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OFK #8 - Zinsou Vs Raymaker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 5504 p4p, 24929 weight class) and Jure Jez (ranked 576 p4p, 698 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jure Jez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard moves out of range of the leg kick from Jez.
Hedegaard gets the takedown into side control.
Jez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hedegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hedegaard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Hedegaard crashes against the mat.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard wants to control but Jez is keeping him busy.
Hedegaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Jez is working from the bottom.
Jez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hedegaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hedegaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hedegaard but great work by Jez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hedegaard can't do much from the bottom here.
Hedegaard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard seems to be working for a kimura but Jez defends the submission attempt.
Hedegaard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Quincy (ranked 6130 p4p, 5197 weight class) and Joe Dixon (ranked 647 p4p, 609 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Quincy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Quincy does no damage.
Dixon has managed to clinch.
Quincy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dixon keeps control of Quincy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quincy breaks the clinch.
Quincy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quincy shoots and misses
and Dixon counters with a good low kick that Quincy was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quincy's knee momentarily.
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Quincy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dixon wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dixon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Quincy blocks an elbow strike.
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quincy working hard to break the clinch.
Dixon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Quincy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quincy is trying to break free.
Dixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quincy misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quincy misses with a hook
and Dixon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Quincy throws a combination that misses
and Dixon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control but Quincy is working from the bottom.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dixon stops Quincy from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dixon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Quincy keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quincy wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quincy keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quincy misses with a lunging right hand
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quincy pushes Dixon off and gets back to his feet.
Quincy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quincy throws a head kick that misses
and Dixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quincy's knee momentarily.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quincy is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
Dixon slips a nice elbow through Quincy's hands, connecting with Quincy's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dixon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dixon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quincy on his heels. He'll look to pass Quincy's guard now, I'm sure.
Quincy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dixon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Quincy breaks the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dixon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Quincy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quincy has his takedown stuffed
and Dixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Quincy tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Quincy throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Quincy shoots in looking for a takedown but Dixon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quincy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Quincy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon counters with an inside leg kick.
Dixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quincy misses with a double jab.
Quincy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Quincy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Dixon.
Dixon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quincy. That did some damage!
Phil Quincy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Dixon.
Quincy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quincy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon counters with a thumping low kick.
Quincy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon feints a counter leg kick.
Quincy misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Quincy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quincy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dixon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dixon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quincy wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quincy is keeping the position for now.
Quincy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
Quincy trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joe Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Quincy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quincy throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quincy misses with a combination
and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quincy's guard.
Dixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Quincy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Quincy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quincy.
Quincy backing away here, and Dixon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quincy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quincys head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quincy breaks the clinch.
Quincy moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Dixon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon clinches up against the cage.
Quincy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Quincy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dixon thumps Quincy with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quincy tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Quincy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Quincy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a nice leg kick.
Quincy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dixon counters with a low kick, right behind Quincy 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quincy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a left to the body.
Quincy tries to clinch up
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon clinches up against the cage.
Dixon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quincy fails with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Quincy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dixon is looking to slow Quincy down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quincy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quincy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
Joe Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quincy keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Quincy has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dixon!
Joe Dixon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Barnes (ranked 6158 p4p, 22690 weight class) and Zak Foley (ranked 648 p4p, 725 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Foley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Foley both land. Nice combination.
Foley is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Foley.
Foley misses with a few strikes there.
Foley punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Foley checks it
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Foley lands a left and a right that send Barnes crashing to the mat, dazed. Foley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Barnes is rocked!
Foley drops Barnes with a naaaaasty hook - Barnes is in real trouble here! Foley dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zak Foley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Walker (ranked 3144 p4p, 5552 weight class) and Zabolotny Kamizir (ranked 445 p4p, 620 weight class). Chief Walker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zabolotny Kamizir's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zabolotny Kamizir!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker slips under a jab.
Kamizir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Kamizir down! Walker is looking to finish but Kamizir is intelligently defending himself.
 Kamizir is rocked!
Walker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kamizir covers up, he's hurt! Walker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Walker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Walker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Walker!
A very excited looking Chief Walker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Golles (ranked 2852 p4p, 3976 weight class) and Magomed Bankalaev (ranked 357 p4p, 474 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Golles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Bankalaev!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Golles presses Bankalaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Golles scores with a shoulder strike.
Golles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bankalaev tries to keep at a distance but Golles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Golles breaks the clinch.
Golles takes a swing at Bankalaev's ribcage but misses.
Bankalaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golles defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golles misses with a hook. Bankalaev ducked under it nicely.
Golles wants to clinch.
Bankalaev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Golles with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Golles but Golles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Golles takes the fight into the clinch.
Golles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bankalaev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Golles tries to kick Bankalaev off but Bankalaev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golles manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bankalaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golles pinned against the cage. Golles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Golles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Peter Golles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Bankalaev.
Golles lands with a kick to the temple. Bankalaev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golles sprawls well. Golles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bankalaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Bankalaev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Golles sprawls well initially but Bankalaev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Golles is trying to stand up here but Bankalaev is controlling him well.
Bankalaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Golles wants to get back to his feet.
Bankalaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bankalaev prevents Golles from standing back up.
Bankalaev controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golles is trying to stand.
Bankalaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bankalaev trying to control from half guard but Golles is working away.
Bankalaev slips a nice elbow through Golles's hands, connecting with Golles's forehead.
Golles has hold of Bankalaev's hands but Bankalaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Golles wants to get back to his feet.
Bankalaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bankalaev wants to take a breather but Golles is having none of it.
Bankalaev seems to be working for a kimura but Golles defends the submission attempt.
Bankalaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bankalaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golles is trying to stand.
Bankalaev lands with a punch from half guard.
Bankalaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Golles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Golles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Golles tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bankalaev manages to move to mount!
Bankalaev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bankalaev with shots to the head and body - Golles looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bankalaev with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golles wants to try and get back to his feet.
Golles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bankalaev on the ground.
Bankalaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bankalaev lands a heavy elbow.
Golles is squirming around, avoiding Bankalaev's attempts to control the action.
Bankalaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Bankalaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bankalaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bankalaev.
Golles tries to clinch but Bankalaev is having none of it.
Bankalaev shoots in and drives through. Golles sprawls well.
Golles scores with a head kick.
Bankalaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Golles there.
Bankalaev tries to keep at a distance but Golles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Golles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankalaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Golles.
Golles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golles doesn't manage to clinch there - Bankalaev circles away.
It seemed like Bankalaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golles doesn't manage to clinch there - Bankalaev circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankalaev checks the leg kick.
Golles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bankalaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Bankalaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bankalaev can't get the takedown.
Peter Golles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Bankalaev.
Golles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bankalaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Golles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Golles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Golles cracks Bankalaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bankalaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Golles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Bankalaev blocks the leg kick.
Golles throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golles connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golles takes a swing at Bankalaev's ribcage but misses.
Bankalaev tries to move into range but Golles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peter Golles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bankalaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Golles tries to sprawl out of it but Bankalaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Golles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Golles is winning the standup battle so far.
Golles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bankalaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golles.
Golles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peter Golles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bankalaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Golles on his heels. He'll look to pass Golles's guard now, I'm sure.
Golles wants to stand up but Bankalaev is controlling him.
Golles keeping full guard, as Bankalaev tries to pass.
Golles is looking to stand back up but Bankalaev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Golles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golles is trying to stand back up but Bankalaev is controlling him
Bankalaev slips a nice elbow through Golles's hands, connecting with Golles's forehead.
Bankalaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Bankalaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Golles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Golles is trying to stand back up but Bankalaev is controlling him
Ground and pound from Bankalaev.
Bankalaev winds up and cracks Golles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bankalaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Golles is trying to stand back up but Bankalaev is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bankalaev is nestled in close to Golles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bankalaev working over Golles with some ground and pound. Golles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bankalaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Golles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bankalaev.
Golles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Golles has hold of Bankalaev's hands but Bankalaev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bankalaev lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Golles dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bankalaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Golles throws a big counter combination but Bankalaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bankalaev.
Bankalaev feints and as Golles raises his hands in defense, Bankalaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Golles pushes Bankalaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bankalaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Golles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peter Golles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Bankalaev.
Donk. Golles catches Bankalaev right on the button with a cross.
Bankalaev blocks a jab.
Golles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golles lands with a short shot to the head.
Golles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bankalaev backwards.
Golles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bankalaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Golles throws Bankalaev to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankalaev avoids the head kick by Golles.
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Golles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Golles is pushing Bankalaev's head away, looking to escape. Bankalaev manages to hold on to the position though.
Bankalaev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Golles is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bankalaev is controlling him well.
Golles explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bankalaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Golles has momentary wrist control but Bankalaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Bankalaev won't allow Golles to get back to his feet.
Bankalaev wants to control from the top but Golles keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bankalaev stands up over Golles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Golles wants to stand but Bankalaev is controlling the position.
Bankalaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Golles wants to stand up but Bankalaev is controlling him.
Bankalaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bankalaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Golles pushes Bankalaev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Golles moves in looking to clinch but Bankalaev pushes him off.
Bankalaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bankalaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golles, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bankalaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Golles.
Golles takes the fight into the clinch.
Bankalaev can't get the takedown.
Bankalaev is trying to drag Golles to the mat but Golles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bankalaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golles stalls.
Golles tries to work over Bankalaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bankalaevs head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bankalaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Golles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Peter Golles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Golles prevents the takedown attempt.
Golles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bankalaev's defenses.
Golles lands a left hand.
Golles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Golles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bankalaev can do to turn this around?
Bankalaev is trying to drag Golles to the mat but Golles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Golles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bankalaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Golles clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Golles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Golles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Golles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 2573 p4p, 4849 weight class) and Rita Stienis (ranked 274 p4p, 453 weight class). Dela Cruz comes into the arena with Im ready blaring out of the sound system. Rita Stienis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rita Stienis!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stienis shoots and misses
and Dela Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Stienis has his takedown stuffed
and Dela Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stienis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dela Cruz counters with a big uppercut that knocks Stienis off his feet! Dela Cruz dives into side control looking to finish!
Stienis is rocked!
Art Vincent Dela Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
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!
Dela Cruz has hold of Stienis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stienis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dela Cruz cranks the arm and Stienis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stienis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
A relieved looking Art Vincent Dela Cruz 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caspian Tennessen (ranked 5533 p4p, 1986 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 577 p4p, 260 weight class). Tennessen comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Warriors of the World. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caspian Tennessen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennessen swings for the body but Wanker moves out of range.
Tennessen blocks a jab.
Wanker lands with a cross.
Tennessen takes one to the chin there.
Tennessen avoids the body shot from Wanker.
It looked like Tennessen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wanker.
Wanker looking to score a takedown here. Tennessen is defending well but Wanker drives through and ends up in Tennessen's guard.
Wanker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tennessen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wanker tries to free his leg and advance position but Tennessen is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tennessen looking for a guillotine here but Wanker defends easily.
Tennessen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wanker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wanker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wanker won't allow Tennessen to sweep him here.
Wanker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tennessen is avoiding damage well.
Wanker trying to control the action but Tennessen is working from the bottom.
Tennessen is looking to regain half guard here but Wanker keeps moving and retains side control.
Tennessen is working hard here to advance position.
Wanker tries for a kimura but Tennessen is defending well.
Wanker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tennessen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wanker just content to control the position.
Wanker has an Americana. Tennessen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wanker is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wanker hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Orla Wanker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Krasov (ranked 3313 p4p, 3804 weight class) and Knife Face (ranked 459 p4p, 505 weight class). Knife Face has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Krasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Knife Face!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krasov quickly recovers to half guard.
Face slips a nice elbow through Krasov's hands, connecting with Krasov's forehead.
Face working the head and body with strikes.
Face thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krasov has hold of Face's hands but Face slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Face.
Face wants to pass to mount but Krasov is defending the position.
Krasov wants to stand back up but Face manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face throws a strike aimed at the side of Krasov's head but Krasov avoids it well.
Krasov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face is working Krasov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Krasov is rocked!
Krasov is letting Face control him for a moment.
Oh Krasov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Face looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Let's hope that Face has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Krasov seems to have got his legs back now.
Krasov throws Face to one side and escapes!
Krasov shoots in for a takedown but Face shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krasov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Face defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasov misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Face shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krasov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Face trying to control but Krasov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Face tries to free his leg and advance position but Krasov is retaining full guard.
Face scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Face scoring with some ground and pound.
Face passes Krasov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krasov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Face scores with a couple of nice shots.
Face content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Face looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Krasov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krasov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Face is on him like a limpet, forcing Krasov back against the cage.
Krasov working hard to break the clinch.
Krasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krasov darts in looking for a takedown but Face gets double underhooks and turns Krasov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Krasov's guard.
Face wants to control from the top but Krasov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face cracks Krasov with a solid left hand.
Face is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Face lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krasov is looking to stand back up but Face counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Krasov.
Krasov won't allow Face to pass to mount.
Face working over Krasov with some ground and pound. Krasov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Face looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Face working Krasov over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knife Face dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Face closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Face lands in his opponent's guard.
Face loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knife Face has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krasov wants to stand up but Face is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face scoring with some ground and pound.
Face stays in close to Krasov's body and controls the position.
Krasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face working some strikes from top position.
Face passes into half guard.
Face controlling the action here.
Krasov is looking to get back to is feet but Face passes into side control.
Krasov is trying to get back to his 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.
Face lands a few punches from side control.
Face lands some shots froms side control.
A big shot lands for Face! That's hurt Krasov! Will he recover? Face fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knife Face!
A pretty intense looking Knife Face took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 3262 p4p, 2941 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 416 p4p, 374 weight class). Escobarre comes into the arena with Xzibit- Alcoholic blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Escobarre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova has closed the distance and engaged Escobarre in a clinch.
Escobarre working aggressively here.
Krnacova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krnacova decides to pull guard.
Escobarre advances position into side control!
Krnacova tries to bench press Escobarre off him but Escobarre keeps the position.
Escobarre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep.
Krnacova manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escobarre's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Krnacova works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobarre is one step ahead there.
Krnacova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobarre.
Escobarre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
Escobarre wants to pass the guard but Krnacova is keeping the position.
Escobarre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Escobarre working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Escobarre keeps moving.
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escobarre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Escobarre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krnacova's guard.
Escobarre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krnacova's head.
Krnacova is pulling down on Escobarre's head. It's preventing any offense from Escobarre, at least for the moment.
Escobarre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Escobarre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krnacova keeping full guard, as Escobarre tries to pass.
Krnacova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre looking to control.
Escobarre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Escobarre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krnacova.
Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard.
Krnacova is in close to Escobarre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobarre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Krnacova postures up in Escobarre's guard and throws a big left but Escobarre blocks it.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krnacova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Escobarre wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobarre controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krnacova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobarre working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Krnacova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escobarre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krnacova somewhat.
Krnacova fails with a takedown attempt.
Krnacova fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escobarre sprawls well initially but Krnacova persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krnacova is keen to just control but Escobarre is a slippery customer.
Escobarre looking for submissions off his back.
Krnacova wants to control but Escobarre is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre wants to improve his position but Krnacova is controlling well.
Escobarre trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krnacova lands strikes from half guard.
Krnacova trying to control the pace.
Escobarre trying to control but Krnacova postures up.
Escobarre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krnacova throws a strike but Escobarre manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Krnacova tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Escobarre!
Our winner, Pablo Escobarre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 1111 p4p, 1655 weight class) and Kai Raymaker (ranked 132 p4p, 194 weight class). Raymaker has chosen Key Glock - Mr.Glock as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kai Raymaker!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou slips under a jab from Raymaker.
Raymaker misses with a straight left.
Raymaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zinsou shoots in and bounces Raymaker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Raymaker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raymaker wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
Zinsou cracks Raymaker with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou with a nice head shot there.
Zinsou cracks Raymaker with a solid left hand.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raymaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zinsou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raymaker keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou is looking to work some ground and pound but Raymaker has wrist control.
Zinsou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing.
Raymaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raymaker wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zinsou scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou passes Raymaker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zinsou thows a huge punch but Raymaker dodges it nicely.
Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zinsou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raymaker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Raymaker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zinsou is on him like a limpet, forcing Raymaker back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Raymaker.
Raymaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zinsou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raymaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Raymaker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou tries to land knees in the clinch but Raymaker avoids the damage to the body.
Raymaker lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zinsou tries to pull guard but Raymaker won't allow it.
Raymaker breaks from the clinch.
Kai Raymaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raymaker, as that shot connected.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Raymaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Raymaker moves away
and Raymaker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zinsou shoots for a double leg takedown but Raymaker sprawls well. He's pushed Zinsou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raymaker sprawls well. Raymaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Raymaker circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Raymaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zinsou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Raymaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raymaker lands a lovely overhand right.
Raymaker stalks Zinsou and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zinsou's face. Zinsou staggers backwards, shaken.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Raymaker keeps it at a distance.
Zinsou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zinsou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Raymaker blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Raymaker blocks nicely.
Zinsou 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zinsou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Raymaker is keeping the position.
Zinsou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raymaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinsou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yayi Zinsou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinsou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zinsou not doing much here.
Zinsou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raymaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raymaker wants to get back to his feet.
Zinsou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zinsou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zinsou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raymaker defending well though.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Zinsou.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raymaker has hold of Zinsou's hands but Zinsou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raymaker defending well though.
Zinsou stops Raymaker from getting back to his feet.
Raymaker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou connects with a couple of short punches.
Zinsou trying to control but Raymaker is working from the bottom.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raymaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raymaker is keeping the position for now.
Zinsou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raymaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Raymaker keeps moving.
Zinsou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raymaker is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raymaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Zinsou should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raymaker leaves Zinsou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yayi Zinsou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raymaker sprawls well. Raymaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Zinsou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raymaker pinned against the cage. Raymaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raymaker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou with a poor takedown
and Raymaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raymaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raymaker throws out a loose jab but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Raymaker circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Raymaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raymaker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zinsou blocks a body shot from Raymaker.
Zinsou missing with knees to the body.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Raymaker manages to get underhooks.
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raymaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zinsou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raymaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zinsou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinsou slips a jab from Raymaker.
Raymaker works the jab nicely.
Raymaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymaker 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou misses with a left hand
and Zinsou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zinsou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raymaker manages to avoid it.
Zinsou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Zinsou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zinsou working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zinsou trying to control the position but Raymaker is working away.
Raymaker is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The strikes coming from Zinsou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zinsou working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Zinsou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is looking to take a break and control but Raymaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zinsou landing strikes.
Zinsou in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zinsou wants to control but Raymaker is keeping him busy.
Zinsou tries to score with some ground and pound. Raymaker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zinsou trying to control the position but Raymaker is working away.
Raymaker wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raymaker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Raymaker defending against the ground and pound.
Zinsou slows the pace down.
Zinsou looks up at the clock and then as Raymaker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zinsou smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zinsou tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Raymaker parries the strikes from Zinsou easily there. Zinsou is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Raymaker to escape.
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raymaker keeps working.
Raymaker seems a little lost for a moment, as Zinsou dominates the positioning.
Zinsou working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kai Raymaker just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zinsou shoots in but no luck this time.
Zinsou wants to clinch.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raymaker circles away.
Zinsou jabs Raymaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raymaker.
Raymaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raymaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymaker stalling against the cage.
Zinsou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raymaker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Raymaker clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raymaker.
Zinsou is trying to drag Raymaker to the mat but Raymaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raymaker lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Raymaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raymaker.
Raymaker lands a right hand.
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but Raymaker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raymaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raymaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raymaker lands a left hand.
Zinsou tries to pull guard but Raymaker won't allow it.
Good body shot from Raymaker.
Nice body punch from Raymaker - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raymaker.
Raymaker lands a body shot.
Raymaker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zinsou.
Raymaker lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raymaker.
Zinsou is rocked!
Raymaker dips a shoulder and cracks Zinsou with a mighty uppercut! Zinsou falls back against the cage and Raymaker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zinsou is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Raymaker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Raymaker!
Kai Raymaker is the new heavyweight champion!
Kai Raymaker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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