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OFK 111 - Plutov Vs Holloway PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 3091 p4p, 3256 weight class) and Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 396 p4p, 414 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tatsuya Kimura has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tatsuya Kimura seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatsuya Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kimura works to advance to full mount. Porfirigo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Porfirigo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porfirigo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Porfirigo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Porfirigo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Porfirigo!
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.
Kimura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Porfirigo is surviving well by controlling Kimura's body position as best he can.
Porfirigo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Porfirigo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Porfirigo wants to get up but he can't break Kimura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Porfirigo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Porfirigo is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura has his foot on Porfirigo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porfirigo works his way back into a safe position though.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Porfirigo controls the pace.
Porfirigo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Porfirigo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Porfirigo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to remain calm as Porfirigo controls from the top position.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Porfirigo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.
Porfirigo not doing much here.
Porfirigo is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Porfirigo pulls his head out easily.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Porfirigo throwing shots but Kimura is blocking nicely.
Porfirigo content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Porfirigo is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Porfirigo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Porfirigo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kimura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Porfirigo on his heels. He'll look to pass Porfirigo's guard now, I'm sure.
Porfirigo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kimura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kimura has Porfirigo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kimura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Porfirigo tumbling to the mat - Kimura dives into Porfirigo's guard.
Porfirigo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kimura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kimura, as that shot connected.
Porfirigo tries to sprawl but Kimura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kimura fails to move to back control.
Porfirigo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Porfirigo turns into him and now he's in Kimura's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Porfirigo pushes his legs off easily.
Porfirigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porfirigo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Porfirigo pushes his legs off easily.
Porfirigo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is being controlled here.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Porfirigo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Porfirigo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Porfirigo trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Porfirigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura has his feet on Porfirigo's thighs here. He's pushed Porfirigo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Porfirigo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatsuya Kimura!
In defeat, Tayaen Porfirigo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like the taste off my blod!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafiki Adebayo (ranked 5109 p4p, 23979 weight class) and Joao Da Silva (ranked 514 p4p, 622 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafiki Adebayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joao Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Adebayo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Silva's waist but Da Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adebayo off to one side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Adebayo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adebayo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adebayo won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
Da Silva is looking to stand up but Adebayo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebayo content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adebayo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adebayo slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Adebayo is controlling well.
Adebayo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Adebayo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adebayo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adebayo controls the pace.
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adebayo is one step ahead there.
Adebayo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebayo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Da Silva!
Adebayo controlling his opponent.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adebayo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is still trying to improve position.
Adebayo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafiki Adebayo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adebayo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Da Silva throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Adebayo fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Adebayo with a series of wild strikes but Adebayo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebayo shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adebayo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adebayo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebayo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Da Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Adebayo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo postures up.
Da Silva tries to bench press Adebayo off him but Adebayo keeps the position.
Adebayo just content to control the position.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Da Silva is trying to control Adebayo's posture but Adebayo avoids it.
Adebayo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face as Adebayo controls the position.
Adebayo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adebayo moves into full mount!
Adebayo controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Adebayo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.
Adebayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo is having none of it.
Adebayo controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.
Adebayo controlling the position easily from mount.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Adebayo pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adebayo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rafiki Adebayo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Adebayo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Adebayo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Silva sprawls well initially but Adebayo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adebayo trying to control the pace.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Adebayo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebayo trying to control the pace.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebayo preventing the sweep.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Adebayo stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Adebayo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Adebayo is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Adebayo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Adebayo saw that one coming.
Adebayo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafiki Adebayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Adebayo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silva looks to land a combination. Adebayo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Adebayo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Adebayo shoots in.
Adebayo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Da Silva catches Adebayo right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebayo fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Adebayo avoids it.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Adebayo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adebayo somewhat.
Rafiki Adebayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adebayo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adebayo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adebayo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebayo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Adebayo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rafiki Adebayo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva throws a head kick but Adebayo moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a combination. Adebayo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Rafiki Adebayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Adebayo ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Adebayo's shoulder, as Adebayo tries to avoid the shot.
Adebayo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Da Silva.
Joao Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adebayo misses with a takedown
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adebayo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao Da Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masada The Zealot (ranked 2792 p4p, 3318 weight class) and Ger McDonnell (ranked 354 p4p, 404 weight class). Masada The Zealot has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ger McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Zealot throws a low kick but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Zealot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Zealot throws a head kick that misses.
The Zealot moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
McDonnell takes a swing at The Zealot's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Zealot. The Zealot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from McDonnell does no damage.
The Zealot misses with a low kick.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Zealot thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from The Zealot misses its intended target.
The Zealot pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range and The Zealot settles back down.
McDonnell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Zealot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Zealot scores with a nice body kick.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but The Zealot is just out of range.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on The Zealot's shoulder, as The Zealot tries to avoid the shot.
McDonnell connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Zealot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Zealot throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by The Zealot there.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
McDonnell cracks The Zealot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Zealot cracks McDonnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Zealot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but The Zealot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Zealot cracks McDonnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonnell lands the left hand.
The Zealot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
The Zealot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Zealot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonnell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! The Zealot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McDonnell dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from The Zealot misses.
McDonnell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Zealot fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
The Zealot throws a right hand that McDonnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonnell also avoids with ease.
The Zealot moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from The Zealot.
The Zealot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
The Zealot throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into The Zealot's ribs.
McDonnell throws a right hand that The Zealot ducks under and follows up with a left that The Zealot also avoids with ease.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. The Zealot should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from The Zealot.
The Zealot throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
McDonnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDonnell throws a jab when The Zealot was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
McDonnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with a jab.
The Zealot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
McDonnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Zealot.
 It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
McDonnell tries to clinch up.
McDonnell checks a leg kick.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
McDonnell lands a right hook to the body.
McDonnell works the jab nicely.
The Zealot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonnell lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDonnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonnell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Zealot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonnell.
The Zealot working aggressively here.
McDonnell scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonnell works on The Zealot's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from The Zealot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
The Zealot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Zealot up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonnell lands a shot to the body.
McDonnell'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.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Zealot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Zealot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from The Zealot misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Zealot thuds his right hand into McDonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from The Zealot.
McDonnell takes a kick to the side of the head.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but The Zealot is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Zealot at a distance.
The Zealot walks into a straight right hand from McDonnell.
Sloppy strikes from The Zealot. Those never looked like landing.
McDonnell throws out a powerful jab.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Zealot appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Zealot.
The Zealot 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.
The Zealot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell throws a combination. The Zealot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Zealot connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
McDonnell walks into a straight right hand from The Zealot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from McDonnell.
McDonnell connects with a right hand. The Zealot shakes it off.
The Zealot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonnell thuds a left hand into The Zealot's body.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Zealot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
McDonnell swings for the body but The Zealot moves out of range.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
The Zealot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Zealot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Zealot scores with a spinning back kick!
The Zealot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDonnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Zealot throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonnell lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Zealot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Zealot was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Zealot moves away.
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
The Zealot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Zealot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Zealot duly obliges.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by McDonnell - just one landing.
The Zealot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Zealot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonnell with a jab.
McDonnell lands a jab to the nose.
McDonnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Zealot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Zealot misses with a few strikes there.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Zealot.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Zealot throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
The Zealot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
The Zealot scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for The Zealot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Zealot slips under a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like The Zealot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell lands a jab to The Zealot's midsection.
McDonnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hook but The Zealot avoids it easily.
The Zealot throws a front kick that sends McDonnell stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Zealot throws a series of strikes that have McDonnell backpedaling.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell thuds his right hand into The Zealot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonnell stuns The Zealot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonnell slips a jab from The Zealot.
McDonnell slips a jab from The Zealot.
The Zealot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Zealot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonnell moves forwards but The Zealot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Zealot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Zealot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Zealot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Zealot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ger McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Zealot throws a big shot that misses.
The Zealot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Zealot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Zealot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonnell lands with a nice body punch.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
The Zealot with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McDonnell throws a body punch but The Zealot moves out of range.
The Zealot throws a solid leg kick but McDonnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Zealot.
The Zealot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonnell works The Zealot's body with a nice hook.
The Zealot looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Zealot throws out the jab.
The Zealot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from The Zealot misses.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on The Zealot's shoulder, as The Zealot tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Zealot.
The Zealot throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but The Zealot is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Zealot misses with a kick to the body.
The Zealot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonnell with a nice cross.
The Zealot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonnell checks it well.
McDonnell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
The Zealot lands with a slapping head kick.
The Zealot throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
The Zealot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by McDonnell there.
McDonnell lands a nice hook to The Zealot's body. The Zealot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Zealot at a distance.
McDonnell with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
The Zealot tries to work over McDonnell's front leg with a kick but McDonnell checks it.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Zealot slips a jab from McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Zealot in his tracks.
McDonnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonnell connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from The Zealot.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from The Zealot does it's job there.
A big left from The Zealot misses.
McDonnell lands a nice shot that snaps The Zealot's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. The Zealot does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonnell checks the leg kick.
The Zealot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
McDonnell scores with a hook.
The Zealot tries to keep at a distance but McDonnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
The Zealot pushes McDonnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell is looking to control The Zealot's arms but The Zealot gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonnell has his back to the cage.
McDonnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as The Zealot controls his hands.
Masada The Zealot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Zealot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Zealot lands a body punch.
McDonnell stalling the fight.
McDonnell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Zealot is defending well for now.
McDonnell controlling the action here for a moment.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot.
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot is leaning against McDonnell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Zealot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of The Zealot's head but The Zealot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonnell jabs The Zealot right on the nose. The Zealot blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Zealot thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
The Zealot blocks a jab.
The Zealot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Zealot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Zealot looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
Ger McDonnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonnell 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
Our winner, Ger McDonnell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 3580 p4p, 2376 weight class) and Conor McNuggets (ranked 447 p4p, 323 weight class). McNuggets has chosen Hypnotize- Biggie Smalls as his entrance music. Conor McNuggets 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor McNuggets!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from McNuggets misses
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McNuggets's guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but McNuggets blocks nicely.
McNuggets wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
McNuggets wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McNuggets lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but McNuggets controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNuggets is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McNuggets trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNuggets manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones trying to control but McNuggets is working from the bottom.
McNuggets has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones closes the distance and pushes McNuggets back into the cage.
McNuggets is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McNuggets to the mat. McNuggets regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNuggets works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but McNuggets is keeping the position.
McNuggets really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones won't allow McNuggets to sweep him here.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control from the top but McNuggets keeps moving.
Jones is pushing down on McNuggets's leg trying to pass to half guard. McNuggets is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
McNuggets has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones with the ground and pound but McNuggets uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McNuggets 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.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNuggets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones distracts McNuggets with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones distracts McNuggets with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNuggets preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McNuggets avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNuggets can do to turn this around?
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but McNuggets shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McNuggets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNuggets lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
McNuggets misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNuggets misses with a body punch.
McNuggets wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones prevents a body shot from McNuggets.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones walks into a left hand.
McNuggets throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but McNuggets avoids it.
McNuggets misses with a double jab
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McNuggets's guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but McNuggets has wrist control.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
McNuggets preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alex Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNuggets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jones punching from mount but McNuggets doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes here but McNuggets is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McNuggets is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones avoids the attempt from McNuggets to control.
Jones working McNuggets over with strikes here.
McNuggets holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
 McNuggets is rocked!
McNuggets is breathing heavily.
Jones postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! McNuggets is out cold - huge knockout for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Jones!
The defeated Conor McNuggets had this to say: 'Its just business'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Mbappe (ranked 2213 p4p, 3599 weight class) and Kevin Brockington (ranked 280 p4p, 424 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jean Mbappe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jean Mbappe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Mbappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mbappe feints and as Brockington raises his hands in defense, Mbappe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brockington looking for a triangle here. Mbappe is fighting it but it looks tight! Brockington pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mbappe is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Brockington!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 1794 p4p, 3950 weight class) and Rocco Damato (ranked 179 p4p, 368 weight class). Damato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Damato!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Damato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Damato wants to clinch.
Damato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato thumps Valentine with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valentine. That's going to slow Damato down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Damato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Damato tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine throws a head kick that Damato semi-blocks.
Valentine lands with a hook. Damato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Damato has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jab, jab by Valentine - just one landing.
Damato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Damato walks into a straight right hand from Valentine.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Damato.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Damato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giggle Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Damato tries to move into range but Valentine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Damato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valentine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damato somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato misses with a takedown
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Damato goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Damato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giggle Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Damato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentine cracks Damato with an open hand slap.
Valentine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato shoots in but no luck this time.
Valentine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Damato with a poor takedown
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valentine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valentine lands with a cross.
Damato moves forwards but Valentine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valentine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Damato shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Giggle Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Valentine tries to keep at a distance but Damato has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine checks a low kick from Damato.
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Damato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a three punch combo that has Damato backing up. Damato nods at Valentine to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Valentine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Damato doesn't seem phased though.
Rocco Damato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Damato is rocked!
Damato looks to clinch
and Valentine counters with a nice right hand that sends Damato toppling to the canvas! Damato scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Valentine finish him?!
Damato is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine cracks Damato with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Damato tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Valentine pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Damato is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giggle Valentine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 1640 p4p, 4073 weight class) and Conor Twelve (ranked 221 p4p, 462 weight class). Twelve is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Notorious REMIX. Conor Twelve has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 23 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor Twelve!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Twelve tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves is looking to clinch but Twelve is avoiding it.
Twelve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Twelve in his tracks.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Twelve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Twelve.
We've been hearing reports that Graves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Twelve is just out of range.
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves dives in for a single leg takedown but Twelve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Twelve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves blocks the elbow strike.
Twelve pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves pushes Twelve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Twelve's elbow.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves is leaning against Twelve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Twelve.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Twelve's elbow.
Graves is working Twelve over against the cage.
Graves successfully pulls guard.
Twelve postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Twelve is proving a slippery customer.
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Twelve won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Twelve has picked Graves up and slammed him! Graves can't keep hold of the triangle and Twelve manages to pass to side control!
Graves is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Twelve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Twelve in side control, throwing shots but Graves defends.
Graves managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Twelve.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves parries the strikes from Twelve easily there. Twelve is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Graves to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but Twelve is controlling well.
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Twelve is sitting in close to Graves's body. Graves has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Twelve is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Twelve is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Graves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Avetisyan (ranked 1430 p4p, 4941 weight class) and Michael Dunn (ranked 207 p4p, 528 weight class). Michael Dunn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edgar Avetisyan'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 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgar Avetisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Avetisyan misses the target.
The fighters circling - Avetisyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Avetisyan's head.
 It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
Dunn throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Avetisyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Avetisyan scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Dunn misses its intended target.
Avetisyan tried to counter with a leg kick but Dunn avoided it.
Dunn misses with an uppercut
enabling Avetisyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Avetisyan lands a nice shot that snaps Dunn's head back.
Avetisyan clobbers Dunn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dunn misses with an uppercut
letting Avetisyan counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avetisyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avetisyan throws a big shot that misses.
Dunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dunn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Avetisyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Avetisyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avetisyan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunn throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avetisyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dunn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Avetisyan scrambles back to his feet.
Dunn throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avetisyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
Dunn avoids a kick to the body.
Dunn lunges at Avetisyan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avetisyan's hand.
 Avetisyan is rocked!
Dunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Avetisyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Avetisyan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dunn dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dunn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 2649 p4p, 2418 weight class) and Kenny Claypool (ranked 358 p4p, 333 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Claypool!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claypool pushes Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool stalling.
Claypool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claypool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike.
Claypool stalling.
Anjo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anjo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claypool.
Anjo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anjo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Anjo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anjo's elbow.
Anjo blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Anjo stalling in the clinch but Claypool improves position.
Claypool cracks Anjo with a nice body shot.
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anjo has his takedown stuffed
and Claypool counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Anjo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt - Claypool sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claypool moves into the clinch.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Anjo controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claypool stalling in the clinch.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anjo up against the cage.
Anjo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anjo clinches.
Anjo being controlled against the cage.
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool rushes Anjo and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Anjo controls his hands.
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claypool with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Claypool sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Anjo stalling against the cage.
Claypool lands with a left to the head.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike.
Anjo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claypool backwards.
Claypool lands with a short shot to the head.
Anjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo'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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anjo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claypool tries a body shot but Anjo blocks it.
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
Anjo looks to land a left hand but Claypool moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt.
Claypool throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Anjo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Claypool's guard.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Anjo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claypool is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Claypool clinches up against the cage.
Claypool lands a right hand.
Claypool lands with a right to the head.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Claypool to keep the fight standing.
Claypool tries to work over Anjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Claypool blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anjo has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claypool closes the distance and pushes Anjo back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo tries to score a body lock takedown but Claypool shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anjo up against the cage.
Kenny Claypool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Claypool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Claypool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Claypool.
Claypool lands with a right to the head.
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Claypool presses Anjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anjo looking for a takedown.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anjo is working for takedown but Claypool is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenny Claypool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claypool clinches up against the cage.
Claypool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claypool lands with a left to the head.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool digs a right hand into Anjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anjo's gas tank.
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Claypool sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Claypool clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Claypool moves into range and clinches up with Anjo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anjo up against the cage.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Anjo controls his hands.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Anjo avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
Claypool has Anjo pushed against the cage.
Claypool gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anjo.
Claypool gets underhooks to prevent Anjo's takedown attempt.
Anjo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Claypool lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Anjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anjo gets control of Claypool's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anjo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Claypool content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo looking for a guillotine here but Claypool defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Claypool punishes Anjo's body with a nice straight punch.
Claypool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anjo manages to pull guard.
Claypool sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claypool tries to stand but Anjo is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Claypool throws an elbow that misses. Anjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Claypool's guard. Nice move by Anjo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo throws a big right hand that misses.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Claypool is looking to stand up but Anjo isn't so interested in that idea.
Anjo passes into half guard.
Claypool holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Claypool felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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.
Anjo prevents Claypool from standing back up.
Claypool regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anjo.
Claypool wants to stand and escape but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Anjo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Claypool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anjo.
Anjo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anjo 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Anjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anjo tries to keep at a distance but Claypool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
Claypool is leaning against Anjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool is leaning against Anjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anjo presses Claypool against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Anjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claypool sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claypool lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claypool fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anjo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anjo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Claypool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Claypool pushes Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Claypool winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasyl Plutov (ranked 733 p4p, 2709 weight class) and Max Holloway (ranked 94 p4p, 345 weight class). Wasyl Plutov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway throws a leg kick but Plutov moved away.
Holloway throws a body punch but Plutov moves out of range.
Plutov misses with a double jab.
Holloway misses with an uppercut.
Plutov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Plutov circles away.
Holloway throws a low kick but Plutov moves out of range easily.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
Holloway takes one on the button.
Holloway scores with a shot to the body.
Holloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holloway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Plutov counters with a one-two to the body.
Plutov scores with a nice right hand.
Plutov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Holloway misses.
Holloway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holloway is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Holloway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Plutov misses.
Holloway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holloway there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been informed that Holloway 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.
Plutov tries to clinch but Holloway is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutov scores with a head kick. Holloway tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holloway is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
Holloway misses with a body shot.
Plutov slips under a jab.
Plutov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
Holloway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Plutov wants to slow Holloway down by chopping away at his legs.
Plutov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holloway is looking to slow Plutov down with leg kicks.
Plutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Plutov works over Holloway's head and body with a nice combination.
Holloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Plutov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Holloway seems to have recovered his senses.
Holloway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Plutov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway scores with a jab to the head.
Holloway misses with a leg kick
and Plutov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holloway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Plutov tries to move into range but Holloway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Plutov tries to clinch there but Holloway circles away.
A big right from Holloway misses.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway looks to land a combination. Plutov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holloway is looking to score with low kicks.
Plutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holloway throws a front kick aimed at Plutov's knee but Plutov avoids it well.
Plutov clinches up with Holloway and pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holloway avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Plutov taking a breather.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike.
Plutov tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Plutov looking to throw knees to the head but Holloway is blocking nicely.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holloway avoids it.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Plutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov just leaning against Holloway, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Holloway tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holloway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holloway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plutov finds it's way round the side to connect with Holloway's head.
Plutov throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Holloway misses with a jab to the body
and Plutov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plutov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plutov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Plutov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holloway. Holloway 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!
Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plutov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Plutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Holloway connects with an inside leg kick.
Holloway forces Plutov back against the cage and clinches.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike.
Plutov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Holloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Plutov blocking some punches.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plutov throws a right hand that Holloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Holloway also avoids with ease.
Plutov throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Holloway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Plutov.
A head kick misses from Holloway.
Plutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holloway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Plutov misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway stuns Plutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Plutov tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway slips a straight right by Plutov.
A head kick by Plutov misses
letting Holloway counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holloway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Plutov rather than just go for the knockout.
Plutov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Holloway throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holloway jabs at Plutov's body.
Plutov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plutov throws a one two combo.
Plutov moves into the clinch.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway dodges an elbow strike from Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov is trying to stall.
Plutov blocking some punches.
Plutov avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plutov.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
Plutov stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holloway's brow.
Holloway stalling in the clinch.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plutov stalling.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike from Plutov.
A shot in the inside from Plutov.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Plutov is trying to maintain a safe position but Holloway gets an underhook and turns Plutov into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plutov is trying to maintain a safe position but Holloway gets an underhook and turns Plutov into the cage.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Holloway pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wasyl Plutov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holloway misses with a straight left.
Plutov throwing a counter right hand but Holloway manages to avoid it.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway throws out a leg kick but Plutov moves out of range and Holloway only half commits.
Holloway circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Holloway misses.
Plutov tests Holloway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holloway throws a leg kick that misses.
Holloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holloway scores with a nice strike.
Holloway throws a jab when Plutov was well out of range.
Plutov misses with a double jab.
Holloway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holloway walks into a straight right hand from Plutov.
Holloway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Plutov jabs Holloway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutov throws a low kick but Holloway moves out of range easily.
Holloway thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holloway can pounce on him.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway with a jab.
Plutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plutov lands with a shot to the body.
Holloway lands a slapping body shot.
Holloway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Plutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holloway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Plutov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holloway.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch but Holloway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plutov catches Holloway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Plutov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holloway counters with a good, hard body kick but Plutov shrugs it off.
Plutov wants to clinch up but Holloway keeps it at a distance.
Plutov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Plutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Holloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holloway slips a jab from Plutov.
Holloway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plutov finds it's way round the side to connect with Holloway's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov takes one on the button.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway connects with a body shot that sends Plutov's belly button to the back.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway fails to land with a series of punches.
Holloway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plutov's hands.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Holloway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holloway scores with a leg kick.
Plutov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Holloway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holloway.
Holloway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holloway can pounce on him.
Plutov throws a head kick that half lands.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Holloway does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Plutov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holloway.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holloway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Plutov doesn't manage to clinch there - Holloway circles away.
Holloway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Plutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holloway misses the shot to the body.
Plutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plutov slips under a jab from Holloway.
Holloway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plutov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plutov.
Plutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutov doesn't manage to clinch there - Holloway circles away.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov drives through and clinches with Holloway against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Plutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Holloway.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Plutov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway really dominated that round.
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.
Plutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plutov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holloway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holloway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holloway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Plutov darts in and clinches Holloway up against the cage.
Holloway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Holloway'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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway cracks Plutov with a nice body shot.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holloway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Holloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike from Plutov.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Holloway avoids the damage to the body.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Plutov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holloway.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holloway managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
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!
Holloway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Plutov lands a good knee to the midsection. Holloway won't want to take too many of those.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Plutov trying to stall but Holloway improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Holloway avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Plutov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutov is trying to maintain a safe position but Holloway gets an underhook and turns Plutov into the cage.
Plutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway misses with some punches.
Holloway being controlled against the cage.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Max Holloway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Holloway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holloway takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Plutov misses with a few strikes there.
Plutov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Plutov.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Holloway tenderised Plutov's leg. Plutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Plutov connects with a crisp jab.
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
Holloway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Plutov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov misses with a looping left.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Plutov misses with a wild body shot.
Plutov throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Plutov loads up on a big right hand but Holloway slips the punch.
Plutov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway swings for the body but Plutov moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holloway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Plutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Plutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Plutov misses with a body shot.
Plutov tries to clinch but Holloway is having none of it.
Holloway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
Holloway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Plutov misses the target.
Holloway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plutov's hands.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
Plutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holloway throws a looping overhand right but Plutov ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plutov finds it's way round the side to connect with Holloway's head.
Holloway swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutov.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Plutov looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway lands with a straight right. Plutov didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Plutov in a clinch.
Plutov working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Holloway being controlled against the cage.
Holloway managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Holloway.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
The referee calls for Plutov to work.
Holloway avoids a wild elbow strike from Plutov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Plutov lands a knee to the body.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike.
Plutov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Plutov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Plutov.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Plutov misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Holloway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Holloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov lands an elbow inside that Holloway shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holloway's defenses.
Plutov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov scores a nice knee to the body.
Plutov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plutov crunches a lovely knee into Holloway's ribcage.
Holloway is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Plutov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!
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