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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Ritola (ranked 860 p4p, 16267 weight class) and Jimmy Nickels (ranked 113 p4p, 578 weight class). Tommi Ritola had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels scores with a head kick. Ritola tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ritola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ritola wants it to stay on the feet.
Ritola has Nickels up against the cage in a clinch.
Nickels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ritola after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritola.
Nickels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ritola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ritola is pulling down on Nickels's head to control his posture.
Nickels trying to control but Ritola is working from the bottom.
Ritola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickels.
Nickels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ritola trying to keep a closed guard but Nickels is proving a slippery customer.
Nickels tries to free his leg and advance position but Ritola is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ritola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickels.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nickels.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What's Ritola going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Nickels politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nickels prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nickels scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritola to see if he's OK.
Ritola is looking for a sweep.
Ritola wants to control but Nickels postures up.
Nickels trying to control the position but Ritola is working away.
Ritola parries the strikes from Nickels easily there. Nickels is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ritola to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickels taking a breather here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nickels decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nickels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickels stands and steps away. Ritola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickels.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels dives in and scores a takedown into Ritola's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nickels 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.
Nickels tries to land a body kick
letting Ritola counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Ritola lands a lovely overhand right.
Nickels drives through with a takedown into Ritola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ritola is keeping the position for now.
Ritola pulls Nickels in close to prevent any damage.
Nickels controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels is continuing to stall.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Ritola keeps moving.
Nickels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ritola stuffs the takedown.
Ritola quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nickels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ritola sprawls well initially but Nickels persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritola is trying to control but can't.
Nickels trying to control from half guard but Ritola is working away.
Ritola is trying to maintain the position but Nickels is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickels trying to control from half guard but Ritola is working away.
Ritola controlling the position well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ritola pinned against the cage. Ritola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickels closes the distance and pushes Ritola back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nickels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ritola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nickels tries to score a body lock takedown but Ritola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ritola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nickels.
Nickels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ritola is defending well.
Ritola lands with a left to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Nickels.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nickels is breathing heavily.
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Ritola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
That's time! Ritola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab from Ritola.
Ritola throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Nickels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt
and Ritola counters with a nice right hand that sends Nickels toppling to the canvas! Nickels scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ritola finish him?!
 Nickels is rocked!
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ritola scores with a shot to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritola finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Ritola.
Ritola pushes Nickels against the cage. Ritola is working some dirty boxing. Ritola pushes off with a quick right hook! Nickels goes down! Nickels tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ritola moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Ritola!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haruki Johnson (ranked 30 p4p, 180 weight class) and Yar Bol (ranked 6 p4p, 26 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Shooting Stars ft. Toro y moi (Flume Cover). A fine choice. 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 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 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yar Bol!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Bol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Bol is out of range.
Bol misses with a hook.
Bol misses with a leg kick
and Bol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson rushes Bol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bol prevents a body shot from Johnson.
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.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bol controls his hands.
Bol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bol is stalling here.
Bol slows down the pace here.
Bol receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bol looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bol swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bol misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
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 lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bol's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Bol has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bol misses with an elbow strike.
Bol takes a shot to the head.
Bol throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Bol has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Bol gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bol misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bol or not.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Bol blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bol or not.
Bol looks winded!
Bol lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Bol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bol avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bol's elbow.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Bol fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson is leaning against Bol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson presses Bol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Bol controls the action.
Bol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson lands a big uppercut and Bol crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bol looks OK. Johnson waves Bol back to his feet!
Bol is rocked!
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Bol is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bols head.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Bol is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson dips a shoulder and cracks Bol with a mighty uppercut! Bol falls back against the cage and Johnson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bol is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Johnson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 1034 p4p, 1357 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 127 p4p, 172 weight class). Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 35 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxing Champ leaves Edmonds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boxing Champ throws a big shot that misses.
Edmonds is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Boxing Champ moves out of range.
Boxing Champ has Edmonds up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmonds turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Edmonds manages to end up in side control.
Boxing Champ is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Boxing Champ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ sneaks out the side door and pushes Edmonds away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Boxing Champ looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edmonds is fending him off so far but Boxing Champ persists. Nope, Edmonds circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmonds lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Edmonds throws an overhand right that lands on Boxing Champ's shoulder, as Boxing Champ tries to avoid the shot.
Boxing Champ throws a hook to the side of Edmonds's head but Edmonds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ shoots in and drives through. Edmonds sprawls well.
Edmonds tests Boxing Champ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Boxing Champ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmonds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edmonds lands with a straight right. Boxing Champ didn't see that one coming.
Boxing Champ gets a takedown into half guard.
Edmonds is trying to maintain the position but Boxing Champ is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edmonds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edmonds pulls Boxing Champ in close to his closed guard and prevents Boxing Champ from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boxing Champ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boxing Champ postures up in Edmonds's guard and throws a big left but Edmonds blocks it.
Boxing Champ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
Boxing Champ sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmonds's guard.
Edmonds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Edmonds.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boxing Champ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boxing Champ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boxing Champ content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Edmonds has locked up a guillotine! Edmonds's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Boxing Champ is holding on here and Edmonds must be using up a lot of energy. Boxing Champ has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Edmonds gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Edmonds!
During a confident post fight interview, John Edmonds 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 Simon Hedegaard (ranked 1206 p4p, 1427 weight class) and Chris Pauschi (ranked 159 p4p, 182 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 35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Pauschi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pauschi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pauschi throws a hook to the side of Hedegaard's head but Hedegaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hedegaard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a takedown but Pauschi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hedegaard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Pauschi finds it's way through Hedegaard's defenses.
Hedegaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pauschi scores with a jab. Hedegaard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hedegaard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pauschi swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pauschi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hedegaard off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pauschi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pauschi scores with a sloppy right hand. Hedegaard should have avoided that one.
Pauschi leaves Hedegaard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Pauschi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauschi leaves Hedegaard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Pauschi.
Pauschi connects with a body shot.
Hedegaard shoots and misses
and Pauschi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pauschi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pauschi crunches a lovely knee into Hedegaard's ribcage.
Hedegaard is breathing heavily.
A short left from Pauschi.
Hedegaard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pauschi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hedegaard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hedegaard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauschi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedegaard feinted with a counter takedown.
Pauschi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hedegaard under the eye.
Pauschi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hedegaard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pauschi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pauschi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pauschi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Pauschi lands the left hand.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pauschi defends it nicely.
Pauschi moves into the clinch.
Pauschi is pressed up against the cage. Hedegaard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pauschi down to the mat. Pauschi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hedegaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pauschi scores with a hook to the body. Hedegaard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pauschi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hedegaard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hedegaard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pauschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pauschi 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.
Pauschi takes the fight into the clinch.
Pauschi connects with a knee to the head.
Hedegaard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pauschi is defending well.
Pauschi is leaning against Hedegaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pauschi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pauschi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pauschi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hedegaard is working for takedown but Pauschi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Pauschi.
Pauschi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi lands with a light punch inside.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the temple.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the head.
Pauschi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hedegaard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pauschi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pauschi lands with a right to the head.
Pauschi presses Hedegaard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pauschi drops Hedegaard with a big knee straight up the middle! Hedegaard is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Hedegaard is rocked!
It looks like Simon Hedegaard has been cut.
Pauschi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hedegaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pauschi lands a big uppercut and Hedegaard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hedegaard looks OK. Pauschi waves Hedegaard back to his feet!
Are you kidding me?! Pauschi ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hedegaard clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Pauschi!
Chris Pauschi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ingo Szopa (ranked 2027 p4p, 3231 weight class) and Little Late (ranked 259 p4p, 362 weight class). Ingo Szopa 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingo Szopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szopa.
As Szopa backs off Late throws a huge counter combo but Szopa manages to avoid it all.
Szopa looks to land a right hand but Late moved out of range.
Late lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Late scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Szopa doesn't seem bothered though.
Late misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Late. Beautiful body shot.
Late is looking to clinch.
Szopa loads up on a big right hand but Late slips the punch.
Late lands a jab-cross combination.
A slow jab from Szopa misses its intended target.
Szopa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Late looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Late misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Late throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szopa.
Szopa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Late misses with a hook to the body
and Szopa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Late kicks Szopa off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Late works the jab nicely.
Late lands a left and a right that send Szopa crashing to the mat, dazed. Late thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Szopa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Late finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oh Szopa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
Late throws an overhand right that drops Szopa like a sack of potatoes! Late dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Late!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Little Late waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters 🛡's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 1320 p4p, 2062 weight class) and Tapio Virtainen (ranked 181 p4p, 264 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tapio Virtainen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Virtainen circles away.
Virtainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Peramaki's head.
Virtainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Virtainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Virtainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Virtainen - that will leave a mark!
Peramaki blocks a head kick by Virtainen.
Virtainen is looking to land body kicks.
Virtainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by Virtainen and move into the clinch.
Virtainen motions for Peramaki to come forward. Virtainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Virtainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peramaki tries to counter by clinching up but Virtainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Peramaki checks a low kick from Virtainen.
Peramaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Virtainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virtainen slows down the pace here.
Peramaki jumps guard but Virtainen stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virtainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virtainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow.
Virtainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Virtainen tries to work over Peramaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Virtainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Virtainen.
Peramaki prevents a body shot from Virtainen.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Virtainen to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Virtainen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Virtainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Virtainen is having none of it.
Virtainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Virtainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
Virtainen misses with a body shot.
Virtainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Virtainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Virtainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peramaki.
Virtainen takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
Virtainen is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Virtainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtainen throws a leg kick but Peramaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Virtainen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Virtainen connects with a body shot.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Virtainen circles away.
Virtainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peramaki on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Virtainen throws a leg kick which misses Peramaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Peramaki tries to avoid it.
Virtainen misses with a low kick as Peramaki jumps back.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Virtainen manages to circle out of the way.
Virtainen throws a leg kick but Peramaki checks it.
Peramaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Virtainen scores with a jab. Peramaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Virtainen.
Virtainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peramaki's sensitive parts.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Virtainen pushes Peramaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Virtainen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peramaki blocks a body shot from Virtainen.
Peramaki blocking some punches.
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Virtainen.
Virtainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peramaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Virtainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peramaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Virtainen 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.
Virtainen motions for Peramaki to come forward. Virtainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peramaki blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peramaki checks a leg kick.
Peramaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virtainen.
Peramaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Virtainen.
Virtainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Peramaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Peramaki pulls Virtainen into guard.
Virtainen 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Virtainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtainen pushes down on Peramaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peramaki is looking to improve his position.
Virtainen uses his free foot to push down on Peramaki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Peramaki.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peramaki is squirming around, avoiding Virtainen's attempts to control the action.
Virtainen controlling from the full mount.
Peramaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Virtainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Virtainen is continuing to stall.
Peramaki tries to hold on but Virtainen pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Virtainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Virtainen controlling the pace for now.
Virtainen wants to control the pace but Peramaki is squirming around nicely.
Virtainen prevents Peramaki from getting the reversal.
Virtainen looking to control but Peramaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virtainen content just to control the position here.
Peramaki tries to lock up and control but Virtainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen tries to control but Peramaki wriggling away.
Virtainen controlling the position easily from mount.
Peramaki wants to control but Virtainen is having none of it.
Virtainen wants to control the pace but Peramaki is squirming around nicely.
Peramaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peramaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Virtainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peramaki is not content to let Virtainen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Virtainen in particular looking to stall.
Virtainen prevents Peramaki from improving his position.
Virtainen controlling the action here.
Peramaki is staying active underneath Virtainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virtainen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Virtainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Peramaki staying out of range there.
Virtainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Virtainen misses with a body kick.
Virtainen misses with a looping left.
Kimmo Peramaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Virtainen misses with a low kick as Peramaki jumps back.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Virtainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Virtainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Peramaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virtainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Virtainen misses with a hook.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtainen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki checks a leg kick.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Virtainen pushes him off.
Virtainen throws a big shot that misses.
Peramaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a low kick but Peramaki moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a head kick that Peramaki semi-blocks.
A cross from Virtainen lands.
Virtainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Virtainen.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Peramaki blocks the low kick.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Virtainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virtainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtainen circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Virtainen circles away.
Virtainen connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Virtainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virtainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtainen presses Peramaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virtainen working aggressively here.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Virtainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virtainen wants to land a leg kick but Peramaki is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen connects with a body shot that sends Peramaki's belly button to the back.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Virtainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Peramaki tries to counter by clinching up but Virtainen breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Virtainen misses.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Virtainen manages to circle out of the way.
Virtainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Virtainen manages to circle out of the way.
Virtainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Virtainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Virtainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by Virtainen and move into the clinch.
Peramaki rushes Virtainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Virtainen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Peramaki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Virtainen can turn it around.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peramaki prevents a body shot from Virtainen.
Peramaki blocks an uppercut.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen misses with some punches.
Peramaki pulls guard successfully.
Virtainen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Virtainen is sitting in close to Peramaki's body. Peramaki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Virtainen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Virtainen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Peramaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kimmo Peramaki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Nyla (ranked 1342 p4p, 1832 weight class) and Wesley Clark (ranked 152 p4p, 192 weight class). Sammy Nyla 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Clark!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark misses with a hook.
Clark feints and then cracks Nyla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nyla down.
Clark throws a hook but Nyla avoids it easily.
Nyla moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nyla as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nyla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nyla.
Nyla effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Clark.
A short uppercut from Nyla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nyla.
Nyla gets underhooks to prevent Clark's takedown attempt.
Clark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nyla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nyla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nyla.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nyla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nyla blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nyla.
A head punch on the inside from Nyla fails to land.
Come on Nyla - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nyla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nyla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nyla.
Clark tries for a takedown but Nyla manages to get underhooks.
Nyla lands a nice uppercut.
Nyla misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
Clark is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyla prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nyla.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Nyla finish him?
A short right from Nyla on the inside.
Clark misses with a body punch.
Nyla lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Clark to his knees! Nyla keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Nyla!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Drop (ranked 48 p4p, 518 weight class) and Isopaa Mfer (ranked 5 p4p, 33 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isopaa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drop scores with a jab. Mfer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drop loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Drop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Mfer slips a jab and a cross from Drop.
Mfer lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Drop is looking to close the distance but Mfer sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Drop crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Drop is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Isopaa Mfer!
Isopaa Mfer is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Isopaa Mfer 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Claw (ranked 1969 p4p, 5739 weight class) and Peter Golles (ranked 241 p4p, 491 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Golles!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Claw lands a big head kick that sends Golles tumbling to the mat! Claw takes a step backwards and waves Golles back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Peter Golles has been cut.
Claw drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golles wants to stand up but Claw is controlling him.
Claw gets to his feet. Golles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Claw looking to score a takedown here. Golles is defending well but Claw drives through and ends up in Golles's guard.
Claw decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Golles, up you get!
Golles gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chief Claw!
A relieved looking Chief Claw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 2550 p4p, 2862 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 309 p4p, 334 weight class). Bronco has chosen The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Tepes Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 22 - 3, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bronco finds it's way through Tepes Iii's defenses.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Bronco is quick to defend against it.
Bronco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bronco forces Tepes Iii back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Bronco - that landed with a thud.
Tepes Iii prevents a body shot from Bronco.
Bronco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronco tries a body shot but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Bronco decides to pull guard.
Bronco working a defensive guard but Tepes Iii manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bronco struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tepes Iii tries to stand but Bronco is controlling his head.
Bronco can't do much from the bottom here.
Bronco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bronco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronco trying his best to control but Tepes Iii has mounted him.
Bronco working to try and regain half guard.
Bronco holds on for dear life, controlling Tepes Iii's posture momentarily.
Bronco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bronco gets back to half guard.
Bronco tries to roll over but Tepes Iii keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bronco trying to control the position.
Bronco is looking for a triangle but Tepes Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Bronco looking to control.
Bronco is adopting a defensive guard.
Bronco wants to hit a sweep here but Tepes Iii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bronco there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Bronco can't escape the position.
Tepes Iii wants to get back to his feet but Bronco is holding on tight.
Bronco tries to lock up and control but Tepes Iii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Bronco 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.
Bronco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bronco throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tepes Iii as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Bronco misses.
Bronco darts in trying to clinch
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bronco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tepes Iii stacks Bronco on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tepes Iii!
Bronco is looking for a sweep.
Vlad Tepes Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronco regains half guard.
Tepes Iii wants to stand up but Bronco has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bronco trying to hold on to Tepes Iii's head to control him but Tepes Iii postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco manages to get to full guard.
Bronco is trying to hold Tepes Iii in close to prevent damage but Tepes Iii has managed to pass into half guard.
Bronco trying to control but Tepes Iii postures up.
Bronco is controlling Tepes Iii's trapped leg to prevent Tepes Iii from advancing to side control.
Bronco is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii wants to stand up but Bronco is controlling the position.
Bronco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronco is concentrating on defense, preventing Tepes Iii from advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bronco is looking for a sweep. Tepes Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bronco looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Bronco avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Bronco avoids it well and moves away.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bronco loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronco throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tepes Iii as he jumps to the side.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Bronco strikes.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bronco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Bronco misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Bronco strikes.
Bronco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bronco misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tepes Iii tries to stand but Bronco is controlling from the bottom.
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco wants to hit a sweep here but Tepes Iii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bronco there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco can't escape the position.
Tepes Iii is looking to stand but Bronco has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Bronco wants to hold on but Tepes Iii pushes him away.
Bronco is looking to improve his position but Tepes Iii isn't that keen on the idea.
Bronco regains half guard.
Tepes Iii seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bronco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tepes Iii is working away from the top position though.
Tepes Iii tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bronco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tepes Iii pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii tries to stand and escape but Bronco is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bronco shoots in but no luck this time.
Bronco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Bronco is trying to work for a sweep but Tepes Iii has mounted him!
Bronco can't escape the position.
Bronco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco tries to lock up and control but Tepes Iii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tepes Iii is looking to stand but Bronco has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Bronco tries to hold on but Tepes Iii postures up.
Tepes Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronco can do to turn this around?
Tepes Iii is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Bronco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes Iii tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Bronco tries to reverse the position but Tepes Iii maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tepes Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
After winning the bout, Vlad Tepes Iii 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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