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OFK 18 - Cusumano Vs Tepes Lii PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Linguine (ranked 4317 p4p, 5287 weight class) and Perdue Willshire (ranked 391 p4p, 434 weight class). Perdue Willshire will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ludvig Linguine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perdue Willshire!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willshire shoots in for a takedown but Linguine shows good takedown defense.
Willshire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Linguine to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linguine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Linguine throws a big elbow that misses.
Willshire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Linguine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Linguine connects with a couple of short punches.
Linguine 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.
Linguine preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linguine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Linguine throws a big elbow that misses.
Linguine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Willshire working a defensive guard here.
Linguine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willshire wants to stand up but Linguine is controlling him.
Linguine throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willshire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linguine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Linguine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Willshire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Linguine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Willshire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Linguine wants to stand but Willshire is controlling the position.
Willshire trying to control but Linguine is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linguine is looking to stand up but Willshire isn't so interested in that idea.
Willshire wants to pass the guard but Linguine is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Linguine holds on and takes a little breather.
Linguine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Willshire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Linguine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willshire with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Linguine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Linguine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Willshire is looking to control Linguine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willshire avoid being mounted?
Linguine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Willshire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Linguine misses with a head shot. Willshire uses the momentum to regain guard.
Willshire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Willshire working a defensive guard here.
Willshire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Linguine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Linguine tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linguine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Willshire throwing strikes but missing.
Linguine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Willshire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Linguine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Willshire wants to pass the guard but Linguine is keeping the position.
Linguine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Willshire off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willshire gets caught napping as Linguine dives in and scores a takedown. Willshire manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willshire looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Linguine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Linguine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Willshire's half guard.
Linguine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Willshire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Linguine is thwarting Willshire's attempts to control the position.
Linguine stops Willshire from getting back to his feet.
Linguine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Linguine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Willshire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Linguine winds up and cracks Willshire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Willshire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willshire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Linguine drops an elbow to the side of Willshire's head.
Willshire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Linguine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Linguine's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linguine trying to get back to his feet but Willshire is in full control for now.
Linguine trying to control the hands but Willshire won't let him.
Linguine covering up well and avoiding damage.
Linguine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Willshire's guard. Nice work there by Linguine.
Linguine lands a couple of digs.
Linguine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Linguine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linguine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Willshire's head.
Linguine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willshire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willshire keeping moving, preventing Linguine from controlling successfully.
Linguine is in close to Willshire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Linguine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Willshire working a defensive guard here.
Willshire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linguine looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linguine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Linguine scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willshire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willshire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Linguine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Linguine landing with the ground and pound.
Linguine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Willshire's head.
Ludvig Linguine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Linguine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linguine throwing strikes from guard but Willshire blocks nicely.
Linguine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Linguine is in close to Willshire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willshire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Linguine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Linguine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linguine throws a big right hand that misses.
Willshire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Linguine throws a big right hand that misses.
Linguine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Willshire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Linguine has Willshire in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willshire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linguine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Willshire manages to get himself to full guard.
Linguine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willshire can do to turn this around?
Linguine with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Linguine dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Willshire looks to score with a jab to the body but Linguine is just out of range.
Willshire shoots in but no luck this time.
Linguine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willshire wants to sweep here but Linguine controlling him for the moment.
Linguine connects with a couple of short punches.
Willshire wants to get back to his feet but Linguine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Linguine trying to control but Willshire is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willshire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Willshire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Linguine is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linguine throws a strike but Willshire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Linguine has his hands on Willshire's head, controlling the position.
Willshire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Willshire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linguine has Willshire pulled in close to control his posture.
Willshire won't allow Linguine to get back to his feet.
Linguine controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Willshire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linguine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Willshire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Linguine has his hands on Willshire's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Linguine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Willshire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Linguine is in Willshire's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willshire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Linguine landing some decent shots from guard.
Linguine throwing strikes from guard but Willshire blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linguine postures up in Willshire's guard and throws a big left but Willshire blocks it.
Linguine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Linguine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Linguine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linguine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Willshire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Linguine has Willshire in his guard.
Willshire passes Linguine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Willshire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perdue Willshire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willshire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willshire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Willshire throwing shots but Linguine is blocking nicely.
Linguine tries to kick Willshire off but Willshire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Willshire connects with a nice short shot to Linguine's temple.
Linguine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Linguine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Willshire drops back looking for a leg! Linguine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Linguine manages to kick Willshire off! Willshire jumps back into Linguine's guard.
Linguine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Willshire is controlling him.
Ludvig Linguine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linguine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Perdue Willshire.
Well Linguine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Linguine!
After the fight, Ludvig Linguine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Roffen (ranked 2477 p4p, 5900 weight class) and Fighter For Money (ranked 304 p4p, 554 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Roffen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fighter For Money!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roffen jabs For Money to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - For Money throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
For Money swings widly with a right hand
and Roffen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roffen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roffen lands a nice hook to For Money's body. For Money takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roffen lands a really nice looking cross but For Money seems unphased.
Roffen throws a body punch but For Money moves out of range.
For Money throws a hook but Roffen blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from For Money misses the target.
For Money connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
For Money throws a hook but Roffen blocks it.
For Money takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Josh Roffen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
For Money swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
For Money misses the shot to the body.
For Money misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roffen cracks For Money with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roffen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches For Money on the side of the head.
Roffen looks to score with a jab to the body but For Money is just out of range.
Roffen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roffen connects with a right hand. For Money shakes it off.
For Money takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roffen fails to land with a series of punches.
Roffen moves into the clinch successfully.
For Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
For Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Roffen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
For Money misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
For Money misses with a jab, cross combination.
For Money throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
For Money throws out a loose jab but Roffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
For Money throws a jab when Roffen was well out of range.
Roffen appears to be looking for a big counter.
For Money throws an off balance right hand
and Roffen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
For Money misses with an uppercut.
For Money looks winded!
For Money throws a jab but it's blocked by Roffen.
For Money lands a jab to the head.
Roffen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roffen lands a jab-cross combination.
Roffen with a hook.
Roffen misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roffen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Roffen as he connects with a hook.
Roffen connects with a looping right hand.
Roffen digs a good body shot into For Money's ribs.
Roffen with the inside leg kick.
Roffen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roffen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from For Money.
Roffen lands a really nice looking cross but For Money seems unphased.
Roffen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roffen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A nice combination there by Roffen.
 For Money is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roffen connects with a stiff jab that staggers For Money - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Roffen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snippy Johnson (ranked 4137 p4p, 4231 weight class) and Carlos Gomez (ranked 486 p4p, 495 weight class). Carlos Gomez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Snippy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gomez controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Gomez is still trying to improve position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gomez passes into half guard.
Gomez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gomez.
Gomez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Gomez's guard.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Gomez eventually gives up the hold.
Gomez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Gomez is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomez.
Johnson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomez is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomez has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomez looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gomez.
Johnson wants to control but Gomez is having none of it.
Gomez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Gomez goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
Gomez striking from his own guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gomez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Gomez counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Gomez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Snippy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomez throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Gomez lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Gomez is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Gomez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gomez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gomez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Gomez unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gomez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Gomez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Gomez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomez looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Gomez gets full guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomez looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Gomez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carlos Gomez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Williams (ranked 2567 p4p, 5902 weight class) and Deacon Sherman (ranked 268 p4p, 482 weight class). Sherman has chosen Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Billy Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deacon Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sherman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Williams is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Williams blocks a head kick by Sherman.
Sherman moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
That kick from Williams tenderised Sherman's leg. Sherman is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams throws a leg kick but Sherman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sherman misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sherman misses with a head kick.
Sherman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sherman tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooh!!! Williams has knocked Sherman down with a huge combo! Williams steps away and waves a wobbly Sherman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Deacon Sherman has been cut.
Sherman looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sherman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams cracks Sherman on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sherman falls backwards against the cage. Williams follows up with more strikes that drop Sherman to his knees. Williams keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sherman! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Illegal Immigrant (ranked 2573 p4p, 24276 weight class) and Hamoud Mohammed (ranked 330 p4p, 672 weight class). Immigrant comes to the cage accompanied by Immigrant Song. Illegal Immigrant has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Illegal Immigrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamoud Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immigrant moves out of range as Mohammed strikes.
Immigrant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mohammed dips to his left and cracks Immigrant with an uppercut!
Mohammed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Immigrant.
A slow jab from Mohammed misses its intended target.
Immigrant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mohammed misses with an uppercut. Immigrant saw that one coming.
A jab from Immigrant misses.
Immigrant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mohammed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Mohammed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Immigrant jabs Mohammed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mohammed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Immigrant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Immigrant misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mohammed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed misses with a hook
and Immigrant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mohammed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Immigrant lands a nice shot to the body.
Illegal Immigrant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immigrant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mohammeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mohammed looks winded!
Immigrant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mohammed.
Mohammed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Immigrant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mohammed swings widly with a right hand
and Immigrant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mohammed avoids the body shot from Immigrant.
A little jabbing left from Mohammed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Immigrant lands a jab.
Immigrant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Immigrant lands a big right hand that sends Mohammed crashing to the mat! Immigrant stays standing though and waves Mohammed back to his feet!
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!
Immigrant stuns Mohammed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Immigrant there.
Immigrant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mohammed.
It seemed like Mohammed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mohammed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Immigrant lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Immigrant cracks Mohammed with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Immigrant has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mohammed to stand back up!
Mohammed is rocked!
Immigrant lands a jab to Mohammed's midsection.
Mohammed is still on wobbly legs! Can Immigrant finish him?
Immigrant closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mohammed! Immigrant dives in looking to finish! Mohammed is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Illegal Immigrant!
Illegal Immigrant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavlo Bilous (ranked 3756 p4p, 3501 weight class) and Timothy Poggle (ranked 477 p4p, 448 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pavlo Bilous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Timothy Poggle!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poggle misses with a body punch
and Bilous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poggle tests Bilous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poggle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bilous moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Poggle.
Poggle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bilous. Bilous obviously looking to wear him down.
Poggle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poggle takes a swing at Bilous's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Bilous wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bilous throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poggle.
Poggle defending well as Bilous loads up on a big left hand.
Poggle throws out a counter right but Bilous avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poggle lands a jab.
Bilous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poggle.
Poggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Bilous is just out of range.
Poggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bilous circles away quickly and effectively.
Bilous throws a head kick that misses
letting Poggle counter with a right hand.
Bilous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poggle.
Poggle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bilous has time to react.
Poggle is looking to clinch.
Bilous throwing a counter right hand but Poggle manages to avoid it.
Poggle throws a body punch but Bilous moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bilous misses the target.
Poggle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bilous.
Bilous takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Bilous lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poggle doesn't seem phased though.
Bilous checks a leg kick nicely.
Bilous throws a quick counter head kick but Poggle was just out of range.
Poggle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poggle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bilous's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poggle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bilous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poggle moves away.
Poggle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bilous is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poggle swings for the body but Bilous moves out of range.
Bilous throws a shot to the body.
Bilous takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bilous misses with a low kick.
Poggle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poggle misses with a left hand
and Bilous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bilous throws a hook but Poggle avoids it easily.
Poggle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle has managed to clinch.
Bilous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bilous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poggle working aggressively here.
Poggle misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Bilous's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poggle misses with some punches.
Bilous tries to break the clinch but Poggle is controlling the position.
Bilous wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poggle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Poggle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poggle tries to work over Bilous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Bilous.
Poggle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bilous's efforts to push away.
Bilous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bilous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poggle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Poggle tries to clinch but Bilous is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poggle misses with a few strikes there.
Bilous is looking to counter punch.
Poggle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poggle's coach down at New York Training Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Poggle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bilous pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bilous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poggle throws a body punch but Bilous moves out of range.
Bilous feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poggle pushes Bilous up against the cage in a clinch.
Bilous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Poggle.
Bilous looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poggle takes a swing at Bilous's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Poggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Poggle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bilous ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poggle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bilous.
Poggle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poggle digs a good hook to Bilous's body.
Bilous on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poggle digs a good body shot into Bilous's ribs.
Poggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poggle misses with the combination.
Bilous was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bilous has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bilous with a nice calf kick.
Poggle clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bilous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poggle misses with a few strikes there.
Poggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bilous moves away.
Poggle throws a poor cross that misses
and Bilous counters with a left and a right that stings Poggle.
Bilous takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poggle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poggle jabs Bilous right on the nose. Bilous blinks but takes it well.
Poggle displaying good standup as he scores with a 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!
Bilous tries to keep at a distance but Poggle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poggle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poggle lands a left hand.
Poggle tries to work over Bilous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous lands with a right to the head.
Bilous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timothy Poggle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poggle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bilous was well out of range. Poor timing from Poggle.
Poggle scores with a hook.
Bilous takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poggle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bilous.
A quick step to the side and Bilous tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poggle misses with a series of wild punches.
Bilous is looking to counter with head kicks.
Poggle throws a body shot but no joy.
Bilous was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bilous takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bilous throws a chopping leg kick but Poggle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poggle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bilous rather than just go for the knockout.
Poggle avoids the head kick by Bilous.
Poggle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bilous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle clinches up with Bilous and pushes him back against the cage.
Poggle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bilous's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Bilous.
Bilous lands with a short shot to the head.
Bilous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poggle punishes Bilous's body with a nice straight punch.
Bilous avoids the head kick by Poggle.
Bilous ducks under a wild hook from Poggle.
Poggle dips to his left and cracks Bilous with an uppercut!
Bilous cracks Poggle with an open hand slap.
Bilous gets tackled into the cage by Poggle. Poggle maintains the clinch.
Timothy Poggle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bilous lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poggle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poggle throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poggle pushes Bilous back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bilous.
A shot in the inside from Poggle.
Poggle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poggle misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poggle.
Poggle struggles to land a body shot inside as Bilous controls his hands.
Poggle tries a body shot but Bilous blocks it.
Poggle misses with a punch to the body.
Poggle scores with a shot to the side of Bilous's head.
Poggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bilous breaks the clinch.
Bilous keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Bilous was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poggle.
Bilous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poggle.
Poggle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Bilous misses the target.
Poggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Bilous is just out of range.
Bilous appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Poggle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Poggle moves in looking to clinch but Bilous pushes him off.
It looked like Bilous wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poggle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Poggle does no damage.
Poggle looks to throw a body kick
and Bilous counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bilous plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Poggle tries to clinch but Bilous moves out of range.
Poggle throws a body punch but Bilous moves out of range.
Bilous was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Bilous is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bilous dodges the punch combination from Poggle.
It looked like Bilous was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous scores with a nice head shot.
Poggle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Bilous lands.
Poggle tries to clinch but Bilous is having none of it.
Bilous was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poggle is looking to clinch but Bilous is avoiding it.
Bilous is looking to counter with head kicks.
Poggle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bilous, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Poggle fails to land.
Bilous breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poggle drops his hands momentarily and Bilous takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poggle is looking to clinch.
Bilous dodges the punch combination from Poggle.
Timothy Poggle 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.
Poggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bilous.
Poggle misses with a series of wild punches.
Poggle moves in looking to clinch but Bilous pushes him off.
Bilous thinks about countering with a head kick.
Poggle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bilous circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Bilous on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Timothy Poggle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bilous on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poggle throws a sloppy body shot
and Bilous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poggle slips a straight right by Bilous.
Poggle throws a series of punches but Bilous moves out of range.
Bilous was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Poggle misses
and Bilous counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bilous thuds his right hand into Poggle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poggle is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle tries to close the distance and clinch but Bilous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poggle is still on wobbly legs! Can Bilous finish him?
A left and a right from Poggle both land. Nice combination.
Poggle seems to have recovered his senses.
Poggle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poggle misses the jab.
Bilous misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Poggle both land. Nice combination.
Poggle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bilous back to the cage. Poggle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Poggle is looking to clinch.
Poggle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bilous at a distance.
Bilous misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bilous with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poggle swinging wildly here.
Poggle tries to clinch but Bilous is having none of it.
Poggle misses with a double jab.
Bilous was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poggle throws a hook but Bilous blocks it.
It looked like Bilous was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Poggle throws a jab but it's blocked by Bilous.
Poggle just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBilous.
The fighters circling - Poggle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timothy Poggle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poggle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bilous counters with a crisp one two that drops Poggle! Bilous thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Poggle to his feet! Poggle is in big trouble!
Poggle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poggle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pavlo Bilous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bilous pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Poggle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poggle 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Poggle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 3383 p4p, 22687 weight class) and Edmund Maloney (ranked 348 p4p, 552 weight class). Maloney is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Sacred War by Alexandrov Red Army Choir. Edmund Maloney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 32 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Maloney!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney throws a looping overhand right but Suckerpunch ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Suckerpunch's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suckerpunch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suckerpunch throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooh!!! Suckerpunch has knocked Maloney down with a huge combo! Suckerpunch steps away and waves a wobbly Maloney back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Edmund Maloney has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Suckerpunch throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Maloney is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricki Suckerpunch!
A very excited looking Ricki Suckerpunch rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Edmund Maloney spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent is a cheater!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kristian Galeos (ranked 759 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Jettrin Saenamuang (ranked 97 p4p, 222 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Kristian Galeos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jettrin Saenamuang!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saenamuang clinches with his opponent.
Galeos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang misses with some punches.
Saenamuang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saenamuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Galeos.
Galeos tries to break free but Saenamuang pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Saenamuang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saenamuang has a couple of punches blocked by Galeos.
A head punch on the inside from Saenamuang fails to land.
Saenamuang prevents Galeos from breaking the clinch.
Galeos is trying to maintain a safe position but Saenamuang gets an underhook and turns Galeos into the cage.
Saenamuang lands a body punch.
Galeos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saenamuang misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Saenamuang.
Galeos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galeos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Kyle Kristian Galeos has been cut.
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!
Saenamuang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saenamuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Saenamuang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenamuang misses with a two punch combination.
Galeos scores with a decent looking hook.
Saenamuang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galeos.
Galeos is looking for a counter combo.
Galeos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saenamuang lands a high kick!
Saenamuang takes one to the side of the head.
Saenamuang is looking to clinch.
Galeos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Galeos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang throws a right and a left that Galeos avoids nicely.
Galeos throwing a counter right hand but Saenamuang manages to avoid it.
Galeos walks into a straight right hand from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galeos is looking to counter punch.
Saenamuang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Galeos counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jettrin Saenamuang has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saenamuang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galeos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galeos lands a body shot.
Saenamuang tries to clinch but Galeos moves away
and Galeos counters with a series of strikes. Saenamuang will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Galeos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saenamuang thinking.
A head kick misses from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang connects with a high kick.
Saenamuang lands a body shot.
A big right from Saenamuang misses.
Saenamuang throws a lazy head kick
and Galeos counters with a nice body shot.
Saenamuang scores with a head kick. Galeos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saenamuang misses with an uppercut.
Saenamuang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Galeos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galeos throws a good cross that connects.
Galeos throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galeos.
Galeos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saenamuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galeos gets tackled into the cage by Saenamuang. Saenamuang maintains the clinch.
Galeos is trying to break the clinch but Saenamuang is controlling him.
Galeos manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Galeos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saenamuang staying out of range there.
Galeos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saenamuang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saenamuang throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saenamuang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galeos doesn't seem bothered though.
Saenamuang throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Galeos to counter with a crisp jab.
Galeos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Saenamuang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Galeos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saenamuang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saenamuang connects with an inside leg kick.
Galeos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Galeos misses the target.
Galeos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saenamuang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Galeos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galeos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Galeos counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galeos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saenamuang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Galeos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jettrin Saenamuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saenamuang tries to close the distance and clinch but Galeos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jettrin Saenamuang dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saenamuang misses with a straight right.
Saenamuang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galeos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saenamuang throws a sloppy head kick
and Galeos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Galeos misses.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saenamuang lands a two punch combo.
Saenamuang looks to land a combination. Galeos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 Galeos is rocked!
Saenamuang fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Galeos to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Galeos looks to clinch but Saenamuang throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Galeos taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jettrin Saenamuang!
Jettrin Saenamuang is the new featherweight champion!
Jettrin Saenamuang was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cusumano (ranked 1813 p4p, 2533 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 270 p4p, 356 weight class). Cusumano comes to the cage accompanied by Gamefire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cusumano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes Iii at a distance.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Cusumano slaps the foot to one side.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Cusumano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano misses with a body punch
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusumano scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Cusumano clobbers Tepes Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Cusumano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Cusumano lands a really nice looking cross but Tepes Iii seems unphased.
Cusumano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Cusumano counters with a nice body shot.
Cusumano connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii punishes Cusumano's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cusumano misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii looks to land a combination but Cusumano avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Cusumano.
Cusumano catches Tepes Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cusumano takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Cusumano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Cusumano down.
We've been told by Cusumano's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
Cusumano swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cusumano checks a low kick from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cusumano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii tries a low kick but Cusumano avoids it.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Cusumano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cusumano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Cusumano misses with a body punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a head kick. That will keep Cusumano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Cusumano.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cusumano.
Tepes Iii lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Tepes Iii.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
Cusumano connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusumano.
A counter left hand to the body from Cusumano misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cusumano!
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve Cusumano is winning the standup battle so far.
Cusumano stalks Tepes Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tepes Iii's face. Tepes Iii staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii throws out a counter right but Cusumano avoids it with no problem.
Cusumano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Tepes Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cusumano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Tepes Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cusumano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Cusumano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Tepes Iii.
Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cusumano defends it well.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cusumano throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii thumps Cusumano with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cusumano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cusumano lunges at Tepes Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes Iii's hand.
The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Tepes Iii avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Cusumano moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Cusumano's ribs.
Cusumano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Cusumano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii avoids them all with ease.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cusumano lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Tepes Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cusumano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
Tepes Iii misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii moves forwards but Cusumano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cusumano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cusumano misses with a jab to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cusumano's knee momentarily.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Cusumano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Cusumano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cusumano down.
Cusumano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the head.
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cusumano scores with a one two! Tepes Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cusumano moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes Iii throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii cracks Cusumano with an open hand slap.
Cusumano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cusumano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
It looked like Cusumano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cusumano moves away from the strike by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii punishes Cusumano's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii lands with a good body shot.
Cusumano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii lands the left hand.
Cusumano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cusumano with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Cusumano is wise to it.
Cusumano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cusumano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Cusumano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes Iii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cusumano momentarily.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tepes Iii might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cusumano has got the better of the exchanges.
Cusumano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii lands a body shot.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes Iii lands a front kick.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Cusumano off balance momentarily.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
A low kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Cusumano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cusumano's sensitive parts.
Tepes Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii thows a leg kick but Cusumano checks it
and Cusumano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cusumano misses with a body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cusumano. That did some damage!
Cusumano misses with a double jab
and Tepes Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii clobbers Cusumano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Cusumano misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cusumano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano checks a leg kick.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
Cusumano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cusumano does it's job there.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Cusumano strikes.
Tepes Iii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cusumano counter with a right hand.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Cusumano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cusumano down.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Cusumano avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cusumano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cusumano throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cusumano but Cusumano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cusumano throws a big counter combination but Tepes Iii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cusumano. That did some damage!
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target.
Tepes Iii lands a head kick. Cusumano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Cusumano throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut. Cusumano saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tepes Iii!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii keeps control of Cusumano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tepes Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
Tepes Iii stalls.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut.
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepes Iii looks to land a body kick but Cusumano moved away.
Nice shot lands for Tepes Iii.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cusumano moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cusumano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Cusumano avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Cusumano.
Cusumano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Cusumano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Tepes Iii coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tepes Iii stalling the fight.
Tepes Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Tepes Iii stalling in the clinch.
Tepes Iii wants to stall.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position but instead, Cusumano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tepes Iii into the cage.
Tepes Iii is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii tries to pull guard but Cusumano won't allow it.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tepes Iii prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Cusumano being controlled against the cage.
Tepes Iii tries to pull guard but Cusumano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cusumano scores with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii is struggling to control the position.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tepes Iii has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vlad Tepes Iii.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tepes Iii thinks about the counter body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Tepes Iii with the inside leg kick.
Cusumano tries a low kick but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Cusumano throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Cusumano swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Cusumano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body kick.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cusumano kicks off Tepes Iii and gets to his feet.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii is the new welterweight champion!
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