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OFK 427 - PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itziar Belmond (ranked 1603 p4p, 2885 weight class) and Little Late (ranked 220 p4p, 351 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Itziar Belmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmond connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belmond.
Late throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Belmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Belmond lands a hook that snaps the head of Late backwards.
Late is trying to maintain a safe position but Belmond gets an underhook and turns Late into the cage.
Nice body punch from Belmond.
A short right from Belmond.
Late is trying to break the clinch but Belmond has him pressed against the cage.
Belmond lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belmond.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Late in his tracks for a moment.
Belmond lands an elbow inside.
Belmond scores with a shot to the side of Late's head.
 Late is rocked!
Nice elbow from Belmond.
Late is still on wobbly legs! Can Belmond finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belmond up against the cage.
Belmond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Late breaks from the clinch.
Belmond throws a leg kick which misses Late's front leg but catches the back leg as Late tries to avoid it.
Late seems to have recovered his senses.
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belmond.
Belmond closes the distance and pushes Late back into the cage.
Belmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Late's efforts to push away.
Belmond lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Little Late's cut even more.
Belmond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Late has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Late wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Late's defenses.
The cut above Little Late's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Belmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Little Late's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Little Late's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Itziar Belmond!
A victorious Itziar Belmond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Little Late stepped up to the mic, saying 'Duh?!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooper (ranked 2661 p4p, 3370 weight class) and Billy Williams (ranked 163 p4p, 187 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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270
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams moves forwards but Cooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cooper 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.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams lands an elbow just above Cooper 's eye.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
Cooper tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper stalling the fight.
Cooper blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper misses with some punches.
Cooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams looking to stall.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Cooper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
Williams told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 Matt Cooper's cut is getting worse.
Williams moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cooper's brow.
Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
Cooper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams works on Cooper's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams lands a damaging elbow.
Cooper digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Cooper managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Matt Cooper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cooper dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position but instead, Cooper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the cage.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Cooper's takedown attempt.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cooper's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
Williams lands an elbow that stopped Cooper in his tracks for a moment.
Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Cooper.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Jeez, Matt Cooper's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cooper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooper.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooper.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Cooper in a clinch.
Cooper avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Cooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cooper blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Cooper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming.
Billy Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper lands with an overhand left.
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!
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Williams misses with the combination.
Cooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams with the inside leg kick.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Cooper.
Cooper has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooper is defending well for now.
Williams lands an elbow just above Cooper 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Cooper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Williams!
Billy Williams made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luk Lui (ranked 4445 p4p, 16101 weight class) and Jimmy Nickels (ranked 417 p4p, 494 weight class). The key to victory for Luk Lui has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luk Lui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lui misses with a looping left.
Nickels has Lui up against the cage in a clinch.
Nickels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lui is defending well.
Lui lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Lui misses with the head strike.
Nickels wants a takedown.
Nickels keeps control of Lui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nickels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luk Lui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels keeps control of Lui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lui throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickels.
Lui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nickels engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nickels stands and steps away. Lui gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lui with a nice cross.
Nickels misses with a shot to the body
and Lui counters with a left to the body.
Nickels shoots in looking for a takedown. Lui tries to sprawl out of it but Nickels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lui manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lui jabs Nickels right on the nose. Nickels blinks but takes it well.
Lui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickels moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickels has Lui pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lui manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nickels gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lui tries to get to full guard but Nickels has control of the leg.
Nickels performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lui tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nickels has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels has control of Lui's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lui regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nickels looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lui looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four 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.
Nickels content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nickels content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lui tries to hold on but Nickels pushes him away.
Lui tries to improve his position but instead Nickels has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Nickels tries to counter it with a takedown but Lui pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nickels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Lui. Beautiful body shot.
Lui uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lui scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice defenses there by Nickels.
Nickels slips under a jab from Lui.
Nickels gets a double leg takedown into Lui'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!
Lui working a defensive guard but Nickels manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lui is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels landing strikes.
Nickels staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lui tries to bench press Nickels off him but Nickels keeps the position.
Nickels landing a few strikes.
Nickels lands a nice forearm strike.
Nickels stands up and beckons Lui to his feet.
Luk Lui is winning the standup battle so far.
Lui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickels shoots in looking for a takedown but Lui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lui fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickels steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lui.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lui thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lui throws a nice looking combination but Nickels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lui sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lui tries to avoid it but Nickels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lui to the ground. Lui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luk Lui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lui has a hand on Nickels's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nickels takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nickels with a couple of short strikes.
Lui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lui is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lui tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickels pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lui reaches up to try and control the position but Nickels seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lui rolls and tries to escape and now Nickels has his back!
Lui is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nickels is landing with strikes. Lui can't take much more of this.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lui trying to control the hands but Nickels breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Lui's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nickels controls the position.
Nickels looking to break Lui's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lui remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nickels will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nickels is hanging on to Lui's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nickels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nickels tries for a takedown but Lui circles away easily
and Lui makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lui.
Lui loads up on a big right hand but Nickels slips the punch.
Lui lands a body shot.
Lui lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickels off the cage and back into range.
Nickels has his takedown stuffed
and Lui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lui is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luk Lui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Lui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lui throws the left hand but Nickels avoids the punch easily.
Nickels drives through with a takedown into Lui's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lui can't keep his opponent in guard - Nickels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nickels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nickels slips a nice elbow through Lui's hands, connecting with Lui's forehead.
Nickels seems to be looking for submissions.
Lui is looking to improve his position.
Nickels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nickels. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickels prevents Lui from improving his position.
Nickels content to control rather than advance.
Nickels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lui has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lui is trying to get back to full guard.
Lui is looking to control Nickels's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lui avoid being mounted?
Nickels passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nickels postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lui looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickels controlling from mount.
Lui is trying to reverse the position but instead Nickels has taken his back - oops!
Jimmy Nickels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lui tries to escape but Nickels has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Lui is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Nickels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 1454 p4p, 1624 weight class) and Yuanwei Fenfang (ranked 145 p4p, 167 weight class). Yuanwei Fenfang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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6 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Basic striking
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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 34 - 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuanwei Fenfang!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenfang moves forwards but Bomstaerk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fenfang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fenfang lands with a shot to the body.
Fenfang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bomstaerk slips a jab from Fenfang.
Fenfang leaves Bomstaerk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fenfang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bomstaerk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fenfang checks a low kick from Bomstaerk.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomstaerk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fenfang backs up against the cage.
Bomstaerk works Fenfang's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bomstaerk is defended easily by Fenfang.
Bomstaerk scores with a one two! Fenfang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bomstaerk moves out of range of the strikes.
Bomstaerk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bomstaerk shoots and misses
and Fenfang counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenfang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bomstaerk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fenfang counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Bomstaerk. Those never looked like landing.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick that misses.
Fenfang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bomstaerk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fenfang lands with a cross.
Bomstaerk looks to land a left hand but Fenfang moved out of range nicely.
Fenfang looks to land a combination but Bomstaerk avoids it well.
Fenfang slips under a jab.
Fenfang misses with a straight left.
Bomstaerk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bomstaerk misses the shot to the body.
Fenfang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick but Fenfang moves out of range.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenfang slips a jab from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fenfang sprawls well. Fenfang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Bomstaerk takes a swing at Fenfang's ribcage but misses.
Fenfang wants to clinch up but Bomstaerk keeps it at a distance.
Fenfang connects with a body shot that sends Bomstaerk's belly button to the back.
Bomstaerk looks to land a left hand but Fenfang moved out of range nicely.
Fenfang moves out of range as Bomstaerk strikes.
Fenfang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fenfang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bomstaerk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fenfang punishes Bomstaerk's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fenfang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bomstaerk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bomstaerk shoots for a takedown but Fenfang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fenfang checks a leg kick nicely.
Bomstaerk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenfang wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fenfang.
Bomstaerk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fenfang looking for submissions off his back.
Fenfang is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Bomstaerk there.
Bomstaerk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fenfang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenfang tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenfang taking some punishment here, with Bomstaerk in his half guard.
Bomstaerk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bomstaerk is nestled in close to Fenfang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bomstaerk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fenfang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fenfang trying to hold on to Bomstaerk's head to control him but Bomstaerk postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fenfang tries to get to full guard but Bomstaerk has control of the leg.
Bomstaerk is keen to just control but Fenfang is a slippery customer.
Bomstaerk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuanwei Fenfang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bomstaerk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bomstaerk tried to counter with a leg kick but Fenfang avoided it.
Bomstaerk tries a head kick but it misses.
Bomstaerk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fenfang's waist but Fenfang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bomstaerk off to one side.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Fenfang circles away easily
and Bomstaerk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bomstaerk lunges at Fenfang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fenfang's hand.
Bomstaerk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fenfang tries to avoid it but Bomstaerk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fenfang to the ground. Fenfang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenfang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bomstaerk shoots for a double leg takedown but Fenfang sprawls well. He's pushed Bomstaerk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fenfang misses with an uppercut. Bomstaerk saw that one coming.
Fenfang misses with a few strikes there.
Bomstaerk moves out of range as Fenfang strikes.
Bomstaerk stuns Fenfang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bomstaerk walks into a jab.
Fenfang connects with a body shot that sends Bomstaerk's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomstaerk fails to land the takedown.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fenfang as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bomstaerk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fenfang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bomstaerk swings for the body but Fenfang moves out of range.
Fenfang throws out a counter right but Bomstaerk avoids it with no problem.
Fenfang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fenfang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuanwei Fenfang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut. Fenfang saw that one coming.
It seemed like Fenfang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fenfang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fenfang looks to land a right hand but Bomstaerk moved out of range.
Bomstaerk tries to clinch there but Fenfang circles away.
Fenfang unleashes a big counter combination but Bomstaerk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bomstaerk walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Fenfang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fenfang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bomstaerk back to the cage. Fenfang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 Bomstaerk is rocked!
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!
Fenfang with a nice cross.
Oh Bomstaerk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fenfang lands a really nice looking cross but Bomstaerk seems unphased.
Fenfang connects with a single shot there.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a double leg but Fenfang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenfang cracks Bomstaerk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bomstaerk throws a right hand that Fenfang ducks under and follows up with a left that Fenfang also avoids with ease.
Bomstaerk closes the distance and clinches up with Fenfang, looking for a takedown. Bomstaerk pushes Fenfang against the cage but Fenfang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fenfang lands a glancing blow to the side of Bomstaerk's head.
Bomstaerk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fenfang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fenfang ducks under a wild hook from Bomstaerk.
Fenfang throws a counter combo.
Bomstaerk throws a body punch but Fenfang moves out of range.
Bomstaerk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fenfang misses with a hook. Bomstaerk ducked under it nicely.
Bomstaerk seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fenfang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fenfang pushes Bomstaerk off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yuanwei Fenfang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomstaerk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fenfang counters with a left to the body.
Fenfang tries to close the distance and clinch but Bomstaerk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fenfang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fenfang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomstaerk manages to avoid it.
Bomstaerk is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but Fenfang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bomstaerk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fenfang avoids it really well and circles away.
Bomstaerk misses with a left hand
and Fenfang counters with a straight right hand.
Fenfang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bomstaerk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomstaerk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fenfang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bomstaerk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bomstaerk motions for Fenfang to come forward. Bomstaerk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fenfang cracks Bomstaerk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fenfang instigates a clinch.
Bomstaerk wants to take the fight to the mat but Fenfang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fenfang tightens his grip and picks Bomstaerk up, before dumping him to the ground. Bomstaerk manages to land in guard.
Bomstaerk has his feet on Fenfang's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown attempt - Fenfang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenfang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomstaerks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bomstaerk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fenfang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bomstaerk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fenfang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bomstaerk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fenfang scores with a one two! Bomstaerk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bomstaerk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fenfang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
A little jabbing left from Fenfang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bomstaerk walks into a jab.
Fenfang misses with a two punch combination.
Fenfang lands a two punch combo.
Fenfang lands a nice hook to Bomstaerk's body. Bomstaerk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenfang tries to clinch up.
Bomstaerk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bomstaerk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fenfang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuanwei Fenfang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Fenfang. No joy for Bomstaerk on that attempt.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick but Fenfang moves out of range.
Bomstaerk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fenfang tries to avoid it but Bomstaerk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fenfang to the ground. Fenfang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fenfang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fenfang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Bomstaerk misses.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomstaerk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fenfang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bomstaerk walks into a jab.
Fenfang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bomstaerk keeps the fight on the outside.
Bomstaerk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomstaerk misses the target.
Bomstaerk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenfang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenfang closes the distance and pushes Bomstaerk back into the cage.
Fenfang manages to break the clinch.
Fenfang lands a nice shot that snaps Bomstaerk's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenfang tries to clinch up but Bomstaerk circles away and keeps his distance.
Bomstaerk ducks under a wild hook from Fenfang.
Bomstaerk tries to counter with a takedown but Fenfang is quick to defend against it.
Fenfang scores with a jab.
Bomstaerk backs away from a small jab... but Fenfang lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Bomstaerk crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Fenfang with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yuanwei Fenfang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Last Nightmare (ranked 511 p4p, 2287 weight class) and Richie Aprile (ranked 60 p4p, 248 weight class). Richie Aprile is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Last Nightmare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richie Aprile!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightmare lands an overhand right.
Nightmare throws a body punch but Aprile moves out of range.
Nightmare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aprile.
Aprile misses with a wild body shot.
Aprile scores with a nice strike.
Aprile moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aprile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nightmare ducks under a wild hook from Aprile.
Aprile throws a combination that misses
and Nightmare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aprile lands a jab to Nightmare's midsection.
Aprile throws a hook but Nightmare avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aprile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Nightmare as he connects with a hook.
Nightmare looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aprile throws a hook but Nightmare blocks it.
As Aprile looks to move away, Nightmare throws a big counter combo but Aprile just gets out of the way.
Aprile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aprile misses with a hook
and Nightmare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nightmare connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Nightmare.
As Nightmare backs off Aprile throws a huge counter combo but Nightmare manages to avoid it all.
Nightmare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aprile throws out the jab.
Aprile throws a hook but Nightmare blocks it.
Aprile misses with a hook
and Nightmare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aprile takes a swing at Nightmare's ribcage but misses.
Aprile misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare tries to clinch but Aprile is having none of it.
Nightmare misses with a looping right.
Aprile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aprile misses with a looping left.
Aprile swings widly with a right hand
and Nightmare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aprile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nightmare counters with a nice body shot.
Aprile connects with a looping right hand.
Aprile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nightmare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aprile misses with a hook. Nightmare ducked under it nicely.
Aprile misses with an uppercut
and Nightmare counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aprile misses with a body shot
and Nightmare counters with a nice right hand that sends Aprile toppling to the canvas! Aprile scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nightmare finish him?!
Aprile is rocked!
Nightmare lands a brutal uppercut that launches Aprile off his feet! Aprile tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Last Nightmare!
A victorious Last Nightmare thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time To Fight Wright (ranked 142 p4p, 788 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 19 p4p, 102 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Litty as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 13 - 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 23 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahogany throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright dives in for a single leg takedown but Mahogany sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wright is trying to pull guard but Mahogany has him pressed against the cage.
Mahogany is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wright is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mahogany to the mat. Mahogany regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Mahogany.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahogany is retaining full guard.
Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wright wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.
Wright chips away with some ground and pound.
Mahogany looking for subs off his back but Wright has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wright is nestled in close to Mahogany, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mahogany wants to get back to his feet.
Wright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wright lands strikes from half guard.
Wright trying to mount his opponent but Mahogany defends it.
Wright working the head and body with strikes.
Wright maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mahogany could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wright has cracked it and Mahogany is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Time To Fight Wright!
Time To Fight Wright is the new middleweight champion!
Time To Fight Wright managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 1479 p4p, 1961 weight class) and Paul Herrera (ranked 208 p4p, 269 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 19 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Porfirigo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herrera somewhat.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Porfirigo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Porfirigo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Porfirigo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Porfirigo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herrera defending well though.
Porfirigo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but Herrera defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo decides to stand and escape the position.
Herrera darts in looking for a takedown but Porfirigo gets double underhooks and turns Herrera into the cage.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Herrera has his takedown stuffed
and Porfirigo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Herrera misses with a wild combination.
Porfirigo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Herrera to the ground. Porfirigo is now in Herrera's guard.
Herrera manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herrera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Porfirigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herrera tries to clinch up.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porfirigo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Porfirigo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Herrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herrera looks winded!
Herrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Herrera fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo moves into the clinch.
Porfirigo gets control of Herrera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Porfirigo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Herrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Porfirigo pulls Herrera in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Porfirigo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Porfirigo jumps into guard, dragging Herrera to the mat.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porfirigo sprawls well. Porfirigo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Herrera throws a series of punches but Porfirigo moves out of range.
Herrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Porfirigo's waist but Porfirigo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herrera off to one side.
Herrera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Porfirigo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porfirigo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Porfirigo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Herrera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Porfirigo dives on top into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tayaen Porfirigo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Herrera tries for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away easily
and Porfirigo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Porfirigo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Porfirigo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Porfirigo circles away and keeps his distance.
Porfirigo tries to clinch up.
Herrera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Porfirigo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Porfirigo content to control rather than advance.
Herrera gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Porfirigo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porfirigo 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.
Porfirigo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Porfirigo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Herrera dives on top into guard.
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.
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Porfirigo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Herrera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Herrera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Herrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Porfirigo misses the target.
Herrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Porfirigo.
Herrera gets tackled into the cage by Porfirigo. Porfirigo maintains the clinch.
Herrera's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herrera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Porfirigo goes for a takedown attempt but Herrera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Herrera misses with a wild body shot.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Herrera is breathing heavily.
Porfirigo swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.
Herrera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Porfirigo sneaks out the side door and pushes Herrera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porfirigo leaves Herrera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Herrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Porfirigo defends it nicely.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Porfirigo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tayaen Porfirigo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Herrera shoots and misses
and Porfirigo counters with a three punch combo that has Herrera backing up. Herrera nods at Porfirigo to acknowledge the strikes.
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Herrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Porfirigo.
Porfirigo wants to take a breather but Herrera is having none of it.
Porfirigo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Porfirigo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Herrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo 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.
Porfirigo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herrera is just riding it out for now. Porfirigo eventually gives up the hold.
Porfirigo is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Porfirigo moves into full mount! Herrera won't be happy about that!
Herrera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Porfirigo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera can't escape the position.
Porfirigo punching from mount but Herrera doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Herrera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Porfirigo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Herrera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Herrera rolls, trying to escape but Porfirigo keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo scores with punches from the back.
Porfirigo tries to get the hooks in deep but Herrera pushed the leg off.
Porfirigo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Herrera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Herrera for a finish.
Herrera is covering up but some of the strikes from Porfirigo are getting through and doing damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porfirigo lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paul Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tayaen Porfirigo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Porfirigo is looking for the choke from the back position but Herrera is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tayaen Porfirigo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Porfirigo 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'.
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