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OFK 365 - Marek Vs Nik PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Edmonds (ranked 1584 p4p, 3319 weight class) and Leonardo Esposito (ranked 189 p4p, 333 weight class). Edmonds comes to the cage accompanied by Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Edmonds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esposito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edmonds keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Esposito. Those never looked like landing.
We've been told by Edmonds's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Esposito misses with a low kick as Edmonds jumps back.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esposito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Edmonds to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Esposito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edmonds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Esposito misses with a two punch combination.
Esposito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmonds or not.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds takes a shot to the head.
Edmonds misses with the head strike.
Edmonds tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edmonds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edmonds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Esposito prevents it.
Edmonds manages to pull guard.
Esposito gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Esposito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Esposito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edmonds has had enough of the clinch but Esposito keeps him there for the moment.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Esposito manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Edmonds taking a breather.
Edmonds stalling in the clinch but Esposito improves position.
Edmonds can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A head punch on the inside from Edmonds fails to land.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Esposito.
Edmonds has had enough of the clinch but Esposito keeps him there for the moment.
Edmonds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito just leaning against Edmonds, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edmonds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito taking a breather.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Edmonds wants to take the fight to the mat but Esposito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito tries to land knees in the clinch but Edmonds avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Esposito.
Edmonds has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmonds or not.
Esposito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Edmonds is looking for a takedown.
Edmonds is breathing heavily.
Edmonds looking to slow down the pace here.
Edmonds takes a shot to the head.
Esposito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edmonds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmonds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edmonds is defending well for now.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edmonds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Edmonds fails to land.
Edmonds working hard to break the clinch.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edmonds up against the cage.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Esposito.
Edmonds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmonds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmondss head.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Edmonds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esposito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Esposito has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a hook.
A head kick from Esposito lands but Edmonds takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Esposito!
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmonds's sensitive parts.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Edmonds takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edmonds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edmonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edmonds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito slips a jab and a cross from Edmonds.
Esposito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Esposito scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Edmonds. Those never looked like landing.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Esposito throws a body kick that misses.
Esposito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Esposito duly obliges.
Esposito scores with a nice head shot.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Esposito.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Esposito there.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito misses with an uppercut. Edmonds saw that one coming.
Esposito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Edmonds's body. Edmonds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Esposito lands a lovely overhand right.
Edmonds throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Edmonds tries to keep at a distance but Esposito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edmonds is looking to break free of the clinch but Esposito has double underhooks.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esposito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Esposito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edmonds's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Esposito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmonds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edmonds.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edmonds misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
 Edmonds is rocked!
Esposito keeps control of Edmonds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esposito is looking to control Edmonds's arms but Edmonds gets an underhook and turns him. Now Esposito has his back to the cage.
Edmonds seems to have got his legs back now.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esposito works on Edmonds's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Esposito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Esposito.
A short right from Esposito.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
Esposito trying to land knees to the body.
Esposito stalling against the cage.
Esposito throws a big uppercut that drops Edmonds! More strikes from Esposito and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Edmonds lies dazed against the cage as Esposito celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Esposito!
An out of breath Leonardo Esposito thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Hernandez (ranked 1712 p4p, 2521 weight class) and Shahzad Abdelrahman (ranked 225 p4p, 305 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Machete. Abdelrahman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blow The Whistle. 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
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxi Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shahzad Abdelrahman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Hernandez with that takedown attempt.
Abdelrahman throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Abdelrahman avoids it well and moves away.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdelrahman as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxi Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Abdelrahman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdelrahman tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdelrahman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Abdelrahman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abdelrahman throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Abdelrahman throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Abdelrahman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Abdelrahman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Abdelrahman lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abdelrahman is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Abdelrahman circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Abdelrahman counters with a straight right hand.
Abdelrahman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 It looks like Maxi Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Maxi Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez shoots in for a double leg but Abdelrahman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abdelrahman throws a low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
Abdelrahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdelrahman swivels and escapes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman scores with a kick to the body.
Abdelrahman feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Abdelrahman sprawls well.
A solid body kick from Abdelrahman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman pushes Hernandez away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abdelrahman.
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdelrahman throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Abdelrahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
Abdelrahman stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Abdelrahman.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abdelrahman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdelrahman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez 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.
Abdelrahman is looking to slow Hernandez down with leg kicks.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdelrahman as he avoids it easily.
Abdelrahman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abdelrahman scores with a jab.
Hernandez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman is looking to slow Hernandez down with leg kicks.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdelrahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Abdelrahman circles away easily
and Abdelrahman counters with a nice uppercut.
Abdelrahman lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hernandez off his feet! Hernandez tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shahzad Abdelrahman!
Shahzad Abdelrahman 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 1511 p4p, 2733 weight class) and DeVon Hampton (ranked 212 p4p, 346 weight class). Boytsov comes to the cage accompanied by AMAZING. On his way into the cage it seems that Dmitry Boytsov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dmitry Boytsov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeVon Hampton!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton takes one to the side of the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boytsov.
Hampton manages to get back to half guard.
Hampton is trying to stand up here but Boytsov is controlling him well.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Hampton is defending well.
Boytsov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hampton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boytsov seems to be looking for submissions.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but Hampton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boytsov to get the leverage.
Boytsov trying to control from half guard but Hampton is working away.
Hampton lands a couple of sideways elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hampton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov.
Hampton is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton trying to control from the bottom.
Hampton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hampton tries to strike from the bottom.
Hampton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boytsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boytsov wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Hampton wants to sweep here but Boytsov controlling him for the moment.
Hampton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boytsov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hampton trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boytsov clobbers Hampton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boytsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boytsov struggling a bit here.
Hampton stands up.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hampton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boytsov slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hampton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hampton wants to improve his position but Boytsov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov trying to pass the guard but Hampton defending well.
Hampton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hampton is looking to escape.
Boytsov trying to control the action but Hampton is working from the bottom.
Boytsov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hampton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hampton landing a few short strikes.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hampton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hampton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boytsov is just content to waste time from the top position. Hampton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hampton is trying to control the position but Boytsov postures up.
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 drops back looking for a leg! Hampton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hampton manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Hampton's guard.
Hampton wants to stand but Boytsov is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hampton is on top in guard.
Boytsov has a closed guard, preventing Hampton from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hampton is working Boytsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hampton drives through with a takedown into Boytsov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boytsov working for submissions but it's allowed Hampton to get to half guard.
Hampton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boytsov keeps working.
Hampton is thwarting Boytsov's attempts to control the position.
Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boytsov trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boytsov.
Boytsov has his foot on Hampton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hampton works his way back into a safe position though.
Boytsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Boytsov, not yet.
Boytsov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hampton uses it to pass to side control.
Boytsov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boytsov gets back to full guard.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving.
Boytsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hampton stacks Boytsov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hampton!
Hampton working away.
Boytsov tries to bench press Hampton off him but Hampton keeps the position.
Hampton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hampton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hampton trying to control from half guard but Boytsov is working away.
Boytsov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hampton jumps into side control!
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.
Hampton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boytsov is trying to get back to full guard.
Boytsov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hampton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boytsov tries to roll over but Hampton keeps him under control.
Boytsov trying to get back to full guard but Hampton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boytsov is trying to reverse the position but instead Hampton has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hampton keeps control of the position as Boytsov tries to break free.
Hampton avoiding Boytsov 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeVon Hampton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hampton scores with a takedown into Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Hampton defends easily.
Hampton working some strikes from top position.
Boytsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hampton manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov wants to pass the guard but Hampton is keeping the position.
Hampton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boytsov manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boytsov is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hampton 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.
Boytsov wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Hampton wants to sweep here but Boytsov controlling him for the moment.
Hampton wants to stand up but Boytsov is controlling him.
Hampton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boytsov slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hampton trying to hold on to Boytsov's head to control him but Boytsov postures up.
Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boytsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hampton sees it coming and defends easily.
Hampton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Boytsov is on him like a limpet, forcing Hampton back against the cage.
Boytsov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hampton regains guard.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hampton keeping full guard, as Boytsov tries to pass.
Boytsov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton keeping full guard, as Boytsov tries to pass.
Hampton striking off his back but it's not causing Boytsov any problems.
Boytsov trying to control but Hampton is working from the bottom.
Boytsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hampton is keeping the position for now.
Hampton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boytsov won't allow Hampton to get back to his feet.
Hampton keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Boytsov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hampton 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.
DeVon Hampton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Hampton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hampton manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Hampton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boytsov stands up out of Hampton's guard for a moment - Hampton manages to land a nice upkick.
Hampton lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Hampton is trying to keep Boytsov in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hampton slips under a jab.
Hampton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boytsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hampton's head.
Hampton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boytsov has his foot on Hampton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hampton works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hampton is aware though and is defending well.
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Hampton defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeVon Hampton.
I think Hampton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dmitry Boytsov!
A relieved looking Dmitry Boytsov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theros Ironfeld (ranked 1489 p4p, 2637 weight class) and Alexandru Mircea (ranked 155 p4p, 274 weight class). Mircea has chosen Shatter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alexandru Mircea told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandru Mircea!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mircea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ironfeld avoids it really well and circles away.
Mircea slips under a jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Mircea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Ironfeld swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Ironfeld has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
Ironfeld dodges the punch combination from Mircea.
Ironfeld feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ironfeld throws a lazy right hand but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ironfeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ironfeld does no damage.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Mircea tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ironfeld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ironfeld blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Ironfeld attempts a counter takedown but Mircea avoids it well and moves away.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironfeld misses with a wild body shot.
Mircea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
Ironfeld waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.
Mircea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mircea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Mircea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mircea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ironfeld sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ironfeld appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mircea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ironfeld pinned against the cage. Ironfeld gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Theros Ironfeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandru Mircea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mircea fails with a takedown attempt.
Ironfeld tries to bum rush Mircea with a series of wild strikes but Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ironfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfeld takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Mircea throws a series of punches but Ironfeld avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Ironfeld misses.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld cracks Mircea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironfeld dodges the punch combination from Mircea.
Ironfeld drops Mircea with a beautiful combination! Mircea stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ironfeld is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Ironfeld as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea misses with a two punch combination.
Mircea dives in and grabs Ironfeld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironfeld pushes down on Mircea's head and hops out.
Ironfeld looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Ironfeld tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ironfeld with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ironfeld misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Ironfeld.
Mircea doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ironfeld throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ironfeld as Mircea shoots in.
Mircea scores with a one two! Ironfeld had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Mircea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ironfeld. Mircea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ironfeld throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mircea counters with a series of strikes. Ironfeld will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mircea with a nice cross.
Ironfeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Mircea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
That's time! Ironfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mircea tries to land a front kick but Ironfeld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Ironfeld.
Nice body punch from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Ironfeld misses with a looping right.
Ironfeld throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mircea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ironfeld loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
A jab from Ironfeld misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ironfeld throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Ironfeld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mircea can do to turn this around?
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Ironfeld throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
Mircea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mircea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironfeld.
Mircea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mircea throws a head kick but Ironfeld moves out of range.
Ironfeld throws a right hand that misses
and Mircea counters by clinching up.
Ironfeld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Ironfeld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mircea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ironfeld decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mircea's guard.
Ironfeld is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mircea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Mircea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ironfeld lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mircea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ironfeld scoring with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld is looking to work some ground and pound but Mircea has wrist control.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving.
Mircea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ironfeld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ironfeld trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mircea pulls Ironfeld in close to prevent any damage.
Mircea looking for a sweep. Not yet Mircea, not yet.
Ironfeld not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ironfeld lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ironfeld content to stall in guard here.
Mircea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ironfeld with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mircea looking for a sweep. Not yet Mircea, not yet.
Ironfeld stands up over Mircea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ironfeld landing some decent shots from guard.
Mircea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ironfeld is fighting to break Mircea's control of his arms but Mircea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mircea is trying to control the position but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving.
Ironfeld scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ironfeld seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mircea for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theros Ironfeld dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ironfeld changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Mircea unleashes a big counter combination but Ironfeld bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ironfeld checks a leg kick.
Ironfeld misses with a looping left.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea throws a right and a left that Ironfeld avoids nicely.
Theros Ironfeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Ironfeld throws a right and a left that Mircea avoids nicely.
Ironfeld lands with a nice body punch.
Mircea walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mircea dives in and grabs Ironfeld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironfeld pushes down on Mircea's head and hops out.
Mircea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld lands a really nice looking cross but Mircea seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mircea throws a right and a left that Ironfeld avoids nicely.
Mircea shoots in for a double leg but Ironfeld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ironfeld scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mircea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ironfeld loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
Ironfeld misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mircea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mircea as he avoids it easily.
Mircea wants to counter the offense by Ironfeld and move into the clinch position.
Ironfeld throws a jab when Mircea was well out of range.
Ironfeld misses with a straight left.
Mircea unleashes a big counter combination but Ironfeld bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ironfeld misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mircea as Ironfeld shoots in.
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ironfeld misses
and Mircea counters with a left and a right that stings Ironfeld.
Mircea blocks a jab.
Mircea wants to counter the offense by Ironfeld and move into the clinch position.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theros Ironfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironfeld.
Mircea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ironfeld misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Ironfeld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ironfeld shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mircea's guard.
Mircea controlling the position.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
Ironfeld is really struggling to control Mircea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ironfeld throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mircea is trying to keep Ironfeld in close.
Ironfeld scoring with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld connects with a couple of short punches.
Mircea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ironfeld working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving.
Ironfeld has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ironfeld controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ironfeld trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ironfeld is working Mircea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mircea 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.
Alexandru Mircea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironfeld with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mircea is trying to keep Ironfeld in close.
Ironfeld controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld postures up in Mircea's guard and throws a big left but Mircea blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theros Ironfeld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ironfeld, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theros Ironfeld!
Our winner, Theros Ironfeld, 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.
Alexandru Mircea was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kadurov (ranked 1005 p4p, 2305 weight class) and Little Late (ranked 137 p4p, 288 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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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rustam Kadurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kadurov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Late is trying to get back to his feet.
Kadurov working away.
The ground and pound from Kadurov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Late is looking for a sweep.
Late manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov actively working from the bottom here.
Kadurov trying to control here.
Kadurov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late tries to stand and escape but Kadurov is controlling the position.
Kadurov is refusing to be controlled, as Late sits in half guard.
Kadurov controlling the position well.
Late perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Late is looking for a kimura but Kadurov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Late to get the leverage.
Kadurov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Late sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kadurov is working an open guard so Late takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Late scores with a jab to the head.
Late misses with a body kick.
Kadurov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kadurov moves out of range of the body kick from Late.
Kadurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late misses with a combination
and Kadurov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Late thinking.
Kadurov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Late is looking to reverse the position.
Late is trying to get back to his feet.
Late wants to control but Kadurov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Kadurov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kadurov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Late knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kadurov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kadurov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Late wants to control but Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov scoring with punches and elbows.
It looks like Little Late has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Late has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kadurov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Late is looking for a sweep.
Kadurov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Late is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late'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.
Late throws a right hand that misses
so Kadurov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Late kicks Kadurov off and gets to his feet.
Late gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kadurov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Late pushes Kadurov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kadurov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadurov.
Kadurov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kadurov dives in and scores a takedown into Late's guard.
Late has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kadurov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Late drives through and clinches with Kadurov against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late manages to break the clinch.
Late just misses with a punch to the body.
Kadurov gets a takedown into half guard.
Late is looking to improve his position.
Late wants to get back to his feet.
Kadurov is stalling here. Late is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kadurov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Late has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov is not content to let Late control the position.
Late is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kadurov tries to control but Late manages to take his back.
A lull in the action here.
Late is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Late has the hooks in. Kadurov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Late.
Late controls the action.
Late's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kadurov tries to escape but Late has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kadurov is holding onto Late's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Late is looking to control Kadurov but Kadurov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Late avoiding Kadurov 's attempts to control his hands.
Little Late has got the better of the ground game so far.
Late trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kadurov doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Late's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kadurov turns into Late and is now in his guard.
Kadurov postures up in Late's guard and throws a big left but Late blocks it.
Kadurov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Late showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kadurov connects with a jab.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov misses the shot to the body.
Late misses with a body shot.
Kadurov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kadurov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Late.
Late throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Late gets caught napping as Kadurov dives in and scores a takedown. Late manages to retain guard.
Late utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kadurov postures up in Late's guard and throws a big left but Late blocks it.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Late is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late managing to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kadurov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Kadurov.
Late scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Late is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kadurov rather than just go for the knockout.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kadurov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kadurov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kadurov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Late tries to get to full guard but Kadurov has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late is still trying to improve position.
Kadurov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kadurov trying to control from half guard but Late is working away.
Late is trying to control but can't.
Kadurov is looking to take a break and control but Late is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kadurov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadurov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Late desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Late trying to control here.
Late pushes Kadurov off looking to stand but Kadurov dives back in and keeps control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Late avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kadurov.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kadurov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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.
Kadurov keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Late.
A big right from Late misses.
Late throws a wild body kick that Kadurov sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by Kadurov as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Late misses.
Late clinches up with Kadurov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kadurov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kadurov working the head and body with strikes.
Late is trying to control but can't.
Late is looking to improve his position.
Late wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kadurov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rustam Kadurov!
In his post fight interview, Rustam Kadurov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 1011 p4p, 1261 weight class) and Chris Pauschi (ranked 125 p4p, 155 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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12 - 9 - 0 |
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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 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Pauschi!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chris Pauschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pauschi. That's going to slow Hedegaard down.
Pauschi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pauschi stuns Hedegaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pauschi misses with a looping left.
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.
Pauschi with a jab.
Hedegaard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pauschi keeping control of the position.
Hedegaard works his way into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauschi is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauschi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pauschi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pauschi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pauschi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hedegaard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Pauschi is working from the bottom.
Pauschi tries to bench press Hedegaard off him but Hedegaard keeps the position.
Hedegaard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pauschi keeps working.
Pauschi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hedegaard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hedegaard trying to control the position but Pauschi is working away.
Hedegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pauschi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pauschi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pauschi keeps working.
Hedegaard misses with the ground and pound.
Pauschi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pauschi is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pauschi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pauschi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedegaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hedegaard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pauschi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Pauschi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
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 Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hedegaard or perhaps it was just good defense by Pauschi, which made it look bad.
Hedegaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hedegaard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pauschi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pauschi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedegaard.
Pauschi lands a jab to the head.
Pauschi misses with a leg kick
so Hedegaard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hedegaard trying to control but Pauschi is working from the bottom.
Pauschi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pauschi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pauschi pulls Hedegaard in to control the position.
Hedegaard trying to control but Pauschi is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Pauschi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pauschi is trying to keep Hedegaard in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pauschi clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pauschi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hedegaard wants a takedown.
Pauschi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pauschi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pauschi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pauschi.
Pauschi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hedegaard jumps guard but Pauschi stands there with Hedegaard around his waist. Hedegaard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pauschi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hedegaard's defenses.
Pauschi lands an elbow inside.
Pauschi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pauschi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pauschi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pauschi is stalling here.
Hedegaard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Pauschi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pauschi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hedegaard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pauschi after a bit of a struggle.
Pauschi is leaning against Hedegaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pauschi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hedegaard tries to score a body lock takedown but Pauschi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Pauschi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hedegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pauschi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pauschi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hedegaard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pauschi after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pauschi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauschi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hedegaard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pauschi is defending well.
Pauschi scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauschi lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauschi.
Pauschi pushes Hedegaard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pauschi lands a nice elbow.
Pauschi lands an elbow that stopped Hedegaard in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Simon Hedegaard has been cut.
Pauschi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
A short uppercut from Pauschi.
Hedegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pauschi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pauschi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pauschi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pauschi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hedegaard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Still in the clinch, Pauschi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Pauschi to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Pauschi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Hedegaard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Pauschi lands a big uppercut and Hedegaard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hedegaard looks OK. Pauschi waves Hedegaard back to his feet!
Hedegaard is rocked!
Pauschi misses with an uppercut.
Pauschi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hedegaard is defended easily by Pauschi.
Hedegaard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pauschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Pauschi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pauschi lands with an overhand left.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pauschi swings for the body but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Hedegaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Pauschi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hedegaard to the canvas! Hedegaard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pauschi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Pauschi!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Pauschi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radio Philips (ranked 818 p4p, 899 weight class) and Jan Moder (ranked 92 p4p, 99 weight class). Radio Philips has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 29 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Moder!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moder throws the left hand but Philips avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Moder.
Moder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moder 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.
Moder checks a low kick from Philips.
Moder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moder throws the kick towards the body but Philips avoids it.
Philips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Philips misses with a low kick as Moder jumps back.
Moder takes a swing at Philips's ribcage but misses.
Jan Moder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moder scores with a head kick. Philips tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moder looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
Moder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Philips misses its target.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Moder finds it's way through Philips's defenses.
Philips drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.
Philips forces Moder back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Philips obliges.
Philips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moder blocks it with crossed arms.
Moder throws an elbow but it misses.
Philips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Philips throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Moder.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Philips obliges.
Moder tries to work over Philips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Philips digs a right hand into Moder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moder's gas tank.
Moder looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Philips scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moder takes an elbow to the temple.
Philips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips digs a right hand into Moder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moder's gas tank.
Philips lands a hook to the side of the head.
Philips lands a shot to the body.
Philips lands an elbow inside.
Philips is working Moder over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips lands a damaging elbow.
Philips lands with a short shot to the head.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Moder won't want to take too many of those.
Moder takes an elbow to the temple.
Philips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Philips lands a hook that snaps the head of Moder backwards.
Philips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moder backwards.
Moder prevents a body shot from Philips.
Moder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Philips.
Philips lands an elbow that stopped Moder in his tracks for a moment.
Philips lands a nice knee to the body.
Philips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Philips looking to throw knees to the head but Moder is blocking nicely.
Philips landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moder blocks the elbow strike.
Philips with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Philips.
A short right from Philips on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moder has a couple of punches blocked by Philips.
Philips landing knees to the head.
Philips lands an elbow inside.
Moder throws a punch but it's blocked by Philips.
Moder managing to block the knees to the body from Philips.
Philips crunches a lovely knee into Moder's ribcage.
Moder blocks an elbow strike.
Philips throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Philips lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Philips works on Moder's body with a couple of short punches.
Philips is leaning against Moder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Philips creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Philips lands an elbow that stopped Moder in his tracks for a moment.
Philips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moder being controlled against the cage.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips controlling the action here for a moment.
Philips taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moder struggles to land a body shot inside as Philips controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Philips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Philips lands a hook that snaps the head of Moder backwards.
Moder misses with a body punch.
Philips lands a hook that snaps the head of Moder backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moder throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moder throws an elbow but misses.
Moder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Philips digs a right hand underneath Moder's ribcage. Moder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Philips.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Philips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Radio Philips's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Philips catches Moder napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Moder to the canvas!
 Moder is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Moder pulls Philips in close to his closed guard and prevents Philips from doing any damage or advancing position.
Philips wants to stand but Moder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moder looking for a sweep. Not yet Moder, not yet.
Philips decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Moder thumps Philips with a low kick.
Philips throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Moder blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Moder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Philips blocks a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Moder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips lands with a nice body punch.
Moder is breathing heavily.
Philips turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moder throws a shot from downtown. Philips moves away and avoids it.
Philips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Philips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moder.
Moder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Philips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moder doesn't seem bothered though.
Philips thumps Moder with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Moder.
Philips lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moder checks a low kick from Philips.
Philips checks a leg kick nicely.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Moder is just out of range.
Jan Moder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moder throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
Philips tries to clinch but Moder moves out of range.
Moder feints a counter leg kick.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moder looks to throw the jab but Philips is out of range.
Moder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Philips.
Moder throws the left hand but Philips avoids the punch easily.
Philips scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Philips.
Philips looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Philips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Philips buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Philips moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Philips ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Philips lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Philips throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Philips misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moder blocks a head kick by Philips.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Philips does it's job there.
Moder is still on wobbly legs! Can Philips finish him?
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Moder seems to have recovered his senses.
Moder misses with the head strike.
Philips landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Philips digs a right hand underneath Moder's ribcage. Moder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Philips.
A body shot lands from Philips.
Philips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Philips lands a shoulder strike.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Philips lands an elbow just above Moder 's eye.
Philips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moder blocks it with crossed arms.
Philips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moder.
Moder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Philips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Philips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moder or not.
Philips lands an elbow just above Moder 's eye.
It looks like Jan Moder has been cut.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moder can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips stalling against the cage.
Philips with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Philips missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Philips.
Philips gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Philips.
Moder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moder misses with a body punch.
Moder misses with the head strike.
Moder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Philips lands a nice uppercut.
Philips trying to land knees to the body.
Philips takes an elbow to the temple.
Philips is working Moder over against the cage.
Philips lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Philips dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Philips staying out of range there.
Philips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moder.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Philips throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Philips misses.
Moder throws a big counter head kick but Philips avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moder. Philips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moder keeps the fight on the outside.
Philips tests Moder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Philips is looking to wear down Moder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moder scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moder connects with a solid leg kick.
Philips looks to land a body kick but Moder moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Philips.
Moder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moder digs a good body shot into Philips's ribs.
Moder misses with an uppercut.
Philips lands a front kick.
Moder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moder with a nice calf kick.
Moder misses with an uppercut.
Philips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moder circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Moder as he checks the leg kick.
Philips defending well as Moder loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Philips coming out on top.
Moder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Philips.
Jan Moder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moder throws a jab but it's blocked by Philips.
Moder jabs Philips to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips tries to land a leg kick but Moder saw it coming and moves away.
Philips throws a leg kick but Moder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Moder.
Philips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Philips moves away.
Moder thuds a left hand into Philips's body.
Moder misses with a hook
and Philips counters with a low kick, right behind Moder 's knee.
Philips throws a series of punches but Moder avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Moder misses.
Nice uppercut there from Moder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips lands a slapping body shot.
Moder throws a lazy head kick
and Philips counters with an outside leg kick.
Philips instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Philips.
Philips lands an uppercut.
Philips with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Philips crunches a lovely knee into Moder's ribcage.
Philips landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Radio Philips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Philips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moder.
Philips scores with a shoulder strike.
Philips with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moder can't find room to land a body shot as Philips controls the action.
Moder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moder misses with a body punch.
Philips blocks a body shot from Moder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moder lands a nice uppercut.
Philips is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Philips.
Moder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Philips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Philipss head.
Moder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moder struggles to land a body shot inside as Philips controls his hands.
Moder throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moder.
Moder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Philips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moder is defending well for now.
Philips is stalling here.
Philips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Philips misses with a knee strike.
Philips tries a body shot but Moder blocks it.
Radio Philips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Philips has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Moder goes down! Philips dives on top of him - Moder manages to get guard.
Philips has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Philips decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moder, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Radio Philips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Philips 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radio Philips!
Radio Philips thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 694 p4p, 670 weight class) and Murilo Ninja (ranked 81 p4p, 77 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Howard quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Howard taking some punishment here, with Ninja in his half guard.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as Ninja sits in half guard.
Ninja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Howard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ninja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ninja postures up in Howard's guard and throws a big left but Howard blocks it.
Howard is trying to control the position but Ninja postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja preventing the sweep.
Howard trying to control the position.
Ninja pushing down on Howard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ninja content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ninja scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ninja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Howard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
Ninja slips nicely into half guard.
Ninja drops an elbow to the side of Howard's head.
Ground and pound from Ninja.
Ground and pound from Ninja.
Ninja is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Ninja has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Howard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment.
Howard is working hard here to advance position.
Howard is trying to control the position but Ninja postures up.
Howard wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ninja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ninja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Ninja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking to advance position but Ninja won't allow it.
Ninja tries to roll over but Howard keeps him under control.
Ninja is trying to stand back up but Howard is controlling him
Ground and pound from Howard.
Howard is trying to control the action in half guard but Ninja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Howard prevents Ninja from standing back up.
Ninja won't allow Howard to pass to mount.
Ninja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howard pulls his head out easily.
Howard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ninja is defending against the submission attempts here by Howard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard prevents Ninja from standing back up.
Ninja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howard pulls his head out easily.
Howard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ninja to regain full guard.
Howard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
Ninja wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja wants to stand up but Howard is controlling him.
Ninja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ninja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ninja rushes Howard and presses him up against the cage.
Howard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja tries to throw a body punch but Howard avoids it by throwing Ninja back against the cage.
Howard tries to work over Ninja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ninja wants the takedown. Howard is fighting it off but Ninja persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Howard's guard against the cage.
Howard wants to hit a sweep here but Ninja passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Howard there!
Ninja scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Howard?
Howard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ninja is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ninja prevents Howard from getting the reversal.
Ninja tries to control but Howard wriggling away.
Howard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard won't allow Ninja to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja trying to control the position.
Ninja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
Ninja wants to stand up but Howard is controlling him.
Howard tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja is retaining full guard.
Howard won't allow Ninja to sweep him here.
Murilo Ninja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ninja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howard manages to get himself to full guard.
Ninja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Howard wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja landing with the ground and pound.
Howard trying to keep a closed guard but Ninja is proving a slippery customer.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ninja is one step ahead there.
Ninja looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard working a defensive guard here.
Ninja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ninja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ninja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ninja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ninja looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ninja's guard.
Howard won't allow Ninja to get back to his feet.
Ninja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ninja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ninja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howard wants to improve his position but Ninja is controlling well.
Ninja is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja lands strikes from half guard.
Ninja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ninja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Howard stuffs the takedown.
Ninja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ninja darts in and clinches Howard up against the cage.
Ninja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard has hold of one of Ninja's legs. Ninja is fighting the takedown attempt but Howard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ninja working for a triangle but Howard defends it easily.
Ninja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard pushes down on Ninja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howard prevents Ninja from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howard uses his free foot to push down on Ninja's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ninja.
Ninja is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action.
Howard raining down shots from the mount!
Ninja tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howard has control of Ninja's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ninja regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dean Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ninja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Howard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ninja is looking to escape.
Howard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Howard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ninja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ninja holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Howard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ninja wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Howard wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment.
Howard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ninja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Howard's head.
Ninja works over Howard with some ground and pound from guard.
Ninja lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ninja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Howard controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Howard looking for a sweep. Not yet Howard, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ninja defends well.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard looking for a guillotine here but Ninja defends easily.
Murilo Ninja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howard 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ninja trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ninja has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Ninja!
Murilo Ninja made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Escalante (ranked 43 p4p, 299 weight class) and Bill Brown (ranked 6 p4p, 35 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escalante swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Escalante.
Escalante clinches.
Escalante prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Escalante throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escalante throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Escalante only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escalante throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Escalante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante tries to clinch up.
Escalante tries to clinch up
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Escalante backing up. Escalante nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Escalante tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Escalante throws a good cross that connects.
Escalante is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Escalante backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Escalante manages to avoid it all.
Brown moves out of range as Escalante strikes.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Escalante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escalante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escalante swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Escalante darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escalante throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Escalante will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escalante has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown wants to break free but Escalante has control.
Escalante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Escalante looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Escalante wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Escalante connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Escalante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Escalante backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Escalante manages to avoid it all.
Escalante throws a good cross that connects.
Escalante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Vicente Escalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escalante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escalante throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante connects with an inside leg kick.
Escalante throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Escalante.
Escalante looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Escalante.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Escalante's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Escalante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escalante throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Escalante throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Escalante backing up. Escalante nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Escalante misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Escalante backing up. Escalante nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Vicente Escalante will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Escalante cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Escalante.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Escalante throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Escalante.
Escalante misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Escalante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escalante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Escalante.
Escalante tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Escalante fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
A jab from Escalante misses.
As Escalante backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Escalante manages to avoid it all.
Escalante throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Escalante is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
As Escalante backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Escalante manages to avoid it all.
Brown avoids the head kick by Escalante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escalante uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escalante throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Escalante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Escalante scoring well with a low kick there.
Escalante throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Escalante.
Escalante motions for Brown to come forward. Escalante throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Escalante misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escalante tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it.
A low kick from Escalante misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Escalante will be more careful next time no doubt.
Escalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Escalante throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Escalante looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Escalante tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Escalante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Escalante backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Escalante manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Escalante.
Escalante misses with a body kick.
Escalante fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Escalante throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Bill Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escalante clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Escalante misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Escalante.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escalante.
Escalante swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Escalante.
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Escalante backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Escalante manages to avoid it all.
Escalante clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Escalante is controlling the position.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Escalante has double underhooks.
Escalante tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Escalante back against the cage.
Escalante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Escalante misses its intended target.
Escalante misses with a wild body shot.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Escalante closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to break free but Escalante pushes him back against the cage.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escalante scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Escalante has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escalante keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Escalante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Escalante lands a nice uppercut.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Escalante has the dominant position.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escalante misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Escalante tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Escalante is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown slips a jab from Escalante.
A slow jab from Escalante misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escalante throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Escalante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escalante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escalante throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Brown is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Escalante.
Escalante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Escalante tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escalante comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Escalante keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Escalante has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escalante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escalante prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Escalante.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Escalante has the dominant position.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escalante jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Escalante swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Escalante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escalante throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escalante's corner calls for a 1-2. Escalante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escalante rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escalante throws out the jab.
Escalante pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Escalante misses its intended target.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Escalante misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Escalante backing up. Escalante nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicente Escalante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escalante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!
Vicente Escalante very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Marek (ranked 48 p4p, 148 weight class) and Aleks Nik (ranked 6 p4p, 24 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Marek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nik throws out a counter right but Marek avoids it with no problem.
Marek misses with a hook
letting Nik counter with a right hand.
Nik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik misses with a two punch combination.
Nik moves away from the strike by Marek.
Nik feints the counter takedown.
Marek clinches up with Nik and pushes him back against the cage.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Marek blocks a body shot from Nik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Nik.
Nik pushes Marek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Marek controls the action.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nik.
Nik lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Marek on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niks head.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Marek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nik lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nik.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nik blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Nik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nik cracks Marek with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Marek fails to land.
Nik lands with a short shot to the head.
Nik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands.
Nik has Marek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Marek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nik breaks the clinch.
Nik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marek at a distance.
A jab from Nik misses.
Marek lands an overhand right.
It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nik.
Nik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nik somewhat.
As Nik looks to move away, Marek throws a big counter combo but Nik just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nik.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
Marek throws a right hand that misses
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Nik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gregor Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marek thumps Nik with a low kick.
Marek drops his hands momentarily and Nik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nik misses with a straight left.
Marek throwing a counter right hand but Nik manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marek did well to prevent Nik getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nik controlling the pace.
Marek gets full guard.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Marek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleks Nik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Marek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marek misses with a head kick.
Nik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nik shoots in and bounces Marek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Marek is adopting a defensive guard.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marek keeping full guard, as Nik tries to pass.
Nik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Marek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nik ducks under a wild hook from Marek.
Nik throws out a counter right but Marek avoids it with no problem.
Marek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nik to score with a decent uppercut.
Marek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marek throws a head kick that Nik semi-blocks.
Marek looks to throw the jab but Nik is out of range.
Nik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marek.
Nik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Marek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marek lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik cracks a nice hook into Marek's ribs.
Marek throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Marek misses.
Nik misses with the combination.
A low kick from Marek misses
and Nik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marek!
Nik working away.
Marek is not content to let Nik control the position.
Marek seems a little lost for a moment, as Nik dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik working the ground and pound but Marek is defending the strikes.
Marek managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nik.
Marek wants to control but Nik postures up.
Nik throwing strikes but Marek manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nik holds on to Marek's head and controls the position momentarily.
Marek working away.
Nik is looking to regain half guard here but Marek keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nik prevents Marek from improving position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleks Nik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's time! Marek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nik lands a glancing blow to the side of Marek's head.
Marek is looking to clinch.
Nik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nik shoots in for a double leg but Marek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nik throws a big shot that misses.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek has Nik up against the cage in a clinch.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Nik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marek blocks a body shot from Nik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Nik.
Nik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marek is trying to keep an underhook but Nik manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Marek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nik.
Nik controlling the action here.
Nik is trying to control the action in half guard but Marek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nik throws a strike but Marek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nik throws a big elbow that misses.
Marek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aleks Nik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nik jabs Marek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marek throws a shot from downtown. Nik moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nik! But no joy.
Marek misses with a right hand
and Nik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nik misses with a looping left.
Nik lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik staying out of range there.
Nik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marek tries to move into range but Nik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nik trying to control the position but Marek is working away.
Marek struggling a bit here.
Marek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nik.
Nik trying to control the position but Marek is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marek is not content to let Nik control the position.
Marek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nik.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nik gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Nik.
The strikes coming from Nik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working.
Nik throwing strikes but Marek manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nik is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Who's going to make the next move?
Marek takes a little break here. Nik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik wants to control but Marek postures up.
Nik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marek being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marek's head.
Nik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nik connects with a nice short shot to Marek's temple.
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nik wants to pass the guard but Marek is defending well.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Marek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marek misses with a looping right.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik misses the shot to the body.
Marek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marek pushes Nik up against the cage in a clinch.
Nik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nik thuds a left hand into Marek's body.
Marek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Nik to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marek misses with an uppercut.
Nik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marek with a body shot.
Nik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Marek throws an off balance right hand
letting Nik counter with a right hand.
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice leg kick from Marek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aleks Nik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nik scores with a hook.
Nik misses the jab.
Nik avoids the head kick by Marek.
Nik lands with a nice body punch.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nik moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik cracks Marek with a good jab.
Marek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nik was well out of range. Poor timing from Marek.
Nice body punch from Nik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marek is looking for a counter combo.
Marek connects with a crisp jab.
Marek swings widly with a right hand
and Nik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marek misses with a left hand
and Nik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nik misses with a straight right.
Marek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marek cracks Nik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Marek there.
Marek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gregor Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek misses with a looping left.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nik moves away.
Nik misses the shot to the body.
Nik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marek throws a head kick but Nik moves out of range.
Marek swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Nik connects with a right hand. Marek shakes it off.
Nik lands a nice shot to the body.
Marek misses with a kick to the body.
Nik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marek defends it well.
A head kick by Marek misses
and Nik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marek throws a sloppy head kick
and Nik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nik.
Nik avoids the body shot from Marek.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nik, as that shot connected.
Nik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marek wants to clinch.
Nik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marek tries to clinch but Nik moves away
and Nik counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek misses with a head kick.
Nik with the counter takedown but Marek avoids it easily.
Nik swats away the attempt to clinch by Marek.
Nik throws a hook to the side of Marek's head but Marek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marek throws a lazy head kick
and Nik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marek misses with an uppercut
and Nik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nik slips a jab from Marek.
A combination from Marek does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Nik misses.
Marek connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nik digs a good body shot into Marek's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
Aleks Nik is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Aleks Nik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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A | B |
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A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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