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OFK 179 - PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schwartz Gomez (ranked 425 p4p, 399 weight class) and Gustav Line (ranked 63 p4p, 59 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME. Line has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Line!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Gomez.
Some wild striking there from Line.
Gomez looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Line tries a quick counter leg kick but Gomez is wise to it.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gomez scores with a spinning back kick!
Line dips to his left and cracks Gomez with an uppercut!
Line uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Line 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 Gomez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gomez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line slips under a jab from Gomez.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Gomez tenderised Line's leg. Line is trying to keep his angry face on.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Line scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gomez with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gomez takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Gomez works over Line's head and body with a nice combination.
Line gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gomez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomez lands with a straight right. Line didn't see that one coming.
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Line connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomez's hands.
Gomez blocks a low kick nicely.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Line, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line misses with a leg kick.
Line throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Line sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gomez throws a low kick but Line moves out of range easily.
Line appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Line has Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomez or not.
Line's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Line misses with some punches.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Line tries to pull guard but Gomez won't allow it.
Line lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Line lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomez.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
Line jumps guard and drags Gomez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomez stands and steps away. Line gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Line avoids it well.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line blocks a jab.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance.
Line instigates a clinch.
Line digs a right hand underneath Gomez's ribcage. Gomez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gomez tries to break the clinch but Line is controlling the position.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line can't find room to land a body shot as Gomez controls the action.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line jumps guard but Gomez stands there with Line around his waist. Line gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Line working aggressively here.
Gomez is trying to force a seperation but Line has the dominant position.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez lands with a nice body punch.
Line misses the shot to the body.
Line is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Line tries to clinch up.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Line fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Line moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Line 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 Gomez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gomez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gomez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustav Line will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gomez slips a straight right by Line.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez slips a jab from Line.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
Gomez drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Line throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomez on the side of the head.
Gomez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gomez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Line.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line pulls guard.
Gomez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Line's guard.
Line is trying to control the position but Gomez postures up.
Gomez tries to stand but Line is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet.
Line is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gomez throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Gomez slips under a jab from Line.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomez forces Line back against the cage and clinches.
Gomez gets through Line's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Line has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gomez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Line can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Line prevents a body shot from Gomez.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action.
Gomez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line is leaning against Gomez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Line cracks Gomez with a nice body shot.
Gustav Line seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomez tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
Line jumps guard but Gomez stands there with Line around his waist. Line gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Line lands a body punch in the clinch.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Gomez is trying to push Line away but Line has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Line tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Line pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line jumps guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez trying to stall but Line improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Line working aggressively here.
Line misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gomez lands with a shot to the body.
Line lands a high kick!
Line gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gomez connects with a single shot there.
Line clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomez cracks Line with a nice body shot.
Gomez misses with some punches.
Gomez has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomez has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gomez walks away with a smile on his face. Line gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Line.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Gomez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez scores with a shot to the body.
Line throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Line connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomez scrambles back to his feet.
Gomez clinches with his opponent.
Line lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez pushes Line back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Gomez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Line working aggressively here.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Line. Line maintains the clinch.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Line tries to pull guard but Gomez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands a left hand.
Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Gomez misses.
Line tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gomez is able to avoid easily.
Line on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Line knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Line walks into a jab.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez looks for the body kick but Line saw that one coming.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Jab by Gomez.
Gomez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Gomez lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs.
Gomez has Line up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Line.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Line.
Line pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Line lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Line.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line misses with the head strike.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gomez lands a jab.
Line wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Gomez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Line is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Line's head.
Line takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gomez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Schwartz Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Line. Beautiful body shot.
Line's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomez under the eye.
A head kick from Gomez lands but Line takes it in his stride.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Line on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Line has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!
A relieved looking Gustav Line thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 2155 p4p, 3952 weight class) and Masada The Zealot (ranked 257 p4p, 407 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Zealot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bomstaerk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Zealot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from The Zealot misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by The Zealot - just one landing.
Bomstaerk 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 throws a shot from downtown. Bomstaerk moves away and avoids it.
Bomstaerk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bomstaerk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Zealot throws a right hand that Bomstaerk ducks under and follows up with a left that Bomstaerk also avoids with ease.
The Zealot tries to sprawl but Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk thows a huge punch but The Zealot dodges it nicely.
Bomstaerk trying to control the action but The Zealot is working from the bottom.
Bomstaerk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bomstaerk tries to pass to full mount but The Zealot defends it.
The Zealot has hold of Bomstaerk's hands but Bomstaerk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bomstaerk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk looks to land a strike but The Zealot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bomstaerk passes into half guard.
Bomstaerk lands strikes from half guard.
The Zealot pushes Bomstaerk off looking to stand but Bomstaerk dives back in and keeps control.
Bomstaerk controlling the action here.
The Zealot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bomstaerk works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Zealot because Bomstaerk loaded up on that one.
Bomstaerk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Zealot is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Zealot and Bomstaerk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bomstaerk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk working the head with strikes.
Bomstaerk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Zealot, who protects the arm well.
The Zealot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk lands a few punches from side control.
Bomstaerk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The Zealot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk controls the position from side control.
The Zealot wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bomstaerk misses with the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk advances to mount.
The referee warns The Zealot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The Zealot is in a horrible position here. Bomstaerk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bomstaerk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
BOOM! Bomstaerk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bomstaerk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
 The Zealot is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bomstaerk is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches The Zealot flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! The Zealot is out cold! Bomstaerk holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Radoslav Petrov (ranked 1233 p4p, 1828 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 166 p4p, 215 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Radoslav Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Plutov moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Plutov blocks a low kick nicely.
Plutov scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrov should have avoided that one.
Radoslav Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov with a hook.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Plutov moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Plutov drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plutov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
Plutov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Plutov avoided it.
Plutov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Plutov drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Plutov didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Plutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Plutov throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Plutov moves out of range.
Plutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plutov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov moves out of range as Plutov strikes.
Plutov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Wasyl Plutov has been cut.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Plutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Donk. Petrov catches Plutov right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Plutov avoids nicely.
Plutov checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Plutov moved away.
Plutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Plutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plutov misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Plutov checks it well.
Plutov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Plutov's head.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws a body punch but Plutov moves out of range.
Plutov walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Plutov is rocked!
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plutov is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Plutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Plutov moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Plutov seems to have recovered his senses.
Plutov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plutov.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plutov has Petrov pressed against the cage, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov throws an elbow but it misses.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
Petrov throws an elbow that misses.
Plutov is looking to control Petrov's arms but Petrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Plutov has his back to the cage.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov is leaning against Plutov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
Plutov pushes off an throws an elbow but Petrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Plutov throws an elbow but misses.
Plutov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Petrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plutov takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Plutov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Plutov moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Plutov checks a leg kick.
Plutov blocks a jab.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Plutov is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plutov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslav Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wasyl Plutov's cut.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Plutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plutov moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Plutov is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Plutov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plutov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Plutov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Plutov loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Petrov catches Plutov right on the button with a cross.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Plutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Plutov! But no joy.
Radoslav Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov lands a right hook 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!
Petrov slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plutov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Plutov saw that one coming.
Plutov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutov lands with a nice combination. Petrov backs away looking to recover.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutov can do to turn this around?
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Plutov's head back.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Plutov saw that one coming.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plutov's sensitive parts.
Plutov slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plutov.
Jab by Petrov.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Plutov.
Plutov looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Plutov moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Plutov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Plutov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Plutov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Plutov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Plutov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Plutov tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Plutov moved away.
Plutov throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Plutov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Plutov throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Plutov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Plutov off the cage and back into range.
Plutov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Plutov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Plutov throws a combination. Petrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Plutov tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov is looking to slow Plutov down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Plutov walks into a jab.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Plutov.
Plutov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Plutov's defenses.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Plutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Plutov's corner calls for a 1-2. Plutov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plutov fails to land with a series of punches.
Plutov misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov cracks Plutov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Plutov missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Plutov misses with a body shot.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plutov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Plutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Plutov needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Plutov misses with a wild body shot.
Plutov tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Plutov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Plutov wants to stand up but Petrov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov stays in close to Plutov's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslav Petrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wasyl Plutov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Petrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Plutov's knee but Plutov avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Plutov! But no joy.
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Plutov misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
Petrov slips a jab from Plutov.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Plutov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov tests Plutov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Plutov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Plutov is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Plutov.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plutov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Plutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plutov moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Plutov slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
It seemed like Plutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov throws a hook but Plutov blocks it.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Plutov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Plutov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Plutov blocks the leg kick.
Plutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Plutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Plutov backs up against the cage.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plutov. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plutov.
A jab from Plutov does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Plutov throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Plutov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plutov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov works Plutov's body with a nice hook.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Plutov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plutov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Plutov takes one on the button.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plutov.
As Petrov backs off Plutov throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Plutov moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
Plutov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plutov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Plutov.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Plutov tries to clinch up.
Plutov throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov digs a good hook to Plutov's body.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
Plutov is looking to clinch.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Jab by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Plutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Plutov.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plutov's sensitive parts.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Radoslav Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov moves into the clinch.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Plutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Plutov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Plutov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Plutov does no damage.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Plutov slips the punch.
Plutov is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Petrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Plutov blocks a jab.
Plutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plutov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wasyl Plutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plutov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Plutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radoslav Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslav Petrov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Radoslav Petrov thanked HERBIZER [LAUNDRY] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rimtas Kentas (ranked 558 p4p, 571 weight class) and Ruslan Temirov (ranked 63 p4p, 66 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 3, fighting out of London, Ruslan Temirov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kentas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Temirov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kentas is in Temirov's guard.
Temirov keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas is pushing down on Temirov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Temirov is fighting to maintain full guard but Kentas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kentas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Temirov is trying to stand back up but Kentas is controlling him
Kentas trying to pass the guard but Temirov defending well.
Kentas controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas is looking to advance position but Temirov won't allow it.
Kentas wants to control but Temirov is keeping him busy.
Kentas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Temirov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kentas.
Kentas is working for a kimura but Temirov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Temirov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage.
Temirov pushes Kentas off looking to stand but Kentas dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Temirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kentas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Temirov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kentas tries for a kimura but Temirov is defending well.
Kentas tries for a kimura but Temirov is defending well.
Kentas tries to move to mount but Temirov blocks the move with his legs.
That's four 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.
Kentas swings around for an armbar but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kentas's guard.
Kentas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Temirov has picked Kentas up and slammed him! Kentas can't keep hold of the triangle and Temirov manages to pass to side control!
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Kentas struggling a bit here.
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Temirov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kentas manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Temirov is thwarting Kentas's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Temirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kentas.
Kentas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Temirov counters with a one-two to the body.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kentas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Temirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kentas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Temirov! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Kentas moves out of range.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Kentas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Kentas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
Kentas tries to clinch up.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Temirov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kentas lands in his opponent's guard.
Kentas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kentas wants to pass the guard but Temirov is keeping the position.
Kentas trying to control but Temirov is working from the bottom.
Kentas is looking to advance position but Temirov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but Kentas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kentas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kentas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Temirov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kentas has Temirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kentas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kentas tries to score a body lock takedown but Temirov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temirov smiles and moves away.
Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kentas fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kentas shoots for a double leg takedown but Temirov sprawls well. He's pushed Kentas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Temirov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kentas. Kentas gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Temirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but Kentas moved out of range nicely.
Temirov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kentas.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kentas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov misses with a double jab
and Kentas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kentas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temirov connects with a body shot.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kentas.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kentas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas wants to clinch.
Temirov unleashes a big counter combination but Kentas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Temirov feints a counter leg kick.
Temirov punishes Kentas's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kentas.
Temirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kentas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Temirov sprawls well initially but Kentas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Temirov has one foot on Kentas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kentas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Temirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Temirov.
A big right from Temirov misses.
Kentas is looking to clinch but Temirov is avoiding it.
Kentas is looking to clinch but Temirov is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Temirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas wants to clinch.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kentas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Temirov counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kentas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kentas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Temirov catches Kentas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov slaps away a takedown attempt from Kentas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Temirov connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Temirov does no damage.
Temirov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kentas on the side of the head.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Temirov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kentas shoots for a takedown but Temirov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kentas goes for a double leg but Temirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temirov continues to drive forward.
Kentas keeps control of Temirov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Kentas is controlling him.
Kentas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Temirov's efforts to push away.
Temirov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temirov smiles and moves away.
Temirov throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas fails with the takedown.
Temirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kentas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kentas's head.
Kentas dives in and grabs Temirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Temirov pushes down on Kentas's head and hops out.
Temirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kentas. Kentas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Temirov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kentas drops his hands momentarily and Temirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Temirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temirov catches Kentas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temirov misses the jab.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Kentas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Temirov avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kentas moves into the clinch.
Temirov stops a takedown attempt from Kentas.
Temirov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kentas is trying to drag Temirov to the mat but Temirov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kentas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Temirov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kentas or perhaps it was just good defense by Temirov, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kentas.
Temirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kentas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kentas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas clinches up with Temirov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Temirov smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Temirov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ruslan Temirov made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Carpenter (ranked 3068 p4p, 4467 weight class) and Brazilian Gremlin (ranked 407 p4p, 533 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mike Carpenter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike Carpenter 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian Gremlin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter gets a clinch.
Gremlin successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gremlin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gremlin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carpenter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carpenter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gremlin is trying to control the position but Carpenter postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carpenter drives through and clinches with Gremlin against the cage.
Carpenter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carpenter tries to clinch there but Gremlin circles away.
Carpenter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gremlin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gremlin is wriggling around but Carpenter manages to pass to half guard.
Carpenter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gremlin trying to hold on to Carpenter's head to control him but Carpenter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Carpenter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gremlin wants to get back to full guard.
Carpenter controlling the pace.
Gremlin trying to control but Carpenter postures up.
Gremlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Carpenter.
Carpenter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gremlin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Carpenter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gremlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Carpenter from advancing to side control.
Gremlin tries to get to full guard but Carpenter has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carpenter working the head and body with strikes.
Carpenter controlling the action here.
Gremlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gremlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gremlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gremlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gremlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carpenter keeping full guard, as Gremlin tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carpenter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gremlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gremlin wants it to stay on the feet.
Gremlin with the counter takedown but Carpenter avoids it easily.
Gremlin gets caught flat footed, as Carpenter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carpenter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gremlin trying to keep a closed guard but Carpenter is proving a slippery customer.
Carpenter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mike Carpenter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carpenter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gremlin's head.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Gremlin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carpenter sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin trying to keep a closed guard but Carpenter is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gremlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gremlin, not yet.
Carpenter chips away with some ground and pound.
Carpenter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gremlin controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carpenter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carpenter preventing the sweep.
Carpenter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carpenter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gremlin for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Carpenter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gremlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gremlin can do to turn this around?
Carpenter doesn't manage to clinch there - Gremlin circles away.
Carpenter shoots in looking for a takedown. Gremlin tries to sprawl out of it but Carpenter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gremlin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carpenter drives through and clinches with Gremlin against the cage.
Carpenter has clasped his hands together around Gremlin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gremlin struggling a bit here.
Carpenter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gremlin tries to bench press Carpenter off him but Carpenter keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Carpenter working the head and body with strikes.
Gremlin is looking for a sweep.
Gremlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carpenter trying to control the action but Gremlin is working from the bottom.
Carpenter lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four 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.
Gremlin taking a bit of punishment here - Carpenter scoring with strikes.
Carpenter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gremlin is looking to regain half guard here but Carpenter keeps moving and retains side control.
Gremlin is being controlled here.
Carpenter in the domination position with Gremlin hanging on.
Gremlin is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Carpenter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Carpenter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gremlin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carpenter just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carpenter dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Carpenter tries to clinch but Gremlin moves out of range.
Gremlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Carpenter.
Gremlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carpenter is fending him off so far but Gremlin persists. Nope, Carpenter circles away and we're back to standing.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gremlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carpenter shoots in and drives through. Gremlin sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gremlin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carpenter is working Gremlin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gremlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter working some strikes from top position.
Carpenter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gremlin wants to sweep here but Carpenter controlling him for the moment.
Gremlin controlling Carpenter's posture.
Gremlin trying to control the position.
Gremlin controlling Carpenter's posture.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Carpenter throws a pinpoint strike between Gremlin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gremlin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Carpenter scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Carpenter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Williams (ranked 1082 p4p, 987 weight class) and Naiki Nekele (ranked 165 p4p, 149 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Naiki Nekele was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Naiki Nekele!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Nekele takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Williams.
Nekele lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nekele takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Nekele throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a series of punches but Nekele avoids them all with ease.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
A leg kick checked by Nekele.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Nekele throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Nekele lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams is looking to wear down Nekele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nekele misses the jab.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Williams throws a hook but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nekele lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Nekele misses with a double jab.
Williams throws a leg kick but Nekele moved away.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele moves away from the strike by Williams.
Nekele throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Nekele moved out of range.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams moves away from the strike by Nekele.
Williams jabs Nekele right on the nose. Nekele blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams is looking to slow Nekele down with leg kicks.
Nekele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams drops Nekele with a beautiful combination! Nekele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A bone on bone clash there as Nekele blocks the leg kick.
Nekele lands a nice looking body shot.
Nekele lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Billy Williams has been cut.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nekele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nekele thows a leg kick but Williams checks it
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nekele has him pressed against the cage.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Nekele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nekele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nekele lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nekele has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nekele throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams lands with a straight right. Nekele didn't see that one coming.
Williams takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Williams lands a head kick. Nekele smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams wants to slow Nekele down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Nekele coming out on top.
Nekele digs a good hook to Williams's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a series of punches but Nekele avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Nekele down.
Williams throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Nekele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Williams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good exchange - Nekele coming out on top.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Billy Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nekele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Nekele.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nekele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nekele.
Nekele stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Nekele slips a jab from Williams.
Nekele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
That kick from Williams tenderised Nekele's leg. Nekele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nekele lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele blocks a head kick by Williams.
Nekele misses with a hook
and Williams counters by clinching up.
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nekele throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Nekele.
Williams wants to slow Nekele down by chopping away at his legs.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Nekele.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nekele's sensitive parts.
Nekele scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Nekele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nekele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nekele scores with a three punch combo!
 Williams is rocked!
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Nekele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nekele lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Nekele throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Nekele swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Nekele loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele checks a leg kick.
Williams avoids the body shot from Nekele.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Nekele misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Billy Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Nekele throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Nekele misses
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Nekele.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nekele needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Nekele throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele blocks a head kick by Williams.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Nekele works Williams's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
A nice side step and Nekele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Nekele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nekele tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Williams throws a leg kick but Nekele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Nekele and move into the clinch.
Nekele misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nekele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Williams.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nekele throws a head kick that half lands.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nekele lands with a shot to the body.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele lands with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nekele checks a low kick from Williams.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Nekele.
Nekele throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Nekele - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nekele cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele lands a lovely overhand right.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Nekele misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Nekele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nekele connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Nekele misses with a straight right.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nekele misses with a head kick.
Nekele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nekele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nekele misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Nekele misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nekele, as that shot connected.
Nekele thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Nekele checks it.
Nekele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Williams.
Nekele throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
Nekele misses with a straight right.
Williams with the inside leg kick.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Nekele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nekele's knee momentarily.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nekele. That did some damage!
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Nekele's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Naiki Nekele.
I think Nekele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mazepin (ranked 714 p4p, 3148 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 111 p4p, 415 weight class). Mazepin comes into the arena with boom blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ironfeld swings for the body but Mazepin moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ironfeld 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.
Ironfeld scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazepin walks into a jab.
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Ironfeld misses with a wild body shot.
Mazepin fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazepin closes the distance but Ironfeld moves to the side
and Ironfeld counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mazepin counters with a one-two to the body.
Mazepin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ironfeld connects with a nice looking jab.
Mazepin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fedor Mazepin's cut is getting worse.
Ironfeld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazepin circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazepin slips under a jab from Ironfeld.
A slow jab from Ironfeld misses its intended target.
Mazepin avoids the body shot from Ironfeld.
Mazepin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ironfeld looks to land a left hand but Mazepin moved out of range nicely.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazepin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ironfeld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ironfeld looks to land a combination but Mazepin avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazepin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ironfeld. Those never looked like landing.
Mazepin gets a takedown into half guard.
Ironfeld is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mazepin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ironfeld has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazepin is working away from the top position though.
Ironfeld keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ironfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ironfeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mazepin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironfeld, not yet.
Mazepin connects with a couple of short punches.
Mazepin is fighting to break Ironfeld's control of his arms but Ironfeld is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mazepin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ironfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazepin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ironfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironfeld, not yet.
Ironfeld can't keep his opponent in guard - Mazepin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfeld is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ironfeld wants to control but Mazepin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazepin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld gets full guard.
Ironfeld looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ironfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazepin is one step ahead there.
Mazepin postures up in Ironfeld's guard and throws a big left but Ironfeld blocks it.
Mazepin gets to his feet - Ironfeld follows without any prompting.
Mazepin gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ironfeld's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mazepin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mazepin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ironfeld has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mazepin fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ironfeld.
It looked like Mazepin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazepin moves away.
Mazepin dives in and grabs Ironfeld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironfeld pushes down on Mazepin's head and hops out.
Ironfeld looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut. Mazepin saw that one coming.
Ironfeld throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazepin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Ironfeld. No joy for Mazepin on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Mazepin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazepin has a takedown stuffed.
Mazepin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazepin blocks a jab.
Mazepin dives in and grabs Ironfeld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironfeld pushes down on Mazepin's head and hops out.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Mazepin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazepin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.
Nice uppercut there from Ironfeld.
A right-left combo lands from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a big shot that misses.
Mazepin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld steps in with a hook that catches Mazepin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ironfeld follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mazepin looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theros Ironfeld!
In defeat, Fedor Mazepin stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time'.
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