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OFK 382 - Sparr Vs Wahwah PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 1849 p4p, 3533 weight class) and Jimmy Nickels (ranked 208 p4p, 387 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lama showed some decent athleticism there.
Nickels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lama.
Lama controlling the pace.
Nickels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lama.
Lama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nickels is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nickels takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nickels is squirming around, avoiding Lama's attempts to control the action.
Nickels is desperately trying to improve his position but Lama has a good base and remains in mount.
Lama unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lama is landing with some decent strikes but Nickels is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nickels taking shots to the head.
Lama controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Nickels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lama controlling the pace for now.
Lama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickels for as long as he can get away with.
Lama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nickels looks a forlorn figure.
Lama lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lama controlling from the full mount.
Lama with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nickels in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nickels to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balal Lama!
Balal Lama really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 1264 p4p, 5530 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 76 p4p, 231 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 52 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OcasioCortez clinches.
OcasioCortez crunches a lovely knee into Meyer's ribcage.
Meyer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I was talking to OcasioCortez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
OcasioCortez pressing his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OcasioCortez taking a breather.
Meyer is looking to break free of the clinch but OcasioCortez has double underhooks.
A short right from OcasioCortez on the inside.
Meyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OcasioCortez has him pressed against the cage.
OcasioCortez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Come on OcasioCortez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with OcasioCortez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A knee to the head by OcasioCortez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OcasioCortez as Meyer tries to tie him up.
Meyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meyer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OcasioCortez is defending well.
OcasioCortez leaning his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OcasioCortez lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
OcasioCortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
OcasioCortez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meyer looks winded!
OcasioCortez lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OcasioCortez.
Meyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
 Meyer is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, OcasioCortez lands a big elbow that drops Meyer! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Meyer is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandria OcasioCortez!
A victorious Alexandria OcasioCortez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Lingfield (ranked 972 p4p, 2127 weight class) and Shahzad Abdelrahman (ranked 142 p4p, 247 weight class). Abdelrahman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blow The Whistle. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Solid boxing
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Lingfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shahzad Abdelrahman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdelrahman misses with a hook. Lingfield ducked under it nicely.
Abdelrahman lunges at Lingfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lingfield's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abdelrahman.
Lingfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdelrahman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdelrahman dips to his left and cracks Lingfield with an uppercut!
Lingfield misses with a jab to the body
and Abdelrahman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lingfield's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
Lingfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lingfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lingfield.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdelrahman is looking to reverse the position.
Lingfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lingfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdelrahman is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lingfield trying to control the action but Abdelrahman is working from the bottom.
Lingfield misses with the ground and pound.
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.
Abdelrahman taking a bit of punishment here - Lingfield scoring with strikes.
Lingfield controls the position from side control.
Abdelrahman is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
That's two 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.
Abdelrahman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdelrahman is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
Abdelrahman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lingfield wants to control but Abdelrahman is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lingfield connects with a decent elbow.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdelrahman keeps working.
Abdelrahman isn't going anywhere.
Lingfield staying calm.
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.
Abdelrahman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lingfield looks up at the clock and then as Abdelrahman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lingfield smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lingfield laying and praying for a moment but Abdelrahman takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lingfield prevents Abdelrahman from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lingfield trying to control from half guard but Abdelrahman is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shahzad Abdelrahman 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.
Abdelrahman tried to score with a low kick but Lingfield checks it.
Abdelrahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman works Lingfield's body with a nice hook.
Abdelrahman tries a low kick but Lingfield avoids it.
Lingfield connects with a right hand. Abdelrahman shakes it off.
Abdelrahman looks to land a right hand but Lingfield moved out of range.
Lingfield scores with a nice right hand.
Lingfield darts in trying to clinch
and Abdelrahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdelrahman circles away.
Lingfield shoots and misses
and Abdelrahman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Lingfield with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingfield misses with a takedown attempt - Abdelrahman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lingfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingfield shoots in but Abdelrahman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lingfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abdelrahman avoids it really well and circles away.
Lingfield tries to clinch up but Abdelrahman circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdelrahman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lingfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lingfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Lingfield looking for a takedown.
Lingfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lingfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abdelrahman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lingfield tries for a takedown but Abdelrahman manages to get underhooks.
Abdelrahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abdelrahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdelrahman missing with a left hand there. Lingfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lingfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Abdelrahman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abdelrahman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abdelrahman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lingfield will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdelrahman thuds a left hand into Lingfield's body.
Nice takedown defense from Abdelrahman. No joy for Lingfield on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abdelrahman.
Lingfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lingfield has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abdelrahman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lingfield in his tracks.
Lingfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abdelrahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lingfield wants to clinch up but Abdelrahman keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abdelrahman! But no joy.
Abdelrahman misses the shot to the body.
Abdelrahman tries to bum rush Lingfield with a series of wild strikes but Lingfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdelrahman misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman lands a jab to Lingfield's midsection.
Lingfield darts in trying to clinch
and Abdelrahman counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lingfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Abdelrahman counters with a straight right hand.
Shahzad Abdelrahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdelrahman leaves Lingfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abdelrahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lingfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdelrahman is just out of range.
Abdelrahman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lingfield.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abdelrahman.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lingfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdelrahman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahzad Abdelrahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lingfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Abdelrahman gets tackled into the cage by Lingfield. Lingfield maintains the clinch.
Abdelrahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lingfield backwards.
Abdelrahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lingfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdelrahman lands with a straight right. Lingfield didn't see that one coming.
Abdelrahman misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdelrahman throws a chopping leg kick but Lingfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lingfield has time to react.
Lingfield misses with a takedown
and Abdelrahman counters with a good low kick that Lingfield was not able to check.
Lingfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Abdelrahman.
Lingfield tries to clinch up
and Abdelrahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Lingfield with a poor takedown
and Lingfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Lingfield is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lingfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdelrahman is looking to land body kicks.
Lingfield attempts a counter takedown but Abdelrahman avoids it well and moves away.
Oh Lingfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdelrahman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lingfield seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Lingfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Abdelrahman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lingfield goes for a double leg but Abdelrahman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abdelrahman continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abdelrahman! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jim Lingfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Abdelrahman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lingfield shoots in for a takedown but Abdelrahman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdelrahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooh!!! Abdelrahman has knocked Lingfield down with a huge combo! Abdelrahman steps away and waves a wobbly Lingfield back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jim Lingfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lingfield looks up at the clock. Bad move! Abdelrahman lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lingfield. Abdelrahman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shahzad Abdelrahman!
A victorious Shahzad Abdelrahman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smash Adams (ranked 1015 p4p, 1903 weight class) and Dean Howard (ranked 126 p4p, 215 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with Smash Adams' Theme blaring out of the sound system. Smash Adams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dean Howard's chin.
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smash Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
Howard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adams tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adams to the ground. Adams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Howard walks into a stiff left hand from Adams.
Adams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Howard's head.
Adams throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
Adams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adams looks to land a combination but Howard avoids it well.
Adams lands a head shot.
Howard staying out of range there.
Howard gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
Howard tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Howard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams slips a straight right by Howard.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Howard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard throws a body shot but no joy.
Howard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Howard moves away and avoids it.
Howard with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
Howard darts in looking for a takedown but Adams gets double underhooks and turns Howard into the cage.
Adams is looking to counter the offense by Howard and move into the clinch.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Howard.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Howard tries to counter it with a takedown but Adams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adams misses with a hook.
Howard defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Adams gets a clinch.
A short right from Howard on the inside.
Howard drags the fight down to the ground.
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams is one step ahead there.
Howard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Howard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Howard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Howard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howard won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Howard advances to half guard.
Howard wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Howard drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Howard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Adams is trying to escape back to his feet but Howard uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Howard prevents Adams from escaping the position.
Howard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howard working the body and head with strikes.
Howard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Adams's legs.
Howard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adams!
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 Smash Adams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams works the jab nicely.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams works Howard's body with a nice hook.
Adams throws the left hand but Howard avoids the punch easily.
Adams jabs at Howard's body.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Howard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Howard slips a jab from Adams.
Adams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Howard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
Smash Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Howard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Howard persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Howard.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Howard with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
Howard dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howard, pushing him back against the cage.
Howard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Dean Howard has been cut.
Howard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howard's brow.
Adams lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Howard's defenses.
Adams lands a left hand.
Howard is trying to pull guard but Adams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adams lands a nice elbow.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Howard takes an elbow to the temple.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Adams.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Howard is blocking nicely.
Howard tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Howard back against the cage.
Adams is looking to control Howard's arms but Howard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the cage.
Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Howard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Howard is trying to pull guard but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Adams leaning against his opponent.
Howard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Howard's closed guard. He's half up but Howard has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Howard pivots and extends the arm, Adams falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Howard! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Howard!
Dean Howard 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radio Philips (ranked 924 p4p, 1352 weight class) and Marwin Mueller (ranked 118 p4p, 161 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 30 - 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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marwin Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Philips.
Philips throws a leg kick but Mueller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Philips misses with a wild body shot.
Philips looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mueller throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Mueller finds it's target.
Mueller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Philips wants to get back to his feet.
Mueller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Philips manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mueller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mueller avoids the elbow strike from Philips, against the cage.
Philips creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mueller's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Philips is working Mueller over against the cage.
Philips stops a takedown attempt from Mueller.
Mueller has hold of one of Philips's legs. Philips is fighting the takedown attempt but Mueller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Philips wants to stand up but Mueller is controlling him.
Philips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mueller passes Philips's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mueller lands with a punch from half guard.
Philips looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mueller working the head and body with strikes.
Mueller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mueller working over Philips with some ground and pound. Philips looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Philips wants to get back to his feet.
Mueller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mueller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Philips pushes Mueller off looking to stand but Mueller dives back in and keeps control.
Mueller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Philips kicks Mueller off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips moves out of range as Mueller strikes.
Mueller keeps the fight on the outside.
Philips throws a head kick that misses.
Philips chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mueller shoots in looking for a takedown. Philips tries to sprawl out of it but Mueller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Philips manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips tries to land a front kick but Mueller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Philips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Philips is predictable there
and Mueller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Philips won't be happy with that.
Mueller grinds an elbow into Philips's temple.
Mueller cracks Philips with a big elbow.
Philips is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mueller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mueller working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips tries to escape but Mueller is in control.
Mueller lands a nice forearm strike.
Mueller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Philips wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mueller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mueller scoring with punches from side control.
Philips is pushing Mueller's head away, looking to escape. Mueller manages to hold on to the position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mueller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mueller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mueller grinds an elbow into Philips's temple.
Philips takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Philips is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mueller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mueller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Philips down.
Philips tries to escape but Mueller is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mueller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Philips to see if he's OK.
Mueller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mueller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Philips is rocked!
A big shot lands for Mueller! That's hurt Philips! Will he recover? Mueller fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marwin Mueller!
Marwin Mueller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Maki (ranked 436 p4p, 1230 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 52 p4p, 152 weight class). Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maki defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maki gets caught flat footed, as Edmonds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maki tries to get out of the position.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maki is trying to get back to his feet.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maki keeps working.
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Edmonds is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maki is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edmonds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Edmonds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maki sees it coming and defends easily.
Edmonds is trying to control. Maki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Edmonds tries to pass to full mount but Maki defends it.
Edmonds is stalling here. Maki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edmonds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Edmonds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edmonds manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Edmonds is holding on to half guard well.
Maki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds gets full guard.
Edmonds is pulling down on Maki's head to control his posture.
Maki wants to get up but he can't break Edmonds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maki is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edmonds is on top in 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.
Maki pulls Edmonds in close to his closed guard and prevents Edmonds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edmonds prevents Maki from getting back to his feet.
Edmonds trying to control but Maki is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds moves forwards but Maki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Maki.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
A big right from Maki misses.
Edmonds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maki throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maki misses with a low kick.
Edmonds misses with a double jab
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maki.
Edmonds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maki misses with a few strikes there.
Seppo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maki misses with a wild body shot.
Maki missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Maki misses.
Maki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edmonds throws a sloppy body shot
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Edmonds misses the jab.
Edmonds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maki swivels and escapes.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki cracks Edmonds with a good jab.
Edmonds swings widly with a right hand
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki catches Edmonds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seppo Maki is winning the standup battle so far.
Maki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maki lands with a nice body punch.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Maki moves out of range.
Maki scoring well with a low kick there.
Maki ducks right into an uppercut from Edmonds.
Maki with a nice calf kick.
Edmonds blocks the body kick.
Maki takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds misses with a hook to the body
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Maki connects with the punch.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki with a nice cross.
Maki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Maki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki cracks Edmonds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edmonds throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Edmonds throws a combination that misses
and Maki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmonds thinking.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Maki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maki's hands.
Edmonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Maki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edmonds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Maki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
Maki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edmonds can do to turn this around?
Maki tests Edmonds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Maki dominated that second round.
That's time! Maki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maki blocks a jab.
Edmonds shoots for a takedown but Maki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maki scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Maki.
Maki looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
Maki looks to land a combination but Edmonds avoids it well.
Edmonds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edmonds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Edmonds was not able to check.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maki with the inside leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maki enables Edmonds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maki has his feet on Edmonds's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Edmonds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Edmonds.
Maki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tried to counter with a leg kick but Edmonds avoided it.
Maki throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
Maki sizes up Edmonds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maki throws a solid leg kick but Edmonds takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maki.
Edmonds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maki's sensitive parts.
Maki feints and then cracks Edmonds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmonds down.
Maki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds goes for a double leg but Maki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maki continues to drive forward.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds loads up on a big right hand but Maki slips the punch.
Maki walks into a jab.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki.
Edmonds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmonds throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmonds blocks a jab.
Maki connects with a looping right hand.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Maki.
Edmonds lands a nice looking body shot.
Edmonds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maki throws a chopping leg kick but Edmonds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edmonds seems to have recovered his senses.
Edmonds shoots in and drives through. Maki sprawls well.
Maki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edmonds just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maki. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maki misses with a looping right.
Edmonds moves out of range of the body kick from Maki.
Edmonds misses with a jab to the body
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds throws an off balance right hand
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmonds misses with a right hand
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand.
Maki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edmonds crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maki - the referee stops the clock and Edmonds gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maki. Edmonds manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Maki's shoulder, as Maki tries to avoid the shot.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Maki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Maki throws the left hand but Edmonds avoids the punch easily.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maki!
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds moves out of range as Maki strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Maki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maki 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Maki!
During a confident post fight interview, Seppo Maki 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 651 p4p, 639 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 76 p4p, 73 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mahogany's choice of entrance music: Litty. On his way into the cage it seems that Orla Wanker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Orla Wanker 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker tries to bum rush Mahogany with a series of wild strikes but Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahogany throws a fast counter high kick but Wanker manages to duck under it in time.
Wanker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanker.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanker.
Wanker slaps away a takedown attempt from Mahogany, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wanker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wanker trying to control from half guard but Mahogany is working away.
Mahogany wants to improve his position but Wanker is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Wanker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mahogany won't allow Wanker to pass to mount.
Wanker prevents Mahogany from improving his position.
Wanker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker wants to control but Mahogany is keeping him busy.
Mahogany regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mahogany had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wanker defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahogany is on top in guard.
Wanker controls Mahogany momentarily but Mahogany frees himself.
Mahogany missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mahogany stands up over Wanker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mahogany preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wanker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mahogany stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.
Mahogany passes Wanker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wanker is holding on to half guard well.
Mahogany wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wanker keeps working.
Wanker trying to control here.
Wanker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahogany.
Wanker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wanker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahogany can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wanker controlling Mahogany's posture.
Wanker trying to keep a closed guard but Mahogany is proving a slippery customer.
Mahogany distracts Wanker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mahogany won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
Wanker is trying to control the position but Mahogany postures up.
Mahogany chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker working a defensive guard here.
Wanker is really struggling to control Mahogany but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mahogany postures up and lands a big shot to Wanker's brow.
Wanker looking to control.
Wanker keeping full guard, as Mahogany tries to pass.
Mahogany working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahogany slips nicely into half guard.
Wanker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany slips a nice elbow through Wanker's hands, connecting with Wanker's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany is looking for a kimura but Wanker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mahogany to get the leverage.
Wanker is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wanker misses the shot to the body.
Wanker moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahogany will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mahogany is looking to clinch.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahogany but Mahogany pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wanker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wanker ducks right into an uppercut from Mahogany.
Mahogany slips under a jab from Wanker.
Wanker lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahogany's head.
Wanker throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahogany counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wanker thinking.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mahogany as he avoids it easily.
Wanker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany pushes Wanker up against the cage in a clinch.
Wanker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahogany gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mahogany effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany stalls.
Mahogany gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mahogany postures up.
Mahogany throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wanker being controlled here, momentarily.
Wanker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mahogany scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahogany distracts Wanker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wanker trying to keep a closed guard but Mahogany is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker keeping full guard, as Mahogany tries to pass.
Mahogany is looking to work some ground and pound but Wanker has wrist control.
Wanker is trying to control the position but Mahogany postures up.
Mahogany with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wanker 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.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Wanker is keeping the position.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahogany advances to half guard.
Mahogany trying to control the action but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wanker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mahogany stands and throws Wanker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mahogany working away.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wanker manages to get back to half guard.
Mahogany keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wanker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wanker is working hard here to advance position.
Mahogany is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wanker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wanker trying to hold on to Mahogany's head to control him but Mahogany postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is nestled in close to Wanker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mahogany wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wanker keeps working.
Wanker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahogany.
Wanker trying to control but Mahogany postures up.
Mahogany lands strikes from half guard.
Wanker tries to get to full guard but Mahogany has control of the leg.
Wanker is concentrating on defense, preventing Mahogany from advancing position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany is working for a submission of some sort.
Mahogany works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mahogany clinches.
Wanker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahogany slips a jab from Wanker.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahogany looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wanker is fending him off so far but Mahogany persists. Nope, Wanker circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Wanker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahogany swivels and escapes.
Mahogany slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahogany as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany tries to work over Wanker's front leg with a kick but Wanker checks it.
Rich Mahogany seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahogany drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahogany lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mahogany scores with punches from side control.
Rich Mahogany has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wanker is looking to regain half guard here but Mahogany keeps moving and retains side control.
Wanker is trying to control Mahogany's posture but Mahogany avoids it.
Mahogany scores with punches from side control.
Wanker tries to buck Mahogany off but Mahogany is having none of it.
Mahogany wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wanker keeps working.
The ground and pound from Mahogany seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wanker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mahogany working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker is looking to reverse the position.
Wanker parries the strikes from Mahogany easily there. Mahogany is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wanker to escape.
Mahogany creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wanker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mahogany looks up at the clock and then as Wanker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mahogany smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mahogany lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wanker down.
Mahogany wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wanker keeps working.
Wanker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mahogany tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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Mahogany is trying to get an arm triangle but Wanker is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker taking a bit of punishment here - Mahogany scoring with strikes.
 It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mahogany working the head with strikes.
Mahogany creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wanker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wanker is not content to let Mahogany control the position.
Wanker tries to bench press Mahogany off him but Mahogany keeps the position.
Check out the look on Mahogany's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mahogany wants to control but Wanker is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mahogany is trying to get an arm triangle but Wanker is defending well.
Wanker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mahogany wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wanker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mahogany fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wanker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mahogany in side control lands a decent elbow.
Orla Wanker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahogany wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wanker, who protects the arm well.
Rich Mahogany is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wanker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahogany has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
An intense looking Rich Mahogany took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm kind of a big deal. My home is chock full of leatherbound volumes. And I'm thankful to the fans.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sparr (ranked 175 p4p, 601 weight class) and Kimbo Wahwah (ranked 29 p4p, 76 weight class). Sparr's entrance music is OH NO!. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Sparr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Wahwah!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparr connects with a looping right hand.
Sparr misses with a hook. Wahwah ducked under it nicely.
Wahwah throws a chopping leg kick but Sparr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wahwah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahwah was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparr.
Wahwah tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wahwah throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
Sparr works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wahwah's guard.
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Wahwah is keeping the position.
Sparr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Wahwah's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahwah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparr trying to control but Wahwah is working from the bottom.
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wahwah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Wahwah keeps moving.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two 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.
Wahwah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wahwah has Sparr pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Wahwah keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Wahwah.
Wahwah missing with a left hand there. Sparr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Wahwah is just out of range.
Sparr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Sparr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sparr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wahwah quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahwah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparr.
Sparr prevents Wahwah from improving his position.
Sparr is looking for a kimura here.
Sparr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wahwah taking some punishment here, with Sparr in his half guard.
Sparr 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wahwah!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr throws some wild stikes that Wahwah manages to avoid easily.
Wahwah tries to lock up and control but Sparr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wahwah?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr lands a nice shot to the head.
Sparr breaks from Wahwah's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wahwah manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
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!
Sparr thows a huge punch but Wahwah dodges it nicely.
Wahwah wants to improve his position but Sparr is controlling well.
Wahwah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sparr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wahwah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wahwah can do to turn this around?
Sparr moves out of range of the body kick.
Sparr avoids the body shot from Wahwah.
Sparr looking to score a takedown here. Wahwah is defending well but Sparr drives through and ends up in Wahwah's guard.
Sparr distracts Wahwah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparr with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wahwah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahwah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wahwah is pulling down on Sparr's head to control his posture.
Wahwah wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparr is now in half guard.
Wahwah is concentrating on defense, preventing Sparr from advancing position.
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wahwah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahwah has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Sparr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wahwah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sparr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Sparr trying to control from half guard but Wahwah is working away.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparr drops an elbow to the side of Wahwah's head.
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparr is trying to control. Wahwah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wahwah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Sparr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wahwah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wahwah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wahwah defending well though.
Sparr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wahwah is refusing to be controlled, as Sparr sits in half guard.
Wahwah tries to get to full guard but Sparr has control of the leg.
Wahwah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sparr trying to control the action but Wahwah is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahwah has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wahwah slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Sparr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wahwah is fending him off so far but Sparr persists. Nope, Wahwah circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wahwah.
Sparr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wahwah counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wahwah. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wahwah misses with a body kick.
Sparr dives in and grabs Wahwah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wahwah pushes down on Sparr's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wahwah! But no joy.
Sparr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wahwah!
Sparr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sparr tries for a kimura but Wahwah is defending well.
Wahwah tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sparr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wahwah some visible discomfort.
Sparr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wahwah sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wahwah parries the strikes from Sparr easily there. Sparr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wahwah to escape.
Sparr throws an elbow but Wahwah slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Sparr.
Sparr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Sparr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sparr scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Wahwah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahwah is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sparr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahwah is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sparr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wahwah is bucking up trying to escape but Sparr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wahwah avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sparr.
Wahwah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr working the ground and pound effectively.
Sparr lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sparr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sparr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wahwah manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Wahwah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wahwah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wahwah looks to throw the jab but Sparr is out of range.
Sparr lands a jab to Wahwah's midsection.
A big right from Wahwah misses.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Wahwah avoids it well and moves away.
Wahwah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sparr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparr.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparr, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahwah throws a shot from downtown. Sparr moves away and avoids it.
Sparr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wahwah.
Wahwah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Sparr.
Wahwah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sparr looks to land a right hand but Wahwah moved out of range.
Kimbo Wahwah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparr cracks Wahwah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sparr throws an overhand right that lands on Wahwah's shoulder, as Wahwah tries to avoid the shot.
Sparr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wahwah throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr dives in for a single leg takedown but Wahwah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sparr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wahwah backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wahwah.
Wahwah taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sparr lands an uppercut.
Sparr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Sparr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahwah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sparr up against the cage.
Wahwah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wahwah.
Wahwah gets underhooks to prevent Sparr's takedown attempt.
Sparr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wahwah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparr dodges an elbow strike from Wahwah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wahwah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Wahwah fails to land.
Wahwah working aggressively here.
Wahwah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparr's elbow.
Wahwah blocks a body shot from Sparr.
A short uppercut from Wahwah.
Sparr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wahwah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparr is trying to drag Wahwah to the mat but Wahwah just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sparr wants a takedown.
Wahwah has Sparr pressed against the cage.
Wahwah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahwah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wahwah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wahwah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sparr lands an overhand right.
Sparr throws a good cross that connects.
Wahwah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparr to score with a decent uppercut.
Wahwah lands with an uppercut that bounces Sparr off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wahwah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wahwah punishes Sparr's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roger Sparr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sparr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wahwah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kimbo Wahwah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wahwah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wahwah lands a front kick.
Sparr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wahwah keeps Sparr at a distance using the push kick.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah loads up on a big right hand but Sparr slips the punch.
Sparr lands with a straight right. Wahwah didn't see that one coming.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahwah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sparr scores with a nice head shot.
Jab from Sparr.
Wahwah throws an overhand right that lands on Sparr's shoulder, as Sparr tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sparr or perhaps it was just good defense by Wahwah, which made it look bad.
Sparr connects with a right hand. Wahwah shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sparr trying to control but Wahwah is working from the bottom.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wahwah wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparr is now in half guard.
Wahwah is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wahwah blocking the ground and pound.
Sparr avoids the attempt from Wahwah to control.
Sparr working Wahwah over with strikes here.
Sparr scoring with strikes but Wahwah is staying in there.
Sparr cracks Wahwah with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wahwah is working to get back to half guard.
Sparr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wahwah is rocked!
Wahwah is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Wahwah is out cold - huge knockout for Sparr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr retains his heavyweight title!
Roger Sparr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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