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OFK 420 - Wright Vs Kersikov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 5657 p4p, 4668 weight class) and Ace Kingston (ranked 502 p4p, 460 weight class). Ace Kingston will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ace Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston connects with a single shot there.
Gomes swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingston.
Gomes goes for a double leg but Kingston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingston continues to drive forward.
Gomes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kingston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes throws a sloppy body shot
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingston's waist but Kingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomes off to one side.
Kingston scores with a jab.
Gomes with a poor takedown
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kingston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomes at a distance.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston moves in looking to clinch but Gomes pushes him off.
Gomes feinted with a counter takedown.
Kingston slips a jab and a cross from Gomes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes has his takedown stuffed
letting Kingston counter with a right hand.
Ace Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston rushes Gomes and presses him up against the cage.
Kingston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kingston stalls.
Kingston lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Gomes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kingston after a bit of a struggle.
Kingston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Kingston manages to break the clinch.
Gomes misses with a double jab
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomes throws a right hand that misses
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Kingston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kingston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomes scores with a takedown into Kingston's guard.
Gomes drops back looking for a leg! Kingston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kingston manages to kick Gomes off! Gomes jumps back into Kingston's guard.
Gomes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gomes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gomes drops back looking for a leg! Kingston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kingston manages to kick Gomes off! Gomes jumps back into Kingston's guard.
Gomes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gomes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Kingston is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kingston is trying to control but can't.
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kingston trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Kingston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
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 Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kingston lands a jab to the head.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Gomes sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Gomes looks to throw the jab but Kingston is out of range.
Gomes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gomes misses with a combination
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomes missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Gomes avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomes misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Gomes misses
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Kingston circles away easily
and Kingston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomes throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gomes ducks right into an uppercut from Kingston.
 Gomes is rocked!
Kingston rushes Gomes and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Gomes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kingston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kingston pushes Gomes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kingston knocks Gomes out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ace Kingston!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitsu Misawa (ranked 2456 p4p, 4078 weight class) and Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 297 p4p, 425 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitsu Misawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misawa connects with a solid leg kick.
Misawa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Big Foot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped Big Foot in his tracks for a moment.
Big Foot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Big Foot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Big Foot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitsu Misawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
A hook to the body from Misawa.
Big Foot is trying to drag Misawa to the mat but Misawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Big Foot dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misawa.
Big Foot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Misawa uses from the top position.
Misawa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Misawa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Big Foot's guard.
Misawa stands and steps away. Big Foot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Big Foot misses with a combination
and Misawa counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Foot throws a sloppy body shot
and Misawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Big Foot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Big Foot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Misawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Big Foot misses the shot to the body.
Misawa darts in trying to clinch
and Big Foot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Misawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Big Foot throws a body kick that misses.
Misawa throws a big counter combination but Big Foot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Misawa has Big Foot up against the cage in a clinch.
Misawa is pressed up against the cage. Big Foot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Misawa down to the mat. Misawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Big Foot looks to land a right hand but Misawa moved out of range.
Big Foot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Misawa counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Foot gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Misawa gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Big Foot is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsu Misawa!
An out of breath Mitsu Misawa 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 1762 p4p, 3779 weight class) and Gun Von Neumann (ranked 224 p4p, 404 weight class). Yoji Anjo Anjo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gun Von Neumann!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anjo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Neumann misses with a hook
and Anjo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Neumann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anjo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Neumann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anjo.
A slow jab from Von Neumann misses its intended target.
As Von Neumann looks to move away, Anjo throws a big counter combo but Von Neumann just gets out of the way.
Anjo moves into the clinch.
Von Neumann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anjo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Neumann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Neumann is looking to break free of the clinch but Anjo has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Neumann tries to stall but Anjo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Von Neumann is trying to maintain a safe position but Anjo gets an underhook and turns Von Neumann into the cage.
Von Neumann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anjo is keeping busy.
Von Neumann seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Von Neumann tries a body shot but Anjo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Neumann looking to stall.
Von Neumann wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gun Von Neumann.
Anjo blocks a jab.
Anjo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anjo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Von Neumann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Neumann throws a body punch but Anjo moves out of range.
Von Neumann misses with a right hand
and Anjo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Von Neumann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anjo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Neumann avoiding damage.
Von Neumann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Neumann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anjo tries to land a knee to the head but Von Neumann blocks with his arms.
Anjo has Von Neumann pushed against the cage.
Anjo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Anjo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Von Neumann can't find room to land a body shot as Anjo controls the action.
Von Neumann stalling in the clinch but Anjo improves position.
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anjo has a takedown stuffed.
Von Neumann tries to clinch but Anjo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Neumann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anjo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Neumann's guard.
Anjo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anjo postures up.
Anjo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anjo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Neumann! But no joy.
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Neumann swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Von Neumann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anjo tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Von Neumann lands.
Anjo swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Neumann.
It looked like Anjo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Von Neumann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Von Neumann misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Neumann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anjo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Von Neumann throws the left hand but Anjo avoids the punch easily.
Anjo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Neumann.
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 Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Von Neumann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anjo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Neumann.
Anjo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Neumann defends it nicely.
Anjo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Neumann sprawls well initially but Anjo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Neumann is looking to control Anjo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Neumann avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Neumann can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo decides to stand up.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Neumann misses with a right hand
and Anjo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Neumann misses with a double jab
and Anjo counters by moving into the clinch.
Von Neumann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Neumann can't find room to land a body shot as Anjo controls the action.
Von Neumann can't break the clinch.
Von Neumann is trying to break free.
Anjo is trying to trip Von Neumann. He has hold of a leg but Von Neumann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anjo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Von Neumann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anjo controls the pace.
Von Neumann looking to control.
Anjo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Neumann controls Anjo momentarily but Anjo frees himself.
Von Neumann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anjo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Neumann can do to turn this around?
Anjo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anjo is working Von Neumann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anjo is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Neumann looking to control.
Anjo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Neumann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
Von Neumann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Neumann gets tackled into the cage by Anjo. Anjo maintains the clinch.
Anjo pulls Von Neumann into guard.
Von Neumann is posturing up here but Anjo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Von Neumann tries to roll out but it's too tight and Von Neumann has to tap! Slick submission there by Anjo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
Yoji Anjo Anjo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Honza Hohol (ranked 1922 p4p, 1765 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 243 p4p, 222 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wanker swinging wildly here.
Hohol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wanker doesn't seem bothered though.
Hohol throws a hook but Wanker blocks it.
Wanker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hohol quickly recovers to half guard.
Hohol is not content to let Wanker control the position.
Wanker controlling the action here.
Hohol controlling the position for now.
Hohol is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol trying to control but Wanker postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but Hohol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hohol is pressing down on Wanker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol can't keep his opponent in guard - Wanker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wanker prevents Hohol from improving his position.
Wanker trying to control the action but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Wanker content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wanker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Wanker seems content to control.
Hohol is looking to improve his position.
Hohol is trying to control but Wanker manages to pass to mount!
Hohol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wanker landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker trying to control but Hohol is having none of it.
Hohol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hohol can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hohol is looking to improve his position but Wanker isn't that keen on the idea.
Wanker wants to control the pace but Hohol is squirming around nicely.
Hohol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wanker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hohol 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker controlling the action here.
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.
Hohol wants to improve his position but Wanker is controlling well.
Wanker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wanker works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wanker avoids the attempt from Hohol to control.
Wanker dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wanker misses with a low kick.
Hohol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wanker throws a head kick but Hohol moves out of range.
Hohol shoots for a double leg takedown but Wanker sprawls well. He's pushed Hohol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wanker gets caught napping as Hohol dives in and scores a takedown. Wanker manages to retain guard.
Hohol stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.
Wanker has momentary wrist control but Hohol slips an elbow through the middle.
Wanker pulls Hohol in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wanker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Wanker controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving.
Wanker tries to free his leg and advance position but Hohol is retaining full guard.
Hohol has his hands on Wanker's head, controlling the position.
Wanker controlling from the top position.
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wanker wants to pass the guard but Hohol is keeping the position.
Wanker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hohol keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wanker trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wanker throws a solid leg kick but Hohol takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wanker.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Hohol circles away easily
and Hohol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hohol clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hohol.
Hohol lands a body shot.
Hohol stalling against the cage.
Hohol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hohol is stalling here.
Hohol lands a right hand.
Wanker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hohol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hohol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wanker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hohol connects with a body shot.
Wanker shoots in looking for a takedown. Hohol tries to sprawl out of it but Wanker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hohol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Honza Hohol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker won't allow Hohol to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohol has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wanker stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving.
Hohol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wanker content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wanker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Hohol dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hohol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wanker pinned against the cage. Wanker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wanker throws a push kick but Hohol slaps the foot to one side.
Wanker dives in for a single leg takedown but Hohol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wanker throws a leg kick
and Hohol counters with a nice uppercut.
Hohol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wanker's guard.
Hohol stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Wanker is adopting a defensive guard.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orla Wanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hohol chips away with some ground and pound.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Wanker has momentary wrist control but Hohol slips an elbow through the middle.
Wanker controls Hohol momentarily but Hohol frees himself.
Hohol controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wanker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hohol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wanker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hohol manages to get himself to full guard.
Wanker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hohol tries to buck Wanker off but Wanker is having none of it.
Wanker taking a breather here.
Hohol tries to bench press Wanker off him but Wanker keeps the position.
Wanker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wanker trying to control the position but Hohol is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker working away.
Wanker tries to advance to mount but Hohol denies him.
Wanker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wanker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hohol's legs.
Wanker working away.
Hohol is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wanker wants to control but Hohol is keeping him busy.
Hohol is trying to improve his position.
Hohol is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wanker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wanker trying to control but Hohol is having none of it.
Wanker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hohol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orla Wanker.
I think Wanker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Orla Wanker!
Orla Wanker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smash Adams (ranked 1349 p4p, 1764 weight class) and Anthony Camacho (ranked 170 p4p, 221 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with Smash Adams' Theme blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smash Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams scores with a body shot.
Adams tries to clinch there but Camacho circles away.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Camacho jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camacho fails to pull guard.
Camacho pulls guard successfully.
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camacho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Camacho's legs - danger averted.
Adams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Camacho is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho looking to control.
Adams wants to get up but he can't break Camacho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
Camacho jumps into guard, dragging Adams to the mat.
Adams wants to stand but Camacho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Camacho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams is looking to stand up but Camacho won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams wants to get up but he can't break Camacho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Camacho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Adams wants to stand but Camacho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Camacho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camacho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camacho on the ground.
Camacho wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams tries to stand but Camacho is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Camacho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adams wants to stand but Camacho is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camacho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Adams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Camacho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Camacho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adams walks into a left hand.
Adams wants to clinch up but Camacho keeps it at a distance.
Camacho connects with a looping right hand.
Camacho tries to move into range but Adams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Camacho.
Adams tries to clinch but Camacho is having none of it.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Camacho.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams wants to clinch but Camacho slips to the side
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Camacho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camacho wants to counter with a clinch but Adams pushes him away.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
Adams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camacho throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Camacho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Camacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camacho avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams.
A hook to the body from Camacho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho lands a left hand.
Camacho is trying to pull guard but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camacho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Camacho tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Camacho drops back down to his feet.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho looking for a takedown.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Camacho.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Camacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Camacho is blocking nicely.
Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Camacho tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Adams misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands an elbow just above Camacho 's eye.
Adams throws an elbow that misses.
Camacho pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smash Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Camacho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camacho is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camacho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camacho tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Camacho is trying to pull guard but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Camacho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adams presses Camacho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Adams stalling in the clinch.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camacho avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camacho avoids the head kick by Adams.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Camacho misses.
Adams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camacho has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Camacho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams taking a breather.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camacho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camacho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams cracks Camacho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
Camacho tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Camacho throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Camacho looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camacho, pushing him back against the cage.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Camacho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Adams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Camacho tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Camacho tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Camacho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camacho blocks a low kick nicely.
Camacho is looking to clinch.
Adams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camacho in his tracks.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams sets himself, and Camacho steps forward looking for the clinch! Adams avoids it this time.
Camacho misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Adams 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!
Decent striking displayed by Camacho there.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adams lands with an uppercut that bounces Camacho off the cage and back into range.
Adams moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Camacho tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Adams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Adams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camacho finds it's way round the side to connect with Adams's head.
A jab lands there for Adams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adams's head backwards.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams scores with a jab.
Smash Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Camacho is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Adams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camacho misses with a two punch combination.
Camacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Camacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams staying out of range there.
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Camacho.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
Camacho pulls guard successfully.
Adams wants to stand but Camacho is controlling his posture from full guard.
Camacho pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho looking to control but Adams passes into half guard.
Adams tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Camacho trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to stand up but Camacho manages to regain full guard.
Adams wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Camacho's closed guard. He's half up but Camacho has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Camacho pivots and extends the arm, Adams falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Camacho! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Camacho!
Our winner, Anthony Camacho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 1405 p4p, 1290 weight class) and Jack Adlehyde (ranked 176 p4p, 163 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Adlehyde!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adlehyde manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Adlehyde misses.
Howard misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howard with a body shot.
Howard loads up on a big right hand but Adlehyde slips the punch.
Howard misses with a body shot.
Adlehyde slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard digs a good hook to Adlehyde's body.
Dean Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Howard with that takedown attempt.
Adlehyde appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adlehyde counters with a one-two to the body.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt
and Adlehyde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adlehyde gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Howard won't allow Adlehyde to sweep him here.
Adlehyde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howard manages to get himself to full guard.
Adlehyde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Howard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Howard slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adlehyde is refusing to be controlled, as Howard sits in half guard.
Howard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Howard is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Adlehyde is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Howard!
Dean Howard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jack Adlehyde had this to say: 'IQ 130'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Gazersky (ranked 671 p4p, 840 weight class) and Tommi Ritola (ranked 80 p4p, 100 weight class). Gazersky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Clutch - Electric Worry. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlon Gazersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gazersky connects with a body shot that sends Ritola's belly button to the back.
Gazersky throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritola.
Gazersky takes a swing at Ritola's ribcage but misses.
Ritola thinks about the counter body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gazersky there.
Gazersky takes one on the button.
 It looks like Marlon Gazersky has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Gazersky has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ritola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gazersky looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Ritola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gazersky looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Ritola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gazersky feints and as Ritola raises his hands in defense, Gazersky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazersky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gazersky postures up in Ritola's guard and throws a big left but Ritola blocks it.
Gazersky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky wants to control from the top but Ritola keeps moving.
Gazersky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ritola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gazersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gazersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gazersky landing with the ground and pound.
Gazersky scoring with some ground and pound.
Gazersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gazersky 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.
Gazersky advances position into side control!
Gazersky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gazersky controls the position from side control.
Ritola is trying to control Gazersky's posture but Gazersky avoids it.
Gazersky working the body and head with strikes.
Gazersky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritola is letting Gazersky control him for a moment.
Gazersky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritola to see if he's OK.
Gazersky misses with the ground and pound.
Gazersky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gazersky working the ground and pound.
Gazersky advances to mount.
Gazersky misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gazersky dominating with strikes here.
Gazersky controlling the position easily from mount.
Ritola is bucking up trying to escape but Gazersky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritola tries to hold on but Gazersky postures up.
Gazersky unloads with some shots from mount but Ritola bucks and avoids them well.
Gazersky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gazersky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ritola hang on?
 It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazersky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ritola hang on?
Gazersky landing strikes from the mount and Ritola is in trouble!
Gazersky punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gazersky lands a nice shot to the head.
 Ritola is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Gazersky dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gazersky drops Ritola with a big left hand and mounts him. Ritola is in big trouble!
Gazersky raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Gazersky raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ritola is still in real trouble! Can Gazersky finish him?
Gazersky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ritola is looking to escape.
Ritola seems to have recovered his senses.
Gazersky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ritola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gazersky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritola can do to turn this around?
Gazersky scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ritola?
A nice elbow there by Gazersky.
Gazersky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gazersky softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Ritola is out cold! Gazersky jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Gazersky!
A very excited looking Marlon Gazersky made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yasol Kim (ranked 297 p4p, 1388 weight class) and En Route (ranked 38 p4p, 148 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasol Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, En Route!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim connects with a leg kick.
Kim throws a body kick that misses.
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Route.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Route.
A head punch on the inside from Route fails to land.
Route struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Route backwards.
Route lands with a left to the head.
Route prevents a body shot from Kim.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Route lands a right hand.
Route tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Route lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Route escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Route tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Route.
Kim throws a body punch but Route moves out of range.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim dives in and scores a takedown into Route's guard.
Kim forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Route blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kim.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Route blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kim.
Route looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kim pushes past his half guard into mount!
Route is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Route is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim controlling from mount.
Kim is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Route can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Route holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kim tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kim unloads with some shots from mount but Route bucks and avoids them well.
Kim scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Route is working to get back to half guard.
Kim throwing strikes here but Route is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Route really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim breaks from Route's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Route reaches up and pulls Kim towards him, trying to control the position. Kim manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Route! Route tries to roll over - now Kim is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Route has to tap out! Great work there by Kim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yasol Kim!
A very excited looking Yasol Kim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haruki Johnson (ranked 65 p4p, 709 weight class) and Basko Godwin (ranked 12 p4p, 93 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Shooting Stars ft. Toro y moi (Flume Cover). Godwin has chosen That’s How I Beat Shaq - Aaron Carter as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haruki Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basko Godwin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godwin swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Godwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Godwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godwin.
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
Godwin throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Godwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haruki Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Godwin throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Godwin misses with a left hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Godwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Godwin misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
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.
Johnson throws a push kick but Godwin slaps the foot to one side.
Godwin misses with a left hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Godwin.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Godwin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Godwin lands a right hook to the body.
Godwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Godwin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Godwin is rocked!
Johnson lands a front kick.
Godwin looks winded!
Godwin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Godwin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Godwin looks to clinch but Johnson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Godwin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Haruki Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time To Fight Wright (ranked 64 p4p, 31 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 9 p4p, 4 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Sefa - God's Plan as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Kersikov tries to sprawl but Wright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov taking some punishment here, with Wright in his half guard.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Wright advancing to mount.
Wright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Wright wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.
Wright thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely.
Wright winds up and cracks Kersikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wright seems to be looking for submissions.
Wright 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.
Wright is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Wright with the ground and pound but Kersikov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kersikov is trying to keep Wright in close.
Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wright connects with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov pulls Wright in close to his closed guard and prevents Wright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wright wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Kersikov seems keen to control Wright's posture.
Wright drops back looking for a leg! Kersikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kersikov manages to kick Wright off! Wright jumps back into Kersikov's guard.
Wright wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wright walks into a left hand.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Wright half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright scores with a one two! Kersikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wright cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Kersikov counters with a huge head kick that drops Wright! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyko Kersikov!
Boyko Kersikov is the new middleweight champion!
Boyko Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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