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OFK 434 - Esposito Vs Pauschi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jennson Jameison (ranked 3264 p4p, 5526 weight class) and Luk Lui (ranked 366 p4p, 507 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Luk Lui enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand |
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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 14 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luk Lui!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison is looking to clinch but Lui is avoiding it.
Lui let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jameison slips under a jab.
We've been told by Jameison's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lui looks to land a right hand but Jameison moved out of range.
Lui missing with a left hand there. Jameison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jameison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lui manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Lui misses.
Lui throws a lazy right hand but Jameison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jameison is looking to counter the offense by Lui and move into the clinch.
Jameison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Lui on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jameison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jameison ducks under a wild hook from Lui.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lui bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jameison's head backwards.
Lui keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lui is looking for the big counter here.
Lui lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Jennson Jameison has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lui.
Jameison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lui sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jameison somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jennson Jameison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameison closes the distance and pushes Lui back into the cage.
Jameison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lui.
Jameison lands with a light punch inside.
Jameison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Jameison.
 It looks like Luk Lui has been cut.
Jameison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jameison.
Lui trying to stall but Jameison improves his position.
Jameison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jameison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jameison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lui smiles and moves away.
Jameison closes the distance and pushes Lui back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lui misses with the head strike.
Lui trying to stall but Jameison improves his position.
Lui lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jameison is pushing Lui up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lui lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jameison lands an elbow just above Lui 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison successfully pulls guard.
Lui with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lui chips away with some ground and pound.
Lui is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lui works over Jameison with some ground and pound from guard.
Lui cracks Jameison with a solid left hand.
Jameison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lui on the ground.
Jameison has momentary wrist control but Lui slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been informed that Lui has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lui content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lui landing with the ground and pound.
Lui postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jameison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jameison tries to get out of the position.
Lui looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lui postures up and lands a big shot to Jameison's brow.
Lui chips away with some ground and pound.
Lui stands up over Jameison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lui postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lui scoring with some ground and pound.
Lui controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jameison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luk Lui dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jameison instigates a clinch.
Jameison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jameison slowing the pace effectively.
Jameison displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lui up against the cage.
Jameison seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Good body shot from Lui.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lui tries to break the clinch but Jameison is controlling the position.
Jennson Jameison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison is trying to pull guard but Lui turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lui tries to throw a body punch but Jameison avoids it by throwing Lui back against the cage.
Lui can't find room to land a body shot as Jameison controls the action.
Jameison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jameison's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison is stalling here.
Lui misses with some punches.
Jameison has Lui pressed against the cage, preventing Lui from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jameison stalling against the cage.
Lui manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jameison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lui lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jameison backwards.
Lui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lui lands a shot to the body.
Jameison is trying to pull guard but Lui has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jennson Jameison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lui is trying to maintain a safe position but Jameison gets an underhook and turns Lui into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lui.
A right hook to the body lands for Lui.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Lui.
Lui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jameison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lui is out of range.
Jameison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lui.
Jameison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lui tries to avoid it but Jameison 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 is looking for the big counter here.
Lui looks to land a left hand but Jameison moved out of range nicely.
Jameison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lui.
Jameison slips under a jab from Lui.
Lui missing with a left hand there. Jameison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jameison tries to move into range but Lui moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jameison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lui is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison moves in looking to clinch but Lui pushes him off.
Jameison shoots in looking for a takedown but Lui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jameison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jameison slips a jab from Lui.
Lui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jameison has time to react.
Lui swinging wildly here.
Jameison is looking to clinch but Lui is avoiding it.
Lui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lui catches Jameison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Lui lands.
Some wild striking there from Lui.
Lui throws a hook but Jameison avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison slips a jab from Lui.
Jameison slips under a jab from Lui.
Jameison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lui's waist but Lui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jameison off to one side.
Lui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Lui misses.
Jameison wants to clinch up but Lui keeps it at a distance.
Lui is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Luk Lui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jameison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lui loads up on a big right hand but Jameison slips the punch.
Jameison closes the distance and clinches up with Lui, looking for a takedown. Jameison pushes Lui against the cage but Lui circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jameison or perhaps it was just good defense by Lui, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Lui on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luk Lui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! 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.
Jameison dodges the punch combination from Lui.
Jameison shoots for a takedown but Lui saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lui swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jennson Jameison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lui throws out the jab.
Jameison ducks under a wild hook from Lui.
Jameison doesn't manage to clinch there - Lui circles away.
Lui keeps the fight on the outside.
Lui misses the jab.
Jameison dives in and grabs Lui's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lui pushes down on Jameison's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lui swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jameison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jameison is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Jameison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jameison.
Lui lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jameison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jameison tries to clinch but Lui moves out of range.
Lui misses with a few strikes there.
Lui scores with a nice strike.
Jameison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lui.
Jameison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lui lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jameison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lui connects with a crisp jab.
 Jameison is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Jameison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Lui misses.
Lui throws a hook to the side of Jameison's head but Jameison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jameison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jameison tries to clinch up but Lui circles away and keeps his distance.
Jameison seems to have got his legs back now.
Lui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jameison ducks under a wild hook from Lui.
Lui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jameison.
Lui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jameison counters with a three punch combo that has Lui backing up. Lui nods at Jameison to acknowledge the strikes.
Lui misses with a looping left.
Lui works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jameison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lui thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jameison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jameison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jennson Jameison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameison staying out of range there.
Lui takes a swing at Jameison's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jameison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lui might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jameison at a distance.
Jameison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lui manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jennson Jameison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Lui.
Some wild striking there from Lui.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison tries to clinch but Lui is having none of it.
Lui thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jameison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lui's waist but Lui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jameison off to one side.
Lui is looking for the big counter here.
Jameison tries to clinch but Lui moves away
and Lui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Lui - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lui throws a big shot that misses.
Jameison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Luk Lui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lui misses with a few strikes there.
Lui misses the shot to the body.
Jameison dives in for a single leg takedown but Lui sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jennson Jameison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lui swings wildly with an uppercut but Jameison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lui lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luk Lui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lui winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luk Lui!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 1967 p4p, 3731 weight class) and Ace Kingston (ranked 266 p4p, 435 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 37 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ace Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anjo controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Anjo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingston wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy.
Kingston is looking to get back to full guard here but Anjo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Anjo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kingston is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anjo yanks on the arm and Kingston is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anjo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Dudeson (ranked 1855 p4p, 1695 weight class) and Covid Gonna Get (ranked 248 p4p, 230 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Covid Gonna Get!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudeson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonna Get, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonna Get fails to land the takedown.
Dudeson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gonna Get sprawls well initially but Dudeson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gonna Get kicks Dudeson off and gets back to his feet.
Dudeson misses with a looping right.
Dudeson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dudeson throws a leg kick which misses Gonna Get's front leg but catches the back leg as Gonna Get tries to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonna Get.
Dude Dudeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonna Get uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudeson.
Gonna Get closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudeson circles away.
Dudeson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gonna Get sprawls and moves away.
Gonna Get fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dudeson dives in and scores a takedown into Gonna Get's guard.
Dudeson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonna Get preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Gonna Get keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get is trying to keep Dudeson in close.
Gonna Get is looking for a triangle but Dudeson pushes his legs off easily.
Dudeson working some strikes from top position.
Dudeson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gonna Get wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonna Get has momentary wrist control but Dudeson slips an elbow through the middle.
Dudeson is stalling in the full guard.
Gonna Get is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dudeson content to stall in guard here.
Gonna Get has an active guard here but Dudeson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson is looking for a kimura but Gonna Get is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dudeson to get the leverage.
Gonna Get on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Dudeson there.
Dudeson is trying to control. Gonna Get wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonna Get is trying to get back to full guard.
Dudeson is looking to take a break and control but Gonna Get is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonna Get is trying to control but Dudeson manages to pass to mount!
Gonna Get tries to hold on but Dudeson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson lands a couple of good shots and Gonna Get has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gonna Get is trying to stand back up.
Gonna Get is trying to break free.
Gonna Get prevents Dudeson from getting a body triangle.
Gonna Get can't escape the position.
Dudeson scores with punches from the back.
Dudeson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gonna Get is looking for a way out.
 Gonna Get is rocked!
Dudeson is raining down hard shots and and Gonna Get has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dude Dudeson!
An intense looking Dude Dudeson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I gave this guys wife a three knuckler just the other night. So this was kinda awkward, props to him for showing up, and my apologies for ruining your weekend.'.
The defeated Covid Gonna Get had this to say: 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 1139 p4p, 2473 weight class) and Balal Lama (ranked 149 p4p, 325 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 44 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama misses with a double jab
and Kurtev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lama!
Kurtev working away.
Lama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lama defending against the ground and pound.
Lama is looking for a sweep.
Kurtev is putting a hurting on Lama here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lama pushes Kurtev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kurtev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lama avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kurtev.
Kurtev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lama!
Kurtev dominating with strikes here.
Lama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurtev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lama because Kurtev loaded up on that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtev throwing strikes here but Lama is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lama is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Kurtev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lama is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kurtev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lama has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kurtev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lama is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lama tries to reverse the position but Kurtev maintains control.
Kurtev is landing with some decent strikes but Lama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lama tries to lock up and control but Kurtev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Kurtev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lama tries to reverse the position but Kurtev maintains control.
Kurtev lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kurtev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lama?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kurtev looking for a guillotine here but Lama defends easily.
Lama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lama wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Kurtev striking off his back but it's not causing Lama any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kurtev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurtev lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lama controls the pace.
Lama passes Kurtev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kurtev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking to control Lama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurtev avoid being mounted?
Lama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kurtev missing with punches from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Lama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lama is thwarting Kurtev's attempts to control the position.
Lama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurtev defends it well.
Lama tries to pass to full mount but Kurtev defends it.
Kurtev trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisko Kurtev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurtev.
Kurtev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lama pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kurtev back to the cage. Lama follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lama cracks Kurtev with a good jab.
Lama gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lama wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Lama lands a nice forearm strike.
Kurtev is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kurtev wants to control but Lama postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama is staying tight to Kurtev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kurtev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fryes pit, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kurtev throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurtev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtev keeps working.
Lama happy to just control the position for now.
Kurtev struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kurtev is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lama works to advance to full mount. Kurtev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lama is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kurtev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kurtev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kurtev is looking to improve his position but Lama isn't that keen on the idea.
Lama with good strikes from the mount here!
Krisko Kurtev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lama with the ground and pound from mount.
Kurtev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lama lands a heavy elbow.
Lama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kurtev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kurtev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama slips a nice elbow through Kurtev's hands, connecting with Kurtev's forehead.
Lama is keen to just control but Kurtev is a slippery customer.
Lama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lama lands a nice shot to the head.
Lama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lama is continuing to stall.
Lama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lama wants to control the pace but Kurtev is squirming around nicely.
Lama working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kurtev turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lama off and cradles Kurtev's limp body as Lama celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Balal Lama!
Balal Lama really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Yamamoto (ranked 889 p4p, 1336 weight class) and Arthur Pugsley (ranked 100 p4p, 151 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogerio Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pugsley!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto clinches.
Pugsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Pugsley takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Arthur Pugsley has been cut.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Pugsley avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Pugsley trying to stall but Yamamoto improves his position.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Pugsley.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Pugsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamamoto prevents it.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Pugsley avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Pugsley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yamamoto uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Pugsley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pugsley has his foot on Yamamoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamamoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamamoto stands up from Pugsley's guard - Yamamoto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pugsley goes for a double leg but Yamamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yamamoto continues to drive forward.
It appears Yamamoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yamamoto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've been told by Yamamoto's head coaches at Mighty MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Rogerio Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Yamamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamamoto throws a low kick but Pugsley moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No luck for Pugsley with that takedown attempt.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pugsley looking for a takedown.
Pugsley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Pugsley.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Pugsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pugsley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yamamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action.
Pugsley blocks the elbow strike.
Pugsley leaning against his opponent.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Pugsley is pushing Yamamoto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Pugsley avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugsley's elbow.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugsley's elbow.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pugsley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yamamoto after a bit of a struggle.
Yamamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Pugsley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Pugsley controls the action.
Pugsley pulls guard effortlessly.
Pugsley has control of Yamamoto's left arm, preventing Yamamoto from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto stands and steps away. Pugsley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Yamamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pugsley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pugsley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto clinches up with Pugsley and pushes him back against the cage.
Pugsley blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Pugsley jumps into guard, dragging Yamamoto to the mat.
Yamamoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto tries to stand but Pugsley is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley looking for a triangle here. Yamamoto is fighting it but it looks tight! Pugsley pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yamamoto is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Pugsley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 741 p4p, 994 weight class) and Simon Hedegaard (ranked 94 p4p, 124 weight class). Simon Hedegaard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 26 - 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 37 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard misses the shot to the body.
Hedegaard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hedegaard shoots in for a double leg but Howard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howard slips a jab from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard looking to score a takedown here. Howard is defending well but Hedegaard drives through and ends up in Howard's guard.
Hedegaard passes Howard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howard is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Howard is a slippery customer.
Howard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hedegaard content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Howard is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Howard!
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howard is looking to escape.
Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is desperately trying to improve his position but Hedegaard has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Howard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hedegaard tries to keep control of the position but Howard is staying busy.
Howard is trying to break free.
Howard has hold of Hedegaard's leg, trying to break free but it's let Hedegaard lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Howard is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Hedegaard throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Maki (ranked 544 p4p, 858 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 68 p4p, 110 weight class). Mahogany comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Litty kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mahogany is defended easily by Maki.
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.
Maki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahogany at a distance.
Mahogany has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maki finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahogany's head.
Mahogany looks for a takedown but Maki sprawls well.
Maki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mahogany misses with a body kick.
Mahogany throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahogany throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki.
Mahogany 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.
Maki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahogany.
Maki with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Maki does it's job there.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
Mahogany throws a lazy head kick
and Maki counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahogany.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany dives in and scores a takedown into Maki's guard.
Maki managing to control the position.
Maki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki trying to control the position.
Mahogany working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahogany throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahogany throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahogany has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mahogany preventing the sweep.
Mahogany postures up in Maki's guard and throws a big left but Maki blocks it.
Mahogany postures up in Maki's guard and throws a big left but Maki blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahogany fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maki avoids it really well and circles away.
Maki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahogany looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maki misses with a low kick as Mahogany jumps back.
Maki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki cracks Mahogany with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahogany throws a leg kick
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Mahogany is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mahogany is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maki leaves Mahogany with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahogany's hands.
Maki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Maki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mahogany misses with a takedown
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahogany shoots in and bounces Maki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maki pushes Mahogany off and scrambles back to his feet.
Seppo Maki is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahogany.
Maki throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maki stuns Mahogany with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 sizes up Mahogany with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maki connects with a body shot.
Maki fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki connects with an inside leg kick.
Maki blocks a leg kick.
Mahogany throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany looks to throw a body kick
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
Maki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahogany avoids the body shot from Maki.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maki catches Mahogany with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maki connects with a jab.
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!
Good exchange - Maki coming out on top.
Mahogany is rocked!
Maki tries to sprawl but Mahogany drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mahogany trying to control from Maki's half guard. Maki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki controlling Mahogany's posture.
Mahogany looking to sit in guard and control but Maki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maki 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.
Mahogany manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maki manages to get himself to full guard.
Mahogany stopping the sweep attempt from Maki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki wants to stand and escape but Mahogany is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany is looking to work some ground and pound but Maki has wrist control.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Maki keeps moving.
Mahogany is working Maki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahogany is one step ahead there.
Maki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maki tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mahogany accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Mahogany stops Maki from standing up.
Mahogany in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahogany on the ground.
Mahogany postures up and lands a big shot to Maki's brow.
Mahogany not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mahogany throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahogany makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahogany stays in close to Maki's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Maki dominated that second round.
That's time! Maki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A low kick from Maki misses
and Maki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahogany is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maki's half guard.
Mahogany thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maki's head.
Mahogany wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maki keeps working.
Mahogany might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Mahogany is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki manages to get to full guard.
Mahogany postures up in Maki's guard and throws a big left but Maki blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany looking to pass the guard.
Mahogany postures up and lands a big shot to Maki's brow.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.
Rich Mahogany has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahogany trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahogany stops Maki from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mahogany 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Mahogany fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maki avoids it really well and circles away.
Mahogany looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mahogany fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seppo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Mahogany takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahogany tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahogany on the side of the head.
Maki throws a nice head kick!
Maki lands a really nice looking cross but Mahogany seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Maki. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a nice looking combination but Maki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maki.
Maki blocks a low kick nicely.
Maki tried to counter with a leg kick but Mahogany avoided it.
Maki cracks Mahogany with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahogany tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maki is able to avoid easily.
Maki connects with a crisp jab.
Maki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maki.
Mahogany is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki lands a slapping body shot.
Mahogany seems to have recovered his senses.
Maki moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahogany.
A low kick lands for Maki.
Maki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Maki. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Mahogany tries for a takedown but Maki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maki cracks Mahogany with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mahogany falls to his knees and Maki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Maki!
A victorious Seppo Maki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Esposito (ranked 486 p4p, 1021 weight class) and Chris Pauschi (ranked 60 p4p, 127 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Pauschi!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Esposito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pauschis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Esposito swats away the attempt to clinch by Pauschi.
Pauschi looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pauschi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pauschi lands the left hand.
Pauschi lands with a nice body punch.
Esposito misses with the combination.
Esposito misses with a right hand
letting Pauschi counter with a right hand.
Pauschi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pauschi checks a leg kick nicely.
Esposito rushes Pauschi and presses him up against the cage.
Pauschi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
Pauschi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Esposito gets through Pauschi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pauschi misses with some punches.
Esposito managing to block the knees to the body from Pauschi.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
Esposito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pauschi.
Pauschi throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauschi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Esposito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pauschi misses with an elbow over the top.
Pauschi misses with an elbow strike.
Pauschi lands a nice elbow.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
Pauschi avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
Pauschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauschi.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
Esposito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pauschi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pauschi lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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 a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauschi.
Esposito tries to work over Pauschi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Pauschi.
Pauschi blocks an uppercut.
Esposito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Esposito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauschi avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
A short right from Pauschi on the inside.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Pauschi's head.
Esposito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pauschi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pauschi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Esposito.
Pauschi lands a nice knee to the body.
Esposito is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Esposito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is working Pauschi over against the cage.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esposito lands with a short shot to the head.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
Esposito stalling against the cage.
Pauschi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pauschi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Esposito missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauschi.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauschi lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Esposito.
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pauschi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Esposito.
Pauschi throws an elbow that misses.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short uppercut from Pauschi.
Pauschi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pauschi looks winded!
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pauschi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Esposito.
Pauschi is looking to clinch.
Esposito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Esposito clinches up with Pauschi and pushes him back against the cage.
Esposito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Esposito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pauschi can do to turn this around?
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body.
Esposito tries to land knees in the clinch but Pauschi avoids the damage to the body.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito works on Pauschi's body with a couple of short punches.
Esposito digs a right hand underneath Pauschi's ribcage. Pauschi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
Esposito has Pauschi pushed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Esposito to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Esposito for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Pauschi is breathing heavily.
Esposito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Esposito seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
A short right from Esposito.
Esposito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esposito gets through Pauschi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
Esposito is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Esposito.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Esposito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pauschi up against the cage.
Esposito stalls.
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!
Pauschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Esposito gets through Pauschi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Esposito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito stalls.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Pauschi's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pauschi throws an elbow but misses.
Esposito avoiding damage as Pauschi throws knees to the body.
Pauschi throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Esposito.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Pauschi controls the action.
Esposito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Pauschi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito lands with a short shot to the head.
Esposito has Pauschi pressed against the cage.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito stalling.
Esposito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pauschi up against the cage.
Pauschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Pauschi controls the action.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Pauschi, against the cage.
Pauschi misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pauschi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Esposito.
Pauschi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pauschi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pauschi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Pauschi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Pauschi.
Esposito tries to work over Pauschi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Pauschi misses with some punches.
Esposito digs a right hand into Pauschi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pauschi's gas tank.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauschi can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito 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. This is the final round!
Esposito cracks Pauschi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Esposito blocks the low kick.
Esposito lands with a nice combination. Pauschi backs away looking to recover.
Pauschi is rocked!
It looks like Chris Pauschi has been cut.
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Pauschi.
Pauschi is still on wobbly legs! Can Esposito finish him?
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pauschi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Esposito is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauschi.
Pauschi seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Esposito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pauschi's brow.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Pauschi.
Esposito pushes Pauschi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pauschi misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pauschi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow.
Come on Esposito - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Esposito is struggling to control the position.
Pauschi tries a knee to the head but Esposito blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pauschis head.
Pauschi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Esposito takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauschi.
Esposito gets through Pauschi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pauschi blocks an elbow strike.
Pauschi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
Esposito stalling.
Esposito gets through Pauschi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito pushes Pauschi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Esposito.
Esposito throws a big uppercut that drops Pauschi! More strikes from Esposito and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pauschi lies dazed against the cage as Esposito celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Esposito!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Esposito thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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