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OFK 336 - PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 1390 p4p, 1155 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 161 p4p, 133 weight class). Balal Lama 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama slips under a jab from Ironfeld.
Lama scores with a shot to the body.
Ironfeld's corner calls for a 1-2. Ironfeld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lama is looking to improve his position.
Ironfeld lands with a punch from half guard.
Lama wants to get back to full guard.
Ironfeld controlling the action here.
Lama is looking to control Ironfeld's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lama avoid being mounted?
Lama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lama trying to control but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama is looking to regain half guard here but Ironfeld keeps moving and retains side control.
Lama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ironfeld connects with a decent elbow.
Ironfeld scores with punches from side control.
Ironfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lama keeps working.
Ironfeld lands a few punches from side control.
Lama tries to buck Ironfeld off but Ironfeld is having none of it.
Ironfeld working the ground and pound.
Ironfeld wants to control but Lama is keeping him busy.
Lama is looking to reverse the position.
Lama regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironfeld pulls his head out easily.
Ironfeld scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lama wants to improve his position but Ironfeld is controlling well.
Lama is working hard here to advance position.
Lama is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ironfeld wants to take a breather but Lama is having none of it.
Ironfeld 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.
Lama has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ironfeld is on him like a limpet, forcing Lama back against the cage.
Ironfeld dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lama wants to break free but Ironfeld has control.
Ironfeld content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lama looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ironfeld gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama wants to take the fight to the mat but Ironfeld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironfeld has picked Lama up - he's going for a ride! Ironfeld dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ironfeld there.
Ironfeld winds up and cracks Lama with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lama tries to get to full guard but Ironfeld has control of the leg.
Lama is staying active underneath Ironfeld, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ironfeld connects with a nice short shot to Lama's temple.
Lama is trying to maintain the position but Ironfeld is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ironfeld in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lama 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.
Ironfeld stands up over Lama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ironfeld working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lama's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ironfeld is in close to Lama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ironfeld trying to control but Lama is working from the bottom.
Lama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ironfeld's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lama lands a couple of digs.
Lama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lama wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
Ironfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lama is one step ahead there.
Lama trying to control but Ironfeld is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lama clobbers Ironfeld with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ironfeld ducks under a wild hook from Lama.
Lama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironfeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Lama is just out of range.
Lama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ironfeld.
Lama tries to counter with a takedown but Ironfeld is quick to defend against it.
Lama throws a series of punches but Ironfeld moves out of range.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lama shoots in for a takedown but Ironfeld shows good takedown defense.
Ironfeld slips a straight right by Lama.
Lama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Ironfeld. Beautiful body shot.
Ironfeld tries to bum rush Lama with a series of wild strikes but Lama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ironfelds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ironfeld misses with a double jab.
Balal Lama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Ironfeld scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ironfeld looks to land a left hand but Lama moved out of range nicely.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ironfeld looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lama works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ironfeld can't do much from the bottom here.
Lama trying to control the position but Ironfeld is working away.
Ironfeld on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ironfeld is looking for a sweep.
Lama trying to control the action but Ironfeld is working from the bottom.
Lama cracks Ironfeld with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama works to advance to full mount. Ironfeld defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ironfeld wants to hold on but Lama pushes him away.
Ironfeld tries to reverse the position but Lama maintains control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironfeld bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lama keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
Lama 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.
Theros Ironfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ironfeld is in close to Lama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld forces his way into half guard.
Lama pushes Ironfeld off looking to stand but Ironfeld dives back in and keeps control.
Ironfeld working Lama over with strikes.
Ironfeld is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Lama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lama stops Ironfeld from getting back to his feet.
Ironfeld regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ironfeld strikes from his own guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld is controlling Lama's posture.
Ironfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ironfeld trying to keep a closed guard but Lama is proving a slippery customer.
Lama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ironfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ironfeld pulls Lama in close to his closed guard and prevents Lama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ironfeld keeping full guard, as Lama tries to pass.
Lama throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Balal Lama will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ironfeld keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ironfeld.
Lama takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Lama catches Ironfeld right on the button with a cross.
Ironfeld scores with a nice head shot.
 Lama is rocked!
Ironfeld fails with a takedown attempt.
Ironfeld drops Lama with a beautiful combination! Lama stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ironfeld is looking for the KO!
Oh Lama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Ironfeld.
Lama seems to have got his legs back now.
Ironfeld closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lama's guard.
Ironfeld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ironfeld stopping the sweep attempt from Lama.
Lama has his foot on Ironfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ironfeld works his way back into a safe position though.
Ironfeld is working Lama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama trying to control the position.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Lama keeps moving.
Ironfeld landing with the ground and pound.
Ironfeld forces his way into half guard.
Lama gets full guard.
Lama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ironfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Lama is retaining full guard.
Lama wants to sweep here but Ironfeld controlling him for the moment.
Ironfeld slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lama is looking for a triangle but Ironfeld pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld content to stall in guard here.
Lama wants to sweep here but Ironfeld controlling him for the moment.
Ironfeld scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lama is looking for a triangle but Ironfeld pushes his legs off easily.
Lama wants to sweep but no luck.
Ironfeld content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ironfeld controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama is trying to control the position but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld distracts Lama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lama trying to control the position.
Lama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lama wants to get back to his feet but Ironfeld is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ironfeld preventing the sweep.
Ironfeld working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ironfeld chips away with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ironfeld cracks Lama with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lama is trying to keep Ironfeld in close.
Ironfeld is in close to Lama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ironfeld landing with the ground and pound.
Ironfeld postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ironfeld doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ironfeld manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ironfeld pushing down on Lama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lama tries to get to full guard but Ironfeld has control of the leg.
Lama gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theros Ironfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ironfeld has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theros Ironfeld!
Theros Ironfeld took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sparr (ranked 844 p4p, 695 weight class) and Jan Moder (ranked 104 p4p, 87 weight class). Sparr's entrance music is OH NO!. A fine choice. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Sparr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Moder!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Moder.
Moder misses with a straight left.
Moder throws a hook but Sparr avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparr misses the target.
Moder slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sparr gets a double leg takedown into Moder's guard.
Sparr lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr postures up in Moder's guard and throws a big left but Moder blocks it.
Moder is trying to control the position but Sparr postures up.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Moder.
Sparr prevents Moder from getting back to his feet.
Moder 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.
Sparr throwing strikes but missing.
Moder is looking to stand up but Sparr isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr cracks Moder with a solid left hand.
Moder looking to control.
Moder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr advances position into side control!
Moder taking a bit of punishment here - Sparr scoring with strikes.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Moder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moder is looking for a sweep.
Moder struggling a bit here.
Sparr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Moder looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sparr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Moder is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sparr lets go of the hold and Moder can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stoned Nelson (ranked 3850 p4p, 4098 weight class) and Fedor Emperor (ranked 471 p4p, 490 weight class). Emperor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enae Volare Mezzo. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stoned Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Emperor. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emperor misses with an uppercut.
Nelson defending well as Emperor loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emperor takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Emperor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emperor throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Emperor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Emperor just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emperor.
Emperor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson throwing a counter right hand but Emperor manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson clinches.
Emperor tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson pulls guard effortlessly.
Emperor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor preventing the sweep.
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emperor defends well.
Emperor stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Nelson has his foot on Emperor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emperor works his way back into a safe position though.
Emperor stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Emperor defends easily.
Emperor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emperor trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emperor trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Emperor is retaining full guard.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emperor controlling the position.
Nelson advances to half guard.
Nelson is thwarting Emperor's attempts to control the position.
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Emperor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Emperor pushes Nelson off looking to stand but Nelson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Emperor is defending well.
Emperor is trying to control but can't.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Emperor is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson works his way into full mount!
Nelson moves to back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoned Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emperor misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Emperor tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson throws a right hand that misses
and Emperor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nelson thinking.
Nelson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Nelson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nelson throws a hook but Emperor avoids it easily.
Emperor gets tackled into the cage by Nelson. Nelson maintains the clinch.
Nelson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emperor walks away with a smile on his face. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson misses with a body shot
and Emperor counters with a right hand to the body.
Emperor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Nelson misses its target.
Emperor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emperor misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson swings for the body but Emperor moves out of range.
Emperor lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Emperor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the liver by Emperor. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Emperor misses the target.
Nelson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Emperor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Emperor looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emperor tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emperor lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Nelson.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emperor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stoned Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emperor's elbow.
Emperor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Emperor working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Emperor.
Nelson lands a right hand.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Emperor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emperor throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Emperor.
 It looks like Stoned Nelson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emperor defends it nicely.
Emperor misses with a straight left.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emperor counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson moves out of range as Emperor strikes.
Nelson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emperor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson is rocked!
Fedor Emperor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emperor.
Emperor slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Emperor.
Emperor lands a head shot.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Emperor misses.
Emperor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Emperor doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emperor misses with a body shot.
Emperor throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Emperor throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Emperor.
Emperor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emperor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson swings for the body but Emperor moves out of range.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Nelson.
Nelson dives in for a single leg takedown but Emperor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emperor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stoned Nelson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Emperor lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Emperor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emperor avoids it really well and circles away.
Emperor looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Emperor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emperor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emperor throws a solid leg kick but Nelson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Emperor.
Emperor misses with a hook.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Emperor moves away and avoids it.
Emperor looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson throws an off balance right hand
and Emperor counters with a nice right hand that sends Nelson toppling to the canvas! Nelson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Emperor finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Emperor misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emperor! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stoned Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emperor cracks Nelson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nelson falls to his knees and Emperor doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emperor!
A very excited looking Fedor Emperor 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 2490 p4p, 1810 weight class) and Klayton King (ranked 336 p4p, 267 weight class). Kevin Durant could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Klayton King's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klayton King!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant slips a jab from King.
Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durant moves out of range as King strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Durant counters with a quick kick to the body but King blocks it.
Durant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Durant's head back.
King scores with a push kick.
Durant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Durant counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a leg kick but Durant moved away.
Durant throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King throws a looping overhand right but Durant ducks down to avoid it.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Durant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Durant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for King.
Durant slips a jab from King.
As King backs away, Durant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durant checks a low kick from King.
Durant appears to be looking for a big counter.
King misses with a hook
and Durant counters with a straight right hand.
King scores with a leg kick.
King throws the left hand but Durant avoids the punch easily.
Durant slips a jab from King.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a low kick.
Durant throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Durant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King swinging wildly here.
Durant moves away from the strike by King.
King blocks a leg kick.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durant looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Durant slips under a jab from King.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durant throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King swinging wildly here.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King scores with a nice right hand.
Durant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durant scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a jab to the head.
King takes a swing at Durant's ribcage but misses.
King misses with a looping left.
As King looks to move away, Durant throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
Durant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durant slips under a jab.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
Durant is rocked!
King cracks Durant with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Durant tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but King pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Durant is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klayton King!
Klayton King gave a mention to Phoenix (for sale) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Honza Hohol (ranked 2215 p4p, 3214 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 262 p4p, 363 weight class). Honza Hohol had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hohol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hohol avoids the head kick by Claw.
Hohol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Claw throws a head kick but Hohol moves out of range.
Hohol is looking to counter punch.
Claw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Claw - that's a beauty! Hohol is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Claw can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chief Claw!
Our winner, Chief Claw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Edmonds (ranked 814 p4p, 1966 weight class) and Jones Anderson (ranked 105 p4p, 231 weight class). Edmonds comes into the arena with Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus blaring out of the sound system. John Edmonds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jones Anderson's chin.
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203
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 37 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edmonds is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Anderson blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmonds throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmonds on the side of the head.
Edmonds swinging wildly here.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edmonds tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson pushes Edmonds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Edmonds avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Edmonds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmondss head.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Edmonds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson working Edmonds over with knees to the body.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edmonds's brow.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Edmonds avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Edmonds misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Edmonds is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Edmonds misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Edmonds tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Edmonds avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Edmonds avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Edmonds takes an elbow to the temple.
Edmonds wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Edmonds misses with the head strike.
Edmonds blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edmonds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edmonds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Edmonds takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edmonds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Edmonds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Edmonds won't want to take too many of those.
Edmonds is breathing heavily.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edmonds's defenses.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Edmonds's ribcage.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
Edmonds is rocked!
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Edmonds shrugs off.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds taking a breather.
Edmonds seems to have got his legs back now.
Edmonds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmonds or not.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edmonds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson pushes Edmonds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson working Edmonds over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Edmonds shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson scores with the left hand. Edmonds knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Edmonds is out of range.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson throws a big counter head kick but Edmonds avoids it with no problem.
Edmonds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson pushes Edmonds against the cage. Anderson is working some dirty boxing. Anderson pushes off with a quick right hook! Edmonds goes down! Edmonds tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Anderson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Anderson!
A very excited looking Jones Anderson 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 1346 p4p, 5205 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 160 p4p, 502 weight class). Peter OBrien will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien wants to clinch
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Howard passes to side control.
OBrien tries to bench press Howard off him but Howard keeps the position.
OBrien throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard is really struggling to control OBrien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Howard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for OBrien!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
Howard landing strikes from the mount.
Howard looking to control but OBrien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howard landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard misses with a head shot.
OBrien wants to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
OBrien wants to control but Howard is having none of it.
OBrien manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Howard seems to be working for a kimura but OBrien defends the submission attempt.
Howard wants to pass to mount but OBrien is defending the position.
Howard is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to pass the half guard into mount. OBrien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howard is pressing down on OBrien's thigh, looking to free his foot. OBrien is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Howard wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
Howard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Howard is trying to get an arm triangle but OBrien is defending well.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.
Howard trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
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.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien stops Howard from passing to mount.
OBrien is looking to regain half guard here but Howard keeps moving and retains side control.
OBrien takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
OBrien is not content to let Howard control the position.
OBrien prevents Howard from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien is not content to let Howard control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Howard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Howard shoots in but OBrien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OBrien doesn't seem bothered though.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Howard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OBrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howard tries to counter with a takedown but OBrien is quick to defend against it.
Howard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OBrien tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howard is in OBrien's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howard works his way into full mount!
Howard landing punches.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
Howard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OBrien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OBrien tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
Howard working the ground and pound effectively.
OBrien is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action.
Howard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Howard looking to finish OBrien with some ground and pound. This is bad for OBrien!
 OBrien is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Howard! OBrien is hurt baaadly! Howard is firing away with more strikes - OBrien is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Howard!
A very excited looking Dean Howard 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 3499 p4p, 20635 weight class) and Sebastian Kluba (ranked 420 p4p, 572 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kluba's choice of entrance music: Kiss The Girl. Sebastian Kluba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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 12 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porfirigo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Porfirigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
Porfirigo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Porfirigo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Porfirigo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kluba sprawls well. He's pushed Porfirigo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kluba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Porfirigo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kluba has Porfirigo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Porfirigo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kluba is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Porfirigo can't fight it off and eventually Kluba manages to take the fight to the floor. Porfirigo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kluba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Porfirigo wants to stand and escape but Kluba is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba preventing the sweep.
Porfirigo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Porfirigo pulls Kluba in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluba throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kluba being controlled here momentarily.
Porfirigo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kluba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Porfirigo with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Porfirigo avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Kluba lands a slapping body shot.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Porfirigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Porfirigo shoots in for a double leg but Kluba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porfirigo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kluba on his heels. He'll look to pass Kluba's guard now, I'm sure.
Porfirigo stands and throws Kluba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kluba is looking to regain half guard here but Porfirigo keeps moving and retains side control.
Porfirigo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kluba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo trying to control the position but Kluba is working away.
Porfirigo is really struggling to control Kluba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Porfirigo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kluba throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kluba is looking for a sweep.
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kluba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Porfirigo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kluba tried to score with a low kick but Porfirigo checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porfirigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Kluba.
Porfirigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba'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.
Porfirigo tries to clinch but Kluba is having none of it.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kluba cracks a nice hook into Porfirigo's ribs.
Tayaen Porfirigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porfirigo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kluba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Porfirigo somewhat.
Porfirigo shoots for a takedown but Kluba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Porfirigo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body.
Porfirigo slips a jab from Kluba.
Porfirigo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kluba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porfirigo defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Porfirigo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Porfirigo clinches.
Porfirigo has Kluba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kluba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Porfirigo misses with a knee strike.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porfirigo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kluba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Porfirigo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kluba's waist but Kluba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Porfirigo off to one side.
Kluba unleashes a big counter combination but Porfirigo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Porfirigo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Porfirigo rushes Kluba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kluba breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kluba. No joy for Porfirigo on that attempt.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo feints and as Kluba raises his hands in defense, Porfirigo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porfirigo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kluba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kluba has escaped and now he's on top!
Porfirigo trying to control the position here.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Kluba from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba stopping the sweep attempt from Porfirigo.
Porfirigo is working hard here to advance position.
Porfirigo being controlled here, momentarily.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo working for a triangle but Kluba defends it easily.
Porfirigo wants to get back to his feet but Kluba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Kluba looking to sit in guard and control but Porfirigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kluba controlling Porfirigo's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Kluba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba'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. This is the final round!
Kluba lands a body shot.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Porfirigo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba scores with a shot to the body.
Porfirigo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kluba but Kluba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Porfirigo throws a big counter combination but Kluba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Porfirigo moves in looking to clinch but Kluba pushes him off.
Kluba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Porfirigo backs up against the cage.
Kluba lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porfirigo.
Kluba takes a swing at Porfirigo's ribcage but misses.
Porfirigo tries to clinch but Kluba is having none of it.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluba misses with a straight left.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kluba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Porfirigo rather than just go for the knockout.
Kluba scores with the left hand. Porfirigo knows he should have avoided that one.
Porfirigo tries to clinch there but Kluba circles away.
Kluba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Porfirigo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kluba circles away.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porfirigo. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Porfirigo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kluba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porfirigo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Porfirigo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porfirigo counters with a one-two to the body.
Porfirigo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kluba is fending him off so far but Porfirigo persists. Nope, Kluba circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Porfirigo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kluba, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Porfirigo with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo with a poor takedown
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kluba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Porfirigo at a distance.
Kluba works Porfirigo's body with a nice hook.
Kluba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba punishes Porfirigo's body with a nice straight punch.
Kluba throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kluba connects with a body shot that sends Porfirigo's belly button to the back.
Kluba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Porfirigo is out of range.
Kluba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Porfirigo momentarily.
Kluba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing.
Porfirigo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Porfirigo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porfirigo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kluba. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porfirigo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Porfirigo ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown but Kluba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kluba with the counter takedown but Porfirigo avoids it easily.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Porfirigo there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Kluba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kluba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba!
A very excited looking Sebastian Kluba 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.
Tayaen Porfirigo was interviewed post fight and said 'Now, I will kill myself...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Probert (ranked 512 p4p, 993 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 44 p4p, 90 weight class). Probert comes to the cage accompanied by DNA. Happy has chosen Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happy misses with a double jab
and Probert counters with an inside leg kick.
Probert has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Probert misses with a body shot.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Probert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Probert throws an off balance right hand
and Happy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Probert's guard.
Probert is controlling Happy's posture.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Probert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Probert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Happy is controlling him.
Probert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert controlling Happy's posture.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Probert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.
Probert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Probert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Happy, up you get!
Probert connects with a body shot that sends Happy's belly button to the back.
Happy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Probert throws a shot from downtown. Happy moves away and avoids it.
Probert's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Probert duly obliges.
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Happy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Probert.
Nice body punch from Probert.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy misses with a wild combination.
Happy cracks Probert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Probert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Probert throws a leg kick which misses Happy's front leg but catches the back leg as Happy tries to avoid it.
Probert throws an overhand right that lands on Happy's shoulder, as Happy tries to avoid the shot.
Happy misses with a double jab
and Probert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Probert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy shoots in and bounces Probert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Happy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Probert is keeping the position for now.
Probert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Probert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Happy is proving hard to escape from.
Probert controlling from the top position.
Probert wanted to stand there but Happy had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Happy has his foot on Probert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Probert works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert is looking to stand up but Happy won't let him.
Probert passes into half guard.
Probert stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Happy to get to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Probert.
Happy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probert.
Happy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probert.
Happy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Probert did well to prevent Happy getting side control.
Probert manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Probert.
Probert takes a swing at Happy's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Probert misses.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Probert 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.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Probert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Probert connects with a right hand. Happy shakes it off.
Probert lands with an overhand left.
Probert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Probert throws out a loose jab but Happy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Happy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Happy wants a takedown but no success here.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Probert struggles to land a body shot inside as Happy controls his hands.
Probert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Happys head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probert.
Probert tries a body shot but Happy blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Probert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert cracks Happy with a nice body shot.
Probert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Happy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Probert tries to free his leg and advance position but Happy is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Probert stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Probert lands a nice shot that snaps Happy's head back.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Probert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Probert tries to clinch but Happy moves out of range.
Probert throws out a loose jab but Happy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Happy avoids the body shot from Probert.
Bob Probert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Probert connects with a solid leg kick.
Happy dives in for a single leg takedown but Probert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Probert.
Probert cracks Happy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Happy goes for a double leg but Probert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Probert continues to drive forward.
Happy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Happy walks into a left hand.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Happy shoots in and drives through. Probert sprawls well.
Happy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Happy defending well as Probert loads up on a big left hand.
Happy tries for a takedown but Probert circles away easily
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Happy is breathing heavily.
Probert looks to land a left hand but Happy moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert jabs at Happy's body.
Happy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Probert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Happy's head.
Probert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Probert swings for the body but Happy moves out of range.
Probert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but Happy ducks down to avoid it.
Probert lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Happy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bob Probert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probert has his feet on Happy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Probert clobbers Happy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Probert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert prevents the takedown attempt.
Probert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Probert scores with a shot to the side of Happy's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Probert.
Probert misses with a punch to the body.
Probert tries to work over Happy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Probert lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Probert.
Happy fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probert.
Happy pulls Probert into guard.
Probert gets to his feet. Happy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Probert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Happy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Probert.
Happy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probert.
Probert lands a really nice looking cross but Happy seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Probert dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Probert with a nice calf kick.
Probert sizes up Happy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Probert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Happy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Probert but Probert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Probert lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Probert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Happy shoots and misses
and Probert counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Probert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Happy wants to take the fight to the mat but Probert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Probert lands a left hand.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Probert lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert presses Happy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Probert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Probert lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Probert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Probert lands a nice shot to the body.
Happy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probert.
A nice right hand lands inside from Probert.
Probert works on Happy's body with a couple of short punches.
Happy takes a shot to the head.
Happy is rocked!
Happy tries to pull guard but Probert won't allow it.
Happy is still on wobbly legs! Can Probert finish him?
Probert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Probert is leaning against Happy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Happy seems to have recovered his senses.
Probert is working Happy over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Probert.
Probert works on Happy's body with a couple of short punches.
Probert pushes Happy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Probert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Happy takes a shot to the head.
Happy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Probert pushes Happy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probert throws a big uppercut that drops Happy! More strikes from Probert and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Happy lies dazed against the cage as Probert celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Probert!
Bob Probert is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bob Probert thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
63% |
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