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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 1633 p4p, 5035 weight class) and Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 223 p4p, 515 weight class). Tayaen Porfirigo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronaldo Gomes's chin.
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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 18 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes throws a series of punches but Porfirigo moves out of range.
Gomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porfirigo.
Gomes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Porfirigo feinted with a counter takedown.
Porfirigo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomes's guard.
Porfirigo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Porfirigo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Porfirigo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Porfirigo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Porfirigo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Porfirigo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks Porfirigo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Porfirigo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gomes is looking to reverse the position.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Porfirigo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Porfirigo slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Porfirigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porfirigo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Porfirigo wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Porfirigo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Porfirigo looking for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes working to try and regain half guard.
Porfirigo looking to isolate an arm here. Gomes doesn't see it coming and as Porfirigo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Porfirigo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dilbrandt (ranked 1719 p4p, 3405 weight class) and Sao Alela (ranked 195 p4p, 339 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alela's choice of entrance music: Cryin' Like a Bitch. The key to victory for Damian Dilbrandt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sao Alela!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alela fails with a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dilbrandt clinches.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alela is looking for a takedown.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Alela lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alela fails to land.
Alela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt works on Alela's body with a couple of short punches.
Alela throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to break the clinch but Alela is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela is looking to take this one to the mat.
Damian Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Dilbrandt is trying to break the clinch but Alela has him pressed against the cage.
Dilbrandt is pressed up against the cage. Alela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dilbrandt down to the mat. Dilbrandt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt jabs Alela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alela looks winded!
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Alela throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alela.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alela has time to react.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
 Alela is rocked!
Alela shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alela is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Alela out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Dilbrandt!
An out of breath Damian Dilbrandt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Honza Hohol (ranked 1319 p4p, 2721 weight class) and Smash Adams (ranked 173 p4p, 311 weight class). Adams has chosen Smash Adams' Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smash Adams!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohol moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adams throws a leg kick but Hohol moved away.
Adams defending well as Hohol loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Adams 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.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Hohol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams swings for the body but Hohol moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hohol misses the target.
Adams catches Hohol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hohol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adams's head.
A big right from Hohol misses.
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohol throws a big shot that misses.
Adams throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Hohol fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Hohol does no damage.
Adams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hohol lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into range.
Adams has Hohol up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adams effectively controlling the action here.
Adams digs a right hand underneath Hohol's ribcage. Hohol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hohol avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
Hohol working aggressively here.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adams.
Hohol taking a breather.
Hohol is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Hohol into the cage.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohol.
We've been hearing reports that Hohol has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hohol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohol leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hohol's brow.
Adams is trying to maintain a safe position but Hohol gets an underhook and turns Adams into the cage.
Hohol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams lands an elbow just above Hohol 's eye.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hohol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hohol if he has to take too many more of those.
Hohol drives through with a takedown into Adams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hohol distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol looking to pass the guard.
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Hohol is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hohol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
Hohol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hohol decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
Hohol not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hohol stops Adams from standing up.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol stops Adams from standing up.
Hohol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adams wants to stand but Hohol is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hohol.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Smash Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams darts in trying to clinch
and Hohol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Honza Hohol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hohol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adams, as that shot connected.
Hohol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hohol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Adams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Hohol - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohol in his tracks.
Hohol scores with a takedown into Adams's guard.
Hohol distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hohol won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Adams being controlled here, momentarily.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Hohol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Adams as Hohol shoots in.
Smash Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hohol checks a leg kick nicely.
Hohol looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohol prevents Adams from standing back up.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Adams is defending well.
Hohol with the ground and pound but Adams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohol is controlling him.
Honza Hohol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hohol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohol dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Hohol's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hohol.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Hohol misses its intended target.
Adams connects with a crisp jab.
Hohol works the jab nicely.
Hohol throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Hohol misses with a looping right.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hohol changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hohol tries to score with some ground and pound. Adams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Adams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hohol is working Adams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hohol creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hohol lands a few punches from side control.
Hohol taking a break here but Adams is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hohol is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Hohol dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Adams gets tackled into the cage by Hohol. Hohol maintains the clinch.
Hohol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hohol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Smash Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Hohol misses with some punches.
Hohol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Hohol.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hohol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Hohol dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohol.
Nice body punch from Adams - that landed with a thud.
Hohol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
Hohol misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohol misses with some punches.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Hohol in his tracks for a moment.
 Hohol is rocked!
 It looks like Honza Hohol has been cut.
Adams jerks Hohol to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Hohol's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Adams steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Smash Adams!
After winning the bout, Smash Adams 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Dudeson (ranked 1219 p4p, 2363 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 154 p4p, 277 weight class). Krisko Kurtev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dude Dudeson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 43 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudeson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kurtev did well to prevent Dudeson getting side control.
Kurtev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kurtev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurtev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudeson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudeson's back!
Dudeson covers up after that shot from Kurtev.
I really don't envy Dudeson right now.
Kurtev loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dudeson hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev is punishing Dudeson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurtev punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kurtev throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kurtev is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kurtev gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kurtev gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kurtev apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kurtev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dudeson, pushing him back against the cage.
Dudeson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom.
Kurtev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev looking for subs off his back but Dudeson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dudeson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kurtev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dudeson is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dudeson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurtev defends it well.
Dudeson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kurtev!
Dudeson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurtev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dudeson scoring with strikes but Kurtev is staying in there.
Kurtev is trying to escape the mount.
Kurtev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dudeson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dudeson lands a big elbow.
Kurtev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dudeson. What's that going to do exactly?
Kurtev tries to lock up and control but Dudeson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudeson tries to control but Kurtev wriggling away.
Kurtev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kurtev is looking to get to half guard.
Kurtev wants to control but Dudeson is having none of it.
Dudeson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dudeson wants to control the pace but Kurtev is squirming around nicely.
Kurtev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kurtev tries to hold on but Dudeson postures up.
Dudeson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kurtev hang on?
Kurtev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Dudeson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kurtev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kurtev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dudeson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudeson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kurtev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dudeson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kurtev looks a forlorn figure.
Kurtev is squirming around, avoiding Dudeson's attempts to control the action.
Kurtev tries to hold on but Dudeson pushes him away.
Dudeson landing strikes from the mount.
Kurtev is in a horrible position here. Dudeson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dudeson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kurtev's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dudeson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dudeson!
Dudeson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dudeson trying to control from half guard but Kurtev is working away.
Kurtev punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurtev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dudeson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dudeson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dude Dudeson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
Dudeson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson landing with the ground and pound.
Dudeson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurtev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Dudeson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dudeson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kurtev.
Kurtev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dudeson grinds an elbow into Kurtev's temple.
Dudeson looks up at the clock and then as Kurtev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dudeson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dudeson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurtev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kurtev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Dudeson lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev is looking to reverse the position.
Dudeson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurtev can do to turn this around?
Dudeson lands a few punches from side control.
Kurtev is trying to control Dudeson's posture but Dudeson avoids it.
Kurtev tries to improve position but can't.
Dudeson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kurtev some visible discomfort.
Dudeson wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Dudeson is chipping away with strikes.
Kurtev regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kurtev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep. Dudeson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dudeson working over Kurtev with some ground and pound. Kurtev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kurtev moves into full guard.
Dudeson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kurtev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dudeson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dudeson has picked Kurtev up - he's going for a ride! Dudeson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kurtev is trying to escape back to his feet but Dudeson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kurtev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dudeson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kurtev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kurtev struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dudeson scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudeson trying to control the action but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep.
Kurtev is not content to let Dudeson control the position.
Dudeson working the ground and pound.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurtev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dudeson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kurtev was covering up waiting for the punch and Dudeson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dudeson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurtev trying to keep a closed guard but Dudeson is proving a slippery customer.
Kurtev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dudeson postures up and lands a big shot to Kurtev's brow.
Dudeson looking to sit in guard and control but Kurtev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev throws an elbow that misses. Dudeson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kurtev's guard. Nice move by Dudeson!
Dudeson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Dudeson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dudeson stacks Kurtev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dudeson!
Dudeson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtev keeps working.
Kurtev is looking to regain half guard here but Dudeson keeps moving and retains side control.
Dudeson lands some shots froms side control.
Kurtev throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep.
Dudeson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dudeson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kurtev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dudeson scores with punches from side control.
Dudeson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kurtev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev is trying to control Dudeson's posture but Dudeson avoids it.
Dudeson trying to control the action but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Dudeson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurtev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudeson lands some shots froms side control.
Kurtev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dudeson working away.
Dudeson advances to mount.
Dudeson lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev gets back to half guard.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dudeson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kurtev trying to control from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep. Dudeson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurtev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurtev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dudeson slips a nice elbow through Kurtev's hands, connecting with Kurtev's forehead.
Dudeson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dudeson connects with a nice short shot to Kurtev's temple.
Kurtev wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Dudeson seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dudeson pulls his head out easily.
Dudeson wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Dudeson is thwarting Kurtev's attempts to control the position.
Dudeson is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dudeson working the head and body with strikes.
Dude Dudeson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dudeson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurtev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dudeson blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtev punching from the bottom.
Dudeson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kurtev sees it coming and defends easily.
Kurtev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Dudeson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dudeson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken 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... Dude Dudeson!
Dude Dudeson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I gave this guys wife a three knuckler just the other night. So this was kinda awkward, props to him for showing up, and my apologies for ruining your weekend.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 804 p4p, 2629 weight class) and Rocco Damato (ranked 75 p4p, 216 weight class). Damato has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Rocco Damato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco Damato!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven digs a good body shot into Damato's ribs.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven tests Damato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Craven lands with a straight right. Damato didn't see that one coming.
Damato misses with a double jab.
Craven jabs Damato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Damato misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damato misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Craven blocks the low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Craven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Damato loads up on a big right hand but Craven slips the punch.
Damato doesn't manage to clinch there - Craven circles away.
Damato tries to land a leg kick but Craven saw it coming and moves away.
Damato throws a big shot that misses.
Craven lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craven looks to land a combination but Damato avoids it well.
Damato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Damato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Damato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Craven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Damato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Damato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato throws a chopping leg kick but Craven manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Damato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Damato drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Craven 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.
Craven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Damato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Damato passes into half guard.
Damato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Damato.
Craven gets full guard.
Damato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Damato distracts Craven with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Craven wants to sweep but no luck.
Damato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Damato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven is looking for a triangle but Damato pushes his legs off easily.
Craven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Damato trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
Damato advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Craven's head.
Craven tries to get to full guard but Damato has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damato is looking for a kimura here.
Damato prevents Craven from standing back up.
Damato seems to be looking for submissions.
Damato passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Craven!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato wants to finish this one by submission but Craven is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Damato.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven can't escape the position.
Craven sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Craven is trying to stand back up but Damato is controlling him
Damato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Craven looks like he's trying to stand up.
Damato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Damato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Craven defends it well.
Craven tries to roll over but Damato keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Craven tries to kick Damato off but Damato keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Craven is staying active underneath Damato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Craven gets full guard.
Damato looking to pass the guard.
Craven trying to control the position.
Craven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Craven scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Craven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Damato.
Craven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Damato's head.
Damato looks to land a combination but Craven avoids it well.
Craven with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Damato.
Craven throws a head kick that half lands.
Damato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Craven misses with a few strikes there.
Craven connects with a crisp jab.
Damato avoids the body shot from Craven.
Damato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craven throws a series of punches but Damato avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Craven scores with a four punch combination!
Damato slaps away a takedown attempt from Craven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craven. Damato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damato throws a leg kick which misses Craven's front leg but catches the back leg as Craven tries to avoid it.
Craven cracks Damato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Damato misses the shot to the body.
Damato missing with a left hand there. Craven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damato throws a hook but Craven blocks it.
A lazy left from Craven finds it's target.
Damato misses with a body kick.
Craven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Craven lands a head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Craven scores with a four punch combination!
Damato looks to land a combination but Craven avoids it well.
Craven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Damato sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craven lands with a thumping leg kick.
Craven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Craven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Destin Craven is winning the standup battle so far.
Damato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Craven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Damato.
Craven jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato defending well as Craven loads up on a big left hand.
And Damato tries to counter it with a takedown but Craven pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Damato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Craven is looking to counter punch.
Damato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Craven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Craven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damato can do to turn this around?
Damato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Damato drives through with a takedown into Craven's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Damato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Craven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Craven has a closed guard, preventing Damato from standing up.
Craven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Craven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Damato from controlling successfully.
Craven wants to stand and escape but Damato is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato scoring with punches to the head and body.
Craven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Craven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Damato throws a big right hand that misses.
Craven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Damato's guard.
Craven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Craven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Damato throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Craven escapes and throws Damato's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Damato is trying to improve his position.
Craven lands a nice forearm strike.
Damato is trying to get back to half guard.
Damato struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Craven in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Craven scoring with punches from side control.
Damato can't do much from the bottom here.
Damato is not content to let Craven control the position.
Craven working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Craven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Damato.
Craven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Damato.
It appears Craven was looking to counter with a kick there.
Craven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Craven lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Craven does it's job there.
Damato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Craven to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Damato has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Damato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craven cracks Damato with a solid left hand.
Craven is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Damato has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Craven is looking to defend but Damato has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Craven! Damato pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Craven taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rocco Damato!
After winning the bout, Rocco Damato 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 968 p4p, 1337 weight class) and Leonardo Esposito (ranked 126 p4p, 176 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Howard attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Esposito clinches up against the cage.
Howard has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Howard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howard is looking to break free of the clinch but Esposito has double underhooks.
Esposito works on Howard's body with a couple of short punches.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esposito just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito is working Howard over against the cage.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howard is trying to drag Esposito to the mat but Esposito just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard jumps guard but Esposito stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard managing to block the knees to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howards head.
Howard is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Howard is trying to maintain a safe position but Esposito gets an underhook and turns Howard into the cage.
Howard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito presses Howard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esposito cracks Howard with a nice body shot.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Howard is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Howard tries to circle away but Esposito has him pinned against the cage.
Howard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Esposito up against the cage.
Esposito pushes Howard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard avoids a wild elbow strike from Esposito.
Howard decides to pull guard.
Howard wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment.
Esposito decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Esposito has managed to clinch.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Howard fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esposito walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Howard tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Esposito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esposito walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Esposito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Esposito rushes Howard and presses him up against the cage.
Esposito tries to stall but Howard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Howard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Esposito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Howard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esposito smiles and moves away.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Howard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Esposito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Howard under the eye.
Howard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Howard darts in looking for a takedown but Esposito gets double underhooks and turns Howard into the cage.
Esposito pushes Howard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito trying to stall but Howard improves his position.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Esposito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Esposito to score with a decent uppercut.
Esposito tries to work over Howard's front leg with a kick but Howard checks it.
Esposito cracks Howard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Howard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Esposito's guard.
Howard trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito wriggles free and stands up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Esposito!
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito lands with an overhand left.
Esposito has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl out of it but Howard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Esposito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Esposito.
Howard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esposito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard avoids the head kick by Esposito.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Esposito.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
Howard avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
Esposito is working Howard over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
Esposito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Howard swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard trying to control the position but instead, Esposito has worked for underhooks and has pushed Howard into the cage.
Howard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito stalling in the clinch.
Esposito lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Esposito taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Howard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esposito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esposito wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esposito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike.
Esposito prevents the takedown attempt.
Howard tries to pull guard but Esposito won't allow it.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howards head.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howard is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Esposito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esposito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howard is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Oh Howard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Esposito is controlling him.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito is pushing Howard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howard wants a takedown but no success here.
Esposito throws a big uppercut that drops Howard! More strikes from Esposito and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howard lies dazed against the cage as Esposito celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Esposito!
A victorious Leonardo Esposito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 1300 p4p, 916 weight class) and Basko Godwin (ranked 162 p4p, 121 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boytsov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AMAZING. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basko Godwin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Godwin as he connects with a hook.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Godwin connects with a body shot that sends Boytsov's belly button to the back.
Boytsov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godwin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Godwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boytsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Godwin throws out a counter right but Boytsov avoids it with no problem.
Boytsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boytsov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Godwin.
Godwin works Boytsov's body with a nice hook.
Godwin drops Boytsov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boytsov looks back up at him and smiles so Godwin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boytsov is rocked!
It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin misses with an uppercut. Boytsov saw that one coming.
Godwin 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.
Godwin rushes Boytsov with punches - Boytsov moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Boytsov goes down! Godwin follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basko Godwin!
Basko Godwin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Dmitry Boytsov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dumbledore Calrissian (ranked 852 p4p, 1416 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 110 p4p, 182 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dumbledore Calrissian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calrissian was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanker.
Calrissian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wanker wants to sweep but no luck.
Wanker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calrissian manages to get himself to full guard.
Calrissian keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Calrissian wants to stand but Wanker is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker distracts Calrissian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calrissian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wanker is controlling him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wanker working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Wanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calrissian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker content to stall in guard here.
Calrissian pushes Wanker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wanker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calrissian throws a jab when Wanker was well out of range.
Calrissian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Calrissian dodges the punch combination from Wanker.
Wanker needs to keep his hands up - Calrissian had a free shot at his head there.
Wanker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wanker gets caught flat footed, as Calrissian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wanker pulls Calrissian in close to prevent any damage.
Calrissian won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
Wanker trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calrissian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calrissian trying to control but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Calrissian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calrissian trying to control but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Wanker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wanker is trying to keep Calrissian in close.
Calrissian cracks Wanker with a solid left hand.
Calrissian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calrissian connects with a couple of short punches.
Calrissian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Calrissian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wanker working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calrissian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calrissian trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calrissian postures up.
Calrissian is working Wanker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calrissian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing Calrissian from controlling successfully.
Calrissian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wanker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wanker trying to keep a closed guard but Calrissian is proving a slippery customer.
Calrissian tries to free his leg and advance position but Wanker is retaining full guard.
Calrissian won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
Wanker looking to control but Calrissian passes into half guard.
Calrissian lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calrissian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wanker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wanker.
Calrissian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calrissian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wanker controlling Calrissian's posture.
Calrissian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wanker's head.
Calrissian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calrissian trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker trying to control the position here.
Calrissian postures up.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dumbledore Calrissian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Calrissian lands a slapping body shot.
Calrissian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wanker quickly recovers to half guard.
Calrissian prevents Wanker from improving his position.
Wanker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Calrissian prevents Wanker from improving his position.
Wanker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Calrissian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wanker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calrissian is keen to just control but Wanker is a slippery customer.
Calrissian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Calrissian is looking to take a break and control but Wanker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calrissian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wanker can do to turn this around?
Wanker tries to roll over but Calrissian keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Calrissian there.
Wanker keeping hold of Calrissian's head, controlling as best he can.
Wanker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calrissian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wanker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calrissian working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker tries to get to full guard but Calrissian has control of the leg.
Wanker has his hands clasped together around Calrissian's back. He's all about the action.
Calrissian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Calrissian winds up and cracks Wanker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calrissian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wanker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wanker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calrissian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Calrissian there.
Wanker tries to get to full guard but Calrissian has control of the leg.
Wanker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Calrissian uses his free foot to push down on Wanker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wanker.
Calrissian with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Calrissian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calrissian lands a couple of good shots and Wanker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wanker is rocked!
 It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Calrissian doesn't have the hooks in and Wanker manages to turn into his guard.
Wanker is still in real trouble! Can Calrissian finish him?
Calrissian wants to get back to his feet but Wanker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calrissian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wanker seems to have recovered his senses.
Wanker is looking to improve his position.
Calrissian lands with a punch from half guard.
Calrissian working the head and body with strikes.
Calrissian trying to control from half guard but Wanker is working away.
Wanker taking some punishment here, with Calrissian in his half guard.
Wanker taking some punishment here, with Calrissian in his half guard.
Wanker wants to get back to full guard.
Wanker is controlling Calrissian's trapped leg to prevent Calrissian from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calrissian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calrissian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanker tries to roll over but Calrissian keeps him under control.
Wanker keeping hold of Calrissian's head, controlling as best he can.
Calrissian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Calrissian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wanker is looking to escape.
Wanker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Calrissian lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wanker hang on?
Wanker tries to hold on but Calrissian pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dumbledore Calrissian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Calrissian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wanker is trying to control Calrissian's posture but Calrissian avoids it.
Wanker tries to bench press Calrissian off him but Calrissian keeps the position.
Wanker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Calrissian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calrissian is nestled in close to Wanker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Calrissian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calrissian working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wanker trying to control here.
Wanker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calrissian scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker is trying to maintain the position but Calrissian is very close to passing his half guard.
Wanker has hold of Calrissian's hands but Calrissian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Calrissian drops an elbow to the side of Wanker's head.
Calrissian lands with a punch from half guard.
Calrissian lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wanker quite badly. Wanker pulls Calrissian in close trying to recover. Calrissian postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wanker on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wanker doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dumbledore Calrissian!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Nyla (ranked 537 p4p, 395 weight class) and Yasol Kim (ranked 68 p4p, 49 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155
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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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasol Kim!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim shoots in and gets a takedown into Nyla's guard.
Nyla wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nyla is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Nyla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Kim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Nyla's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim defending well as Nyla loads up on a big left hand.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Nyla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kim slips under a jab from Nyla.
Kim rushes Nyla and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kim.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nyla takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nyla is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nyla has his back to the cage.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Nyla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nyla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyla is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nyla throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nyla stalls.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nyla backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyla has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim works on Nyla's body with a couple of short punches.
Nyla prevents a body shot from Kim.
Nyla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
Nyla swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
Nyla has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim gets through Nyla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nyla misses with some punches.
Kim tries to pull guard but Nyla won't allow it.
Nyla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Nyla tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Nyla blocks an uppercut.
Nyla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nyla lands with a left to the head.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyla has Kim pushed against the cage.
Nyla blocks an uppercut.
Kim misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Kim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kim as Nyla tries to tie him up.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nyla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nyla can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Nyla throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim dips to his left and cracks Nyla with an uppercut!
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.
Kim scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasol Kim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kim.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim lands a front kick.
Nyla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Yasol Kim has been cut.
Nyla throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Nyla misses.
Kim jabs at Nyla's body.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nyla throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Nyla.
Kim gets a clinch.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim tries a body shot but Nyla blocks it.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla blocking some punches.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.
Nyla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim tries a body shot but Nyla blocks it.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Nyla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nyla is trying to stall.
Nyla digs a right hand underneath Kim's ribcage. Kim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nyla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim tries to work over Nyla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nyla misses with the head strike.
Kim tries a body shot but Nyla blocks it.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyla is trying to maintain a safe position but Kim gets an underhook and turns Nyla into the cage.
Nyla is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nyla has his back to the cage.
Maybe Nyla would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A head punch on the inside from Nyla fails to land.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nyla prevents a body shot from Kim.
Nyla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim tries a body shot but Nyla blocks it.
Nyla misses with a punch to the body.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nyla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla blocking some punches.
Nyla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyla misses with the head strike.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Nyla avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
Nyla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Nyla working aggressively here.
Nyla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim gets through Nyla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nyla lands a left hand.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Nyla prevents a body shot from Kim.
Nyla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Nyla is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kim's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Yasol Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Kim.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyla's sensitive parts.
Nyla misses with a looping right.
Nyla throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nyla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
A good leg kick by Kim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Nyla fails to land.
Nyla leaning against his opponent.
Nyla lands with a left to the head.
Nyla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim lands a right hand.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim tries to work over Nyla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nyla stalling in the clinch but Kim improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
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!
Kim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kim blocks a jab.
Kim throws a low kick but Nyla moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nyla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nyla scores with a hook to the body. Kim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nyla throws a body shot but no joy.
Nyla takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nyla swings widly with a right hand
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Nyla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nyla scrambles back to his feet.
Nyla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nyla.
Kim wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nyla moves away.
Kim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nyla checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nyla slips under a jab.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nyla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim slips under a jab from Nyla.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kim wants to clinch.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Nyla's ribs.
Sammy Nyla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kim throws a leg kick
letting Nyla counter with a right hand.
Kim tests Nyla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Kim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyla staying out of range there.
Nyla missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nyla misses with a body shot.
Nyla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nyla looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kim.
Kim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nyla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Nyla moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Kim tries to work over Nyla's front leg with a kick but Nyla checks it.
Kim pushes Nyla up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nyla.
Nyla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nyla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
A body shot lands from Nyla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyla lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Nyla controls the action.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Nyla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nyla works on Kim's body with a couple of short punches.
Nyla throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Nyla is struggling to control the position.
Nyla throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!
An out of breath Yasol Kim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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