drop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooper scores with the left hand. Drop knows he should have avoided that one.
Drop thuds his shin into the meat of Cooper's side.
Drop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cooper misses with a straight right.
A cross from Cooper lands.
Cooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Drop.
Drop throws out a loose jab but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drop throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drop's corner calls for a 1-2. Drop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Drop. Beautiful body shot.
Cooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cooper is looking to counter punch.
Drop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cooper.
Drop blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Drop.
Matt Cooper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cooper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a low kick.
Drop looks to throw the jab but Cooper is out of range.
Cooper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drop connects with a right hand. Cooper shakes it off.
Drop looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drop tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper throws a big counter combination but Drop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cooper misses with a wild body shot.
Drop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooper avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Drop does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Cooper backs off Drop throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all.
Drop takes one on the button.
Cooper tries to clinch but Drop moves away
and Drop counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice body kick from Drop.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drop just misses with a punch to the body.
Drop lands with a kick to the temple. Cooper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Drop.
No joy there for Drop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooper throws a push kick but Drop slaps the foot to one side.
Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drop scores with a head kick. Cooper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cooper with the inside leg kick.
Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drop.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drop.
Cooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drop looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Drop tries to land a front kick but Cooper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Drop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper lands a jab to the head.
Drop scores with a nice head shot.
Cooper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Drop. That one must have hurt.
Drop cracks Cooper with an open hand slap.
Drop slips a jab from Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drop cracks Cooper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drop.
Cooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drop steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cooper looks to throw the jab but Drop is out of range.
Cooper misses with a body kick.
Drop lands the left hand.
Cooper misses with a looping left.
Drop lands a jab to Cooper's midsection.
Drop lands a slapping body shot.
Cooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drop defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Drop moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Drop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drop lands a jab.
Drop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooper.
Drop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right-left combo lands from Drop.
Some wild striking there from Drop.
Drop keeps Cooper at a distance using the push kick.
Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drop was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper.
Drop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jeez, Matt Cooper's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cooper staying out of range there.
Drop stuns Cooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Drop.
Cooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drop scores with the left hand. Cooper knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Drop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Drop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooper.
The crowd cheers as Drop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooper doesn't seem phased though.
Drop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Drop.
Drop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
Drop misses with a looping left.
Drop slips a straight right by Cooper.
Drop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooper with a body shot.
Cooper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cooper wants to clinch.
Drop scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooper loads up on a big right hand but Drop slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Cooper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drop.
Cooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Drop misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target.
Cooper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cooper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drop has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Drop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drop punishes Cooper's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Cooper misses.
Cooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cooper. Cooper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cooper lands a glancing blow to the side of Drop's head.
Nice cross by Drop.
Drop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Drop lands with a hook. Cooper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cooper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooper cracks Drop with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Cooper.
Drop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drop's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drop.
Cooper motions for Drop to come forward. Cooper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drop misses with a looping left.
Cooper tries to clinch but Drop is having none of it.
Cooper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drop is looking to clinch.
Cooper throws a big counter combination but Drop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cooper throws a hook but Drop avoids it easily.
Drop scores with a body shot.
Drop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Drop takes the fight into the clinch.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooper avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cooper missing with knees to the body.
Drop misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cooper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cooper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drop up against the cage.
Cooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Drop.
Drop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cooper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martin Drop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drop lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Cooper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Drop!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 665 p4p, 991 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 86 p4p, 128 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja dives in and scores a takedown into Kurtev's guard.
Kurtev keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
Kurtev striking off his back but it's not causing Ninja any problems.
Ninja lands a couple of digs.
Kurtev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ninja stands up over Kurtev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kurtev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ninja frees his head nicely. Oh but Kurtev has switched to an armbar! Ninja is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Krisko Kurtev!
Krisko Kurtev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yar Bol (ranked 262 p4p, 572 weight class) and Minato Tokugawa (ranked 39 p4p, 79 weight class). Yar Bol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Minato Tokugawa's chin.
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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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yar Bol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bol scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bol scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tokugawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Bol cracks Tokugawa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tokugawa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bol finish him?
It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tokugawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tokugawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bol lands a jab to the head.
Bol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tokugawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tokugawa avoids a kick to the body.
Bol has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Tokugawa avoids the head kick by Bol.
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokugawa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bol sprawling to the canvas! Bol rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tokugawa finish him?!
Bol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa instigates a clinch.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Bol controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Bol.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bol.
Tokugawa tries a body shot but Bol blocks it.
Bol can't break the clinch.
Bol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bol lands with a cross.
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Tokugawa looks to move away, Bol throws a big counter combo but Tokugawa just gets out of the way.
Tokugawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bol scores with a decent looking hook.
Bol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokugawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bol.
Tokugawa misses with a straight left.
Bol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokugawa gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bol gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tokugawa is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yar Bol!
Yar Bol retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Nik (ranked 157 p4p, 897 weight class) and Derrick Barnes (ranked 23 p4p, 125 weight class). Barnes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Want The Funk. Derrick Barnes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barnes !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nik avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Nik misses.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nik's head.
Nik scores with a decent looking hook.
Nik fails with the takedown.
Nik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nik.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Nik's front leg but catches the back leg as Nik tries to avoid it.
Nik swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Nik moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes , as that shot connected.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nik throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes 's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes swings for the body but Nik moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nik at a distance.
Nik looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Nik avoids nicely.
Nik throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes 's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Nik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nik misses the target.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Nik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Nik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nik's corner calls for a 1-2. Nik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes .
Barnes cracks Nik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nik scores with a nice head shot.
Nik tries to sprawl but Barnes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nik is controlling Barnes 's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes .
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barnes looking to finish with strikes here!
Nik is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Barnes .
It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Nik is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Nik wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barnes .
Nik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nik manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes postures up in Nik's guard and throws a big left but Nik blocks it.
Nik keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Nik pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik'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.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Nik throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A big right from Nik misses.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nik drives through with a takedown into Barnes 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Nik with a nice head shot there.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nik's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but Nik is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes .
Derrick Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Nik is controlling Barnes 's posture.
Barnes throws a strike but Nik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Nik keeps moving.
Nik wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nik's guard.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes winds up and cracks Nik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nik!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nik gets back to half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Nik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Nik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nik is holding on for now.
Nik is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nik's head.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes is keen to just control but Nik is a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Nik is defending well.
Nik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nik is staying active underneath Barnes , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes wants to advance to full mount but Nik doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nik is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Nik controlling him for the moment.
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 Aleks Nik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nik's waist but Nik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnes off to one side.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes dives in and grabs Nik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nik pushes down on Barnes 's head and hops out.
Nik throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Nik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nik avoids the body shot from Barnes .
Nik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nik scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nik loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik slips under a jab from Barnes .
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barnes enables Nik to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barnes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nik cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nik works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Nik defends easily.
Nik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Nik controlling him for the moment.
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Nik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes 's head.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Nik has moved into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nik in particular looking to stall.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Nik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nik chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Our spies down at at QUBE Gym inform us that Barnes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik lands a couple of digs.
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Nik slips an elbow through the middle.
Nik won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nik connects with a couple of short punches.
Nik won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Nik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik looking for a sweep. Not yet Nik, not yet.
Nik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nik is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nik 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
A very excited looking Aleks Nik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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