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OFK 424 - Maki Vs Esposito PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 2179 p4p, 729 weight class) and Kimbo Wahwah (ranked 246 p4p, 85 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Wahwah!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wahwah did well to prevent Lama getting side control.
Lama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wahwah's head.
Wahwah is looking for a sweep. Lama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lama is trying to control. Wahwah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wahwah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lama.
Lama throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wahwah to regain full guard.
Lama is stalling in the full guard.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahwah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama works over Wahwah with some ground and pound from guard.
Lama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wahwah is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahwah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahwah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lama looking to pass the guard.
Lama trying to control but Wahwah is working from the bottom.
Lama with a nice head shot there.
Lama trying to control but Wahwah is working from the bottom.
Lama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lama tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Lama. Beautiful body shot.
Lama's corner calls for a 1-2. Lama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wahwah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Lama.
Lama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wahwah is out of range.
Lama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kimbo Wahwah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wahwah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lama wants to clinch but Wahwah slips to the side
and Wahwah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Balal Lama has been cut.
Lama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wahwah is out of range and Lama settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahwah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wahwah scores with a shot to the body.
Lama throws a sloppy head kick and Wahwah moves out of range easily.
Lama fails with a takedown attempt.
Lama is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Wahwah coming out on top.
Lama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wahwah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wahwah throws a jab but it's blocked by Lama.
Lama misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wahwah blocks a head kick by Lama.
Lama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wahwah.
Wahwah blocks a head kick by Lama.
Lama closes the distance but Wahwah moves to the side
and Lama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahwah scores with a nice strike.
Lama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wahwah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wahwah thinks about the counter body kick.
Lama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wahwah defends well and Lama ends up having to push Wahwah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Wahwah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wahwah lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Wahwah.
Wahwah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wahwah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahwah moves away.
Wahwah connects with a body shot.
Wahwah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
BOOM! Wahwah lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lama. Lama tries to recover but Wahwah is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lama lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Wahwah!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 2455 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 274 p4p, 330 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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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 31 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goodman tries to avoid it but Jameison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goodman to the ground. Goodman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jameison avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Jameison wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Jameison moves into the clinch.
Jameison fails to pull guard.
Goodman is pressed up against the cage. Jameison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goodman down to the mat. Goodman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saul Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Goodman gets a clinch.
Goodman lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Jennson Jameison has been cut.
Jameison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Jameison backwards.
Jameison blocking some punches.
Jameison looking for a takedown.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Jameison's head.
Jameison tries to score a body lock takedown but Goodman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodman works on Jameison's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jameison looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jameison backwards.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jameisons head.
Goodman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jameison manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jameison is struggling to control the position.
Goodman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goodman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jameison backwards.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Jameison controls the action.
Jameison has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goodman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jameison can turn it around.
Goodman tries to work over Jameison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Goodman.
Jameison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodman lands a left and a right that send Jameison crashing to the mat, dazed. Goodman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Jameison is rocked!
Goodman darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Jameison's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Goodman before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Goodman!
After the big win, Saul Goodman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 1326 p4p, 18282 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 94 p4p, 269 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 55 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 59 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Onion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mad Onion with a hook.
It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mad Onion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mad Onion drops Meyer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Meyer looks back up at him and smiles so Mad Onion waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Meyer is rocked!
Mad Onion throws a powerful right kick. Meyer tried to block low but the kick was high! Meyer was taken right off of his feet! Mad Onion jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Mad Onion!
A very excited looking Luke Mad Onion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 2765 p4p, 1510 weight class) and Damian Dilbrandt (ranked 278 p4p, 166 weight class). Damian Dilbrandt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 33 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bomstaerk winds up and cracks Dilbrandt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bomstaerk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Bomstaerk sits in half guard.
Dilbrandt is looking to control Bomstaerk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dilbrandt avoid being mounted?
Bomstaerk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilbrandt defending well though.
Bomstaerk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bomstaerk in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bomstaerk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dilbrandt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bomstaerk 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.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bomstaerk.
Ground and pound from Bomstaerk.
Dilbrandt trying to control here.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bomstaerk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bomstaerk working over Dilbrandt with some ground and pound. Dilbrandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
Bomstaerk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dilbrandt is just riding it out for now. Bomstaerk eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Bomstaerk there.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bomstaerk working Dilbrandt over with strikes.
Bomstaerk is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dilbrandt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Bomstaerk!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bobby Bomstaerk thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 942 p4p, 1305 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 120 p4p, 162 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 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 42 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Wanker misses its intended target.
Howard slips a jab from Wanker.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wanker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wanker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wanker throws a looping overhand right but Howard ducks down to avoid it.
Wanker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Wanker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wanker stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Wanker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Howard is trying to hold Wanker in close to prevent damage but Wanker has managed to pass into half guard.
Wanker trying to control the pace.
Howard won't allow Wanker to pass to mount.
Wanker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wanker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wanker looking to control but Howard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howard tries to reverse the position but Wanker maintains control.
Wanker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howard is surviving well by controlling Wanker's body position as best he can.
Howard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wanker landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wanker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Howard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Howard!
Wanker pulls Howard in close to his closed guard and prevents Howard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker pulls Howard in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wanker is on top in guard.
Howard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wanker manages to get himself to full guard.
Wanker wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard slips nicely into half guard.
Howard trying to control from half guard but Wanker is working away.
Howard passes to side control.
Howard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Howard tries to move to mount but Wanker blocks the move with his legs.
Wanker can't do much from the bottom here.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wanker keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wanker tries to buck Howard off but Howard is having none of it.
Howard wants to control but Wanker is keeping him busy.
Wanker can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side.
Wanker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howard.
Nice defenses there by Howard.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.
Howard tries for a takedown but Wanker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wanker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanker.
Wanker looks to land a left hand but Howard moved out of range nicely.
Wanker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
Howard looking to score a takedown here. Wanker is defending well but Howard drives through and ends up in Wanker's guard.
Wanker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanker tries for a takedown but Howard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown.
Dean Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard defending well as Wanker loads up on a big left hand.
Howard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
Howard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wanker's guard.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wanker has momentary wrist control but Howard slips an elbow through the middle.
Howard won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wanker is keeping the position for now.
Howard scoring with some ground and pound.
Howard preventing the sweep.
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wanker's guard.
Howard passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howard avoids the attempt from Wanker to control.
Howard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wanker is looking to escape.
Wanker tries to lock up and control but Howard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Howard lands a couple of good shots and Wanker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard tries to get the hooks in deep but Wanker pushed the leg off.
Howard connects with a big shot to the side of Wanker's head.
Howard tries to keep control of the position but Wanker is staying busy.
Howard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Howard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Howard has the hooks in. Wanker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Howard is working the ground and pound. Can Wanker escape?
Howard controlling the position well here. Wanker rolled but Howard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wanker tries to break free.
Howard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wanker needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Wanker turns into Howard and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker tries to free his leg and advance position but Howard is retaining full guard.
Wanker trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard seems keen to control Wanker's posture.
Howard has his foot on Wanker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wanker works his way back into a safe position though.
Wanker looking to pass the guard.
Wanker trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wanker's guard.
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!
Wanker keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Howard dominated that second 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. 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.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard tries to move into range but Wanker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wanker takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howard avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Howard tries to counter with a takedown but Wanker is quick to defend against it.
Wanker throws a lazy uppercut
and Howard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wanker!
Wanker sneaks back into half guard.
Howard tries to pass to full mount but Wanker defends it.
Howard prevents Wanker from improving his position.
Wanker is staying active underneath Howard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howard tries to pass to full mount but Wanker defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wanker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Wanker is keeping the position.
Wanker managing to control the position.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard is really struggling to control Wanker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Wanker wants to stand and escape but Howard is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Wanker working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wanker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Howard's head.
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wanker won't be happy with that.
Howard tries to advance to mount but Wanker denies him.
Wanker manages to get back to half guard.
Howard passes to side control.
Wanker prevents Howard from moving into mount.
Howard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wanker is looking to regain half guard here but Howard keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard trying to control the position but Wanker is working away.
Wanker stops Howard from passing to mount.
Who's going to make the next move?
Howard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wanker prevents Howard from improving position.
Howard wants to control but Wanker is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wanker is trying to control Howard's posture but Howard avoids it.
Howard trying to control the action but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Howard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wanker is not content to let Howard control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wanker, who protects the arm well.
Wanker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Howard!
An out of breath Dean Howard 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 874 p4p, 904 weight class) and Chris Pauschi (ranked 108 p4p, 113 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195
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31
200
16 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Pauschi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pauschi is trying to control Hedegaard's posture but Hedegaard avoids it.
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hedegaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pauschi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedegaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hedegaard prevents Pauschi from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauschi is trying to control Hedegaard's posture but Hedegaard avoids it.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Pauschi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pauschi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hedegaard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pauschi is holding on to half guard well.
Hedegaard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pauschi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hedegaard seems to be working for a kimura but Pauschi defends the submission attempt.
That's two 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.
Hedegaard prevents Pauschi from improving his position.
Pauschi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pauschi is trying to maintain the position but Hedegaard is very close to passing his half guard.
Hedegaard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pauschi wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard prevents Pauschi from improving his position.
Hedegaard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pauschi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pauschi wants to clinch.
Hedegaard tries to counter with a takedown but Pauschi is quick to defend against it.
Pauschi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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.
Pauschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedegaard manages to avoid it.
Hedegaard moves away from the strike by Pauschi.
Hedegaard throwing a counter right hand but Pauschi manages to avoid it.
Pauschi cracks Hedegaard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hedegaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pauschi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pauschi seems keen to control Hedegaard's posture.
Hedegaard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pauschi keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard passes Pauschi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pauschi has hold of Hedegaard's hands but Hedegaard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hedegaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pauschi lands a head shot.
Pauschi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedegaard feinted with a counter takedown.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pauschi's waist but Pauschi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Pauschi lands a nice looking body kick.
Hedegaard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Pauschi keeps moving.
Hedegaard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pauschi trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Pauschi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hedegaard pushing down on Pauschi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pauschi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hedegaard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hedegaard wants to control but Pauschi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pauschi is trying to control but can't.
Pauschi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pauschi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard.
Pauschi is trying to control but can't.
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Pauschi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pauschi wants to improve his position but Hedegaard is controlling well.
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. Hedegaard connects with a nice short shot to Pauschi's temple.
Hedegaard wants to free his trapped foot but Pauschi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pauschi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura here.
Hedegaard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi wants to improve his position but Hedegaard is controlling well.
Hedegaard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pauschi can do to turn this around?
Pauschi trying to control here.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura but Pauschi is defending well.
Hedegaard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pauschi wants to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pauschi controlling the position well.
Hedegaard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pauschi trying to control from the bottom.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pauschi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Pauschi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Hedegaard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pauschi pushes Hedegaard up against the cage in a clinch.
Pauschi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hedegaard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pauschi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hedegaard's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pauschi.
Pauschi lands with a left to the head.
Pauschi landing knees to the body.
Pauschi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pauschi lands a nice uppercut.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Simon Hedegaard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pauschi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pauschi lands a knee to the body.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pauschi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pauschi lands an elbow just above Hedegaard 's eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pauschi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hedegaard's face.
Good body shot from Pauschi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauschi lands an elbow inside that Hedegaard shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Pauschi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pauschi.
Pauschi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pauschi is working Hedegaard over against the cage.
Pauschi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pauschi lands a good knee to the midsection. Hedegaard won't want to take too many of those.
Pauschi lands a nice knee to the body.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pauschi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauschi.
A shot in the inside from Pauschi.
Pauschi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hedegaards head.
Hedegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hedegaard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pauschi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pauschi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chris Pauschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Pauschi as he connects with a hook.
Hedegaard moves forwards but Pauschi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hedegaard shoots in and drives through. Pauschi sprawls well.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pauschi pinned against the cage. Pauschi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pauschi catches Hedegaard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pauschi misses with a head kick.
Pauschi tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pauschi.
Pauschi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi misses with a head kick.
Pauschi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hedegaard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pauschi looks to land a left hand but Hedegaard moved out of range nicely.
Pauschi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hedegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pauschi.
Hedegaard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hedegaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pauschi.
Hedegaard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pauschi sprawls and moves away.
Pauschi misses with a straight left.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pauschi sprawls well. Pauschi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Pauschi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pauschi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hedegaard takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi thuds his shin into the meat of Hedegaard's side.
Pauschi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pauschi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hedegaard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauschi with a nice cross.
Chris Pauschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauschi cracks Hedegaard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hedegaard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pauschi finish him?
 Hedegaard is rocked!
Hedegaard slips under a jab from Pauschi.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pauschi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pauschi lands a leg kick that knocks Hedegaard off balance momentarily.
Chris Pauschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedegaard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hedegaard closes the distance and clinches up with Pauschi, looking for a takedown. Hedegaard pushes Pauschi against the cage but Pauschi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simon Hedegaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hedegaard misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Pauschi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hedegaard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KO Jacckson (ranked 406 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 55 p4p, 231 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vlad Tepes Iii was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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16 - 13 - 0 |
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37 - 26 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Jacckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacckson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tepes Iii as Jacckson shoots in.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacckson.
Jacckson takes a little break here. Tepes Iii wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
An elbow from Jacckson crashes against the mat.
Tepes Iii is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jacckson is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii defending against the ground and pound.
Jacckson taking a breather here.
Jacckson 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.
Jacckson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson in side control, throwing shots but Tepes Iii defends.
Tepes Iii regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jacckson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jacckson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tepes Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jacckson controlling the action here.
Jacckson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tepes Iii for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson stops Tepes Iii from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacckson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacckson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson 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.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacckson throwing strikes but missing.
Jacckson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tepes Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tepes Iii wants to stand and escape but Jacckson is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jacckson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
KO Jacckson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jacckson throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacckson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacckson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tepes Iii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacckson is in Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacckson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jacckson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tepes Iii dives on top into guard.
Jacckson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson dominated that round.
That's time! Jacckson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacckson is defended easily by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jacckson misses with a body shot.
Jacckson misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Jacckson strikes.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacckson tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacckson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacckson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacckson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tepes Iii is looking to stand up but Jacckson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson postures up in Tepes Iii's guard and throws a big left but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii is looking to stand up but Jacckson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jacckson is stalling in the full guard.
Jacckson won't allow Tepes Iii to get back to his feet.
Jacckson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jacckson postures up and lands a big shot to Tepes Iii's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacckson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tepes Iii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Jacckson.
Jacckson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacckson looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jacckson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacckson misses the jab.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Jacckson.
Jacckson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacckson connects with a body shot.
Jacckson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Jacckson throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jacckson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacckson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jacckson shoots in for a double leg but Tepes Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jacckson misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Jacckson rushes Tepes Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Jacckson has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes Iii.
Jacckson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tepes Iii goes for a takedown attempt but Jacckson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jacckson lands an overhand right.
Jacckson with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tepes Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacckson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacckson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jacckson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacckson goes for a double leg but Tepes Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tepes Iii continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacckson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tepes Iii looks like he's trying to stand up.
KO Jacckson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacckson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tepes Iii wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jacckson throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jacckson tries a low kick but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Jacckson misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jacckson defends it well.
Jacckson misses with an uppercut.
Jacckson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tepes Iii as he jumps to the side.
Jacckson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacckson.
Jacckson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.
Tepes Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jacckson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tepes Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jacckson throws an elbow but Tepes Iii slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jacckson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jacckson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tepes Iii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jacckson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tepes Iii keeps working.
Tepes Iii tries to escape but Jacckson is in control.
Jacckson wants to control but Tepes Iii is keeping him busy.
Jacckson staying calm.
Tepes Iii is pushing Jacckson's head away, looking to escape. Jacckson manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacckson lands a nice shot that snaps Tepes Iii's head back.
Jacckson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Jacckson didn't expect that.
Jacckson wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacckson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tepes Iii manages to pass to side control.
Jacckson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tepes Iii manages to move to mount!
Jacckson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tepes Iii wants to get back to his feet but Jacckson is holding on tight.
Jacckson really wants to buck Tepes Iii off and get back to his feet.
KO Jacckson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Tepes Iii.
Well Jacckson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Maki (ranked 398 p4p, 1090 weight class) and Leonardo Esposito (ranked 51 p4p, 140 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito connects with a high kick.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Esposito checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Maki.
Esposito takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Maki keeps the fight on the outside.
Maki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maki throws a leg kick but Esposito checks it.
Esposito lands a nice shot that snaps Maki's head back.
We've been told by Maki's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Esposito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Esposito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maki throws a leg kick which misses Esposito's front leg but catches the back leg as Esposito tries to avoid it.
Esposito scores with a hook.
Esposito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
A jab from Maki misses.
Maki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Esposito scores with a hook.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Esposito throws a head kick but Maki moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.
Esposito slips under a jab.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maki counters with a nice leg kick.
Maki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maki misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Esposito looks to land a right hand but Maki moved out of range.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Maki misses the jab.
A left lands for Esposito.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maki slips a jab and a cross from Esposito.
Maki throws a hook but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Maki checks it.
Esposito scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito moves to clinch but Maki breaks away
and Maki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch but Maki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito has managed to clinch.
Esposito trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Maki blocks a body shot from Esposito.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
Maki gets through Esposito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Maki lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maki.
Maki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito stalls.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Maki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a nice leg kick.
Esposito darts in and clinches Maki up against the cage.
Esposito cracks Maki with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Esposito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Maki tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Esposito is trying to maintain a safe position but Maki gets an underhook and turns Esposito into the cage.
A hook to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Maki.
Maki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maki breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Esposito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Esposito lands.
Maki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Esposito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maki swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito.
Maki takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maki takes a swing at Esposito's ribcage but misses.
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Maki is just out of range.
Esposito misses with a straight left.
Esposito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maki under the eye.
Esposito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maki looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito 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.
Maki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Maki moves out of range easily.
Esposito throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maki's head.
Maki misses with a straight left.
Maki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Maki.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Esposito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito tries a knee to the head but Maki blocks it.
Maki wants to get back to striking at distance but Esposito won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki pushes Esposito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Maki blocks a body shot from Esposito.
Maki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Maki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.
Esposito pushes Maki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esposito effectively controlling the action here.
Esposito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maki misses with the head strike.
Maki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Esposito in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Esposito stalling against the cage.
A short left from Esposito.
Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito is stalling here.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito just leaning against Maki, taking a breather.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maki.
Maki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
Maki gets through Esposito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
A body shot lands from Esposito.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito controlling the action here for a moment.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Esposito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Esposito pushes Maki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maki is trying to force a seperation but Esposito has the dominant position.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Maki controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seppo Maki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Esposito has managed to clinch.
Maki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Maki working aggressively here.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito tries to stall but Maki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Maki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Maki blocks an elbow strike.
Esposito gets through Maki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito looking to slow down the pace here.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Maki.
A right hook to the body lands for Esposito.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki blocking some punches.
Maki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Maki misses with the head strike.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Maki has Esposito pushed against the cage.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Maki lands a body punch.
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.
Esposito misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Maki.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
A right hook to the body lands for Esposito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maki lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
Maki prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maki has Esposito pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
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!
Maki blocks a body shot from Esposito.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Maki.
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Esposito works on Maki's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Esposito fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Esposito 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Esposito!
Our winner, Leonardo Esposito, 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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