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OFK 404 - Nik Vs Knox PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooper (ranked 1836 p4p, 18404 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 106 p4p, 239 weight class). Matt Cooper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23 - 56 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 56 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper lands with a shot to the body.
Cooper cracks Meyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Meyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick from Cooper lands but Meyer takes it in his stride.
Cooper digs a good body shot into Meyer's ribs.
Cooper with a nice cross.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper gets in close and tags Meyer with a short punch that almost sends Meyer to the mat! Oh Meyer is in big trouble! He turns his back on Cooper, trying to create some distance but Cooper rushes him, striking wildly and Meyer goes down! The referee tackles Cooper into the cage to end the fight! Cooper is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Cooper!
After winning the bout, Matt Cooper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marchrius Rossi (ranked 2358 p4p, 3271 weight class) and Damian Dilbrandt (ranked 252 p4p, 332 weight class). Rossi comes to the cage accompanied by Metal Slug Theme. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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World class boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rossi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Damian Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Rossi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dilbrandt cracks Rossi with a good jab.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dilbrandt lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Rossi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Rossi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rossi checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
A head kick from Rossi lands but Dilbrandt takes it in his stride.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dilbrandt is trying to maintain a safe position but Rossi gets an underhook and turns Dilbrandt into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws a good cross that connects.
Rossi throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Dilbrandt clobbers Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rossi throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi walks into a jab.
Rossi checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Rossi connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt throws a good cross that connects.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Dilbrandt connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt moves forwards but Rossi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That has opened up Damian Dilbrandt's cut even more.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rossi checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt flicks out a counter leg kick but Rossi steps away.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rossi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Damian Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt jabs at Rossi's body.
Rossi throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Rossi checks it.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilbrandt 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dilbrandt!
A relieved looking Damian Dilbrandt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marchrius Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to James best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 1498 p4p, 2346 weight class) and Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 113 p4p, 171 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches.
Adeoluwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Valentine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Adeoluwa prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
Adeoluwa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adeoluwa misses with some punches.
Adeoluwa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Valentine throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a head kick.
Valentine swats away the attempt to clinch by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa rushes Valentine and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch but Adeoluwa keeps him there for the moment.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Adeoluwa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Adeoluwa finds it's way through Valentine's defenses.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentine.
Adeoluwa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Giggle Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Adeoluwa lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Valentine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa misses with a jab to the body
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
 Adeoluwa is rocked!
Valentine checks a low kick from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Valentine drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Adeoluwa right on the button. Adeoluwa goes down! Valentine follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Valentine gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giggle Valentine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Dudeson (ranked 1132 p4p, 2275 weight class) and Basko Godwin (ranked 153 p4p, 269 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basko Godwin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Godwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudeson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudeson throws a body shot but no joy.
Godwin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Godwin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dudeson misses with a lunging right hand
and Godwin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dudeson! Godwin lets Dudeson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Dudeson.
Godwin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dudeson right on the button. Dudeson goes down! Godwin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Godwin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basko Godwin!
Our winner, Basko Godwin, 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.
The defeated Dude Dudeson had this to say: 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 2340 p4p, 637 weight class) and Kimbo Wahwah (ranked 301 p4p, 80 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Balal Lama has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Balal Lama 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Wahwah!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wahwah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wahwah looks to throw the jab but Lama is out of range.
Wahwah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lama moves away.
Lama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wahwah counters with a nice body shot.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wahwah's half guard.
Wahwah is not content to let Lama control the position.
Lama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wahwah defending well though.
Wahwah is staying active underneath Lama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wahwah keeping hold of Lama's head, controlling as best he can.
Lama is looking for a kimura but Wahwah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lama to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahwah is refusing to be controlled, as Lama sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahwah is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lama prevents Wahwah from improving his position.
Lama trying to control from Wahwah's half guard. Wahwah has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lama wants to control from the top but Wahwah keeps moving.
Lama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wahwah has Lama pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lama is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Lama.
Lama throws a head kick that misses.
Wahwah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lama.
Lama 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.
Lama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wahwah keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Wahwah keeping full guard, as Lama tries to pass.
Lama with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wahwah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wahwah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lama looking to pass the guard.
Wahwah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wahwah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lama wants to control from the top but Wahwah keeps moving.
Wahwah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lama is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lama darts in looking for a takedown but Wahwah gets double underhooks and turns Lama into the cage.
Lama is trying to push Wahwah away but Wahwah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wahwah prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lama tries for a takedown but Wahwah manages to get underhooks.
Wahwah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wahwah leaning against his opponent.
Wahwah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wahwah throws a nice looking combination but Lama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lama.
Wahwah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lama showed some decent athleticism there.
Lama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balal Lama dominated that round.
That's time! Lama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wahwah.
Lama fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lama, as that shot connected.
Lama throws a sloppy head kick
and Wahwah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lama misses with a takedown
and Wahwah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wahwah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Wahwah.
 It looks like Balal Lama has been cut.
Wahwah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wahwah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wahwah digs a good body shot into Lama's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahwah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Wahwah.
Kimbo Wahwah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wahwah feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lama sprawling to the canvas! Lama rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wahwah finish him?!
 Lama is rocked!
Lama is holding his hands too far apart here. Wahwah throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Lama is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Wahwah!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Last Nightmare (ranked 567 p4p, 772 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 68 p4p, 97 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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275
23 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Last Nightmare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld throws a series of punches but Nightmare avoids them all with ease.
Nightmare was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ironfeld jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ironfeld keeps the fight on the outside.
Ironfeld tries to bum rush Nightmare with a series of wild strikes but Nightmare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ironfeld takes a swing at Nightmare's ribcage but misses.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut.
Ironfeld lands a head shot.
Ironfeld lands with a right hand.
Ironfeld throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ironfeld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Ironfeld scores with a four punch combination!
Nightmare lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nightmare throws a looping overhand right but Ironfeld ducks down to avoid it.
Nightmare is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a big shot that misses.
Ironfeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nightmare.
Nightmare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironfeld.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Nightmare.
Nightmare throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironfeld tests Nightmare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ironfeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nightmare.
A swing and a miss from Ironfeld.
Nightmare feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ironfeld sprawling to the canvas! Ironfeld rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nightmare finish him?!
Ironfeld is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironfeld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ironfeld is still on wobbly legs! Can Nightmare finish him?
Ironfeld drops his hands momentarily. Nightmare doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ironfeld staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ironfeld doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Last Nightmare!
Our winner, Last Nightmare, 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, Theros Ironfeld stepped up to the mic, saying 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Maki (ranked 421 p4p, 536 weight class) and Jack Adlehyde (ranked 51 p4p, 66 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Adlehyde!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adlehyde misses with a looping right.
Adlehyde misses with a hook.
Maki blocks a jab.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
An attempted straight right counter from Maki misses the target.
Maki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adlehyde connects with a jab.
Adlehyde throws a jab but it's blocked by Maki.
Maki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Adlehyde misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Adlehyde misses with a straight left.
Maki is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlehyde connects with a crisp jab.
Maki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde scores with a head kick.
Adlehyde lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki moves out of range as Adlehyde strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Adlehyde scores with a four punch combination!
Maki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adlehyde might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A shot to the body from Adlehyde misses
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Adlehyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adlehyde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adlehyde jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adlehyde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adlehyde.
Good exchange - Adlehyde coming out on top.
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!
Adlehyde misses with a left hand
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Adlehyde throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adlehyde.
Maki thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Maki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maki staying out of range there.
Maki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maki moves forwards but Adlehyde connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adlehyde throws a body shot but no joy.
Adlehyde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Adlehyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maki is looking to counter punch.
Adlehyde lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Maki's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
Maki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adlehyde to score with a decent uppercut.
Adlehyde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maki.
An attempted straight right counter from Maki misses the target.
Maki misses with an uppercut. Adlehyde saw that one coming.
Adlehyde cracks Maki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adlehyde digs a good body shot into Maki's ribs.
Adlehyde throws a big shot that misses.
Adlehyde throws a right hand that Maki ducks under and follows up with a left that Maki also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maki.
Adlehyde throws a lazy uppercut
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Adlehyde as he connects with a hook.
Adlehyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maki moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
An attempted straight right counter from Maki misses the target.
Donk. Adlehyde catches Maki right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maki slips a jab from Adlehyde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Maki.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adlehyde misses with a right hand
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adlehyde cracks Maki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adlehyde looks to throw the jab but Maki is out of range.
As Adlehyde backs away, Maki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maki staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Adlehyde.
It looked like Maki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Adlehyde. Beautiful body shot.
Adlehyde misses with a hook. Maki ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Maki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adlehyde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adlehyde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Adlehyde dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adlehyde dips to his left and cracks Maki with an uppercut!
Maki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Adlehyde as he connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Adlehyde swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Maki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adlehyde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maki.
Maki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Adlehyde lands with a straight right. Maki didn't see that one coming.
Adlehyde throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
Adlehyde throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlehyde throws a right hand that misses
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Adlehyde misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a nice body shot.
Adlehyde swings widly with a right hand
and Maki counters with an outside leg kick.
Adlehyde throws a hook but Maki blocks it.
Maki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maki counters with a nice leg kick.
Maki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adlehyde to score with a decent uppercut.
Adlehyde throws a jab when Maki was well out of range.
Maki slips under a jab from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Adlehyde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maki doesn't seem phased though.
Adlehyde throws an off balance right hand
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Adlehyde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Adlehyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Adlehyde scores with a jab. Maki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot.
Adlehyde throws a sloppy body shot
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Adlehyde is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot
and Maki counters with a low kick, right behind Adlehyde 's knee.
Adlehyde is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Adlehyde is breathing heavily.
Adlehyde throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adlehyde drops his hands momentarily. Maki doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Adlehyde staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Adlehyde doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seppo Maki!
A relieved looking Seppo Maki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jack Adlehyde had this to say: 'IQ 130'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mate Orsic (ranked 209 p4p, 551 weight class) and Gabriel Soares (ranked 27 p4p, 72 weight class). Orsic comes into the arena with KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja blaring out of the sound system. Mate Orsic had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Soares!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soares lands with a cross.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Orsic keeps the fight on the outside.
Orsic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orsic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soares throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Soares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Orsic.
Orsic scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares scores with a jab to the head.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsic.
Orsic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Orsic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soares misses with a hook
and Orsic counters with a series of strikes. Soares will be more careful next time no doubt.
Soares is rocked!
Orsic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soares throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Soares.
Orsic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orsic misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
Orsic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orsic's head backwards.
Soares moves into the clinch successfully.
Orsic misses with the head strike.
Soares manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares controls Orsic momentarily but Orsic frees himself.
Soares being controlled here, momentarily.
Soares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orsic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orsic looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orsic wants to stand back up but Soares manages to pass into side control.
Soares trying to control the position but Orsic is working away.
Orsic is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsic is working hard here to advance position.
That's four 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.
Soares is trying to get an arm triangle but Orsic is defending well.
Soares swings around for an armbar but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Soares's guard.
Soares looking to control.
Orsic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Soares working for a triangle but Orsic defends it easily.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Soares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Orsic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Orsic.
Orsic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soares eats them both and turns towards Orsic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Orsic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Orsic does no damage.
Soares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orsic is looking for a counter combo.
Orsic throws a shot to the body.
Orsic misses the body punch
and Soares moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares jumps guard and drags Orsic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Soares working a defensive guard here.
Soares might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orsic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares has his foot on Orsic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orsic works his way back into a safe position though.
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soares can't keep his opponent in guard - Orsic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Soares taking some punishment here, with Orsic in his half guard.
Soares won't allow Orsic to pass to mount.
Soares is trying to maintain the position but Orsic is very close to passing his half guard.
Orsic slips a nice elbow through Soares's hands, connecting with Soares's forehead.
Orsic is looking to take a break and control but Soares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsic tries to stand and escape but Soares is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares trying to control here.
Orsic is looking to take a break and control but Soares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsic seems to be working for a kimura but Soares defends the submission attempt.
Soares moves into full guard.
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orsic defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully.
Orsic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orsic with a hook.
Soares scores with a decent looking hook.
Orsic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.
Soares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsic's head.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Soares tries to counter by closing the distance.
Soares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mate Orsic is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsic moves out of range as Soares strikes.
Soares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Soares throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Soares just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsic walks into a straight right hand from Soares.
Soares misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orsic has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mate Orsic 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.
Orsic misses with a series of wild punches.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsic misses with a hook.
Orsic throws a combination. Soares tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Soares staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares with a hook.
Orsic throws a lazy right hand but Soares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soares misses with a looping left.
Orsic defending well as Soares loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Soares.
Orsic swinging wildly here.
Orsic cracks Soares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Soares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orsic's head backwards.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orsic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soares moves into range and clinches up with Orsic.
Soares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orsic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soares jumps guard but Orsic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Soares clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares tries to break free.
Orsic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Soares trying to control the position but Orsic manages to sink in the hooks.
Orsic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Soares has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soares trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Orsic looking for the choke but no joy.
Orsic is trying to stick to Soares's back but Soares is turning into Orsic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orsic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soares.
Orsic has his feet on Soares's thighs here. He's pushed Soares off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Soares screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mate Orsic!
Mate Orsic is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Mate Orsic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Nik (ranked 52 p4p, 465 weight class) and Porthos Knox (ranked 7 p4p, 65 weight class). Nik comes to the cage accompanied by Ноггано - стволок за поясок. Knox has chosen One Step Closer | Linkin Park as his entrance music. Aleks Nik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Porthos Knox!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws out a loose jab but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
We've been hearing reports that Nik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Nik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nik as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox moves into the clinch.
Nik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nik fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Nik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Nik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nik misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Nik moves out of range as Knox strikes.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nik doesn't seem phased though.
Porthos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Nik closes the distance and clinches up with Knox, looking for a takedown. Nik pushes Knox against the cage but Knox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Nik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Nik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nik tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Nik should have avoided that one.
Nik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nik.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Nik.
Nik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knox sprawls and moves away.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Nik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox wants to clinch but Nik slips to the side
and Nik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nik works Knox's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Nik looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nik counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Nik.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nik shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox throws a head kick but Nik moves out of range.
Nik tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Nik defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Nik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nik shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but Nik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox is looking to clinch but Nik is avoiding it.
Knox misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Nik is just out of range.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nik.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nik counters with a right hand to the body.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox takes a swing at Nik's ribcage but misses.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Nik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nik off to one side.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox slips under a jab from Nik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox with a hook.
Nik misses with a hook.
Nik ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Knox is looking to clinch but Nik is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Nik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knox is fending him off so far but Nik persists. Nope, Knox circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Nik slips the punch.
Nik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Knox parries the strikes from Nik easily there. Nik is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knox to escape.
Knox seems a little lost for a moment, as Nik dominates the positioning.
Nik lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here as Nik stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nik is controlling him well.
Knox is not content to let Nik control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik is putting a hurting on Knox here, landing some big shots from side control.
Knox is being controlled here.
Nik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knox's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nik remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nik is controlling him well.
Knox is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nik tries to advance to mount but can't.
Knox is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nik has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nik looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knox is avoiding damage well.
Nik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Knox is trying to buck Nik off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nik tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nik controls the position.
Nik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nik is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Nik scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to get back to his feet but Nik is dominant here and he's now got Knox's back!
Nik wants to control the position but Knox frees himself and scrambles - Nik manages to regain control in side control.
Nik working the head and body with strikes.
Knox is not content to let Nik control the position.
Knox taking a bit of punishment here - Nik scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox pushes Nik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nik scores with punches from side control.
Nik takes a little break here. Knox wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Nik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knox throws a jab when Nik was well out of range.
Nik blocks a jab.
Nik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik gets a double leg takedown into Knox's guard.
Nik is stalling in the full guard.
Knox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nik is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knox's head.
Aleks Nik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nik wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Nik shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nik misses the body punch
and Nik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Nik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knox sprawls and moves away.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
so Nik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik prevents Knox from getting back to his feet.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nik scoring with some ground and pound.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knox wants to stand and escape but Nik is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws a jab when Nik was well out of range.
Nik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Nik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox misses with the combination.
Nik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knox slips a jab from Nik.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nik on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox scores with a jab. Nik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox misses with a hook. Nik ducked under it nicely.
Nik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knox misses with a hook.
Nik walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nik slips under a jab.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Nik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nik.
Nik tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Nik saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Knox both land. Nice combination.
Porthos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Nik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Nik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knox!
Nik 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.
Nik trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nik has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Nik.
Knox is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nik has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nik working the body and head with strikes.
Knox is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nik connects with a decent elbow.
Nik working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Nik lands some shots froms side control.
Nik trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nik cracks Knox with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nik lands a few punches from side control.
Knox takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nik is trying to move to mount but Knox reverses beautifully and ends up in Nik's guard.
Nik wants to sweep but no luck.
Nik has Knox pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nik is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Nik stands up over Knox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nik is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nik wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox wants to get back to his feet but Nik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nik trying to move into half guard but instead Knox has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik seems keen to control Knox's posture.
Nik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Nik is pulling down on Knox's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Aleks Nik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Nik misses the target.
Nik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nik ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Nik tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox blocking some punches.
Nik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Nik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Nik misses the target.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Nik shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox slips under a jab from Nik.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Nik misses.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nik counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nik looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Nik slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Niks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox throws the left hand but Nik avoids the punch easily.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Nik blocks a jab.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Nik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nik lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Nik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nik.
Nik scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nik. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox slips under a jab from Nik.
Knox tries to clinch there but Nik circles away.
Nik dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox misses with a hook
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Nik missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nik counters with a straight right hand.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nik moves away.
Knox takes one on the button.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox works Nik's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Nik moved out of range nicely.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nik.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox takes a swing at Nik's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Nik misses its target.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Nik's head but Nik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nik.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Nik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox leaves Nik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox scores with a one two! Nik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Nik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nik jabs at Knox's body.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Nik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Nik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Porthos Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
Porthos Knox is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Porthos Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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