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OFK 64 - Harwath Vs Moreno PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Claypool (ranked 2778 p4p, 3226 weight class) and Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 109 p4p, 123 weight class). Bobby Bomstaerk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny Claypool's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Claypool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claypool tries to clinch but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
Claypool slips under a jab from Bomstaerk.
Claypool throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bomstaerk goes for a double leg but Claypool avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Claypool continues to drive forward.
Claypool stuffs the takedown attempt from Bomstaerk. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Bomstaerk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Claypool did well to prevent Bomstaerk getting side control.
Claypool kicks Bomstaerk off and gets back to his feet.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomstaerk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claypool avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk looks to land a left hand but Claypool moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bomstaerk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk throws a hook but Claypool avoids it easily.
Claypool appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Claypool works the jab nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch but Bomstaerk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bomstaerk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bomstaerk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bomstaerk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claypool changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Claypool tries to clinch up.
Claypool tries to clinch up.
Bomstaerk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bomstaerk looks for a takedown but Claypool sprawls well.
Bomstaerk jabs Claypool to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool defending well as Bomstaerk loads up on a big left hand.
Claypool fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Claypool tries to sprawl but Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claypool is trying to stand back up but Bomstaerk is controlling him
Bomstaerk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claypool does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claypool is trying is best to control the position here.
Bomstaerk drops an elbow to the side of Claypool's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bomstaerk lands a nice short elbow.
Claypool holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bomstaerk is trying to control. Claypool wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claypool on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Claypool tries to get out of the position.
Claypool keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Claypool keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk stops Claypool from getting back to his feet.
Bomstaerk drops an elbow to the side of Claypool's head.
Bomstaerk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk lands with a punch from half guard.
Bomstaerk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claypool is just riding it out for now. Bomstaerk eventually gives up the hold.
Bomstaerk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Claypool has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claypool is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Claypool is looking to escape.
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.
Bomstaerk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Claypool sees it coming and defends easily.
Bomstaerk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Claypool is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Claypool is concentrating on defense, preventing Bomstaerk from advancing position.
Bomstaerk stops Claypool from getting back to his feet.
Bomstaerk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Claypool is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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 Kenny Claypool will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Claypool stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claypool wants it to stay on the feet.
Claypool will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Claypool tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bomstaerk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claypool seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Claypool moves into the clinch.
Bomstaerk letting Claypool take a breather here.
Bomstaerk goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Claypool blocks the low kick.
Claypool ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomstaerk moves away.
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Bomstaerk has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk looking for a takedown.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool lands a left hand.
Bomstaerk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
Claypool is leaning against Bomstaerk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomstaerks head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Bomstaerk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claypool misses with a series of wild punches.
Bomstaerk fails to land the takedown.
Claypool wants to clinch.
Bomstaerk tries to bum rush Claypool with a series of wild strikes but Claypool uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Claypool.
Claypool throwing a counter right hand but Bomstaerk manages to avoid it.
Claypool misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomstaerk.
A little jabbing left from Bomstaerk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Claypool moves into range and clinches up with Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Bomstaerk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claypool gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Bomstaerk avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Claypool.
Bomstaerk manages to break the clinch.
Claypool pushes Bomstaerk up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bomstaerk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claypool clinches.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Claypool.
Bomstaerk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bomstaerk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
A short uppercut from Claypool.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the head.
Claypool stalling.
Good body shot from Claypool.
Bomstaerk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claypool avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenny Claypool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool tries to work over Bomstaerk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bomstaerk blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool stalling.
Bomstaerk wants to take the fight to the mat but Claypool manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Claypool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claypool lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Bomstaerk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claypool works Bomstaerk's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claypool looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenny Claypool is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomstaerk keeps the fight on the outside.
Claypool ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomstaerk moves away.
Claypool swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomstaerk misses with a head kick.
Bomstaerk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Claypool's waist but Claypool gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bomstaerk off to one side.
Claypool wants to clinch up but Bomstaerk keeps it at a distance.
Claypool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bomstaerk can do to turn this around?
Claypool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bomstaerk checks a low kick from Claypool.
Claypool moves into the clinch.
Bomstaerk goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Claypool darts in and clinches Bomstaerk up against the cage.
Bomstaerk blocks a body shot from Claypool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bomstaerk keeps the fight on the outside.
Claypool wants to clinch up but Bomstaerk keeps it at a distance.
Claypool misses the jab.
A jab from Bomstaerk misses.
Claypool was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Claypool is looking to wear down Bomstaerk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Claypool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Claypool tries to clinch up.
Bomstaerk dips to his left and cracks Claypool with an uppercut!
Bomstaerk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Claypool rushes Bomstaerk and presses him up against the cage.
Claypool avoiding damage.
Bomstaerk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Claypool manages to get underhooks.
Claypool pushes Bomstaerk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bomstaerk prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Bomstaerk looking for a takedown.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk has a couple of punches blocked by Claypool.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Bomstaerk controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Claypool manages to get underhooks.
Claypool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomstaerks head.
Claypool has Bomstaerk pressed against the cage.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bomstaerk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Claypool pushes Bomstaerk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bomstaerk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claypool is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claypool creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bomstaerk.
Claypool blocking some punches.
Claypool lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Bomstaerk blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool stalling in the clinch.
Claypool lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is looking to break free of the clinch but Claypool has double underhooks.
Bomstaerk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claypool avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Claypool is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Claypool seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bomstaerk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Claypool.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Claypool pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool tries to work over Bomstaerk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool gets underhooks to prevent Bomstaerk's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claypool leaning his opponent against the cage.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bomstaerk.
Claypool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomstaerks head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bomstaerk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claypool's brow.
Claypool content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bomstaerk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
Bomstaerk wants to take the fight to the mat but Claypool manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claypool digs a right hand underneath Bomstaerk's ribcage. Bomstaerk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool is looking to clinch but Bomstaerk is avoiding it.
Bomstaerk feints the counter takedown.
Claypool has closed the distance and engaged Bomstaerk in a clinch.
Claypool breaks from the clinch.
Bomstaerk moves forwards but Claypool connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Claypool takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Claypool tries to clinch there but Bomstaerk circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomstaerk misses the target.
Bomstaerk tries to bum rush Claypool with a series of wild strikes but Claypool uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claypool tries to clinch up but Bomstaerk circles away and keeps his distance.
Claypool gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Claypool tries a body shot but Bomstaerk blocks it.
Bomstaerk wants a takedown but no success here.
Bomstaerk letting Claypool take a breather here.
Claypool prevents the takedown attempt.
Bobby Bomstaerk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Claypool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Claypool, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 2494 p4p, 6844 weight class) and Conor McNuggets (ranked 328 p4p, 680 weight class). McNuggets has chosen Hypnotize- Biggie Smalls as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor McNuggets!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNuggets throws a one two combo.
Jones throws a hook but McNuggets blocks it.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McNuggets defends well and Jones ends up having to push McNuggets into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNuggets! But no joy.
Jones tries for a takedown but McNuggets manages to get underhooks.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McNuggets is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but McNuggets prevents it.
McNuggets is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNuggets is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones has hold of one of McNuggets's legs. McNuggets is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McNuggets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
McNuggets utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McNuggets utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones 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.
Jones wants to control from the top but McNuggets keeps moving.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but McNuggets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but McNuggets has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McNuggets manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has McNuggets in his guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNuggets manages to get himself to full guard.
McNuggets looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones distracts McNuggets with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNuggets preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
McNuggets utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McNuggets really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones wants to control from the top but McNuggets keeps moving.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McNuggets manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has McNuggets in his guard.
Jones controlling McNuggets's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but McNuggets is controlling the position.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McNuggets's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McNuggets throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into McNuggets's guard.
McNuggets wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McNuggets trying to control the position.
Jones throws a strike but McNuggets rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNuggets wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones controlling McNuggets's posture.
Alex Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones continues to stall.
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.
Jones has his foot on McNuggets's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNuggets works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McNuggets cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
McNuggets misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for McNuggets.
McNuggets swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
McNuggets rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McNuggets lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by McNuggets as he connects with a hook.
McNuggets digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Conor McNuggets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McNuggets counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - McNuggets circles away.
McNuggets swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNuggets stuffs the takedown.
McNuggets lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but McNuggets pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNuggets thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McNuggets misses with a jab, cross combination.
McNuggets lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McNuggets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
McNuggets gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
McNuggets is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
McNuggets is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones tries to pull guard but McNuggets forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNuggets prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNuggets prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNuggets wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but McNuggets shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McNuggets is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McNuggets is trying to break free.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McNuggets is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNuggets's head.
Jones is pressing down on McNuggets's thigh, looking to free his foot. McNuggets is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones thows a huge punch but McNuggets dodges it nicely.
Jones working McNuggets over with strikes.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McNuggets defending well though.
McNuggets avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Jones landing punches.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but McNuggets bucks and avoids them well.
Jones working McNuggets over with strikes here.
McNuggets is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns McNuggets that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McNuggets looks a forlorn figure.
 McNuggets is rocked!
McNuggets is looking to get to half guard.
McNuggets is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones working McNuggets over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones loads up with a big shot that hurts McNuggets! He's pulled Jones in close but Jones has postured up and lands more strikes. Can McNuggets survive? More strikes from Jones and McNuggets is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Burrito Supreme (ranked 3128 p4p, 2664 weight class) and Ryan Yoder (ranked 400 p4p, 346 weight class). Ryan Yoder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Burrito Supreme'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 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Yoder!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoder.
Supreme throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoder.
Supreme misses with a wild body shot.
Yoder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yoder defending well as Supreme loads up on a big left hand.
Yoder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yoder avoids the body shot from Supreme.
Supreme swings widly with a right hand
and Yoder counters with a three punch combo that has Supreme backing up. Supreme nods at Yoder to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Supreme misses.
Yoder with the inside leg kick.
Supreme misses with a hook
and Yoder counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the liver by Supreme. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Supreme misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Yoder. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder misses with a few strikes there.
Supreme is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yoder's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Supreme throws a looping overhand right but Yoder ducks down to avoid it.
Supreme misses with a wild combination.
Supreme getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Supreme scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yoder lands a nice shot that snaps Supreme's head back.
Supreme misses with a left hand
and Yoder counters with a left to the body.
Supreme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Supreme throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoder counters with a straight right hand.
Yoder lands a jab to the head.
Supreme throws a hook but Yoder avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supreme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoder throws a series of punches but Supreme moves out of range.
Supreme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoder.
Supreme misses with a right hand
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Supreme takes a swing at Yoder's ribcage but misses.
Yoder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Supreme misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Supreme. Yoder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Supreme throws a jab when Yoder was well out of range.
Yoder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoder misses with a wild combination.
Burrito Supreme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supreme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme lands a nice looking body shot.
Yoder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Supreme.
Supreme misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoder counters with a left and a right that stings Supreme.
Yoder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Supreme.
Yoder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Supreme rather than just go for the knockout.
Supreme throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoder.
Yoder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yoder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yoder staying out of range there.
Supreme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Supreme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Supreme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Supreme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Yoder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Supreme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Supreme.
Despite the aggression on Yoder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Supreme looks to land a right hand but Yoder moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supreme misses with a wild body shot.
Yoder is looking for the big counter here.
Supreme misses with a head kick.
Yoder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Supreme.
Supreme misses with a hook
and Yoder counters with a three punch combo that has Supreme backing up. Supreme nods at Yoder to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Yoder.
Supreme throws a right hand that misses
and Yoder counters with a nice body shot.
Yoder fails to land with a series of punches.
Supreme throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yoder is looking to land body kicks.
Yoder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Supreme at a distance.
Supreme misses with an uppercut
and Yoder counters with a left and a right that stings Supreme.
Supreme misses with a hook
and Yoder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Supreme thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Yoder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Supreme throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoder.
Supreme throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Supreme stuns Yoder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yoder misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Supreme finds it's target.
Supreme throws a lazy right hand but Yoder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supreme manages to avoid it.
Supreme just misses with a punch to the body.
Supreme throws a hook to the side of Yoder's head but Yoder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supreme looks to land a right hand but Yoder moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Supreme.
Supreme works over Yoder's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
Supreme swings for the body but Yoder moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Supreme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supreme cracks Yoder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Supreme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yoder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supreme.
Supreme misses the jab.
Yoder slips a jab from Supreme.
Yoder throws a series of punches but Supreme moves out of range.
Ryan Yoder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Supreme looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoder is just out of range.
Yoder slips a straight right by Supreme.
A nice combination there by Yoder.
Supreme throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Supreme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supreme misses with a wild body shot.
Supreme throws a big shot that misses.
Yoder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Supreme. Supreme obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supreme misses with a straight left.
Supreme throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoder.
Yoder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Supreme with a body shot.
Supreme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoder counters with a nice body shot.
Yoder takes one on the button.
Supreme throws a lazy right hand but Yoder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Supreme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Supreme.
It seemed like Yoder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Supreme throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoder.
Supreme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme swings widly with a right hand
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Supreme misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Supreme throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoder.
Supreme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Supreme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoder was well out of range. Poor timing from Supreme.
A looping hook to the body misses from Supreme. Yoder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Supreme looks to land a right hand but Yoder moved out of range.
Yoder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Supreme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Supreme throws a big shot that misses.
Supreme throws a nice looking combination but Yoder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yoder feints a counter leg kick.
Supreme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoder was well out of range. Poor timing from Supreme.
Yoder lands a body shot.
Supreme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supreme misses with a left hand
and Yoder counters with a left and a right that stings Supreme.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoder moves out of range as Supreme strikes.
Yoder blocks a jab.
Supreme throws a looping overhand right but Yoder ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Yoder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yoder defending well as Supreme loads up on a big left hand.
Supreme misses with an uppercut. Yoder saw that one coming.
Supreme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoder.
Supreme throws a body punch but Yoder moves out of range.
Yoder flicks out a counter leg kick but Supreme steps away.
Yoder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Supreme.
Supreme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Supreme throws an off balance right hand
and Yoder counters with a one-two to the body.
 Supreme is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Burrito Supreme will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
A head kick misses from Supreme.
Supreme throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Supreme swings widly with a right hand
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yoder ducks under a wild hook from Supreme.
Supreme throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yoder counters with a three punch combo that has Supreme backing up. Supreme nods at Yoder to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Supreme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Supreme throws a right hand that misses
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Supreme misses with an uppercut
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yoder steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Supreme is out on his feet! Yoder sets himself and nearly takes Supreme's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Yoder!
An out of breath Ryan Yoder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 2801 p4p, 2467 weight class) and Chief Walker (ranked 362 p4p, 324 weight class). Yoji Anjo Anjo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Walker!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anjo walks into a left hand.
 It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker misses with the combination.
Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Walker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker is looking to slow Anjo down with leg kicks.
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.
Anjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walker was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Anjo passes into half guard.
Anjo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walker defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo slips a nice elbow through Walker's hands, connecting with Walker's forehead.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Anjo thows a huge punch but Walker dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Anjo there.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo is stalling here. Walker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anjo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Walker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Walker working away.
Anjo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walker decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker delivers a nice body kick.
Anjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Anjo's head.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side.
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Walker on the inside.
Walker prevents Anjo from breaking the clinch.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab-cross combination lands for Walker and sends Anjo crashing to the mat! Walker follows him down to the mat - Anjo regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Anjo is rocked!
The fighters are battling for position here. Anjo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anjo's guard.
Walker gets to his feet. Anjo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Walker lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Anjo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Walker dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Walker!
An out of breath Chief Walker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 2164 p4p, 5947 weight class) and Freddy Jackson (ranked 289 p4p, 626 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Your gonna pay. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195
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185
2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hedegaard. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hedegaard tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hedegaard to the ground. Hedegaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hedegaard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hedegaard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Jackson is trying to hold Hedegaard in close to prevent damage but Hedegaard has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hedegaard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Hedegaard.
Jackson is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hedegaard is working away from the top position though.
Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura here.
Hedegaard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hedegaard tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson keeping hold of Hedegaard's head, controlling as best he can.
Hedegaard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson has given up his back here.
Hedegaard wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Hedegaard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hedegaard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard controlling from the back.
Hedegaard tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.
Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hedegaard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
That's time! Hedegaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hedegaard to the mat! Hedegaard manages to get full guard.
Hedegaard is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Hedegaard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Avetisyan (ranked 2789 p4p, 1328 weight class) and Summa Sector (ranked 361 p4p, 187 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 Summa Sector was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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169
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175
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgar Avetisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Summa Sector!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avetisyan, as that shot connected.
Sector motions for Avetisyan to come forward. Sector throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avetisyan throwing a counter right hand but Sector manages to avoid it.
Sector with a jab.
A big left from Avetisyan misses.
Sector throws a looping overhand right but Avetisyan ducks down to avoid it.
Avetisyan checks the leg kick.
Avetisyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avetisyan throws a lazy right hand but Sector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avetisyan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sector to score with a decent uppercut.
Avetisyan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sector.
Avetisyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Sector was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Avetisyan misses with a straight right.
Sector throws a big shot that misses.
Sector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sector misses with a head kick.
Sector keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sector lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sector lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
Avetisyan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sector.
A big right from Sector misses.
Avetisyan throwing a counter right hand but Sector manages to avoid it.
Summa Sector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sector cracks Avetisyan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sector lands a nice shot that snaps Avetisyan's head back.
Avetisyan is rocked!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sector.
Oh Avetisyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sector thuds a left hand into Avetisyan's body.
Avetisyan seems to have got his legs back now.
Sector sizes up Avetisyan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sector lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Avetisyan - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Sector!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Summa Sector!
Summa Sector decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mako Akumba (ranked 1606 p4p, 1787 weight class) and Pertti Naulakko (ranked 207 p4p, 227 weight class). Mako Akumba has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mako Akumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Naulakko!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naulakko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Akumba.
A punch combination from Naulakko misses.
Akumba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Plant MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Naulakko misses with a wild body shot.
Akumba lands a nice hook to Naulakko's body. Naulakko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naulakko cracks Akumba with a good jab.
Akumba misses with a hook. Naulakko ducked under it nicely.
Akumba avoids the body shot from Naulakko.
Pertti Naulakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naulakko throws an overhand right that lands on Akumba's shoulder, as Akumba tries to avoid the shot.
Akumba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naulakko avoids the head kick by Akumba.
Naulakko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akumba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naulakko throws a body punch but Akumba moves out of range.
Naulakko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naulakko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAkumba.
Naulakko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Naulakko blocks a head kick by Akumba.
Naulakko looks to land a body kick but Akumba moved away.
Jab by Naulakko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akumba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Naulakko.
Akumba looks to throw the jab but Naulakko is out of range.
Akumba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Naulakko misses with a hook. Akumba ducked under it nicely.
Naulakko throws a sloppy head kick and Akumba moves out of range easily.
Akumba avoids a kick to the body.
As Naulakko looks to move away, Akumba throws a big counter combo but Naulakko just gets out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Akumba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akumba.
A shot to the liver by Naulakko. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Akumba.
Akumba moves to clinch but Naulakko breaks away
and Naulakko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naulakko throws a hook but Akumba blocks it.
Naulakko misses with a wild body shot.
Naulakko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akumba misses with a head kick.
Akumba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akumba throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Akumba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akumba scores with a head kick.
It looks like Pertti Naulakko has been cut.
Naulakko takes a swing at Akumba's ribcage but misses.
Naulakko blocks a jab.
Naulakko swings for the body but Akumba moves out of range.
Naulakko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akumba throws out a loose jab but Naulakko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naulakko slips under a jab from Akumba.
A big left from Naulakko misses.
Akumba misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akumba. Naulakko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akumba. Naulakko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akumba lands a head kick. Naulakko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akumba lands a head shot.
Akumba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Naulakko's head.
Akumba misses with a head kick.
Akumba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Naulakko misses.
Naulakko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Akumba misses the shot to the body.
Naulakko throws a big counter head kick but Akumba avoids it with no problem.
Naulakko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akumba has Naulakko up against the cage in a clinch.
Naulakko working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Naulakko as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Naulakko on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Naulakko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naulakko.
Naulakko blocks an uppercut.
Akumba struggles to land a body shot inside as Naulakko controls his hands.
Akumba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akumba missing with a left hand there. Naulakko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akumba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naulakko ducks under a wild hook from Akumba.
Akumba moves away from the strike by Naulakko.
Akumba is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Akumba misses.
Naulakko throws an off balance right hand
and Akumba counters with a two punch combo.
Akumba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naulakko misses with a hook
and Akumba counters with a head kick.
Akumba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Akumba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Naulakko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mako Akumba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Naulakko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Akumba misses.
It looks like Mako Akumba has been cut.
Akumba forces Naulakko back against the cage and clinches.
Naulakko pushes Akumba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naulakko tries to work over Akumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naulakko has a couple of punches blocked by Akumba.
Naulakko can't find room to land a body shot as Akumba controls the action.
Naulakko dodges an elbow strike from Akumba.
Akumba breaks from the clinch.
Akumba has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Akumba is looking to clinch.
Akumba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naulakko.
Akumba thuds a left hand into Naulakko's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naulakko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naulakko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naulakko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naulakko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akumba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akumba misses the body punch
enabling Naulakko to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akumba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naulakko.
Akumba moves out of range as Naulakko strikes.
Akumba punishes Naulakko's body with a nice straight punch.
Naulakko takes a swing at Akumba's ribcage but misses.
Akumba lands with a shot to the body.
Naulakko looks to land a right hand but Akumba moved out of range.
Naulakko looks to land a right hand but Akumba moved out of range.
Naulakko dodges the punch combination from Akumba.
Naulakko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Naulakko throws out a loose jab but Akumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akumba looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Naulakko thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko throws a jab but it's blocked by Akumba.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akumba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akumba fails to land with a series of punches.
Akumba avoids the head kick by Naulakko.
Akumba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akumba scores with a head kick. Naulakko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Naulakko catches Akumba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akumba is rocked!
Akumba moves to clinch but Naulakko breaks away
and Naulakko counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pertti Naulakko!
A victorious Pertti Naulakko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Copeland (ranked 1150 p4p, 1053 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 161 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands with a hook. Copeland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tepes Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Copeland wants to clinch up but Tepes Iii keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Copeland checks a leg kick.
Copeland throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Tepes Iii responds with a good body kick, but Copeland manages to step out the way in time.
Tepes Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Copeland is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Copeland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tepes Iii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Copeland is keeping busy.
Tepes Iii has Copeland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tepes Iii pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Copeland tumbling to the mat - Tepes Iii dives into Copeland's guard.
Copeland pushes Tepes Iii off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland has Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Copeland.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Tepes Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii jumps guard and drags Copeland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes Iii is still trying to improve position.
Copeland stands up from Tepes Iii's guard - Copeland perhaps looking for a knockout.
Copeland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland scores with a jab.
Copeland rushes Tepes Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tepes Iii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tepes Iii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Copeland walks away with a smile on his face. Tepes Iii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Copeland.
Copeland throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Copeland moves away.
Copeland fails to land with a series of punches.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland misses with the combination.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Travis Copeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Copeland.
Tepes Iii dives in for a single leg takedown but Copeland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Copeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Copeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Copeland clinches up against the cage.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Copeland avoiding damage.
Tepes Iii avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tepes Iii fails to pull guard.
Tepes Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tepes Iii blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tepes Iii blocks the elbow strike.
Tepes Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Tepes Iii lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but Copeland gets an underhook and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Tepes Iii 's eye.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Tepes Iii is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Tepes Iii.
Copeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Copeland stalling the fight.
Copeland gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Tepes Iii avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Copeland defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the side of Copeland's head but Copeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Copeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes Iii at a distance.
Tepes Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Copeland.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii thumps Copeland with a low kick.
Copeland tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tepes Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Copeland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tepes Iii back to the cage. Copeland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Copeland's hands.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Tepes Iii.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Tepes Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Copeland saw that one coming.
As Tepes Iii looks to move away, Copeland throws a big counter combo but Tepes Iii just gets out of the way.
Copeland looks to clinch
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Copeland checks it.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
Copeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Copeland throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tepes Iii misses.
Copeland slips a jab and a cross from Tepes Iii.
Copeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A big left from Copeland misses.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Copeland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Copeland connects with a single shot there.
Copeland moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Copeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Copeland manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Copeland moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Copeland is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Tepes Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Copeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Copeland lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes Iii misses with the body kick
enabling Copeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Copeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Copeland lands a jab to Tepes Iii's midsection.
Tepes Iii walks into a jab.
Copeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Tepes Iii 's eye.
That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Tepes Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Tepes Iii gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
Tepes Iii blocks a body shot from Copeland.
Tepes Iii takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Copeland trying to stall but Tepes Iii improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes Iii fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Copeland obliges.
Tepes Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Copeland crunches a lovely knee into Tepes Iii's ribcage.
Travis Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Tepes Iii shrugs off.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Tepes Iii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tepes Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii is leaning against Copeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Tepes Iii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tepes Iii gets control of Copeland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tepes Iii will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tepes Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Copeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Copeland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Copeland is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tepes Iii asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tepes Iii content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Copeland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tepes Iii is controlling him well.
Copeland explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tepes Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Copeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii is looking to control Copeland's arms but Copeland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tepes Iii has his back to the cage.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tepes Iii's efforts to push away.
Tepes Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland tries to work over Tepes Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Tepes Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tepes Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
Tepes Iii is trying to break the clinch but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Copeland taking a breather.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tepes Iii jumps guard but Copeland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tepes Iii is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Tepes Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Tepes Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tepes Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Tepes Iii.
Copeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Copeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii breaks from the clinch.
Copeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Copeland counters with a series of strikes. Tepes Iii will be more careful next time no doubt.
The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Tepes Iii throws a combination that misses
and Copeland counters with a three punch combo that has Tepes Iii backing up. Tepes Iii nods at Copeland to acknowledge the strikes.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Tepes Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a solid leg kick but Copeland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tepes Iii.
Copeland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Copeland.
Copeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Copeland wants to clinch.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
Copeland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Copeland.
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Copeland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
A left and a right from Copeland both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland tries to clinch up
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Copeland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Copeland moves into the clinch successfully.
Copeland'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.
Travis Copeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Copeland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Copeland!
Travis Copeland 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 Scot Harwath (ranked 383 p4p, 739 weight class) and Troy Moreno (ranked 53 p4p, 104 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scot Harwath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno throws out a loose jab but Harwath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harwath connects with a nice looking jab.
Moreno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harwath's sensitive parts.
Harwath throws a poor cross that misses
and Moreno counters with a nice uppercut.
Moreno gets a clinch.
Harwath misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Moreno.
A short left from Harwath.
Harwath has a couple of punches blocked by Moreno.
Moreno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harwaths head.
Moreno is trying to force a seperation but Harwath has the dominant position.
Moreno prevents a body shot from Harwath.
Harwath misses with a punch to the body.
Moreno lands an elbow inside that Harwath shrugs off.
Moreno breaks the clinch.
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!
Moreno misses with an uppercut. Harwath saw that one coming.
It looked like Harwath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moreno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moreno misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moreno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harwath. Moreno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moreno 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 Harwath has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harwath and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harwath loads up on a big right hand but Moreno slips the punch.
Moreno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moreno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moreno counters with an outside leg kick.
Troy Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Harwath does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harwath has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moreno finds it's way round the side to connect with Harwath's head.
Harwath avoids the head kick by Moreno.
Moreno thuds his right hand into Harwath's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harwath on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harwath.
Harwath lands a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moreno.
Nice cross by Harwath.
It looks like Troy Moreno has been cut.
Harwath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harwath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreno manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harwath lands a glancing blow to the side of Moreno's head.
Nice uppercut there from Moreno.
Harwath throws a jab but it's blocked by Moreno.
It seemed like Moreno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moreno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harwath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harwath checks a low kick from Moreno.
Harwath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moreno is looking to clinch.
Moreno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harwath takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Moreno has knocked Harwath down with a huge combo! Moreno steps away and waves a wobbly Harwath back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Harwath is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno lands a brutal uppercut that launches Harwath off his feet! Harwath tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Moreno!
Troy Moreno is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Troy Moreno 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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