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OFK 342 - Jankovic Vs Nik PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jones Anderson (ranked 884 p4p, 2382 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 115 p4p, 278 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Orla Wanker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Good wrestling
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wanker on the side of the head.
Wanker fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Wanker misses with the combination.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Wanker swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Wanker's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker blocks a body shot from Anderson.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
Wanker 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.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wanker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wanker is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Wanker into the cage.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Wanker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wanker looks winded!
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Wanker shrugs off.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Wanker in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Orla Wanker's cut even more.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Wanker won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
The cut above Orla Wanker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wanker's defenses.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Orla Wanker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Orla Wanker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jones Anderson!
Jones Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Honza Hohol (ranked 2761 p4p, 5386 weight class) and Peter Golles (ranked 317 p4p, 502 weight class). Honza Hohol had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good wrestling
Excellent 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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Golles!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohol lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hohol, as that shot connected.
Hohol connects with a body shot that sends Golles's belly button to the back.
Golles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hohol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hohol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golles backwards.
Hohol lands a right hand.
Hohol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golles is trying to break the clinch but Hohol has him pressed against the cage.
Hohol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golles backwards.
Hohol wants to take the fight to the mat but Golles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hohol scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hohol on the inside.
Golles misses with some punches.
Hohol managing to block the knees to the body from Golles.
Hohol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hohol lands a hook that snaps the head of Golles backwards.
Hohol wants the takedown. Golles is fighting it off but Hohol persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Golles's guard against the cage.
Hohol stands up over Golles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hohol stands up over Golles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol distracts Golles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Golles's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klayton King (ranked 1463 p4p, 3162 weight class) and Fedor Emperor (ranked 219 p4p, 403 weight class). Emperor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enae Volare Mezzo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klayton King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emperor was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Emperor lands a nice looking body shot.
King swings for the body but Emperor moves out of range.
King misses with an uppercut
and Emperor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emperor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Emperor avoided it.
Emperor misses with a hook
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Emperors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Emperor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emperor throws a counter combo.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Emperor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emperor misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emperor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor misses with a body shot.
King misses with an uppercut
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emperor lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King slips under a jab from Emperor.
A telegraphed right hand from Emperor misses the target.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emperor backs up against the cage.
Emperor looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 Emperor is rocked!
King cracks Emperor with a hook to the temple - Emperor is on wobbly legs here! King swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Emperor falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! King wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Klayton King!
Klayton King very nearly forgot to thank Phoenix (for sale) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 1424 p4p, 2176 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 176 p4p, 262 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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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hedegaard lands in his opponent's guard.
Hedegaard trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Claw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedegaard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hedegaard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Claw looking for a guillotine here but Hedegaard defends easily.
Claw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard passes Claw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hedegaard is nestled in close to Claw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Claw won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Claw is defending well.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard controlling the pace.
Claw tries to roll over but Hedegaard keeps him under control.
Claw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hedegaard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hedegaard lands strikes from half guard.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard moves into full mount! Claw won't be happy about that!
Hedegaard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Claw tries to lock up and control but Hedegaard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Claw can't escape the position.
Hedegaard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Claw manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Claw tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claw is looking to regain half guard here but Hedegaard keeps moving and retains side control.
Claw is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw tries to improve position but can't.
Hedegaard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Claw is defending well.
Hedegaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Claw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claw keeps working.
Hedegaard lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is trying for a kimura here. Claw looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hedegaard wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Voronov (ranked 1474 p4p, 1847 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 201 p4p, 248 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuri Voronov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega throws a body punch but Voronov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Voronov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Voronov scores with a punch to the head.
Ortega closes the distance and pushes Voronov back into the cage.
Ortega has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Voronov is trying to keep an underhook but Ortega manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Voronov is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortega stops Voronov from getting back to his feet.
Ortega seems to be working for a kimura but Voronov defends the submission attempt.
Voronov is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronov pushes Ortega off looking to stand but Ortega dives back in and keeps control.
Ortega trying to control the action but Voronov is working from the bottom.
Voronov tries to kick Ortega off but Ortega keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Voronov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega prevents Voronov from standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ortega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voronov is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Ortega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Voronov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronov.
Voronov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ortega tries to clinch but Voronov is having none of it.
Voronov feints and then cracks Ortega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ortega down.
Voronov lands a jab.
Voronov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voronov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voronov punishes Ortega's body with a nice straight punch.
Voronov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voronov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Coco's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ortega misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Voronov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega wants to clinch up but Voronov keeps it at a distance.
Ortega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voronov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voronov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Voronov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Voronov misses with an uppercut. Ortega saw that one coming.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Voronov as he avoids it easily.
Voronov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Voronov slips a jab and a cross from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Voronov.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voronov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Voronov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Voronov.
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
Ortega shoots and misses
and Voronov counters with a left to the body.
Yuri Voronov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Ortega looks winded!
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voronov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Voronov under the eye.
Voronov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ortega on the side of the head.
Voronov gets tackled into the cage by Ortega. Ortega maintains the clinch.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Voronov misses with a body punch.
Ortega misses with a knee to the head.
Voronov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Ortega.
Voronov scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Voronov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Voronov scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Voronov.
A left hand lands to the body for Voronov.
A short left from Voronov.
Voronov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronov.
Voronov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Voronov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Voronov is pressed up against the cage. Ortega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Voronov down to the mat. Voronov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yuri Voronov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega takes one to the chin there.
Voronov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Voronov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Voronov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Voronov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ortega sprawling to the canvas! Ortega rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Voronov finish him?!
Ortega is rocked!
Voronov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega is still on wobbly legs! Can Voronov finish him?
Voronov lands a big uppercut and Ortega crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ortega looks OK. Voronov waves Ortega back to his feet!
Voronov lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Voronov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Voronov lands a front kick.
Ortega seems to have recovered his senses.
Voronov sends Ortega crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Voronov is motioning to the referee to let Ortega up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ortega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortega misses the jab.
Voronov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Voronov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ortega sprawling to the canvas! Ortega rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Voronov finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Voronov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ortega wakes up just in time to hear Voronov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Voronov!
Yuri Voronov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 1460 p4p, 1418 weight class) and Chris Pauschi (ranked 180 p4p, 175 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Pauschi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Boxing Champ misses.
Pauschi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pauschi.
Boxing Champ looks to land a left hand but Pauschi moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pauschi! But no joy.
Pauschi swings for the body but Boxing Champ moves out of range.
Boxing Champ tries a head kick but it misses.
Pauschi throws out a loose jab but Boxing Champ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxing Champ tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pauschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxing Champ moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Boxing Champ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch but Pauschi is having none of it.
Pauschi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pauschi throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxing Champ.
A left lands for Pauschi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxing Champ throws a looping overhand right but Pauschi ducks down to avoid it.
Boxing Champ clinches up against the cage.
Pauschi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boxing Champ works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauschi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Pauschi is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pauschi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pauschi trying to control the position here.
Boxing Champ is looking to work some ground and pound but Pauschi has wrist control.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Pauschi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing Champ connects with a couple of short punches.
Pauschi 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.
Boxing Champ wants to pass the guard but Pauschi is keeping the position.
Boxing Champ is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pauschi wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
Boxing Champ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pauschi is keeping the position for now.
Boxing Champ sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boxing Champ wants to pass the guard but Pauschi is keeping the position.
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep.
Pauschi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chame Boxing Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxing Champ shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boxing Champ misses with a straight right.
Boxing Champ misses the jab.
A jab from Boxing Champ finds it's way through Pauschi's defenses.
Pauschi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxing Champ misses with a body kick.
Boxing Champ looks for a takedown but Pauschi sprawls well.
Donk. Pauschi catches Boxing Champ right on the button with a cross.
Boxing Champ walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxing Champ misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pauschi.
Pauschi blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pauschi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pauschi lands a right hand.
 Boxing Champ is rocked!
Pauschi pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Boxing Champ! Pauschi unloads with more strikes and Boxing Champ sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Pauschi!
A very excited looking Chris Pauschi 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 1732 p4p, 1015 weight class) and Jan Moder (ranked 198 p4p, 116 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Moder!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lama.
Moder is trying to get back to half guard.
Lama in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Moder is looking for a sweep.
Lama is looking to take a break and control but Moder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moder is looking to reverse the position.
Lama tries for a kimura but Moder is defending well.
Moder is trying to control Lama's posture but Lama avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Lama crashes against the mat.
Moder prevents Lama from moving into mount.
Moder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lama scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moder to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moder, who protects the arm well.
Moder is trying to get back to half guard.
Lama tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moder's legs.
Lama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Moder is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lama is controlling him well.
Moder takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lama trying to control the position but Moder is working away.
Lama is really struggling to control Moder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moder is staying active underneath Lama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Moder holds on, trying desperately to control.
Lama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Moder can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moder is looking to escape.
Lama content just to control the position here.
Moder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moder is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lama landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lama tries to control but Moder wriggling away.
Lama lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Lama.
Lama working for a guillotine from mount but Moder is in no mood to give up.
Lama with good strikes from the mount here!
Moder tries to reverse the position but Lama maintains control.
Lama controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lama wants to control the pace but Moder is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lama prevents Moder from getting the reversal.
Lama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lama landing shots from mount.
Lama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moder is looking to escape.
Moder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balal Lama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moder.
Moder looks to land a right hand but Lama moved out of range.
Moder lands a glancing blow to the side of Lama's head.
Lama dives in for a single leg takedown but Moder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lama tries to score a body lock takedown but Moder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lama wants to take the fight to the mat but Moder 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.
Moder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Moder.
Lama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moder can do to turn this around?
Moder lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama is trying to drag Moder to the mat but Moder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moder lands a damaging elbow.
Moder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Moder.
Lama tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moder effectively controlling the action here.
Moder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moder lands an elbow just above Lama 's eye.
 It looks like Balal Lama has been cut.
Moder lands a nice uppercut.
Moder lands an elbow inside that Lama shrugs off.
Moder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Moder.
Moder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jan Moder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lama's head.
A shot to the liver by Moder. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Moder.
Moder scores with a jab to the body.
Lama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lama is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama throws a head kick but Moder moves out of range.
Balal Lama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moder cracks Lama with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lama looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Moder finish him?
Oh Lama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moder.
Moder clinches up with Lama and pushes him back against the cage.
Lama seems to have got his legs back now.
Moder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moder lands a shot to the body.
Moder is working Lama over against the cage.
Moder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lama or not.
Moder scores with a shot to the side of Lama's head.
Moder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moder.
Moder presses Lama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jan Moder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moder lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Moder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
Moder lands with a short shot to the head.
Moder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moder scores with a shoulder strike.
Moder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Moder.
Moder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moder presses Lama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lama takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moder works on Lama's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Moder.
Moder lands an elbow inside that Lama shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Moder.
Nice body punch from Moder.
A short left from Moder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Moder.
Moder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
Moder scores with a shot to the side of Lama's head.
Moder digs a right hand underneath Lama's ribcage. Lama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moder.
Balal Lama's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Moder - that landed with a thud.
Lama takes an elbow to the temple.
Moder lands a hook that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
Moder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Moder - that landed with a thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Moder.
Moder lands a nice elbow.
Moder lands a body shot.
Moder lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Moder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balal Lama'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lama's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moder. That's going to slow Lama down.
Lama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moder counters with a nice uppercut.
Lama misses with a low kick as Moder jumps back.
Moder throws a hook but Lama blocks it.
Lama thinks about countering with a head kick.
Moder takes the fight into the clinch.
Lama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Moder as the two fighters clinch.
Moder lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Moder - that landed with a thud.
Lama takes a shot to the head.
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 has Moder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moder lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
Moder throws a big uppercut that drops Lama! More strikes from Moder and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lama lies dazed against the cage as Moder celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Moder!
A victorious Jan Moder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fela Kuti (ranked 1356 p4p, 830 weight class) and Bill Brown (ranked 168 p4p, 103 weight class). Kuti comes to the cage accompanied by Expensive Shit. Bill Brown 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fela Kuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Kuti does no damage.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown staying out of range there.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown slips under a jab from Kuti.
Kuti connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Kuti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Kuti backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Kuti manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Kuti.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
A jab from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
As Kuti backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Kuti manages to avoid it all.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuti misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuti throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuti punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Brown tries to move into range but Kuti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuti throws a head kick that misses.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Kuti throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown slips a jab from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Kuti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Brown is working the combinations to good effect here.
Some wild striking there from Kuti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuti throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Kuti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuti throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
As Kuti backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Kuti manages to avoid it all.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Kuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown defending well as Kuti loads up on a big left hand.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Kuti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fela Kuti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
As Kuti backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Kuti manages to avoid it all.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Kuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Kuti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Kuti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown moves away from the strike by Kuti.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti 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 Bill Brown has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Kuti backing up. Kuti nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Kuti.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Brown might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kuti has got the better of the exchanges.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Kuti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Kuti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuti throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Kuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Kuti misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Kuti misses with a double jab.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good shot there by Kuti.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Kuti backing up. Kuti nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown blocks a jab.
Kuti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Kuti backing up. Kuti nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuti misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fela Kuti is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuti misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Kuti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Kuti is rocked!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Kuti backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Kuti manages to avoid it all.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuti.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Kuti misses.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown slips a straight right by Kuti.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Kuti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Kuti missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Kuti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bill Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Kuti.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Kuti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Brown comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Kuti stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Brown is on him like rabid pit bull! Kuti slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Brown!
A victorious Bill Brown 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sparr (ranked 488 p4p, 866 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 65 p4p, 100 weight class). Sparr comes to the cage accompanied by OH NO!. Theros Ironfeld has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 16 - 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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sparr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ironfeld is in Sparr's guard.
Ironfeld content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Sparr keeps moving.
Sparr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ironfeld is one step ahead there.
Ironfeld sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ironfeld postures up and lands a big shot to Sparr's brow.
Ironfeld working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ironfeld landing some decent shots from guard.
Ironfeld postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ironfeld accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr is pulling down on Ironfeld's head to control his posture.
Ironfeld throwing strikes but missing.
Ironfeld working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ironfeld controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ironfeld throws a shot from downtown. Sparr moves away and avoids it.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ironfeld has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparr finds it's way round the side to connect with Ironfeld's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr tries to move into range but Ironfeld moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sparr scores with a jab to the head.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ironfeld has time to react.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ironfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ironfeld sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Ironfeld misses.
Sparr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparr throws the left hand but Ironfeld avoids the punch easily.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut
and Sparr counters with a left to the body.
Sparr shoots for a takedown but Ironfeld saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfeld keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ironfeld with the counter takedown but Sparr avoids it easily.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sparr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ironfeld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ironfeld wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ironfeld wants to sweep here but Sparr controlling him for the moment.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ironfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparr connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparr is fighting to break Ironfeld's control of his arms but Ironfeld is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ironfeld trying to keep a closed guard but Sparr is proving a slippery customer.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ironfeld works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ironfeld is keeping the position for now.
Sparr landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ironfeld works the jab nicely.
Sparr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sparr working the head and body with strikes.
Ironfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Ironfeld is trying to maintain the position but Sparr is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparr tries to pass to full mount but Ironfeld defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr throwing shots but Ironfeld is blocking nicely.
Sparr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ironfeld with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ironfeld is concentrating on defense, preventing Sparr from advancing position.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironfeld keeps working.
Ironfeld tries to roll over but Sparr keeps him under control.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ironfeld wants to get back to his feet.
Sparr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ironfeld sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparr wants to control but Ironfeld is keeping him busy.
Ironfeld is trying to stand.
Ironfeld trying to hold on to Sparr's head to control him but Sparr postures up.
Ironfeld blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ironfeld is pressing down on Sparr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ironfeld wants to sweep but no luck.
Ironfeld is pulling down on Sparr's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparr, at least for the moment.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironfeld can do to turn this around?
Ironfeld is trying to keep Sparr in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sparr 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.
Sparr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld trying to control the position.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr postures up.
Ironfeld 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 keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ironfeld's head.
Ironfeld working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr with a nice head shot there.
Sparr lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
Ironfeld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ironfeld is looking for a triangle but Sparr pushes his legs off easily.
Sparr trying to control but Ironfeld is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld has momentary wrist control but Sparr slips an elbow through the middle.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Sparr moves out of range as Ironfeld strikes.
It looked like Sparr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Sparr misses.
Ironfeld misses with a hook
and Sparr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ironfeld gets a takedown into half guard.
Ironfeld trying to control the action but Sparr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr wants to improve his position but Ironfeld is controlling well.
Ironfeld is thwarting Sparr's attempts to control the position.
Sparr tries to get to full guard but Ironfeld has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ironfeld scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ironfeld is stalling here. Sparr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ironfeld seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sparr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
Sparr grinds an elbow into Ironfeld's temple.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Ironfeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparr working away.
Sparr scoring with punches and elbows.
Ironfeld wants to control but Sparr postures up.
Ironfeld is not content to let Sparr control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ironfeld's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ironfeld to see if he's OK.
Ironfeld can't do much from the bottom here.
Ironfeld taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sparr scores with punches from side control.
Sparr cracks Ironfeld with a big right hand but Ironfeld just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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 gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ironfeld wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ironfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparr looking to pass the guard.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ironfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparr is one step ahead there.
Ironfeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld is trying to keep Sparr in close.
Ironfeld has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
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.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ironfeld is retaining full guard.
Ironfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparr is one step ahead there.
Theros Ironfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
Our winner, Roger Sparr, 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.
Theros Ironfeld spoke after the fight, saying 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marko Jankovic (ranked 101 p4p, 149 weight class) and Aleks Nik (ranked 14 p4p, 21 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Jankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nik takes a swing at Jankovic's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Jankovic
and Nik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nik trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic controls Nik momentarily but Nik frees himself.
Nik wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving.
Jankovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jankovic is looking to land body kicks.
Nik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nik throws a lazy right hand but Jankovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jankovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Nik coming out on top.
Nik lands with a hook. Jankovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nik stalks Jankovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jankovic's face. Jankovic staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jankovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nik.
Jankovic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jankovic cracks Nik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Jankovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nik.
Jankovic looks to clinch
and Nik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nik.
Nik throws a big right hand that misses.
Nik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jankovic is trying to keep Nik in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving.
Jankovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jankovic tries to get out of the position.
Nik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Nik landing strikes.
Nik taking a breather here.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Jankovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jankovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jankovic circles away.
It looked like Jankovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jankovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nik lands a jab.
Aleks Nik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jankovic throws out the jab.
Jankovic ducks right into an uppercut from Nik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jankovic misses the target.
Nik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nik looks to land a left hand but Jankovic moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jankovic misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Nik.
Aleks Nik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik throws a big shot that misses.
Marko Jankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jankovic's waist but Jankovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nik off to one side.
Nik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Nik lands a slapping body shot.
Nik shoots and misses
and Jankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marko Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
Nik looks to land a right hand but Jankovic moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik throws an overhand right that lands on Jankovic's shoulder, as Jankovic tries to avoid the shot.
Jankovic is looking to counter punch.
Nik lands a slapping body shot.
Nik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nik takes a swing at Jankovic's ribcage but misses.
Jankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jankovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jankovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nik counters with a left to the body.
Jankovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nik.
A big right from Jankovic misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nik misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jankovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nik just manages to avoid it.
Jankovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jankovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Jankovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nik avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic tries to clinch but Nik is having none of it.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Jankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nik goes for a double leg but Jankovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jankovic continues to drive forward.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jankovic defends it nicely.
Marko Jankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marko Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic throws a head kick that misses
and Nik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nik misses with a body shot.
Nik lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik throws a shot to the body.
Nik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nik gets tackled into the cage by Jankovic. Jankovic maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nik is stalling here.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Nik tries a body shot but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Nik.
Our sources have told us that Jankovic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Jankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nik trying to control the position but instead, Jankovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nik into the cage.
Nik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nik.
Jankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Nik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jankovic is working Nik over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nik fails to land.
Nik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nik 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
Aleks Nik thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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