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Imperial 11: BW Championship PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red Nation. Jim Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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290 lbs
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244 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcao walks into a left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falcao misses with a punch on the inside.
Falcao lands a knee to the head.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Falcao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Esquiva Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Falcao. Falcao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones drops Falcao with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Falcao! Jones dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jones!
Jim Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Bill Uru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uru has chosen The Man - Aloe Blacc as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McLarnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Bill Uru!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uru doesn't manage to clinch there - McLarnin circles away.
McLarnin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Uru has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uru tries to break free but McLarnin pushes him back against the cage.
Uru manages to break the clinch.
Uru looks to throw the jab but McLarnin is out of range.
Uru tries to bum rush McLarnin with a series of wild strikes but McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like McLarnin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Uru has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McLarnin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Uru throws the left hand but McLarnin avoids the punch easily.
Uru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uru throws out the jab.
Uru misses with a body shot.
McLarnin appears to be looking for a big counter.
McLarnin looks to land a combination but Uru avoids it well.
McLarnin lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sonny Bill Uru has been cut.
Uru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLarnin counters with a left and a right that hurts Uru! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! McLarnin jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin throws some wild stikes that Uru manages to avoid easily.
Uru is working to get back to half guard.
McLarnin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McLarnin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McLarnin avoids the attempt from Uru to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uru blocking the ground and pound.
Uru is wriggling around trying to escape.
McLarnin thowing shots but they're missing.
McLarnin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uru is looking to get to half guard.
Uru is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uru tries to hold on but McLarnin pushes him away.
Uru keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McLarnin looking to control but Uru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McLarnin working the ground and pound effectively.
McLarnin landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uru tries to lock up and control but McLarnin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLarnin cracks Uru with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Uru can't escape the position.
McLarnin unloads with some shots from mount but Uru bucks and avoids them well.
McLarnin looking to ground and pound but Uru is blocking nicely.
Uru takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McLarnin landing shots from mount.
Uru is squirming around, avoiding McLarnin's attempts to control the action.
McLarnin is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! McLarnin extends the arm and Uru is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy McLarnin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Ii Fighter Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wampage Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter Ii's entrance music is Demolition Man. A fine choice. Johnson has chosen Come Over (feat. Stylo G) as his entrance music. 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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220 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Test Ii Fighter Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wampage Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Jab by Fighter Ii.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fighter Ii to score with a decent uppercut.
Fighter Ii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Test Ii Fighter Ii has been cut.
Fighter Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter Ii throws out the jab.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Fighter Ii throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Fighter Ii only half commits.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Fighter Ii avoids it with no problem.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter Ii.
It looked like Fighter Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter Ii lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Fighter Ii motions for Johnson to come forward. Fighter Ii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter Ii lands a jab-cross combination.
Wampage Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fighter Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Fighter Ii misses the target.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter Ii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson slips a straight right by Fighter Ii.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Fighter Ii misses.
Johnson defending well as Fighter Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter Ii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fighter Ii is rocked!
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fighter Ii right on the button. Fighter Ii goes down! Johnson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Johnson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wampage Johnson!
A very excited looking Wampage Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marat Tandelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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138 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marat Tandelov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tandelov staying out of range there.
Tandelov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tandelov shoots in but Barksdale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barksdale throws a looping overhand right but Tandelov ducks down to avoid it.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tandelov moves away.
Barksdale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tandelov pinned against the cage. Tandelov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tandelov blocks a jab.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tandelov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barksdale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tandelov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barksdale working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale tries to score with some ground and pound. Tandelov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tandelov is trying to control Barksdale's posture but Barksdale avoids it.
Barksdale working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barksdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barksdale creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tandelov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Barksdale working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Tandelov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barksdale has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barksdale has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tandelov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barksdale yanks on the arm and Tandelov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barksdale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Avon Barksdale!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anna Velvet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Holohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holohan has chosen Come out and Fight as his entrance music. Anna Velvet has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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148 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anna Velvet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Holohan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velvet loads up on a big right hand but Holohan slips the punch.
Holohan shoots for a takedown but Velvet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velvet throws a solid leg kick but Holohan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Velvet.
Nice takedown defense from Velvet. No joy for Holohan on that attempt.
Velvet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Velvet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velvet lands a right hook to the body.
Velvet clinches with his opponent.
Holohan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velvet'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.
Velvet lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velvet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Velvet presses Holohan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Velvet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anna Velvet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Holohan.
Holohan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holohan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velvet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Velvet lands a hook that snaps the head of Holohan backwards.
Velvet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holohan backwards.
Velvet lands with a left to the head.
Holohan is rocked!
Velvet creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Holohan with a big uppercut! Holohan tries to clinch up but Velvet pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Holohan to the mat! Holohan covers up and Velvet unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anna Velvet!
Anna Velvet thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Patrick Holohan spoke after the fight, saying '"A life making mistakes is not only more honourable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing at all."'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Warren Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kacper Kowalik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalik comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica- Turn the page kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Peace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kacper Kowalik!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peace quickly recovers to half guard.
Kowalik is trying to control. Peace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kowalik is looking for a kimura here.
Peace tries to get to full guard but Kowalik has control of the leg.
Kowalik seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalik uses his free foot to push down on Peace's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Peace.
Peace is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalik looking to secure an arm triangle but Peace defends it well.
Peace trying desperately to get to his feet.
Peace takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Peace blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalik is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Peace has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Peace!
Peace stays in close to Kowalik's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peace tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalik is retaining full guard.
Peace throws a big right hand that misses.
Peace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kowalik's guard.
Kowalik is trying to control the position but Peace postures up.
Peace looking to pass the guard.
Kowalik looking for subs off his back but Peace has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kowalik won't allow Peace to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalik actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peace controlling the action here.
Peace has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kowalik trying to control but Peace postures up.
Peace is looking to advance position but Kowalik won't allow it.
Kowalik is looking for a sweep. Peace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peace tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kowalik.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Peace coming out on top.
Peace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kowalik misses with a double jab.
Peace moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Peace looks to land a combination but Kowalik avoids it well.
Kowalik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peace throws the left hand but Kowalik avoids the punch easily.
Peace scores with a jab. Kowalik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kowalik moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Peace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Warren Peace will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peace enables Kowalik to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kowalik postures up in Peace's guard and throws a big left but Peace blocks it.
Peace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalik.
Kowalik pushing down on Peace's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kowalik seems to be looking for submissions.
Kowalik trying to control from Peace's half guard. Peace has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kowalik throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalik manages to get himself to full guard.
Peace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Peace stands and throws Kowalik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kowalik can't do much from the bottom here.
Peace trying to control the position but Kowalik is working away.
Kowalik manages to get back to half guard.
Kowalik moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peace is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Peace wants to stand but Kowalik is controlling his posture from full guard.
Peace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Peace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Warren Peace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalik tries for a takedown but Peace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kowalik misses with an uppercut.
Peace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kowalik backs up against the cage.
Peace lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice shot lands for Peace.
Kowalik is rocked!
Warren Peace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peace grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kowalik takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Peace cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Warren Peace!
Warren Peace decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Milpid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milpid comes to the cage accompanied by Stupify. Jack Milpid has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Milpid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kukulcan Tonga!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonga scores with a head kick. Milpid tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jack Milpid has been cut.
Tonga scores with a leg kick.
Tonga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tonga throws a right and a left that Milpid avoids nicely.
Crunch! Tonga slams his shin into Milpid's torso.
Tonga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Milpid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tonga misses with a body kick.
Tonga lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milpid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Milpid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tonga counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milpid looking to score a takedown here. Tonga is defending well but Milpid drives through and ends up in Tonga's guard.
Tonga is controlling Milpid's posture.
Milpid trying to control but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Tonga is trying to keep Milpid in close.
Tonga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Milpid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonga keeping full guard, as Milpid tries to pass.
Milpid wants to control from the top but Tonga keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tonga trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tonga.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milpid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Milpid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonga is looking to clinch but Milpid is avoiding it.
Milpid feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonga.
Tonga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Milpid.
Tonga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tonga lands a head kick!
Tonga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milpid.
Tonga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tonga.
Tonga slaps away a takedown attempt from Milpid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tonga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga forces Milpid back against the cage and clinches.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonga can't find room to land a body shot as Milpid controls the action.
Tonga prevents the takedown attempt.
Tonga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milpid.
A short right from Tonga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga misses with the head strike.
Tonga misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
Tonga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milpid wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Milpid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tonga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonga stuffs the takedown.
Tonga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonga throws a head kick that misses.
Milpid shoots in and drives through. Tonga sprawls well.
Tonga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Milpid is trying to defend but Tonga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Milpid trying to hold on to Tonga's head to control him but Tonga postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Milpid manages to get to full guard.
Tonga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Milpid trying to keep a closed guard but Tonga is proving a slippery customer.
Milpid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Milpid seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tonga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Milpid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonga has managed to get both his arms back between Milpid's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tonga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tonga looking to pass the guard.
Milpid working for a triangle but Tonga defends it easily.
Milpid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Milpid has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tonga is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Milpid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milpid is trying to improve his position.
Milpid is working hard here to advance position.
Tonga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milpid keeps working.
Milpid is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tonga off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milpid is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tonga defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Milpid go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Milpid is looking for the choke from the back position but Tonga is controlling his hands well.
Milpid tightening his grip on Tonga, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milpid has got his arm under Tonga's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Tonga has spun round into Milpid's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Milpid's cut.
That's time! Milpid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tonga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Milpid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Milpid is not content to let Tonga control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Milpid is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tonga cracks Milpid with a big right hand but Milpid just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tonga working the body and head with strikes.
Milpid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Milpid sneaks back into half guard.
Tonga trying to control from half guard but Milpid is working away.
Tonga controlling the action here.
Kukulcan Tonga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonga trying to control from half guard but Milpid is working away.
Milpid wants to get back to full guard.
Milpid is not content to let Tonga control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nice strikes from Tonga there.
Tonga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Milpid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tonga is thwarting Milpid's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milpid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonga throws a nice looking combination but Milpid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonga throws a nice head kick!
Milpid fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Tonga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milpid attempts a counter takedown but Tonga avoids it well and moves away.
Milpid fails with the takedown
and Tonga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Milpid has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tonga after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Milpid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonga scores with a shot to the side of Milpid's head.
Tonga gets underhooks to prevent Milpid's takedown attempt.
Milpid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tonga is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milpid fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack Milpid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Tonga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Tonga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kukulcan Tonga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukulcan Tonga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cas Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Vanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhanen has chosen The Huge thirst - Hick up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
203 lbs
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216 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cas Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Touko Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhanen swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
Vanhanen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maverick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maverick blocks a jab.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vanhanen avoids the body shot from Maverick.
Maverick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick looks to land a combination but Vanhanen avoids it well.
Maverick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanhanen misses with a right hand
and Maverick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanhanen. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick rushes Vanhanen and presses him up against the cage.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maverick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maverick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maverick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maverick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vanhanen backwards.
Vanhanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maverick smiles and moves away.
Maverick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanhanen throws a right and a left that Maverick avoids nicely.
Vanhanen throws a shot from downtown. Maverick moves away and avoids it.
Maverick cracks Vanhanen with a good jab.
Maverick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vanhanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maverick catches Vanhanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Vanhanen loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Maverick gets a clinch.
Vanhanen fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick tries a body shot but Vanhanen blocks it.
Maverick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen tries to pull guard but Maverick holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanhanen drops back down to his feet.
Cas Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touko Vanhanen.
Maverick scores with a shoulder strike.
Maverick cracks Vanhanen with a nice body shot.
Maverick works on Vanhanen's body with a couple of short punches.
Maverick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vanhanen.
Maverick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maverick slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maverick.
A shot in the inside from Maverick.
Maverick slowing the pace effectively.
Vanhanen jumps guard but Maverick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Vanhanen backwards.
Maverick controlling the action here for a moment.
Maverick lands with a right to the head.
Maverick controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vanhanen.
Maverick is pressed up against the cage. Vanhanen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maverick down to the mat. Maverick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vanhanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanhanen misses with a wild body shot.
Vanhanen throws a right hand that misses
and Maverick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vanhanen's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maverick.
Maverick tries to close the distance and clinch but Vanhanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maverick swings for the body but Vanhanen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanhanen's sensitive parts.
Maverick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanhanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maverick throws a wild body kick that Vanhanen sees coming a mile off.
Maverick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanhanen lands the left hand.
Maverick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vanhanen misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Vanhanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanhanen.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Vanhanen throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick lands a body shot.
Vanhanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanhanen misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Maverick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vanhanen misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cas Maverick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vanhanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maverick throws a low kick but Vanhanen moves out of range easily.
Vanhanen misses with a hook
and Maverick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanhanen jabs at Maverick's body.
Cas Maverick is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanhanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maverick.
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maverick to score with a decent uppercut.
Vanhanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maverick.
Vanhanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
Vanhanen misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick avoids the head kick by Vanhanen.
Maverick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maverick slips a jab from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with a hook
and Maverick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanhanen throws out the jab.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick scores with a nice head shot.
Vanhanen misses with a wild body shot.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Vanhanen.
Maverick scores with a head kick.
Vanhanen takes one to the chin there.
Maverick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanhanen.
Maverick cracks Vanhanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maverick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vanhanen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maverick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maverick instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanhanen jumps guard but Maverick stands there with Vanhanen around his waist. Vanhanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maverick digs a right hand underneath Vanhanen's ribcage. Vanhanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maverick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanhanen can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhanen controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maverick stalling against the cage.
Maverick lands a left hand.
Maverick stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Maverick.
Maverick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanhanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maverick smiles and moves away.
Vanhanen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vanhanen blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Vanhanen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vanhanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maverick misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vanhanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maverick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vanhanen scrambles back to his feet.
Maverick wants to land a leg kick but Vanhanen is out of range.
A lazy left from Maverick finds it's target.
Maverick forces Vanhanen back against the cage and clinches.
Maverick lands with a light punch inside.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vanhanen tries to pull guard but Maverick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cas Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touko Vanhanen.
Maverick stalling the fight.
Maverick leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maverick for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vanhanen has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Maverick lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanhanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maverick walks away with a smile on his face. Vanhanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big left from Vanhanen misses.
Maverick is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Vanhanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vanhanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanhanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanhanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Maverick staying out of range there.
Maverick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maverick punishes Vanhanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maverick looks to land a combination. Vanhanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vanhanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanhanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanhanen is rocked!
Maverick weaves into range and cracks Vanhanen right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Vanhanen goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Maverick is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cas Maverick!
Touko Vanhanen was interviewed post fight and said 'It wasn't my day.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Adekambi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adekambi has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mohammed Adekambi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Hart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mohammed Adekambi!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart with a hook.
Hart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adekambi misses with a leg kick.
Hart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adekambi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hart.
Good work by Adekambi as he checks the leg kick.
Adekambi throws a body shot but no joy.
Adekambi thuds his right hand into Hart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adekambi misses with a double jab.
Hart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adekambi tests Hart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adekambi misses with a lunging right hand
and Hart counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adekambi misses the jab.
Hart throwing a counter right hand but Adekambi manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart scores with a spinning back kick!
Adekambi staying out of range there.
Adekambi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adekambi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hart defends it well.
Adekambi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adekambi.
We've been informed that Adekambi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Adekambi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Jab, jab by Adekambi - just one landing.
Adekambi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hart. Hart obviously looking to wear him down.
Hart with a nice cross.
Hart throws out a leg kick but Adekambi moves out of range and Hart only half commits.
Adekambi misses with a hook.
Adekambi misses with a straight right.
Hart works Adekambi's body with a nice hook.
Adekambi throws an off balance right hand
and Hart counters with a nice body kick.
Adekambi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hart's head.
Hart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Adekambi.
A bone on bone clash there as Adekambi blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart throws a head kick but Adekambi moves out of range.
Adekambi scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one.
Hart throws a sloppy head kick and Adekambi moves out of range easily.
Adekambi throws a nice looking combination but Hart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hart is looking to counter with a body kick.
Adekambi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adekambi misses with a hook.
Adekambi misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hart slips a jab from Adekambi.
Hart throws a chopping leg kick but Adekambi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adekambi slips a jab from Hart.
Hart scores with a nice right hand.
Adekambi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hart.
Hart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adekambi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mohammed Adekambi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart takes one to the side of the head.
Hart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adekambi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adekambi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adekambi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart tries to move into range but Adekambi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hart slips a jab from Adekambi.
Hart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hart throws a right hand that Adekambi ducks under and follows up with a left that Adekambi also avoids with ease.
Adekambi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hart's calf.
Adekambi checks the leg kick.
Adekambi misses with a double jab.
Hart looks for the body kick but Adekambi saw that one coming.
Adekambi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
Hart slips under a jab.
Adekambi cracks Hart with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adekambi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Adekambi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart.
Adekambi thumps Hart with a low kick.
Hart tries to clinch but Adekambi is having none of it.
Adekambi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hart has Adekambi up against the cage in a clinch.
Adekambi slows down the pace here.
Adekambi jumps guard but Hart stands there with Adekambi around his waist. Adekambi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mohammed Adekambi will probably get the nod.
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.
Adekambi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adekambi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hart walks into a stiff left hand from Adekambi.
Adekambi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hart is able to avoid easily.
Hart lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Adekambi scores with a four punch combination!
A left lands for Adekambi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adekambi throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hart.
Hart walks into a left hand.
Hart scores with a push kick.
Hart misses with a jab to the body
and Adekambi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hart's knee momentarily.
Adekambi connects with the punch.
Adekambi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart is looking for a counter combo.
Hart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bret Hart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adekambi misses with a hook.
Adekambi misses the body punch
and Hart finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Adekambi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adekambi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hart throws a series of punches but Adekambi moves out of range.
Hart moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adekambi.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adekambi lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hart.
Adekambi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adekambi.
Adekambi throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Hart checks a low kick from Adekambi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Adekambi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Adekambi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mohammed Adekambi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adekambi.
Adekambi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hart doesn't seem bothered though.
Adekambi throws a combination that misses
and Hart counters with a nice leg kick.
Adekambi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hart off the cage and back into range.
Adekambi misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Adekambi as he connects with a hook.
Adekambi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adekambi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adekambi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.
Danga de danga de dang - Adekambi scores with a four punch combination!
Sloppy strikes from Adekambi. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries a head kick but it misses.
Hart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adekambi misses with an uppercut
and Hart counters with a solid body kick.
Adekambi throws a big shot that misses.
Adekambi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hart tries to close the distance and clinch but Adekambi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Adekambi.
Adekambi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHart.
Hart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adekambi throws a leg kick
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Adekambi.
Adekambi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hart throws a wild body kick that Adekambi sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi misses with a right hand
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart wants to land a leg kick but Adekambi is out of range.
Adekambi lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adekambi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adekambi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hart slips under a jab from Adekambi.
Adekambi throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Hart counters with a quick kick to the body but Adekambi blocks it.
Adekambi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hart throws a sloppy head kick and Adekambi moves out of range easily.
Hart throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Adekambi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hart checks a low kick from Adekambi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Adekambi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adekambi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adekambi misses with a low kick.
Adekambi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Adekambi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adekambi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adekambi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adekambi tries to land a leg kick but Hart saw it coming and moves away.
Adekambi ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Adekambi with the counter takedown but Hart avoids it easily.
Hart thuds his right hand into Adekambi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart doesn't manage to clinch there - Adekambi circles away.
Adekambi throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
Adekambi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hart.
Adekambi misses with a straight right.
Hart tries to clinch up but Adekambi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adekambi throws a right and a left that Hart avoids nicely.
Hart feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target.
Adekambi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adekambi connects with a single shot there.
Adekambi connects with the punch.
Hart moves away from the strike by Adekambi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Adekambi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hart moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hart has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hart blocks a body shot from Adekambi.
Adekambi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adekambi throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Adekambi fails to land with a series of punches.
Hart throws a low kick but Adekambi avoids it.
Hart bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hart tries to clinch up but Adekambi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adekambi circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hart wants to clinch.
Adekambi missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adekambi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hart to score with a decent uppercut.
Adekambi is looking to slow Hart down with leg kicks.
Adekambi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adekambi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hart moves out of range as Adekambi strikes.
Adekambi lands a nice looking body shot.
Hart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adekambi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adekambi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Adekambi is just out of range.
Hart throws a jab but it's blocked by Adekambi.
Adekambi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adekambi's sensitive parts.
Adekambi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adekambi misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adekambi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hart, which made it look bad.
Adekambi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adekambi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Adekambi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adekambi.
Hart leaves Adekambi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adekambi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adekambi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hart slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adekambi checks the leg kick.
Adekambi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adekambi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adekambi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hart tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adekambi misses with a wild body shot.
Adekambi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHart.
Adekambi misses the shot to the body.
Hart moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hart misses the target.
Adekambi misses with an uppercut
and Hart counters with a straight right hand.
Adekambi misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Adekambi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adekambi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hart. Hart obviously looking to wear him down.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adekambi.
Hart moves away from the strike by Adekambi.
Adekambi swings widly with a right hand
and Hart counters with a left and a right that stings Adekambi.
The fighters circling - Hart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adekambi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adekambi misses with a hook
and Hart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adekambi connects with a jab.
Adekambi throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
Adekambi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hart counters with a nice kick to the body.
Adekambi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hart takes one to the side of the head.
Hart is looking to clinch but Adekambi is avoiding it.
Adekambi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hart tries to clinch up.
Adekambi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adekambi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi lands a leg kick that knocks Hart off balance momentarily.
Adekambi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adekambi throws a series of punches but Hart avoids them all with ease.
Hart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adekambi misses with a double jab
and Hart counters with a leg kick.
Hart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Adekambi misses the target.
Adekambi throws a poor cross that misses
and Hart counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick from Adekambi misses.
Adekambi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hart misses with a leg kick.
Adekambi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi misses with a leg kick
and Hart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hart avoids the head kick by Adekambi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart dips to his left and cracks Adekambi with an uppercut!
Adekambi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hart wants to clinch up but Adekambi keeps it at a distance.
And Adekambi tries to counter it with a takedown but Hart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hart slips a straight right by Adekambi.
Nice straight punches there by Adekambi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adekambi.
Hart with a nice cross.
Hart tries to clinch but Adekambi moves out of range.
Hart lands with a nice body kick.
Adekambi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hart sprawls well. He's pushed Adekambi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bret Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Adekambi.
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adekambi.
Hart throws a counter high kick but Adekambi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adekambi throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mohammed Adekambi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Hart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Adekambi tries to counter it with a takedown but Hart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adekambi shoots in but Hart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hart misses with a straight right.
Hart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adekambi finds it's way round the side to connect with Hart's head.
Hart scores with a push kick.
Adekambi thumps Hart with a low kick.
Hart tries to land a leg kick but Adekambi saw it coming and moves away.
Hart moves away from the strike by Adekambi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart staying out of range there.
Hart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
Hart cracks Adekambi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hart throws a sloppy head kick and Adekambi moves out of range easily.
Hart lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adekambi throws a right hand that misses
and Hart counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adekambi defending well as Hart loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Adekambi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adekambi scores with a one two! Hart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adekambi tried to score with a low kick but Hart checks it.
Hart throws a big counter combination but Adekambi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Adekambi throws out a counter right but Hart avoids it with no problem.
Hart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adekambi finds it's way round the side to connect with Hart's head.
Adekambi keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Adekambi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hart slips a jab from Adekambi.
Hart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adekambi throws a hook but Hart avoids it easily.
Hart seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hart trying to control the position but instead, Adekambi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hart into the cage.
Maybe Hart would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Hart tries to stall but Adekambi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adekambi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adekambi is stalling here.
Hart stalling the fight.
Hart struggles to land a body shot inside as Adekambi controls his hands.
Adekambi managing to block the knees to the body from Hart.
Adekambi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hart fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Adekambi misses.
Hart slips a jab and a cross from Adekambi.
Hart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adekambi misses with a straight left.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adekambi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adekambi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Adekambi.
A slow jab from Adekambi misses its intended target.
Adekambi scores with a nice strike.
Hart tries to clinch but Adekambi moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adekambi.
Adekambi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hart to counter with a crisp jab.
Adekambi digs a good body shot into Hart's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adekambi. Hart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hart checks a low kick from Adekambi.
Adekambi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adekambi misses with a low kick.
Adekambi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hart misses with a straight left.
Adekambi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Adekambi.
Hart takes one to the side of the head.
Hart throws a series of punches but Adekambi moves out of range.
Bret Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed Adekambi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adekambi connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Adekambi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adekambi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Adekambi!
Mohammed Adekambi is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Mohammed Adekambi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petri Granlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petri Granlund has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba's chin.
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petri Granlund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granlund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granlund takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Granlund lands with a slapping head kick.
Okunaba gets a clinch.
Okunaba misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba tries a body shot but Granlund blocks it.
Okunaba lands with a right to the head.
Okunaba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Granlund.
Okunaba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Granlund fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Granlund loads up on a big right hand but Okunaba slips the punch.
Okunaba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Granlund lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Granlund throws a good cross that connects.
Granlund has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Granlund scores with a body shot.
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!
Granlund works Okunaba's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Okunaba blocks the leg kick.
Granlund cracks Okunaba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba scores with a takedown into Granlund's guard.
Okunaba passes Granlund's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Granlund trying to control but Okunaba postures up.
Granlund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okunaba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okunaba is trying to control the action in half guard but Granlund is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Okunaba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Granlund's head.
Okunaba is looking to take a break and control but Granlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okunaba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granlund is trying to control but can't.
Okunaba not doing much here.
Okunaba trying to control the action but Granlund is working from the bottom.
Granlund is looking to improve his position.
Okunaba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Granlund is looking to control Okunaba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Granlund avoid being mounted?
Okunaba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okunaba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granlund wants to control but Okunaba is keeping busy.
Okunaba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Granlund wants to control but Okunaba is keeping busy.
Okunaba passes to full mount!
Okunaba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Okunaba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okunaba is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Granlund can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Granlund is squirming around, avoiding Okunaba's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba dominating with strikes here.
Granlund tries to hold on but Okunaba postures up.
Okunaba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Okunaba raining down hammerfists from mount.
Okunaba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Granlund is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Okunaba! Granlund is hurt baaadly! Okunaba is firing away with more strikes - Granlund is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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