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OFK 332 - Jankovic Vs Marek PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 1694 p4p, 2751 weight class) and Vern Schullacks (ranked 202 p4p, 314 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxing Champ with a hook.
Boxing Champ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schullacks.
Schullacks cracks Boxing Champ with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schullacks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schullacks blocks a head kick by Boxing Champ.
Schullacks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schullacks. Boxing Champ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxing Champ is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boxing Champ throws a wild body kick that Schullacks sees coming a mile off.
Schullacks stuffs the takedown.
Boxing Champ looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schullacks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing Champ scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schullacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Schullacks, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxing Champ with a nice head shot there.
Schullacks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boxing Champ is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Schullacks controls Boxing Champ momentarily but Boxing Champ frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxing Champ is fighting to break Schullacks's control of his arms but Schullacks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Schullacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Schullacks, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boxing Champ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.
Schullacks is pulling down on Boxing Champ's head to control his posture.
Boxing Champ won't allow Schullacks to sweep him here.
Schullacks is still trying to improve position.
Schullacks pulls Boxing Champ in close to prevent any damage.
Boxing Champ throwing strikes from guard but Schullacks blocks nicely.
Boxing Champ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boxing Champ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep.
Schullacks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schullacks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schullacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxing Champ is one step ahead there.
Boxing Champ content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schullacks keeping full guard, as Boxing Champ tries to pass.
Schullacks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxing Champ defends well.
Boxing Champ cracks Schullacks with a solid left hand.
Schullacks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boxing Champ stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schullacks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxing Champ scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boxing Champ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schullacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxing Champ is one step ahead there.
Boxing Champ is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Schullacks is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ with a nice head shot there.
Schullacks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.
Schullacks trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schullacks is looking for a triangle but Boxing Champ pushes his legs off easily.
Schullacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Schullacks, not yet.
Boxing Champ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boxing Champ connects with a couple of short punches.
Boxing Champ chips away with some ground and pound.
Schullacks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxing Champ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schullacks wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxing Champ chips away with some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ with a nice head shot there.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chame Boxing Champ dominated that round.
That's time! Boxing Champ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schullacks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxing Champ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxing Champ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schullacks throws out the jab.
Boxing Champ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schullacks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boxing Champ 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.
Schullacks throwing strikes but missing.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxing Champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxing Champ wants to stand and escape but Schullacks is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boxing Champ has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Schullacks is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks blocking some punches.
Boxing Champ can't get the takedown.
Boxing Champ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schullacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxing Champ.
Schullacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schullacks misses with an uppercut. Boxing Champ saw that one coming.
Schullacks lands with a nice body punch.
Boxing Champ looking to score a takedown here. Schullacks is defending well but Boxing Champ drives through and ends up in Schullacks's guard.
Schullacks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxing Champ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boxing Champ scoring with some ground and pound.
Schullacks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boxing Champ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schullacks looking to control but Boxing Champ passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schullacks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schullacks trying to control here.
Boxing Champ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schullacks can do to turn this around?
Boxing Champ not doing much here.
Boxing Champ lands with a punch from half guard.
Schullacks moves into full guard.
Schullacks pulls Boxing Champ in close to his closed guard and prevents Boxing Champ from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schullacks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boxing Champ showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schullacks keeping full guard, as Boxing Champ tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schullacks controls Boxing Champ momentarily but Boxing Champ frees himself.
Boxing Champ is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schullacks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxing Champ works over Schullacks with some ground and pound from guard.
Boxing Champ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schullacks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boxing Champ looking to pass the guard.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
Boxing Champ tries to free his leg and advance position but Schullacks is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chame Boxing Champ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schullacks trying to control the position.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.
Boxing Champ is really struggling to control Schullacks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boxing Champ looking to pass the guard.
Schullacks looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boxing Champ is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxing Champ is working Schullacks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schullacks looking for subs off his back but Boxing Champ has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boxing Champ drops an elbow to the side of Schullacks's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chame Boxing Champ dominated that second round.
That's time! Boxing Champ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boxing Champ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boxing Champ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boxing Champ throws a lazy right hand but Schullacks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schullacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxing Champ.
Schullacks blocks a head kick by Boxing Champ.
Schullacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxing Champ fails with a takedown attempt.
Boxing Champ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schullacks as he jumps to the side.
Schullacks cracks Boxing Champ with an open hand slap.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch but Schullacks moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ defending well as Schullacks loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Boxing Champ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boxing Champ takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schullacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schullacks.
Schullacks slips a jab from Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ slips a straight right by Schullacks.
Schullacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxing Champ throws a big shot that misses.
Schullacks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vern Schullacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxing Champ shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schullacks defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chame Boxing Champ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Boxing Champ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schullacks looks to land a right hand but Boxing Champ moved out of range.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch there but Schullacks circles away.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schullacks works the jab nicely.
Schullacks blocks the body kick.
Boxing Champ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schullacks.
Decent striking displayed by Boxing Champ there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxing Champ looking to score a takedown here. Schullacks is defending well but Boxing Champ drives through and ends up in Schullacks's guard.
Boxing Champ lands a couple of digs.
Boxing Champ slips nicely into half guard.
Schullacks is trying to control but can't.
Boxing Champ working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schullacks wants to control but Boxing Champ is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boxing Champ looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schullacks has hold of Boxing Champ's hands but Boxing Champ slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boxing Champ working Schullacks over with strikes.
Boxing Champ working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boxing Champ takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boxing Champ lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boxing Champ is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks tries to get to full guard but Boxing Champ has control of the leg.
Boxing Champ stalling.
Schullacks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxing Champ is working away from the top position though.
Boxing Champ wants to control but Schullacks is keeping him busy.
Schullacks with the active half guard here but Boxing Champ passes nicely into side control.
Schullacks manages to get back to half guard.
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.
Boxing Champ passes into side control, despite Schullacks's attempt to control the position.
Schullacks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schullacks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boxing Champ is taking a breather. Schullacks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Schullacks is trying to control but can't.
Schullacks is looking to improve his position.
Boxing Champ lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vern Schullacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chame Boxing Champ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boxing Champ not doing much here.
Nice strikes from Boxing Champ there.
Boxing Champ seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schullacks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boxing Champ takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chame Boxing Champ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boxing Champ, 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 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chame Boxing Champ!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chame Boxing Champ waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Dudeson (ranked 1064 p4p, 3266 weight class) and Dexter Krampus (ranked 157 p4p, 430 weight class). Dexter Krampus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Krampus!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudeson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krampus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krampus stalling away here and it's allowed Dudeson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dudeson trying to control the position.
Dudeson 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.
Krampus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus wants to pass the guard but Dudeson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus trying to control but Dudeson is working from the bottom.
Krampus preventing the sweep.
Krampus trying to control but Dudeson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krampus looking to pass the guard.
Krampus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krampus landing some decent shots from guard.
Dudeson trying to control the position.
Dudeson 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.
Krampus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krampus trying to control but Dudeson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krampus moves into range and clinches up with Dudeson.
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.
Dudeson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krampus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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 Dudeson uses from the top position.
Dudeson throws a big right hand that misses.
Krampus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dudeson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krampus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Dudeson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krampus has Dudeson pulled in close to control his posture.
Krampus can't keep his opponent in guard - Dudeson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krampus is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krampus wants to control but Dudeson is keeping busy.
Krampus wants to improve his position but Dudeson is controlling well.
Dudeson controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson is trying for a kimura here. Krampus looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dudeson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dude Dudeson!
An intense looking Dude Dudeson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I gave this guys wife a three knuckler just the other night. So this was kinda awkward, props to him for showing up, and my apologies for ruining your weekend.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 1508 p4p, 1626 weight class) and Bill Brown (ranked 178 p4p, 191 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wanker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brown!
Wanker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wanker prevents Brown from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown sneaks out the side door and pushes Wanker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wanker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wanker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wanker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanker lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slips a straight right by Wanker.
Wanker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Wanker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wanker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wanker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wanker throws a nice head kick!
Wanker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brown avoids the head kick by Wanker.
As Wanker backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Wanker manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wanker throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Wanker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bill Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanker scores with a nice head shot.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Wanker.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wanker throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Wanker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wanker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Wanker backing up. Wanker nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Wanker misses with an uppercut.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wanker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown wants to stand up but Wanker is controlling him.
Wanker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wanker is controlling him.
Wanker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Wanker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wanker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wanker stops Brown from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wanker.
As Wanker backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Wanker manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wanker misses with a double jab.
Wanker misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Wanker.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Wanker throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Wanker misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wanker fails to land the takedown.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Wanker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Wanker. Wanker gets slowly back to his feet.
Wanker shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Wanker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Wanker backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Wanker manages to avoid it all.
Wanker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wanker throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Wanker.
Wanker misses with a hook.
Brown throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wanker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wanker misses with a straight right.
Wanker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brown tries to escape but Wanker is in control.
We've been hearing that Wanker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown being controlled for a moment.
Wanker prevents Brown from escaping the position.
Wanker wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Wanker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown is trying to stand up.
Brown bucks up and throws Wanker to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Wanker dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Wanker's head and hops out.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Wanker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Wanker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wanker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown slips a jab from Wanker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wanker.
Wanker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker fails to land the takedown.
Wanker misses with a few strikes there.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Wanker backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Wanker manages to avoid it all.
Wanker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wanker misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wanker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Wanker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bill Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Wanker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wanker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Wanker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wanker wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Wanker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wanker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wanker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Wanker.
A shot to the body from Wanker misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Wanker backing up. Wanker nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wanker looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Wanker lands a right hook to the body.
Wanker throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Wanker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wanker misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown slips a straight right by Wanker.
Wanker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Wanker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wanker misses with a head kick.
Wanker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Wanker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wanker misses with a head kick.
Wanker looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wanker throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Wanker will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Wanker is predictable there
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wanker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Wanker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Wanker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Wanker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Wanker backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Wanker manages to avoid it all.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanker.
Wanker throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Wanker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wanker throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown slips a jab from Wanker.
Wanker looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Wanker misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Wanker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanker.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Wanker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Wanker is controlling him
Brown is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wanker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown is trying to stand.
Wanker is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wanker misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Wanker backing up. Wanker nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Wanker.
As Wanker backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Wanker manages to avoid it all.
Wanker shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Wanker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanker misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Wanker.
Wanker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Wanker backing up. Wanker nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown blocks a head kick by Wanker.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wanker lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Brown.
I think Brown 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Brown!
Bill Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Quigley (ranked 748 p4p, 3249 weight class) and Carlos Gomez (ranked 106 p4p, 428 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 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Quigley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quigley misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Gomez throws a combination that misses
and Quigley counters with a straight right hand.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quigley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quigley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez jabs at Quigley's body.
Quigley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
It looked like Quigley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.
Gomez throws a solid leg kick but Quigley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gomez.
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Quigley throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
Carlos Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
A quick step to the side and Quigley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quigley doesn't seem bothered though.
Quigley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quigley blocks a jab.
Quigley blocks a jab.
Gomez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quigley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Quigley missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez staying out of range there.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez throws the kick towards the body but Quigley avoids it.
Gomez lands a nice hook to Quigley's body. Quigley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quigley misses with a looping left.
Gomez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quigley moves away.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
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 jab from Quigley does it's job there.
Gomez misses with a combination
and Quigley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gomez! Quigley lets Gomez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Gomez is rocked!
A low kick from Gomez misses
and Quigley counters with a right hand from hell and Gomez is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
A victorious Matthew Quigley 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 Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 1305 p4p, 1619 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 195 p4p, 235 weight class). Boytsov comes to the cage accompanied by AMAZING. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boytsov avoids the head kick by Gunner.
A telegraphed right hand from Boytsov misses the target.
Gunner throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boytsov blocks a head kick by Gunner.
A shot to the liver by Gunner. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Boytsov. Those never looked like landing.
Boytsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Boytsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good work by Boytsov as he checks the leg kick.
Boytsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boytsov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gunner is trying to stand.
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Gunner is defending it quite comfortably.
Boytsov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boytsov stalling away here and it's allowed Gunner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gunner wants to stand but Boytsov is controlling the position.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gunner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Boytsov wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Boytsov stops Gunner from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunner keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunner defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Gunner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gunner lands an elbow just above Boytsov 's eye.
A short uppercut from Boytsov.
Boytsov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boytsov wants a takedown.
Gunner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boytsov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boytsov is working for takedown but Gunner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boytsov pulls Gunner into guard.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gunner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gunner is in close to Boytsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gunner cracks Boytsov with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunner scoring with some ground and pound.
Gunner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boytsov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunner grinds an elbow into Boytsov's temple.
Boytsov is not content to let Gunner control the position.
Boytsov looks to move to half guard but instead Gunner has passed into mount! Damn!
Boytsov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gunner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boytsov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boytsov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gunner is tapping! Great win for Boytsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dmitry Boytsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitry Boytsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Cruz (ranked 880 p4p, 613 weight class) and Schwartz Gomez (ranked 103 p4p, 85 weight class). Gomez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Cruz shoots in.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Gomez's head.
Gomez is looking to escape.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz throws a strike but Gomez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cruz trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow.
Cruz 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.
Cruz trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gomez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Gomez.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Gomez coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gomez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands an uppercut.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomez is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Gomez manages to get underhooks.
Gomez scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Gomez lands an uppercut.
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
 It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gomez is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Cruz passes to side control.
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomez is trying to buck Cruz off.
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomez, who protects the arm well.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but Gomez denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gomez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Gomez!
Gomez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz has his feet on Gomez's thighs here. He's pushed Gomez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gomez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Cruz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Mataitai (ranked 369 p4p, 920 weight class) and Vadius Highwind (ranked 56 p4p, 135 weight class). Vadius Highwind has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadius Highwind!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highwind looks to land a combination but Mataitai avoids it well.
Mataitai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Highwind lands a body shot.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Mataitai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Highwind scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highwind lands a big right hand that sends Mataitai crashing to the mat! Highwind stays standing though and waves Mataitai back to his feet!
 Mataitai is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind misses with a looping right.
Highwind lands a right hook to the body.
Mataitai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
Mataitai 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.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Highwind paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Mataitai backing away here, and Highwind unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Mataitai colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Highwind as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Mataitai is left battered and dazed whilst Highwind and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadius Highwind!
A less than humble Vadius Highwind misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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 Billy Cubbedge (ranked 139 p4p, 796 weight class) and Marwin Mueller (ranked 19 p4p, 98 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marwin Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mueller throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
Mueller misses with an uppercut
and Cubbedge counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Marwin Mueller has been cut.
Mueller misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cubbedge to counter with a crisp jab.
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mueller moves away.
And Mueller tries to counter it with a takedown but Cubbedge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab from Mueller.
A jab from Mueller does it's job there.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge cracks Mueller with an open hand slap.
Cubbedge throws an overhand right that lands on Mueller's shoulder, as Mueller tries to avoid the shot.
Cubbedge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marwin Mueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Mueller is just out of range.
Mueller swings widly with a right hand
enabling Cubbedge to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mueller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cubbedge napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge gets back to half guard.
Mueller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Mueller's head to control him but Mueller postures up.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mueller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mueller 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.
Cubbedge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cubbedge moves into full guard.
Mueller is working Cubbedge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mueller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller throws a big elbow that misses.
Cubbedge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mueller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mueller works over Cubbedge with some ground and pound from guard.
Cubbedge has Mueller pulled in close to control his posture.
Mueller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mueller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mueller looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mueller manages to get himself to full guard.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Mueller is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller 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.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mueller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mueller wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
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.
Mueller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cubbedge controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cubbedge clobbers Mueller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mueller fails with the takedown
enabling Cubbedge to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Marwin Mueller's cut even more.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mueller.
Cubbedge moves out of range as Mueller strikes.
Mueller digs a good hook to Cubbedge's body.
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 Billy Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marwin Mueller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cubbedge gets caught flat footed, as Mueller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cubbedge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mueller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mueller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mueller is working Cubbedge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cubbedge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mueller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mueller throws a strike but Cubbedge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mueller trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mueller is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Mueller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller throwing strikes but missing.
Cubbedge pulls Mueller in close to prevent any damage.
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Mueller controlling him for the moment.
Cubbedge pulls Mueller in close to prevent any damage.
Mueller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mueller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mueller is in close to Cubbedge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mueller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cubbedge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cubbedge managing to control the position.
Mueller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cubbedge is controlling Mueller's posture.
Cubbedge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mueller won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Mueller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge swings for the body but Mueller moves out of range.
Mueller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Mueller is just out of range.
Mueller throws a shot from downtown. Cubbedge moves away and avoids it.
Billy Cubbedge is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mueller. Beautiful body shot.
Cubbedge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mueller has his takedown stuffed
and Cubbedge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mueller thinking.
Mueller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mueller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mueller throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot.
Cubbedge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Mueller misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mueller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mueller sprawling to the canvas! Mueller rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cubbedge finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Mueller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mueller looks for a takedown but Cubbedge sprawls well.
Mueller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cubbedge throws out the jab.
Cubbedge throws a looping overhand right but Mueller ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy.
Mueller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mueller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge.
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 Billy Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marwin Mueller's cut.
That's time! Cubbedge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mueller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mueller throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Cubbedge lunges at Mueller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mueller's hand.
Mueller clobbers Cubbedge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mueller misses the body punch
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mueller is rocked!
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Mueller misses.
Mueller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mueller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller throws a big shot that misses.
Mueller throws out a loose jab but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mueller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cubbedge defends it nicely.
Billy Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mueller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mueller misses with a looping left.
Cubbedge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Mueller.
Mueller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mueller dives in for a single leg takedown but Cubbedge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mueller moves away.
Mueller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The cut above Marwin Mueller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cubbedge as Mueller shoots in.
Billy Cubbedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marwin Mueller.
A jab lands there for Mueller.
Mueller misses with a takedown attempt - Cubbedge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mueller shoots for a takedown but Cubbedge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mueller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cubbedge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cubbedge throws a jab when Mueller was well out of range.
Cubbedge throws a looping overhand right but Mueller ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut. Mueller saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cubbedge moves away from the strike by Mueller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mueller throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cubbedge counter with a right hand.
Cubbedge throws out a loose jab but Mueller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Mueller.
Mueller slips under a jab from Cubbedge.
Mueller with the counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it easily.
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mueller.
Cubbedge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mueller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mueller looks to throw the jab but Cubbedge is out of range.
Mueller misses with a right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marwin Mueller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cubbedge cracks Mueller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mueller is still on wobbly legs! Can Cubbedge finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge jabs Mueller right on the nose. Mueller blinks but takes it well.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marwin Mueller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Cubbedge!
Billy Cubbedge retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Billy Cubbedge 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marko Jankovic (ranked 34 p4p, 150 weight class) and Gregor Marek (ranked 4 p4p, 22 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Jankovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Marek!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marek misses with a left hand
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Marek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marek throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a solid body kick.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jankovic manages to avoid it.
Marek scores with a leg kick.
Marek misses with a left hand
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marek darts in trying to clinch
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Marek does it's job there.
It looks like Marko Jankovic has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Marek.
Marek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marek cracks Jankovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jankovic is rocked!
A head kick misses from Marek.
Oh Jankovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marek misses with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Marek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jankovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jankovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Marek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Marek counters with a left right combination that sends Jankovic crashing to the mat - Marek wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Jankovic out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek is the new welterweight champion!
Gregor Marek gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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