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OFK 359 - Biden Vs Craven PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nickels (ranked 3696 p4p, 21503 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 384 p4p, 510 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison misses with a takedown
and Nickels counters by moving into the clinch.
Jameison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jameison as he avoids it easily.
Jameison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickels circles away.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jennson Jameison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jameison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickels is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels stands and steps away. Jameison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels dives in and grabs Jameison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameison pushes down on Nickels's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Nickels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jameison swivels and escapes.
Jameison misses with a takedown
and Nickels counters with a three punch combo that has Jameison backing up. Jameison nods at Nickels to acknowledge the strikes.
Nickels fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickels closes the distance and pushes Jameison back into the cage.
Jameison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickels rushes Jameison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jameison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels is looking for a takedown.
Nickels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jameison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison fails to land the takedown.
Nickels shoots in but no luck this time.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nickels shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameison tries to sprawl out of it but Nickels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jameison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels slips a jab and a cross from Jameison.
Jameison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels dives in and grabs Jameison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameison pushes down on Nickels's head and hops out.
Jameison shoots and misses
and Nickels counters by clinching up.
Jameison breaks from the clinch.
Nickels misses with a head kick.
Nickels misses with a head kick.
No luck for Nickels with that takedown attempt.
Jameison clinches up with Nickels and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jameison is defending well.
Jameison is working for takedown but Nickels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickels tries to break free but Jameison pushes him back against the cage.
Nickels goes for a takedown attempt but Jameison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nickels works Jameison's body with a nice hook.
Nickels is looking to clinch.
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jameison pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nickels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jameison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nickels has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick from Jameison lands but Nickels takes it in his stride.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickels.
Jameison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickels tries to avoid it but Jameison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickels to the ground. Nickels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jameison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nickels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jameison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickels.
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jameison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nickels defends well and Jameison ends up having to push Nickels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimmy Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison gets caught napping as Nickels dives in and scores a takedown. Jameison manages to retain guard.
Nickels 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.
Nickels's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Nickels.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jameison is striking from the bottom but Nickels uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nickels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameison makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nickels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jameison throws a nice head kick!
Nickels closes the distance and clinches.
Jameison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickels breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Jameison.
Jameison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nickels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameison is looking to clinch.
Nickels feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickels darts in looking for a takedown but Jameison gets double underhooks and turns Nickels into the cage.
Jameison gets control of Nickels's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jameison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickels stopping the sweep attempt from Jameison.
Jameison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickels puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nickels stands up and beckons Jameison to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jameison circles away.
Jameison lands a jab to Nickels's midsection.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nickels wants it to stay on the feet.
Nickels is looking to clinch.
Jameison tries to clinch there but Nickels circles away.
Nickels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jameison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickels, pushing him back against the cage.
Jameison breaks the clinch.
Jameison tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickels cracks a nice hook into Jameison's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison shoots in and drives through. Nickels sprawls well.
Nickels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jameison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickels moves in looking to clinch but Jameison pushes him off.
Jameison instigates a clinch.
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jameison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickels fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Jameison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jennson Jameison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jameison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickels momentarily.
Jameison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jennson Jameison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Jameison circles away.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt - Nickels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nickels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickels lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels tries to break the clinch but Jameison is controlling the position.
Jameison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickels smiles and moves away.
Jimmy Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Jameison throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickels counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jameison napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Nickels has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jameison's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jameison is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Nickels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Nickels!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Little Late (ranked 2738 p4p, 4572 weight class) and Paul Herrera (ranked 339 p4p, 486 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 12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late with a hook.
Herrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Late is fighting off a takedown attempt but Herrera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Late to the mat. Late regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Late wriggles free and stands up.
Herrera forces Late back against the cage and clinches.
Late breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera staying out of range there.
Late swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Late's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Late is keeping the position for now.
Herrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Herrera wants to control but Late is keeping him busy.
Herrera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Herrera misses with a combination
enabling Late to counter with a crisp jab.
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late wants to improve his position but Herrera is controlling well.
Late controlling the position well.
Late is trying to stand back up but Herrera is controlling him
Herrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Late sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera wants to free his trapped foot but Late is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Herrera wants to control but Late is keeping him busy.
Herrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Herrera seems to be working for a kimura but Late defends the submission attempt.
Herrera seems to be working for a kimura but Late defends the submission attempt.
Late won't allow Herrera to pass to mount.
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.
Late tries to get to full guard but Herrera has control of the leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Late keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Late pushes Herrera off and gets back to his feet.
Herrera instigates a clinch.
Herrera managing to block the knees to the body from Late.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Little Late will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Late stuns Herrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Late fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Herrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Late fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Herrera is out of range.
Late throws a push kick but Herrera slaps the foot to one side.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herrera circles away quickly and effectively.
Herrera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Herrera prevents Late from improving his position.
Late kicks Herrera off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera throws a series of punches but Late moves out of range.
Late throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Herrera counters with a series of strikes. Late will be more careful next time no doubt.
Late wants to land a leg kick but Herrera is out of range.
Late moves out of range as Herrera throws a body kick.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Late napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Late throws Herrera to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herrera on the side of the head.
Herrera 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.
Late scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Late shoots in and gets a takedown into Herrera's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera wants to sweep here but Late controlling him for the moment.
Late is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing that Late has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Late is pushing down on Herrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Late has managed to sneak the leg through.
Late wants to control but Herrera is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is trying to stand up here but Late is controlling him well.
Herrera is refusing to be controlled, as Late sits in half guard.
Herrera is looking to escape.
Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Late is working away from the top position though.
Late is trying to control. Herrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera tries to get to full guard but Late has control of the leg.
Herrera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Late throws a leg kick but Herrera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Herrera gets tackled into the cage by Late. Late maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Late tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herrera's elbow.
Late breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herrera.
Late bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Late kicks off Herrera and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late scores with a nice head shot.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late lands a jab to Herrera's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late throws a series of punches but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera with the counter takedown but Late avoids it easily.
Herrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late throws a combination. Herrera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Late keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
Late throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herrera feints and as Late raises his hands in defense, Herrera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herrera trying to control but Late is working from the bottom.
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Late enables Herrera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Late manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Late working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Late dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Late scores with a nice head shot.
 Herrera is rocked!
Late connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Herrera out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Late!
Little Late gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Claw (ranked 2227 p4p, 3685 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 251 p4p, 387 weight class). Peter OBrien will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claw.
Claw misses with a looping left.
Claw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OBrien's head.
OBrien has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Claw! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chief Claw!
Chief Claw 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandru Mircea (ranked 1975 p4p, 3664 weight class) and Tommi Ritola (ranked 214 p4p, 383 weight class). Mircea comes to the cage accompanied by Shatter. Alexandru Mircea is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandru Mircea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mircea misses with a takedown
and Ritola counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ritola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mircea somewhat.
Mircea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ritola.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
And Ritola responds with a good body kick, but Mircea manages to step out the way in time.
Mircea scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola misses with a body shot.
Mircea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mircea takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mircea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ritola wants to clinch.
Mircea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mircea avoids a kick to the body.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.
Ritola tries to clinch but Mircea moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mircea slips under a jab.
Ritola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Ritola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mircea shoots in for a takedown but Ritola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandru Mircea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mircea feints a jab promting Ritola to slip. Mircea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ritola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Ritola throws a push kick but Mircea slaps the foot to one side.
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses
and Mircea counters with a solid body kick.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Mircea blocks a jab.
Ritola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Mircea sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ritola tries to land a front kick but Mircea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritola connects with a single shot there.
Mircea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mircea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ritola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Mircea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mircea lands a head kick!
Ritola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mircea or perhaps it was just good defense by Ritola, which made it look bad.
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola misses with a body shot.
Mircea thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ritola misses with a shot to the body
and Mircea counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mircea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Mircea misses.
Ritola tries a low kick but Mircea avoids it.
Mircea connects with a high kick.
Mircea misses with a series of wild punches.
Ritola has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ritola thows a leg kick but Mircea checks it
and Mircea counters with a two punch combo.
Mircea moves out of range of the body kick from Ritola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola misses with a hook.
Mircea is looking to counter the offense by Ritola and move into the clinch.
Mircea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ritola is fending him off so far but Mircea persists. Nope, Ritola circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mircea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Mircea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ritola.
Tommi Ritola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mircea.
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ritola stuffs the takedown attempt from Mircea. Mircea gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandru Mircea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mircea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ritola counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Mircea! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommi Ritola!
Alexandru Mircea spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gomez (ranked 1765 p4p, 2414 weight class) and Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 251 p4p, 321 weight class). Boytsov has chosen AMAZING as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boytsov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boytsov being controlled here momentarily.
Boytsov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomez's guard.
Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boytsov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Boytsov is controlling well.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Boytsov is very close to passing his half guard.
Boytsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.
Boytsov wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez tries to roll over but Boytsov keeps him under control.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but Gomez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boytsov to get the leverage.
Gomez is looking to improve his position.
Boytsov is thwarting Gomez's attempts to control the position.
Gomez missing with punches from the bottom.
Gomez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boytsov is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boytsov uses his free foot to push down on Gomez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov wants to finish this one by submission but Gomez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boytsov.
Gomez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez regains half guard.
Gomez is not content to let Boytsov control the position.
Boytsov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Boytsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez wants to control but Boytsov is keeping busy.
Gomez gets back to full guard.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Gomez has his hands on Boytsov's head, controlling the position.
Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boytsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.
Gomez trying to control the position.
Boytsov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boytsov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Boytsov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boytsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boytsov closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Boytsov pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boytsov scores with a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Boytsov postures up.
Boytsov trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Boytsov won't allow Gomez to sweep him here.
Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boytsov tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Boytsov is defending well.
Boytsov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez wants to free his trapped foot but Boytsov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov is trying to control but can't.
Gomez is looking for a kimura but Boytsov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomez to get the leverage.
Dmitry Boytsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boytsov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving.
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Gomez defends easily.
Gomez throwing strikes from guard but Boytsov blocks nicely.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Boytsov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boytsov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomez defends well.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving.
Boytsov has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomez has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving.
Boytsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez lying in Boytsov's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Boytsov decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gomez taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Boytsov!
After winning the bout, Dmitry Boytsov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas English (ranked 1907 p4p, 2023 weight class) and Shashlyk Lykmekov (ranked 108 p4p, 114 weight class). English comes to the cage accompanied by Muffin Man. Thomas English 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shashlyk Lykmekov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lykmekov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lykmekov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
English throws the left hand but Lykmekov avoids the punch easily.
Lykmekov doesn't manage to clinch there - English circles away.
Lykmekov looks to clinch
enabling English to counter with a crisp jab.
English stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and English wants it to stay on the feet.
Lykmekov tries to clinch
and English counters with a straight right hand.
English tries to keep at a distance but Lykmekov has taken the fight into the clinch.
English tries a body shot but Lykmekov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov tries to break the clinch but English is controlling the position.
Lykmekov blocks an uppercut.
English lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lykmekov backwards.
Lykmekov blocks an uppercut.
English tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lykmekov's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
English pushes Lykmekov against the cage. English is working some dirty boxing. English pushes off with a quick right hook! Lykmekov goes down! Lykmekov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! English moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas English!
After the big win, Thomas English made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 1346 p4p, 2194 weight class) and Charlie Hall (ranked 85 p4p, 122 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Onion throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall punishes Mad Onion's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mad Onion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Mad Onion throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mad Onion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Mad Onion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Mad Onion moved out of range nicely.
Mad Onion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall misses with a hook.
Mad Onion darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mad Onion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hall blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Mad Onion.
Hall looks winded!
Mad Onion lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Hall shrugs off.
Mad Onion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Hall takes an elbow to the temple.
Mad Onion crunches a lovely knee into Hall's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad Onion lands an elbow just above Hall 's eye.
The cut above Charlie Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mad Onion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Charlie Hall'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 Charlie Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Mad Onion!
A relieved looking Luke Mad Onion 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 1055 p4p, 1700 weight class) and Matt Cooper (ranked 65 p4p, 97 weight class). Matt Cooper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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37
272
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper throws a head kick that half lands.
Cooper drives through with a takedown into Goodman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Goodman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cooper forces his way into half guard.
Cooper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goodman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cooper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooper.
Goodman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cooper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper wants to advance to full mount but Goodman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cooper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cooper prevents Goodman from improving his position.
Cooper wants to pass the guard but Goodman is defending well.
Cooper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goodman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cooper wants to pass to mount but Goodman is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman trying to control but Cooper postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooper in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goodman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cooper throwing shots but Goodman is blocking nicely.
Goodman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooper! But no joy.
Cooper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Cooper.
Cooper lands with an overhand left.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cooper throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooper throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman punishes Cooper's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper.
Goodman connects with a body shot that sends Cooper's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman pushes Cooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Goodman misses.
Cooper swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goodman tries to clinch but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Cooper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cooper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooper.
Goodman wants to slow Cooper down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cooper is out of range.
Goodman wants to clinch.
Cooper wants to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch position.
Cooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman is looking to wear down Cooper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Cooper in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is looking to control Cooper's arms but Cooper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goodman has his back to the cage.
Goodman lands an elbow just above Cooper 's eye.
It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cooper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goodman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Cooper sees coming a mile off.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooper.
Cooper throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Cooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Cooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman misses with a jab to the body
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman is looking to clinch but Cooper is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cooper is keeping busy.
Goodman tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Cooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper lands a body punch.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Goodman lands an elbow just above Cooper 's eye.
That has opened up Matt Cooper's cut even more.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooper cracks Goodman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Cooper should have avoided that one.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Cooper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cooper misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Goodman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Cooper in a clinch.
Goodman pushes Cooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Cooper trying to control the position but instead, Goodman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cooper into the cage.
Cooper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
Goodman managing to block the knees to the body from Cooper.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooper being controlled against the cage.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goodman lands a nice elbow.
Matt Cooper'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 Matt Cooper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marwin Mueller (ranked 1317 p4p, 1323 weight class) and Balal Lama (ranked 146 p4p, 147 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marwin Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mueller. Lama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mueller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mueller takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Marwin Mueller has been cut.
Lama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mueller wants to control but Lama postures up.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mueller keeps working.
Lama advances nicely into full mount.
Mueller is desperately trying to improve his position but Lama has a good base and remains in mount.
Lama with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lama prevents Mueller from getting the reversal.
Lama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lama working for a guillotine from mount but Mueller is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller is working to get back to half guard.
Lama lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mueller is looking to escape.
Lama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mueller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lama lands a couple of good shots and Mueller has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lama patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Mueller do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lama punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller trying to control the hands but Lama won't let him.
Lama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mueller tries to roll but Lama sticks to his back.
Lama trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mueller tries to escape but Lama has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can Mueller hold on?! Lama is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Mueller is trying to defend against the choke here but Lama has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lama Tightens the hold and Mueller taps out furiously! Lama displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Balal Lama!
Balal Lama made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Biden (ranked 204 p4p, 1551 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 14 p4p, 115 weight class). Biden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Side to Side. This should be fireworks!
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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 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Biden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven misses the jab.
Craven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Craven misses with a wild combination.
Craven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Craven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Craven checks a low kick from Biden.
Craven throws a series of punches but Biden avoids them all with ease.
Biden throws a quick counter kick to the body but Craven avoids it.
Biden checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Biden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Craven swings widly with a right hand
and Biden counters with an inside leg kick.
Craven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden throws a hook but Craven avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Craven scores with a four punch combination!
Craven throws a right and a left that Biden avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Biden misses its target.
Biden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden scores with a leg kick.
Craven throws a right hand that Biden ducks under and follows up with a left that Biden also avoids with ease.
Craven misses with a low kick as Biden jumps back.
Craven with a lazy takedown attempt
and Biden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biden but Biden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Biden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biden leaves Craven with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Biden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.
Biden tries to move into range but Craven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Craven looks to land a right hand but Biden moved out of range.
Biden moves out of range of the strikes.
Craven closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Biden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Biden's coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Biden gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 pushing down on Biden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Biden is fighting to maintain full guard but Craven has managed to sneak the leg through.
Biden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craven.
Biden is looking to improve his position.
Biden is not content to let Craven control the position.
Craven throwing shots but Biden is blocking nicely.
Craven is trying to control the action in half guard but Biden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Craven wants to pass to mount but Biden is defending the position.
Craven is trying to work for a kimura but Biden is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biden is just riding it out for now. Craven eventually gives up the hold.
Craven is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four 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.
Craven throws a sloppy strike and Biden uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Biden has ended up in Craven's guard.
Biden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craven is keeping the position for now.
Craven wants to stand but Biden is controlling the position.
Craven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Craven is trying to control the position but Biden postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Craven missing with a left hand there. Biden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
Craven misses with an uppercut. Biden saw that one coming.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biden swings for the body but Craven moves out of range.
Craven misses with the combination.
Biden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craven.
Biden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Craven to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Craven.
Biden tried to counter with a leg kick but Craven avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biden lands with a good body shot.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Craven misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Craven.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biden as he avoids it easily.
Craven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Craven with a lazy takedown attempt
and Biden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Destin Craven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biden blocks a head kick by Craven.
A nice inside leg kick there by Biden. That's going to slow Craven down.
Biden checks the leg kick.
Craven misses with a left hand
and Biden counters with a straight that turns Craven's legs to rubber! Biden pushes forward with more strikes and Craven goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Biden!
After winning the bout, Joe Biden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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