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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 968 p4p, 1337 weight class) and Leonardo Esposito (ranked 126 p4p, 176 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Howard attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Esposito clinches up against the cage.
Howard has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Howard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howard is looking to break free of the clinch but Esposito has double underhooks.
Esposito works on Howard's body with a couple of short punches.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esposito just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito is working Howard over against the cage.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howard is trying to drag Esposito to the mat but Esposito just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard jumps guard but Esposito stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard managing to block the knees to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
Esposito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howards head.
Howard is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Howard is trying to maintain a safe position but Esposito gets an underhook and turns Howard into the cage.
Howard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito presses Howard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esposito cracks Howard with a nice body shot.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Howard is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Howard tries to circle away but Esposito has him pinned against the cage.
Howard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Esposito up against the cage.
Esposito pushes Howard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard avoids a wild elbow strike from Esposito.
Howard decides to pull guard.
Howard wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment.
Esposito decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Esposito has managed to clinch.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Howard fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esposito walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Howard tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Esposito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esposito walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Esposito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Esposito rushes Howard and presses him up against the cage.
Esposito tries to stall but Howard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Howard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Esposito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Howard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esposito smiles and moves away.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Howard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Esposito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Howard under the eye.
Howard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Howard darts in looking for a takedown but Esposito gets double underhooks and turns Howard into the cage.
Esposito pushes Howard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito trying to stall but Howard improves his position.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Esposito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Esposito to score with a decent uppercut.
Esposito tries to work over Howard's front leg with a kick but Howard checks it.
Esposito cracks Howard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Howard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Esposito's guard.
Howard trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito wriggles free and stands up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Esposito!
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito lands with an overhand left.
Esposito has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl out of it but Howard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Esposito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Esposito.
Howard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esposito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard avoids the head kick by Esposito.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Esposito.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
Howard avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
Esposito is working Howard over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
Esposito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Howard swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard trying to control the position but instead, Esposito has worked for underhooks and has pushed Howard into the cage.
Howard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito stalling in the clinch.
Esposito lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Esposito taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Howard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esposito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Esposito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esposito wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esposito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike.
Esposito prevents the takedown attempt.
Howard tries to pull guard but Esposito won't allow it.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howards head.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howard is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Esposito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esposito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howard is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Oh Howard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Esposito is controlling him.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito is pushing Howard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howard wants a takedown but no success here.
Esposito throws a big uppercut that drops Howard! More strikes from Esposito and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howard lies dazed against the cage as Esposito celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Esposito!
A victorious Leonardo Esposito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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