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OFK 339 - Cubbedge Vs Chambers PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vern Schullacks (ranked 3081 p4p, 3323 weight class) and Smash Adams (ranked 350 p4p, 371 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Adams's choice of entrance music: Smash Adams' Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 21 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smash Adams!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a body punch but Schullacks moves out of range.
Adams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adams connects with a high kick.
Adams connects with a crisp jab.
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schullacks.
Adams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adams lands a body shot.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been informed that Adams has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Adams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schullacks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schullacks throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Schullacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schullacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Adams looks to land a combination but Schullacks avoids it well.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Schullacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schullacks misses with a straight right.
Schullacks shoots in but Adams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Schullacks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smash Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams jabs Schullacks right on the nose. Schullacks blinks but takes it well.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schullacks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schullacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Schullacks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schullacks throws a good cross that connects.
Schullacks misses with a looping left.
Schullacks throws a big shot that misses.
Schullacks shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Schullacks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams connects with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams closes the distance and pushes Schullacks back into the cage.
Schullacks is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schullacks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Adams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schullacks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schullacks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schullacks under the eye.
Schullacks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adams's guard.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Schullacks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schullacks throws a big elbow that misses.
Schullacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schullacks is controlling him.
Schullacks 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 controlling from the top position.
Adams is looking to stand up but Schullacks isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks throwing strikes but missing.
Schullacks connects with a couple of short punches.
Schullacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Schullacks is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schullacks sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schullacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams scores with a decent looking hook.
Adams darts in and clinches Schullacks up against the cage.
Adams blocks a body shot from Schullacks.
A bit of stalling here from Adams.
Schullacks slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schullacks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schullacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schullacks takes an elbow to the temple.
Adams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schullacks's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams scores a nice knee to the body.
Schullacks is breathing heavily.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
Adams lands a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Adams there.
Schullacks looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Adams tries to clinch but Schullacks moves out of range.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schullacks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
 Schullacks is rocked!
A short uppercut from Adams.
Oh Schullacks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Adams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schullacks seems to have got his legs back now.
Smash Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schullacks ducks right into an uppercut from Adams.
Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schullacks, pushing him back against the cage.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schullacks taking a breather.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Schullacks shrugs off.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adams prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Adams.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Schullacks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams closes the distance and pushes Schullacks back into the cage.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Schullacks in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams clinches up against the cage.
Adams stalling in the clinch.
Adams lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Vern Schullacks has been cut.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Schullacks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schullacks throws a big shot that misses.
Adams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schullacks's hands.
Adams lands a brutal head kick. Schullacks looks out on his feet and Adams throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Smash Adams!
A relieved looking Smash Adams 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 Ingo Szopa (ranked 2890 p4p, 3484 weight class) and Paul Herrera (ranked 366 p4p, 417 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingo Szopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szopa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herrera scrambles back to his feet.
Szopa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Herrera scores with a shot to the body.
Szopa scores with a hook to the body. Herrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szopa's corner calls for a 1-2. Szopa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the body from Szopa misses
and Herrera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Szopa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Szopa throws a jab when Herrera was well out of range.
Herrera ducks under a wild hook from Szopa.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Szopa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Szopa. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Szopa - just one landing.
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!
Szopa shoots in for a takedown but Herrera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Szopa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szopa lands an overhand right.
Szopa misses with an uppercut.
Herrera gets a clinch.
Szopa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Herrera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szopa tries to throw a body punch but Herrera avoids it by throwing Szopa back against the cage.
Szopa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Herrera can't fight it off and eventually Szopa manages to take the fight to the floor. Herrera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Szopa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Szopa trying to get back to full guard but Herrera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera avoids the attempt from Szopa to control.
Szopa is squirming around, avoiding Herrera's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herrera wants to take Szopa's back here but Szopa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Herrera avoids the attempt from Szopa to control.
Szopa gets back to half guard.
Szopa wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szopa is not content to let Herrera control the position.
Szopa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Szopa is refusing to be controlled, as Herrera sits in half guard.
Herrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Szopa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Szopa looking for a sweep. Not yet Szopa, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szopa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Szopa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Szopa keeping full guard, as Herrera tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Herrera won't allow Szopa to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Szopa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herrera's guard.
Herrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herrera working for a triangle but Szopa defends it easily.
Szopa throws a big right hand that misses.
Szopa is pushing down on Herrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Szopa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Szopa working over Herrera with some ground and pound. Herrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Szopa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ingo Szopa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Herrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Szopa's guard.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
Szopa working for a triangle but Herrera defends it easily.
Herrera passes into half guard.
Herrera controlling the action here.
Herrera wants to pass the guard but Szopa is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa wants to control but Herrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera is looking to advance position but Szopa won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szopa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herrera pulls his head out easily.
Szopa is trying to get back to full guard.
Szopa is not content to let Herrera control the position.
Szopa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Szopa is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Szopa moves into full guard.
Szopa 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.
Szopa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paul Herrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herrera trying to control but Szopa is working from the bottom.
Herrera content to stall in guard here.
Szopa trying to keep a closed guard but Herrera is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Szopa misses with an uppercut.
Herrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Szopa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szopa scores with a hook.
Szopa throws a body punch but Herrera moves out of range.
Szopa backing away here, and Herrera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Szopa sprawls well.
Szopa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herrera sprawls well initially but Szopa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szopa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herrera defending well though.
Szopa working over Herrera with some ground and pound. Herrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Szopa lands strikes from half guard.
Szopa is thwarting Herrera's attempts to control the position.
Szopa lands with a punch from half guard.
Herrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szopa is aware though and is defending well.
Herrera trying to control the position here.
Szopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Szopa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Szopa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Szopa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Szopa cracks Herrera with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szopa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szopa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ingo Szopa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Herrera shoots for a takedown but Szopa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szopa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Herrera shoots for a takedown but Szopa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szopa throws the left hand but Herrera avoids the punch easily.
Szopa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Szopa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szopa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herrera is trying to defend but Szopa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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. Szopa connects with a nice short shot to Herrera's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szopa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Szopa working Herrera over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Szopa there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera taking some punishment here, with Szopa in his half guard.
Szopa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
 Herrera is rocked!
Szopa scores with a big shot! Herrera's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Herrera! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingo Szopa!
During a confident post fight interview, Ingo Szopa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Williams (ranked 2881 p4p, 2834 weight class) and Tommi Ritola (ranked 345 p4p, 341 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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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 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Ritola scoring well with a low kick there.
Ritola checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ritola - just one landing.
It looks like Billy Williams has been cut.
Ritola moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams lands a jab.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritola misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ritola. Ritola obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ritola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Ritola counters with a body kick.
Ritola with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Ritola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ritola! But no joy.
Williams lands with a hook. Ritola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Ritola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams defending well as Ritola loads up on a big left hand.
Ritola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Ritola sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Ritola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Ritola's head back.
Ritola throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Ritola counters with a leg kick.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ritola at a distance.
Ritola throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ritola.
Ritola looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Billy Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Ritola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ritola misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Ritola misses with a body kick.
Williams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ritola looks winded!
Ritola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ritola in his tracks.
Ritola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ritola's hands.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Ritola seems unphased.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Williams.
And Ritola responds with a good body kick, but Williams manages to step out the way in time.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ritola under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Ritola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Ritola off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams checks a low kick from Ritola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Ritola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Ritola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ritola throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams scores with the left hand. Ritola knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ritola - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ritola. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ritola. Williams shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Williams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ritola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Billy Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Ritola saw that one coming.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Billy Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ritola swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Ritola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams takes a swing at Ritola's ribcage but misses.
Ritola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ritola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ritola. That's going to slow Williams down.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Ritola's head but Ritola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams looks to land a combination. Ritola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ritola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritola is looking to score with low kicks.
Ritola looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws a series of punches but Ritola avoids them all with ease.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ritola misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Ritola misses with a head kick.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ritola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ritola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ritola.
Ritola throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ritola.
Ritola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritola misses the target.
Williams staying out of range there.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ritola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Ritola slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Ritola.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams lands with a straight right. Ritola didn't see that one coming.
Ritola doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritola can do to turn this around?
Ritola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ritola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Ritola off balance momentarily.
Ritola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritola.
Williams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ritola tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ritola.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ritola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ritola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritola misses with a straight left.
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams blocks the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ritola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams is rocked!
Williams looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Ritola's head.
Ritola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ritola slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams avoids the head kick by Ritola.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Ritola misses its intended target.
Williams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ritola momentarily.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Williams dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ritola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Ritola.
Ritola throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Ritola motions for Williams to come forward. Ritola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ritola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ritola's sensitive parts.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Ritola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritola looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams tests Ritola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Ritola.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oooooh!!! Williams has knocked Ritola down with a huge combo! Williams steps away and waves a wobbly Ritola back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ritola is rocked!
Williams fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ritola square on the jaw! Damn, Ritola is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Williams!
Billy Williams made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Drozd (ranked 2189 p4p, 2525 weight class) and Gabriel Soares (ranked 265 p4p, 298 weight class). Miroslav Drozd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Soares's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Soares!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares clinches.
Soares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soares avoiding damage as Drozd throws knees to the body.
Drozd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drozd misses with a punch to the body.
Drozd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Drozd.
Soares lands a left hand.
Drozd throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Drozd - that landed with a thud.
Soares gets control of Drozd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Soares will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd wants to stand but Soares is controlling his posture from full guard.
Drozd gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Soares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd pushes Soares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but Soares blocks it.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soares avoids it.
Soares pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drozd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Soares controls Drozd momentarily but Drozd frees himself.
Soares has his foot on Drozd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drozd works his way back into a safe position though.
Drozd stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Drozd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drozd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Drozd throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Drozd loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Drozd and move into the clinch position.
Soares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd connects with a single shot there.
Drozd throws a big shot that misses.
Drozd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soares at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Drozd stuns Soares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Drozd. That snapped Soares's head back.
Drozd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drozd slips a jab from Soares.
Drozd lands a jab.
Drozd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soares.
Drozd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drozd throws a hook but Soares blocks it.
Drozd moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares misses with a hook.
Soares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Drozd.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Soares's shoulder, as Soares tries to avoid the shot.
Soares takes the fight into the clinch.
Drozd trying to land knees to the body.
Drozd scores a nice knee to the body.
Soares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drozd uses from the top position.
Drozd stands up from Soares's guard - Drozd perhaps looking for a knockout.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drozd throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
Drozd lands a body shot.
Soares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
It looked like Drozd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drozd throws a nice looking combination but Soares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drozd fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares misses with an uppercut. Drozd saw that one coming.
Soares needs to keep his hands up - Drozd had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Drozd slips under a jab.
Drozd misses with a wild body shot.
Soares slips a straight right by Drozd.
Soares avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Drozd misses with a hook.
Soares slips a jab from Drozd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drozd misses with an uppercut.
Soares misses with a looping left.
Soares throws a lazy right hand but Drozd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soares throws an overhand right that lands on Drozd's shoulder, as Drozd tries to avoid the shot.
Drozd throwing a counter right hand but Soares manages to avoid it.
Soares lands a jab to the nose.
Drozd misses with a straight right.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Soares's shoulder, as Soares tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Drozd misses.
Drozd throws a hook to the side of Soares's head but Soares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Drozd throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd tries to bum rush Soares with a series of wild strikes but Soares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Drozd.
Drozd fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Soares finds it's target.
Soares misses with a straight right.
Drozd throws a looping overhand right but Soares ducks down to avoid it.
Soares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Drozd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares slips under a jab from Drozd.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Drozd pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Drozd throws a head kick but Soares moves out of range.
A big right from Drozd misses.
Soares connects with a right hand. Drozd shakes it off.
Soares lands a glancing blow to the side of Drozd's head.
Drozd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drozd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Soares staying out of range there.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Drozd shakes him off and moves away.
A big left from Drozd misses.
Soares wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Drozd misses with a hook.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good shot there by Drozd.
Drozd misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Drozd tries to land a leg kick but Soares saw it coming and moves away.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Drozd pushes him away.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soares thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drozd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soares ducks right into an uppercut from Drozd.
Drozd throws a low kick but Soares avoids it.
Drozd looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Soares wants to clinch up but Drozd keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd looks to land a left hand but Soares moved out of range nicely.
Drozd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soares eats them both and turns towards Drozd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fighters circling - Drozd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drozd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Soares swings widly with a right hand
and Drozd counters with a left and a right that stings Soares.
Soares slips a jab from Drozd.
Drozd scores with a sloppy right hand. Soares should have avoided that one.
Soares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Soares tries to clinch but Drozd is having none of it.
Drozd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drozd looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Soares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares looks to land a left hand but Drozd moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drozd misses with a looping left.
Drozd misses with a looping right.
Drozd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soares.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Drozd and move into the clinch position.
Drozd swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
Drozd throws a shot from downtown. Soares moves away and avoids it.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Soares defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Drozd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Drozd and move into the clinch position.
Drozd moves away from the strike by Soares.
An attempted straight right counter from Drozd misses the target.
Soares lands with an overhand left.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Drozd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Soares misses with a looping left.
It looked like Drozd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soares.
Soares misses with a straight right.
Drozd misses with the combination.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Soares misses.
Drozd lands the left hand.
Soares moves into the clinch.
Drozd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soares.
Drozd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drozd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soares jumps into guard, dragging Drozd to the mat.
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drozd wanted to stand there but Soares had control of the position.
Drozd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares pushes a forearm under Drozd's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Drozd is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radio Philips (ranked 1258 p4p, 2022 weight class) and Meltdown Miettinen (ranked 149 p4p, 235 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 27 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meltdown Miettinen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miettinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Philips misses with the head strike.
Philips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miettinen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Philips regains guard.
Philips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miettinen on the ground.
Philips has his feet on Miettinen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Philips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miettinen.
Philips scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miettinen moves away from the strike by Philips.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miettinen moves away from the strike by Philips.
Philips attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Philips rushes Miettinen and presses him up against the cage.
Philips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miettinen or not.
Miettinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Philips.
Miettinen looks winded!
Philips content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips misses with a body punch.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miettinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miettinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miettinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Philips looking to throw knees to the head but Miettinen is blocking nicely.
Philips lands an elbow inside that Miettinen shrugs off.
It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Miettinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Philips gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Philips struggles to land a body shot inside as Miettinen controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Philips scores with a nice short uppercut.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Miettinen avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
Philips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Philips scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Philips.
Philips lands a shoulder strike.
Miettinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miettinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miettinen has Philips pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Philips manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Radio Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
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!
Philips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miettinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Philips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miettinen is defending well for now.
Philips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Philips is pressed up against the cage. Miettinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Philips down to the mat. Philips avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miettinen darts in looking for a takedown but Philips gets double underhooks and turns Miettinen into the cage.
Philips throws a leg kick which misses Miettinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Miettinen tries to avoid it.
Philips lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miettinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miettinen has managed to clinch.
Miettinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miettinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Philips working Miettinen over with knees to the body.
Philips lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips stalls.
A hook to the body from Philips.
Knees to the body from Philips.
Philips landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Philips is working Miettinen over against the cage.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Philips.
Miettinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Philips lands a right hand.
Philips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miettinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Philips lands an elbow inside that Miettinen shrugs off.
That has opened up Meltdown Miettinen's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Philips.
Philips lands an elbow just above Miettinen 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Philips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miettinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Philips controls his hands.
Philips lands an elbow that stopped Miettinen in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Philips creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Meltdown Miettinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Philips misses with a knee strike.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Miettinen avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
Philips stalls.
Miettinen is trying to break free.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Miettinen won't want to take too many of those.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Miettinen won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philips lands with a light punch inside.
Philips scores a nice knee to the body.
Philips lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miettinen backwards.
A knee to the head by Philips.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Philips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Philips moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Philips.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Philips.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miettinen can do to turn this around?
Philips with a knee to the head.
Philips lands a nice uppercut.
Philips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Philips presses Miettinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Philips obliges.
Philips missing with knees to the body.
Philips lands an elbow inside that Miettinen shrugs off.
Philips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meltdown Miettinen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Philips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Meltdown Miettinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Radio Philips!
A relieved looking Radio Philips 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Stardust (ranked 697 p4p, 1757 weight class) and Wesley Clark (ranked 94 p4p, 222 weight class). Stardust comes to the cage accompanied by Starman. Ziggy Stardust is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170
26 - 14 - 0 |
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36
168
20 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Clark!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
Stardust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clark.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark scores with a punch to the head.
Clark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clark.
Clark scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Wesley Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Stardust throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Wesley Clark has been cut.
Clark tries to move into range but Stardust moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark is rocked!
BOOM! Stardust lands a beautiful left hook that drops Clark. Clark tries to recover but Stardust is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Clark lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
A very excited looking Ziggy Stardust 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Maki (ranked 655 p4p, 1222 weight class) and Schwartz Gomez (ranked 85 p4p, 149 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! Seppo Maki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184
41 - 30 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maki throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Maki moves away and avoids it.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Maki saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Maki as he connects with a hook.
Maki's corner calls for a 1-2. Maki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomez takes one on the button.
Maki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Maki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Maki as he connects with a hook.
Maki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomez is rocked!
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Gomez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maki is out of range and Gomez settles back down.
Maki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
Gomez throws a leg kick
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Maki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gomez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Maki swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gomez's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Maki!
A victorious Seppo Maki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hobo Garrincha (ranked 251 p4p, 1272 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 19 p4p, 92 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hobo Garrincha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrincha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Craven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craven connects with a nice looking jab.
Craven shoots and misses
and Garrincha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garrincha misses with an uppercut. Craven saw that one coming.
Craven scores with the left hand. Garrincha knows he should have avoided that one.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Craven.
It looked like Garrincha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Craven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garrincha.
Craven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Craven lands in his opponent's guard.
Craven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Craven is looking to advance position but Garrincha has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Garrincha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Craven holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Garrincha tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Garrincha controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven is desperately trying to improve his position but Garrincha has a good base and remains in mount.
Craven is trying to stand.
Garrincha tries to control but Craven wriggling away.
Craven can't escape the position.
Craven has given up his back. Will we see Garrincha going for some submissions?
Craven is trying to break free.
Garrincha trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Craven right now.
Garrincha is riding his opponent, not letting Craven buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha tightening his grip on Craven, looking for the choke.
Garrincha tightening his grip on Craven, looking for the choke.
Garrincha is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Craven knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Craven for a finish.
Garrincha is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Craven is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Craven is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrincha looking for the choke but no joy.
Craven trying to control the action but Garrincha just sinks the hooks in.
Garrincha controls the action.
Craven wants to get back to his feet.
Garrincha trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Craven doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha wants to control the position but Craven frees himself and scrambles - Garrincha manages to regain control in side control.
Garrincha takes a little break here. Craven wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Craven tries to improve position but can't.
Craven trying to remain calm as Garrincha controls from the top position.
Garrincha trying to control the position but Craven is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven tries to buck Garrincha off but Garrincha is having none of it.
Craven wants to get back to his feet.
Craven gets back to half guard.
Garrincha prevents Craven from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobo Garrincha 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.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Garrincha moves out of range easily.
Garrincha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garrincha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cravens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craven throws a lazy right hand but Garrincha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Craven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garrincha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craven connects with a body shot that sends Garrincha's belly button to the back.
Destin Craven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garrincha moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrincha throwing a counter right hand but Craven manages to avoid it.
Craven slips a jab from Garrincha.
Craven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Garrincha moves out of range easily.
Garrincha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Craven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Craven gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Garrincha misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrincha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Craven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Craven misses the target.
A head kick by Craven misses
and Garrincha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrincha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Craven's hands.
Garrincha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craven.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrincha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garrincha throws a series of punches but Craven moves out of range.
Craven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garrincha throws a nice looking combination but Craven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Craven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Craven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrincha.
Craven defending well as Garrincha loads up on a big left hand.
Craven lands with a kick to the temple. Garrincha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Craven lands a nice hook to Garrincha's body. Garrincha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Craven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice cross by Garrincha.
Craven tries for a takedown but Garrincha circles away easily
and Garrincha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Craven 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craven misses with the combination.
A jab from Garrincha misses.
Craven throws a head kick that misses
and Garrincha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Craven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garrincha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha misses with a two punch combination.
Craven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Craven misses with a wild body shot.
Garrincha just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Garrincha has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Craven throws a series of punches but Garrincha moves out of range.
Craven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garrincha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garrincha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craven manages to avoid it.
Craven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Craven throws a head kick but Garrincha moves out of range.
Craven misses with the combination.
Craven moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Garrincha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrincha swings for the body but Craven moves out of range.
Craven missing with a left hand there. Garrincha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Craven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrincha.
Garrincha throws a hook but Craven blocks it.
Garrincha lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven throws a head kick that Garrincha semi-blocks.
Craven ducks right into an uppercut from Garrincha.
Craven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Garrincha does it's job there.
Garrincha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garrincha misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Garrincha lands.
Craven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garrincha to the mat! Garrincha manages to get full guard.
Garrincha looking for a guillotine here but Craven defends easily.
Garrincha working a defensive guard here.
Craven is working Garrincha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craven stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Garrincha has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Craven manages to get his head free but now Garrincha has transitioned to an armbar! Craven grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Garrincha! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hobo Garrincha!
Hobo Garrincha 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Gazersky (ranked 244 p4p, 1029 weight class) and Marwin Mueller (ranked 33 p4p, 122 weight class). Gazersky comes to the cage accompanied by Clutch - Electric Worry. Marlon Gazersky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marwin Mueller's chin.
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24
238
17 - 7 - 0 |
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28
234
15 - 11 - 0 |
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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Gazersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marwin Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gazersky, as that shot connected.
It looks like Marwin Mueller has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Mueller.
Mueller misses with an uppercut. Gazersky saw that one coming.
Gazersky lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazersky. Mueller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gazersky throws a lazy right hand but Mueller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mueller misses the target.
Gazersky lands with a shot to the body.
Gazersky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mueller ducks right into an uppercut from Gazersky.
Mueller misses the shot to the body.
Gazersky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mueller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gazersky lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazersky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mueller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller throws a looping overhand right but Gazersky ducks down to avoid it.
Gazersky attempts a counter takedown but Mueller avoids it well and moves away.
Gazersky with a jab.
Gazersky works the jab nicely.
Mueller is rocked!
That has opened up Marwin Mueller's cut even more.
Gazersky flashes Mueller a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mueller's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mueller crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gazersky punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlon Gazersky!
During a confident post fight interview, Marlon Gazersky 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 143 p4p, 224 weight class) and Jax Chambers (ranked 16 p4p, 30 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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27
270
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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 22 - 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 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jax Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chambers misses with a punch on the inside.
Chambers managing to block the knees to the body from Cubbedge.
Our sources have told us that Cubbedge has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain a safe position but Chambers gets an underhook and turns Cubbedge into the cage.
Cubbedge connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chambers's face.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain a safe position but Chambers gets an underhook and turns Cubbedge into the cage.
Chambers misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cubbedge fails to land.
Chambers tries to land knees in the clinch but Cubbedge avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers lands a nice uppercut.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
Cubbedge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chambers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chambers is stalling here.
Chambers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge's elbow.
Knees to the body from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Chambers.
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Cubbedge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge swings wildly with an uppercut but Chambers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers pushes Cubbedge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge cracks Chambers with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Cubbedge.
Chambers looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Cubbedge.
Chambers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chambers throws a head punch that misses.
Cubbedge missing with knees to the body.
Cubbedge digs a right hand into Chambers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chambers's gas tank.
Chambers working aggressively here.
Chambers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cubbedge tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers can't find room to land a body shot as Cubbedge controls the action.
Chambers swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Cubbedge.
A right hook to the body lands for Cubbedge.
Cubbedge pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cubbedge lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Chambers 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.
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!
Chambers misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cubbedge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chambers or not.
Cubbedge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chambers is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Cubbedge.
Cubbedge presses Chambers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Cubbedge.
A knee to the head by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chambers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cubbedge lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Cubbedge.
Still in the clinch, Cubbedge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chambers throws an elbow that misses.
Cubbedge lands a body punch.
Cubbedge lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cubbedge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Cubbedge.
Cubbedge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cubbedge is leaning against Chambers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cubbedge pushes Chambers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cubbedge lands a shot to the body.
Chambers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cubbedge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cubbedge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cubbedge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chambers managing to block the knees to the body from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cubbedge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cubbedge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cubbedge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chambers.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cubbedge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cubbedge lands a body punch.
Cubbedge lands a hook that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cubbedge pushes Chambers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cubbedge lands with a left to the head.
Cubbedge lands a hook that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cubbedge is working Chambers over against the cage.
Cubbedge tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Cubbedge is working Chambers over against the cage.
Cubbedge working Chambers over with knees to the body.
Cubbedge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cubbedge lands a shoulder strike.
Cubbedge lands an uppercut.
Cubbedge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chambers misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cubbedge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Cubbedge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cubbedge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cubbedge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chambers up against the cage.
Cubbedge connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chambers's face.
Chambers is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
Chambers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge.
Chambers misses with a shot to the body
and Cubbedge counters with a nice right hand that sends Chambers toppling to the canvas! Chambers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cubbedge finish him?!
Chambers is still on wobbly legs! Can Cubbedge finish him?
It looks like Jax Chambers has been cut.
Cubbedge misses with a two punch combination.
Cubbedge takes the fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cubbedge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge crunches a lovely knee into Chambers's ribcage.
Cubbedge maintains plum control as Chambers tries to back straight out! Cubbedge connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Chambers blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Billy Cubbedge!
Billy Cubbedge retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Billy Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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