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OFK 409 - PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Christ (ranked 878 p4p, 1594 weight class) and Matt Cooper (ranked 58 p4p, 99 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Christ.
Cooper drives through with a takedown into Christ's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christ is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cooper manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooper is on top in guard.
Cooper wants to stand but Christ is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Christ has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Christ wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Christ won't let him.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Christ is retaining full guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Cooper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cooper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Christ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooper.
Christ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cooper preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cooper digs a good body shot into Christ's ribs.
Cooper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper stalling away here and it's allowed Christ to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cooper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christ is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christ has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cooper is trying to control the position but Christ postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christ manages to get himself to full guard.
Christ being controlled here, momentarily.
Cooper trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Cooper landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses. Christ uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cooper's guard. Nice move by Christ!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooper 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.
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Cooper lands with a nice combination. Christ backs away looking to recover.
Cooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Cooper looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
As Cooper backs away, Christ returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Christ lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Cooper misses with a leg kick
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Christ counters with a nice body shot.
Matt Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christ, pushing him back against the cage.
Cooper is looking for a takedown.
Cooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Christ.
Christ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Christ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Cooper is trying to force a seperation but Christ has the dominant position.
Cooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Christ.
Cooper has had enough of the clinch but Christ keeps him there for the moment.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper is trying to stall.
Cooper looking to stall.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Christ wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooper won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Christ misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooper wants to stall.
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooper throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cooper swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a nice leg kick.
Cooper misses with a lunging right hand
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Cooper misses with a looping right.
Cooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Cooper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cooper scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target.
Cooper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Cooper blocks a jab.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ slips a jab from Cooper.
Christ lands a big right hand that sends Cooper crashing to the mat! Christ stays standing though and waves Cooper back to his feet!
That has opened up Matt Cooper's cut even more.
Cooper misses with a body shot.
Cooper misses with a hook
and Christ counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Cooper to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Christ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Christ!
Julio Christ decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 1433 p4p, 569 weight class) and Thomas English (ranked 93 p4p, 35 weight class). English is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Muffin Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280
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300
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Great elbows
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World class 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 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas English!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English keeps the fight on the outside.
English tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OcasioCortez moves into the clinch.
OcasioCortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
English tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from English.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow over the top.
English lands with a right to the head.
English works on OcasioCortez's body with a couple of short punches.
English lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from English - that landed with a thud.
OcasioCortez is breathing heavily.
English scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from English.
English lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from English.
English breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
English has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
English thuds a left hand into OcasioCortez's body.
OcasioCortez ducks under a wild hook from English.
English scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch up but English keeps it at a distance.
English lands a front kick.
English jabs OcasioCortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English drops OcasioCortez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but OcasioCortez looks back up at him and smiles so English waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 It looks like Alexandria OcasioCortez has been cut.
OcasioCortez ducks under a wild hook from English.
English weaves into range and cracks OcasioCortez right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! OcasioCortez goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! English is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas English!
Thomas English managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Lee (ranked 548 p4p, 1018 weight class) and Sammy Nyla (ranked 68 p4p, 114 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Conor Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Nyla misses.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nyla sprawls well. Nyla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
enabling Nyla to counter with a crisp jab.
Nyla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nyla pinned against the cage. Nyla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nyla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Nyla moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Nyla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nyla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Nyla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nyla misses with a hook.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Nyla counters with a straight right hand.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nyla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nyla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nyla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Nyla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big left from Nyla misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Nyla misses the target.
Nyla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nyla stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Nyla gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
A body shot lands from Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Nyla misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Nyla looking to slow down the pace here.
Nyla misses with the head strike.
Lee lands a body shot.
Nyla looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Nyla.
Nyla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nyla blocks an uppercut.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nyla misses with a punch on the inside.
Nyla prevents a body shot from Lee.
A short right from Nyla.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyla.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Nyla avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Nyla.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to work over Nyla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nyla stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nyla backwards.
Lee tries to work over Nyla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nyla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
Lee prevents a body shot from Nyla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
A body shot lands from Nyla.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Nyla throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyla's elbow.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Nyla lands an uppercut.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nyla fails to land.
Come on Nyla - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nyla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sammy Nyla will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Nyla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Nyla moves out of range easily.
Lee cracks Nyla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Nyla shows good takedown defense.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nyla 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.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee shoots and misses
and Nyla counters with a straight right hand.
Nyla throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nyla has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Nyla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Nyla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Nyla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nyla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Nyla sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nyla throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nyla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Nyla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nyla defends well and Lee ends up having to push Nyla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nyla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nyla cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee blocking some punches.
Nyla lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Nyla lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Nyla has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Nyla can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Nyla avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee tries a body shot but Nyla blocks it.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Nyla.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Nyla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyla.
Nyla slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Nyla avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Nyla dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Nyla throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nyla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conor Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyla wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Nyla.
Nyla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyla lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Nyla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyla.
Nyla misses with the head strike.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Nyla controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nyla.
Nyla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nyla lands an uppercut.
Nyla lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries a body shot but Nyla blocks it.
Lee blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Nyla.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Sammy Nyla seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nyla lands a shoulder strike.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Nyla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Nyla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee tries to clinch there but Nyla circles away.
Lee looks to clinch
and Nyla counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Nyla doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nyla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
A big left from Nyla misses.
Lee scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nyla misses with a looping right.
Nyla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Nyla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyla throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Nyla dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nyla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nyla drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Nyla waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Lee is rocked!
Nyla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nyla lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Nyla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itchy Sinclair (ranked 2297 p4p, 3202 weight class) and Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 287 p4p, 368 weight class). Sinclair comes into the arena with John Cena - The Time Is Now blaring out of the sound system. Itchy Sinclair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Unicorn Big Foot's chin.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Foot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big Foot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sinclair after a bit of a struggle.
Big Foot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sinclair after a bit of a struggle.
Sinclair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Foot is looking for a takedown.
Itchy Sinclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Sinclair manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Big Foot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sinclair walks away with a smile on his face. Big Foot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sinclair scores with a jab. Big Foot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Unicorn Big Foot has been cut.
Sinclair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
 Big Foot is rocked!
Crack! Sinclair connects with the perfect overhand right and Big Foot falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Sinclair!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rusev (ranked 2497 p4p, 2203 weight class) and Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 302 p4p, 275 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Rusev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Porfirigo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Porfirigo looking to score a takedown here. Rusev is defending well but Porfirigo drives through and ends up in Rusev's guard.
Porfirigo postures up.
Rusev wants to sweep but no luck.
Rusev trying to control the position.
Porfirigo postures up in Rusev's guard and throws a big left but Rusev blocks it.
Rusev is trying to control the position but Porfirigo postures up.
Rusev managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo stopping the sweep attempt from Rusev.
Rusev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rusev's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexander Rusev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porfirigo takes the fight into the clinch.
Rusev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Porfirigo to keep the fight standing.
Porfirigo has clasped his hands together around Rusev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rusev's coaches at California Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Porfirigo working away.
Rusev is trying to improve his position.
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rusev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Porfirigo stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rusev tries to counter with a takedown but Porfirigo is quick to defend against it.
Rusev misses with a straight left.
Rusev shoots in but Porfirigo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porfirigo slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rusev shoots in but no luck this time.
Rusev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Porfirigo pinned against the cage. Porfirigo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt - Porfirigo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Porfirigo drives through with a takedown into Rusev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Porfirigo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rusev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Porfirigo, into his guard.
Rusev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porfirigo is keeping the position for now.
Porfirigo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Porfirigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porfirigo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusev manages to get himself to full guard.
Rusev is working an open guard so Porfirigo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rusev tries to sprawl but Porfirigo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rusev has a hand on Porfirigo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Porfirigo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rusev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porfirigo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusev darts in looking for a takedown but Porfirigo gets double underhooks and turns Rusev into the cage.
Rusev sets himself, and Porfirigo steps forward looking for the clinch! Rusev avoids it this time.
Rusev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Porfirigo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rusev to the mat. Rusev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tayaen Porfirigo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Porfirigo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rusev shoots in and drives through. Porfirigo sprawls well.
Rusev tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Porfirigo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Porfirigo sneaks out the side door and pushes Rusev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Porfirigo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusev.
Porfirigo wants to counter with a clinch but Rusev pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porfirigo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusev with a poor takedown
and Porfirigo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porfirigo but Porfirigo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but Porfirigo shows good takedown defense.
Porfirigo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rusev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Porfirigo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rusev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Porfirigo counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rusev tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porfirigo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Porfirigo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rusev regains guard.
Rusev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rusev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Porfirigo's guard.
Porfirigo keeping full guard, as Rusev tries to pass.
Porfirigo has control of Rusev's left arm, preventing Rusev from doing any damage.
Rusev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porfirigo working a defensive guard here.
Rusev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rusev advances to half guard.
Rusev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Porfirigo.
Rusev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rusev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Porfirigo is pressing down on Rusev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Porfirigo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rusev landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Porfirigo is pulling down on Rusev's head to control his posture.
Rusev throws a strike but Porfirigo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rusev trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo trying to control but Rusev is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rusev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Porfirigo throws a big elbow that misses.
Porfirigo trying to control but Rusev is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Porfirigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Porfirigo is looking to clinch.
Rusev closes the distance and clinches up with Porfirigo, looking for a takedown. Rusev pushes Porfirigo against the cage but Porfirigo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tayaen Porfirigo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rusev sizes up Porfirigo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rusev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Porfirigo is fending him off so far but Rusev persists. Nope, Porfirigo circles away and we're back to standing.
Porfirigo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Porfirigo seems content to control.
Porfirigo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Porfirigo prevents Rusev from improving his position.
Rusev is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rusev trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo prevents Rusev from improving his position.
Porfirigo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rusev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Porfirigo is trying to control the action in half guard but Rusev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rusev is pressing down on Porfirigo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Porfirigo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rusev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Porfirigo, into his guard.
Porfirigo has his hands on Rusev's head, controlling the position.
Porfirigo working a defensive guard here.
Rusev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porfirigo's head.
Rusev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rusev trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusev wants to get up but he can't break Porfirigo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Porfirigo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Porfirigo has control of Rusev's left arm, preventing Rusev from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Porfirigo shoots in and gets a takedown into Rusev's guard.
Porfirigo postures up in Rusev's guard and throws a big left but Rusev blocks it.
Porfirigo tries to stand but Rusev is controlling from the bottom.
Alexander Rusev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rusev keeping moving, preventing Porfirigo from controlling successfully.
Porfirigo wants to stand and escape but instead Rusev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rusev trying to control here.
Porfirigo blocks the strikes from Rusev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusev controlling the position for now.
Porfirigo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rusev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tayaen Porfirigo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Porfirigo 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Nik (ranked 175 p4p, 1393 weight class) and Itziar Belmond (ranked 24 p4p, 186 weight class). Nik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ðоггано - Ñтволок за поÑÑок. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Itziar Belmond!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belmond is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belmond closes the distance and clinches.
Nik tries to break free but Belmond pushes him back against the cage.
Belmond prevents a body shot from Nik.
Belmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Nik throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond.
Nik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belmond lands a nice elbow.
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.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
Nik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik digs a right hand underneath Belmond's ribcage. Belmond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Nik fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belmond misses with the head strike.
Nik has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Nik on the inside.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Belmond misses with an elbow over the top.
Nik throws a head punch that misses.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Belmond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belmond tries a body shot but Nik blocks it.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Belmond controls his hands.
Nik tries to work over Belmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Nik.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Nik as the two fighters clinch.
Nik scores with a shot to the side of Belmond's head.
Nik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belmond moves out of range as Nik strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmond tries to clinch but Nik moves out of range.
Belmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nik feinted with a counter takedown.
Belmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nik.
Belmond moves in looking to clinch but Nik pushes him off.
Belmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Nik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Itziar Belmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nik swings wildly with an uppercut but Belmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nik blocks an elbow strike from Belmond.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Nik.
Nik lands a left hand.
Nik swings wildly with an uppercut but Belmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik cracks Belmond with a nice body shot.
Nik throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Nik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik throws a head punch that misses.
Belmond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
Nik scores with a shot to the side of Belmond's head.
Nik tries to work over Belmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Nik.
A head punch on the inside from Belmond fails to land.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
Nik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmond blocking some punches.
Nik working aggressively here.
Belmond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nik throws a head punch that misses.
Nik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belmond or not.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nik misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belmond defends well and Nik ends up having to push Belmond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belmond has a couple of punches blocked by Nik.
Belmond blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nik misses with some punches.
Belmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Nik is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Nik.
Belmond misses with a body punch.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik digs a right hand underneath Belmond's ribcage. Belmond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belmond backwards.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Belmond controls his hands.
Nik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belmond can do to turn this around?
Nik tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nik misses with some punches.
Nik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belmond is trying to stall.
Belmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nik blocks a body shot from Belmond.
Nik lands with a left to the head.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nik lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nik.
A short left from Belmond.
Belmond gets through Nik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Nik shrugs off.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Belmond controls his hands.
Nik misses with some punches.
Belmond blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Belmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Nik lands a body punch.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Nik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Belmond scores with a hook to the body.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Belmond blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nik is working for takedown but Belmond is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Nik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik tries to throw a body punch but Belmond avoids it by throwing Nik back against the cage.
Belmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nik blocks the elbow strike.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow.
Nik tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Belmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Nik.
Nik tries to score a body lock takedown but Belmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Belmond with a hook.
Nik ducks under a wild hook from Belmond.
Nik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belmond throws a body kick that misses.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nik counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Belmond slips a jab from Nik.
Nik scores with a jab to the body.
Belmond ducks under a wild hook from Nik.
Belmond staying out of range there.
Belmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik looks to land a right hand but Belmond moved out of range.
Nik misses with a straight left.
Nik gets the takedown into side control.
Belmond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmond keeps working.
Belmond is looking for a sweep.
Nik working away.
Belmond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nik.
Itziar Belmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmond takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nik lands a few punches from side control.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Belmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmond tries to bench press Nik off him but Nik keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik is staying tight to Belmond's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Nik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Belmond down.
Nik is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nik trying to control the position but Belmond is working away.
Nik moves into full mount!
Belmond felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nik content just to control the position here.
Nik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nik controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nik cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nik lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
After winning the bout, Aleks Nik 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 Miroslav Drozd (ranked 421 p4p, 949 weight class) and Bald Martin (ranked 53 p4p, 103 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martin's choice of entrance music: I�m Bald And I Know It . Miroslav Drozd is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Bald Martin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drozd misses with an uppercut
and Martin counters with a right hand to the body.
Drozd throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drozd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Drozd cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drozd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martin throws a body punch but Drozd moves out of range.
Martin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drozd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martin scores with a three punch combo!
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drozd misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
Drozd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drozd throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Martin throws a good cross that connects.
Drozd throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drozd lands with a straight right. Martin didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Drozd misses.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Martin misses.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.
Drozd throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Drozd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drozd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drozd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drozd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drozd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Martin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drozd looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
Martin lands with a straight right. Drozd didn't see that one coming.
Drozd throws a combination that misses
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drozd moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drozd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drozd misses with an uppercut.
Drozd misses with a body shot
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drozd walks into a left hand.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drozd was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Martin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drozd at a distance.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
Martin throws a body punch but Drozd moves out of range.
Drozd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drozd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drozd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Drozd's belly button to the back.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drozd throws out the jab.
Drozd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Drozd does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
Drozd looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
Drozd slips under a jab.
Drozd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drozd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drozd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Drozd avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Drozd counter with a right hand.
Drozd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a left hand
and Drozd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drozd ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Martin slips under a jab.
Drozd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drozd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drozd throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Drozd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drozd misses the jab.
Martin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drozd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martin lands a nice hook to Drozd's body. Drozd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drozd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martin finds it's way round the side to connect with Drozd's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Martin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drozd ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Drozd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Martin dominated that 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.
Martin throws a body punch but Drozd moves out of range.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Drozd is just out of range.
Martin dips to his left and cracks Drozd with an uppercut!
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drozd blocks a jab.
Bald Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drozd swings widly with a right hand
and Martin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drozd throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Drozd is just out of range.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Drozd backs off Martin throws a huge counter combo but Drozd manages to avoid it all.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drozd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Martin connects with a crisp jab.
Martin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Drozd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drozd.
Drozd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Drozd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drozd slips under a jab from Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drozd misses with the combination.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drozd throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drozd misses with a series of wild punches.
Drozd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Drozd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
An attempted straight right counter from Drozd misses the target.
Drozd avoids the body shot from Martin.
Drozd throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Martin misses with a hook.
And Drozd counters with a quick kick to the body but Martin blocks it.
Martin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd slips a straight right by Martin.
Drozd wants to slow Martin down by chopping away at his legs.
Martin dips to his left and cracks Drozd with an uppercut!
Drozd looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
Drozd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin slips a straight right by Drozd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Martin moves away from the strike by Drozd.
Martin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drozd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin cracks a nice hook into Drozd's ribs.
Drozd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drozd loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Drozd throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Martin misses with a hook. Drozd ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Drozd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drozd drops his hands momentarily and Martin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Drozd's head but Drozd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drozd throws a big shot that misses.
Drozd throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin misses with a hook.
Drozd connects with a crisp jab.
Drozd throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Drozd moves away and avoids it.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drozd on the side of the head.
Martin throws a body punch but Drozd moves out of range.
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Drozd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drozd throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Drozd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drozd throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Drozd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drozd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drozd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Drozd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drozd misses with a looping left.
Drozd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Martin slips under a jab from Drozd.
Drozd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Martin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Martin slips under a jab.
Drozd staying out of range there.
Martin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drozd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drozd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drozd throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bald Martin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
Martin looks to land a combination but Drozd avoids it well.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Martin lands the left hand.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drozd.
Drozd throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
As Martin looks to move away, Drozd throws a big counter combo but Martin just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Drozd blocks a jab.
Drozd throwing a counter right hand but Martin manages to avoid it.
Drozd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head.
Drozd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin moves out of range of the body kick.
Martin checks a leg kick.
Martin throws a jab when Drozd was well out of range.
Drozd misses with a body shot
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin punishes Drozd's body with a nice straight punch.
Drozd misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Martin misses.
Drozd misses with a straight left.
Martin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drozd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Drozd misses.
Drozd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Martin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drozd misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a glancing blow to the side of Drozd's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Drozd might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drozd misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Drozd misses the target.
Martin sizes up Drozd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drozd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Drozd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drozd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Drozd. That snapped Martin's head back.
Martin scores with a jab. Drozd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martin throws a hook but Drozd blocks it.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drozd was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Drozd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drozd is looking to counter with head kicks.
Drozd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Drozd moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Martin misses.
Drozd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martin.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drozd moves away.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Drozd blocks a jab.
It looked like Drozd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drozd lands a glancing blow to the side of Martin's head.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Drozd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Drozd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drozd throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bald Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drozd lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drozd thows a leg kick but Martin checks it
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drozd throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drozd moves away.
Drozd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drozd dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Miroslav Drozd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Martin catches Drozd right on the button with a cross.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Drozd is just out of range.
A left and a right from Martin both land. Nice combination.
Martin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drozd momentarily.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
Drozd misses the jab.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bald Martin.
Well Martin 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bald Martin!
Bald Martin 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mate Orsic (ranked 157 p4p, 911 weight class) and En Route (ranked 19 p4p, 101 weight class). Orsic comes to the cage accompanied by KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja. Mate Orsic had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, 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. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 30 - 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 24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, En Route!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Route is looking to slow Orsic down with leg kicks.
Route misses with a straight left.
Orsic misses with an uppercut. Route saw that one coming.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Route throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Orsic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Route.
Route has closed the distance and engaged Orsic in a clinch.
Route lands with a light punch inside.
Route pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Route uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
We've been informed that Route has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Orsic throws a shot from downtown. Route moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Orsic - just one landing.
Orsic misses with a looping left.
Route uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Orsic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Route bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsic's head.
Route scores with a nice body kick.
Route gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Route.
Orsic is looking to break free of the clinch but Route has double underhooks.
Orsic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Route cracks Orsic with a nice body shot.
Route misses with a hook from the clinch.
Route lands a nice shot to the body.
Route misses with the head strike.
Route tries to throw a body punch but Orsic avoids it by throwing Route back against the cage.
Orsic working hard to break the clinch.
Route creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orsic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Route stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Route swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic misses with a punch on the inside.
Route tries to throw a body punch but Orsic avoids it by throwing Route back against the cage.
Orsic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Route.
Route misses with the head strike.
Orsic blocks an elbow strike from Route.
Route throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsic stalling the fight.
Route lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
Orsic tries to score a body lock takedown but Route shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orsic prevents a body shot from Route.
Orsic blocks an uppercut.
Orsic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Route up against the cage.
Orsic has hold of one of Route's legs. Route is fighting the takedown attempt but Orsic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Route trying to keep a closed guard but Orsic is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic trying to control but Route is working from the bottom.
Route really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orsic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Route has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orsic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orsic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orsic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Route working for a triangle but Orsic defends it easily.
Route throws his legs up looking for a submission but Orsic uses it to pass to side control.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Route seems a little lost for a moment, as Orsic dominates the positioning.
Route trying his best to control but Orsic has mounted him.
Orsic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Orsic working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Route looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Orsic! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mate Orsic!
Mate Orsic retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Mate Orsic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Soares (ranked 796 p4p, 504 weight class) and Yasol Kim (ranked 90 p4p, 62 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasol Kim!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kim manages to circle out of the way.
Soares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Kim cracks Soares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kim gets a clinch.
Kim is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soares is keeping busy.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Soares controls his hands.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kim.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares tries to pull guard but Kim won't allow it.
Soares tries to pull guard but Kim holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Soares lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Soares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares manages to pull guard.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soares working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kim has passed into half guard!
Soares is pressing down on Kim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kim is stalling in the full guard.
Soares trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares looking for subs off his back but Kim has passed one foot through into half guard.
Soares trying to hold on to Kim's head to control him but Kim postures up.
Kim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Soares's thigh. Soares counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kim wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim throws a strike but Soares rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soares manages to get himself to full guard.
Kim trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Soares throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kim escapes and throws Soares's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kim taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soares holding on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasol Kim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Kim does it's job there.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Soares has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kim just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soares.
Kim misses with a knee strike.
Soares fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Soares fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soares's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soares defending well though.
Soares is not content to let Kim control the position.
Soares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soares is trying to maintain the position but Kim is very close to passing his half guard.
Kim is just content to waste time from the top position. Soares takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Soares has wrist control.
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
Soares lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Soares trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Soares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kim dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kim controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kim is fighting to break Soares's control of his arms but Soares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Soares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soares keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasol Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kim tries to clinch up but Soares circles away and keeps his distance.
Soares wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Soares moves away from the strike by Kim.
Soares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soares throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Soares throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Kim is predictable there
and Soares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soares.
Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kim smiles and moves away.
Soares checks a leg kick.
Kim throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Soares moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kim smiles and moves away.
Kim wants to clinch up but Soares keeps it at a distance.
Kim tries to clinch up.
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
Soares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soares gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares blocks a body shot from Kim.
Kim working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kim to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim just leaning against Soares, taking a breather.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares tries to pull guard but Kim won't allow it.
Soares jumps into guard, dragging Kim to the mat.
Kim throws a strike but Soares rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim trying to control the position here.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soares trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
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.
Kim is trying to keep Soares in close.
Soares trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Soares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kim connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage.
Gabriel Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soares fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!
Yasol Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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