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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 3149 p4p, 22792 weight class) and Willie Layer (ranked 348 p4p, 542 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willie Layer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layer gets caught flat footed, as Gomes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Layer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes 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.
Gomes pushes down on Layer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Layer defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes 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.
Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Layer sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Layer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
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.
Gomes is trying for a kimura here. Layer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gomes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gomes!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Gomes 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 Smash Adams (ranked 1856 p4p, 4483 weight class) and Peter Golles (ranked 220 p4p, 467 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Adams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smash Adams' Theme. 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
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smash Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Golles!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Peter Golles has been cut.
Golles blocks a head kick by Adams.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Golles looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Golles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Golles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Golles.
Golles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adams.
Adams controlling the action here for a moment.
Golles lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
 Golles is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golles is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Golles is pressed against the cage. Adams pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Golles! Two more big strikes from Adams and Golles crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Smash Adams!
An out of breath Smash Adams 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between White Rain (ranked 1118 p4p, 2293 weight class) and Killer Kidd (ranked 90 p4p, 167 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Killer Kidd enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Killer Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kidd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd blocks a low kick nicely.
Kidd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
A big left from Rain misses.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rain takes the fight into the clinch.
Rain lands with a light punch inside.
Kidd lands a left hand.
Rain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rain misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rain stalls.
Rain stalling.
Kidd working hard to break the clinch.
Rain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kidd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kidd lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kidd.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Kidd controls the action.
Rain keeps control of Kidd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kidd tries to throw a body punch but Rain avoids it by throwing Kidd back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kidd up against the cage.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rain jumps into guard, dragging Kidd to the mat.
Kidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd wants to stand but Rain is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kidd has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kidd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rain's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kidd content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd checks the leg kick.
Rain lands with a good body shot.
Kidd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain connects with a body shot that sends Kidd's belly button to the back.
Kidd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Jab from Rain.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kidd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
Kidd checks a leg kick.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain moves away from the strike by Kidd.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Rain tries to clinch but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Rain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Rain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kidd.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Rain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kidd. Kidd obviously looking to wear him down.
Rain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kidd moves out of range as Rain strikes.
White Rain is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
Rain wants to clinch
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Kidd connects with a body shot.
Rain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rain taking a breather.
Rain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kidd walks away with a smile on his face. Rain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Kidd throws out a counter right but Rain avoids it with no problem.
Rain scores with a body shot.
Kidd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Good shot there by Rain.
Kidd moves into the clinch.
Kidd tries to break the clinch but Rain is controlling the position.
Rain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rain lands a shoulder strike.
Rain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Kidd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kidd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Rain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kidd tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kidd throws out the jab.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Rain thuds his right hand into Kidd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Rain tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rain throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Rain scores with a jab. Kidd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kidd misses with a lunging right hand
and Rain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd misses with a hook.
Rain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rain throws a hook but Kidd avoids it easily.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kidd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain throws a body kick that misses.
Rain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Rain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kidd throws the kick towards the body but Rain avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kidd.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain cracks Kidd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kidd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rain misses with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a leg kick.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain lands a nice looking body kick.
Rain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kidd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Rain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kidd ducks right into an uppercut from Rain.
Kidd defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Rain dominated that second round.
That's time! Rain'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!
Rain pushes Kidd away with a front kick.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kidds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd slips under a jab from Rain.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kidd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rain connects with a nice looking jab.
Rain misses with a looping left.
Kidd scores with a punch to the head.
Rain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Rain misses with a hook.
Rain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kidd managing to block the knees to the body from Rain.
Rain lands a hook that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Rain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rain.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rain.
Rain slowing the pace effectively.
White Rain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kidd is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Rain has Kidd pushed against the cage.
Kidd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killer Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kidd is trying to push Rain away but Rain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rain scores with a hook to the body.
Kidd is trying to push Rain away but Rain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kidd breaks from the clinch.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd tests Rain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rain blocks a jab.
Rain with the inside leg kick.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd cracks Rain with an open hand slap.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rain misses the target.
Rain throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
Rain lands a leg kick that knocks Kidd off balance momentarily.
Kidd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
Kidd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kidd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Rain.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Kidd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidd can do to turn this around?
Kidd jabs Rain right on the nose. Rain blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain scores with a jab.
Good work by Rain as he checks the leg kick.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Kidd checks a low kick from Rain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Kidd misses.
Kidd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kidd doesn't manage to clinch there - Rain circles away.
Some wild striking there from Rain.
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White Rain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rain lands a nice looking body kick.
Rain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rain scores with a hook to the body. Kidd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kidd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kidd jabs at Rain's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
White Rain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rain 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Rain!
During a confident post fight interview, White Rain 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 Leonardo Esposito (ranked 886 p4p, 2439 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 112 p4p, 285 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
OBrien being controlled against the cage.
Esposito prevents a takedown attempt there.
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that OBrien has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito trying to control the position but instead, OBrien has worked for underhooks and has pushed Esposito into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esposito smiles and moves away.
Leonardo Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
That kick from Esposito tenderised OBrien's leg. OBrien is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Esposito rushes OBrien and presses him up against the cage.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Esposito to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
OBrien jumps guard but Esposito stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Esposito.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OBrien or not.
OBrien looks winded!
Esposito effectively controlling the action here.
OBrien being controlled against the cage.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but OBrien avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Esposito.
Esposito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OBrien has picked Esposito up - he's going for a ride! OBrien dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Esposito kicks OBrien off and gets back to his feet.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OBrien moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OBrien is looking to take this one to the mat.
Esposito gets through OBrien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito is struggling to control the position.
Esposito gets through OBrien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OBrien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Esposito is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Esposito.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
OBrien breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Esposito has managed to clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esposito smiles and moves away.
OBrien throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Esposito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Esposito pinned against the cage. Esposito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Esposito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito cracks OBrien with a right hand to the side of the head.
OBrien is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks OBrien out cold! OBrien is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonardo Esposito!
Leonardo Esposito seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Essien Ekuoba (ranked 743 p4p, 2555 weight class) and Charlie Hall (ranked 44 p4p, 130 weight class). Ekuoba comes into the arena with Pure Water blaring out of the sound system. Charlie Hall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Essien Ekuoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekuoba ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Ekuoba blocks a head kick by Hall.
Ekuoba slips a jab from Hall.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Ekuoba saw that one coming.
Ekuoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekuoba lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall misses with a hook. Ekuoba ducked under it nicely.
Ekuoba scores with a decent looking hook.
Ekuoba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ekuoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ekuoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekuoba throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Ekuoba misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekuoba looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekuoba throws a big shot that misses.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekuoba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Hall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Hall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hall misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekuoba doesn't seem phased though.
Ekuoba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall is looking to chop away at Ekuoba's legs.
Ekuoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ekuoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Charlie Hall's cut even more.
Ekuoba misses with a wild combination.
Ekuoba misses with an uppercut.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekuoba.
Hall defending well as Ekuoba loads up on a big left hand.
Ekuoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall looks for the body kick but Ekuoba saw that one coming.
Ekuoba dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekuoba dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
The cut above Charlie Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ekuoba moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekuoba counters with a huge left! Hall is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ekuoba isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hall from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ekuoba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ingo Szopa (ranked 1070 p4p, 1478 weight class) and Jim Lingfield (ranked 151 p4p, 193 weight class). Jim Lingfield 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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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingo Szopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Lingfield!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lingfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lingfield moves out of range as Szopa strikes.
Szopa swings widly with a right hand
and Lingfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lingfield working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lingfield is looking to advance position but Szopa won't allow it.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szopa keeps working.
Lingfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szopa is just riding it out for now. Lingfield eventually gives up the hold.
Lingfield is working for a kimura but Szopa is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingfield working over Szopa with some ground and pound. Szopa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lingfield works his way into full mount!
Szopa is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Szopa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Szopa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Szopa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Szopa's coaches at Death By Snu Snu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lingfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Szopa looks a forlorn figure.
Szopa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lingfield on the ground.
Szopa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lingfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Lingfield connects with a bit shot that sees Szopa covering up! More strikes from Lingfield and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lingfield is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Biden (ranked 170 p4p, 570 weight class) and Pee Wee Sasaki (ranked 12 p4p, 48 weight class). Biden comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. 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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World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Biden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pee Wee Sasaki!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Biden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Biden lands with an uppercut that bounces Sasaki off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Pee Wee Sasaki has been cut.
Biden thuds a left hand into Sasaki's body.
Sasaki motions for Biden to come forward. Sasaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sasaki walks into a straight right hand from Biden.
Biden throws the left hand but Sasaki avoids the punch easily.
Sasaki thuds a left hand into Biden's body.
Sasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki connects with a right hand. Biden shakes it off.
A left lands for Sasaki.
Biden throws out a loose jab but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasaki is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Biden moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Biden!
Our winner, Joe Biden, 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.
In defeat, Pee Wee Sasaki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Marek (ranked 78 p4p, 144 weight class) and Aleks Nik (ranked 12 p4p, 21 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
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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 23 - 2 - 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 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marek misses with a hook to the body
and Nik counters with a left to the body.
Marek misses with a kick to the body
and Nik counters with a single leg into guard. Marek didn't expect that.
Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nik is looking to work some ground and pound but Marek has wrist control.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nik throwing strikes from guard but Marek blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek misses with an uppercut. Nik saw that one coming.
Gregor Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek motions for Nik to come forward. Marek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nik blocks a head kick by Marek.
Marek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nik in his tracks.
Marek swings widly with a right hand
and Nik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Nik circles away.
A nice side step and Nik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek tries to clinch there but Nik circles away.
Nik feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Marek is predictable there
and Nik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek lands the left hand.
Nik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nik looking to pass the guard.
Nik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nik is looking to work some ground and pound but Marek has wrist control.
Nik wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Nik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nik wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Marek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nik misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Marek's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Marek.
Marek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nik.
Marek is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marek throws a leg kick
so Nik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nik throws a big elbow that misses.
Nik trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Marek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nik.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nik lands a nice short elbow.
Nik looks to land a strike but Marek avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nik throwing strikes but missing.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Marek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nik lands a couple of digs.
Marek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marek looks to score with a jab to the body but Nik is just out of range.
Nik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nik counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Nik.
Nik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marek tries to clinch there but Nik circles away.
Marek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nik. That did some damage!
Marek scores with a nice strike.
Marek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marek misses with a leg kick
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek throws a head kick but Nik moves out of range.
Nik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marek at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Nik feints the counter takedown.
Marek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nik misses the jab.
Nik throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marek swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek pushes Nik away with a front kick.
Jab, jab by Marek - just one landing.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Marek misses with a leg kick
and Nik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marek's guard.
Nik is looking to work some ground and pound but Marek has wrist control.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Marek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marek managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nik trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Nik throws a big right hand that misses.
Nik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
Marek is trying to control the position but Nik postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nik duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it.
Marek throws a jab when Nik was well out of range.
Marek misses with the combination.
Marek throws a hook but Nik avoids it easily.
Nik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek rushes Nik and presses him up against the cage.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik tries to throw a body punch but Marek avoids it by throwing Nik back against the cage.
Nik throws a head punch that misses.
Nik is leaning against Marek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nik is trying to drag Marek to the mat but Marek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Nik.
A body shot lands from Nik.
Nik can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aleks Nik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marek's head.
Nik 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.
Let's hope that Nik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marek keeping full guard, as Nik tries to pass.
Nik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Marek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marek tries to move into range but Nik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marek throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Marek.
Marek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nik counters with a straight right hand.
Marek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nik at a distance.
Nik throws a good cross that connects.
Aleks Nik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek clinches with his opponent.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nik's elbow.
Nik has hold of one of Marek's legs. Marek is fighting the takedown attempt but Nik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik wants to pass the guard but Marek is keeping the position.
Nik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik is looking to work some ground and pound but Marek has wrist control.
Nik working some strikes from top position.
Marek has momentary wrist control but Nik slips an elbow through the middle.
Nik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nik cracks Marek with a solid left hand.
Nik slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Marek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marek is looking for a sweep. Nik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Nik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marek defending well though.
Marek taking some punishment here, with Nik in his half guard.
Marek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nik.
Nik wants to pass to mount but Marek is defending the position.
Marek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nik.
Nik throwing strikes from guard but Marek blocks nicely.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Marek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek tries to land a body kick
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
Marek misses the body punch
and Nik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Marek misses
and Nik counters with a single leg into guard. Marek didn't expect that.
Nik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marek's head.
Nik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marek is trying to keep Nik in close.
Marek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik passes into half guard.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working.
Nik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nik.
Nik postures up in Marek's guard and throws a big left but Marek blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marek misses with a hook. Nik ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Nik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Marek misses.
Nik checks a leg kick.
Nik feints the counter takedown.
Marek throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
Nik shoots in but Marek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Marek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek misses with an uppercut
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Marek swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Nik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Marek tenderised Nik's leg. Nik is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Nik looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range.
Marek looks to land a left hand but Nik moved out of range nicely.
Nik looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range.
Marek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Nik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marek looks to score with a jab to the body but Nik is just out of range.
Nik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marek.
Marek misses with a jab to the body
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Nik throws a jab when Marek was well out of range.
Marek throws out a loose jab but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Nik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marek with a body shot.
Nik cracks Marek with an open hand slap.
Nik works Marek's body with a nice hook.
Marek has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Nik as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marek working aggressively here.
Nik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nik prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek lands a right hand.
Marek blocks a body shot from Nik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nik.
Nik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
Nik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nik scores with a hook.
Nik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marek.
Marek moves out of range of the strikes.
Marek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marek connects with a leg kick.
Nik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Nik circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek tries to clinch but Nik moves out of range.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it.
Marek slips a straight right by Nik.
Marek throws a sloppy body shot
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Nik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nik works the jab nicely.
Nik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nik avoids the body shot from Marek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nik! But no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek has a couple of punches blocked by Nik.
Nik lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marek throws a hook to the side of Nik's head but Nik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marek. Nik does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Nik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Nik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marek misses with an uppercut. Nik saw that one coming.
Nik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nik moves away from the strike by Marek.
Marek misses with the body kick
and Nik counters with a three punch combo that has Marek backing up. Marek nods at Nik to acknowledge the strikes.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Nik.
Marek misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Nik misses.
Marek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek misses with a right hand
and Nik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marek thinking.
Marek tries to clinch up but Nik circles away and keeps his distance.
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Marek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marek throws a lazy uppercut
and Nik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marek swivels and escapes.
Marek misses with a wild combination.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Nik.
Marek tries to clinch but Nik moves out of range.
Nik lands with a nice body punch.
Gregor Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek has closed the distance and engaged Nik in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nik blocks an uppercut.
Marek tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marek is defending well.
Nik is working Marek over against the cage.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Marek controls his hands.
Marek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nik.
Nik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marek after a bit of a struggle.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
Marek scores with a shot to the side of Nik's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nik.
Marek tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marek's elbow.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nik blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Nik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
Nik swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
Nik lands a shot to the body.
Marek misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Nik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marek tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik presses Marek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Nik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Nik.
Nik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Nik.
A hook to the body from Nik.
Nice body punch from Nik - that landed with a thud.
Marek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nik cracks Marek with a nice body shot.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Marek controls his hands.
Nik tries to work over Marek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nik digs a right hand into Marek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marek's gas tank.
Nik tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Nik looking for a takedown.
Nik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marek gets caught flat footed, as Nik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
Aleks Nik is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Aleks Nik 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haruki Johnson (ranked 60 p4p, 123 weight class) and Yar Bol (ranked 9 p4p, 17 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shooting Stars ft. Toro y moi (Flume Cover). 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haruki Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yar Bol!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bol connects with a leg kick.
Bol rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bol's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson cracks Bol with a nice body shot.
Bol is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Bol misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bol.
Bol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Bol lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Bol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bol can turn it around.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bol avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bol'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.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Bol throws a head punch that misses.
Bol misses with a knee to the head.
Bol prevents a body shot from Johnson.
The referee calls for Bol to work.
Bol blocks an uppercut.
Bol has Johnson pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bol misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Bol controls the action.
Bol blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bol has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bol swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol misses with an elbow over the top.
Bol has Johnson pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Bol fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bol lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Bol.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Johnson.
Bol wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Bol tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Bol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bol slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Bol lands a shoulder strike.
Bol misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bol takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bol lands a nice uppercut.
Bol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Bol tries to tie him up.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bol has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Bol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Bol.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bol throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Johnson.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Haruki Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bol looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Bol backpedaling.
It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bol pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bol blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a body shot but Bol blocks it.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haruki Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bol throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bol is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson works on Bol's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bol misses with the head strike.
Bol looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bol's ribcage. Bol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bol can do to turn this around?
Bol misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Bol stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Bol misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson cracks Bol with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Bol throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Bol blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Bol working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Bol's head.
Bol is rocked!
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Bol is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bol's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bol drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
Haruki Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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