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OFK 131 - Graves Vs plutov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Man (ranked 23889 p4p, 23359 weight class) and Joao Da Silva (ranked 608 p4p, 620 weight class). Joao Da Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joao Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Da Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Man tries to land a front kick but Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man misses with a head kick.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Man tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
Man throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Da Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man fails with the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Man dives in and grabs Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva defends it nicely.
Da Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Silva wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Man looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
It appears Man was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Man could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
Man tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Man misses with a body shot
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Man shoots for a takedown but Da Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Da Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Silva.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Man tries to clinch there but Da Silva circles away.
A jab from Da Silva finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Joao Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Silva circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Da Silva lands with a right hand.
Man has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws a counter high kick but Da Silva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Man shoots in but Da Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Silva counters with a body kick.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Da Silva.
Man tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Silva.
Man moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Silva cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Man tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Da Silva 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!
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Man thinks about countering with a head kick.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
As Da Silva looks to move away, Man throws a big counter combo but Da Silva just gets out of the way.
Man takes one on the button.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Man. 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.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Man tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Man shoots in.
Man blocks the body kick.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man fails with the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Da Silva with a nice cross.
Joao Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Man moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man blocks a jab.
Man slips under a jab.
Man misses with a takedown
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Da Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man dives in and grabs Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Da Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
John Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Da Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Da Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nico DiAngelo (ranked 3433 p4p, 4811 weight class) and Kevin Cool (ranked 415 p4p, 502 weight class). Kevin Cool will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico DiAngelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Cool!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cool scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cool looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cool is looking to stall here but DiAngelo recovers full guard.
DiAngelo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cool trying to control but DiAngelo is working from the bottom.
Cool trying to stand up but can't free himself from DiAngelo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cool wants to control from the top but DiAngelo keeps moving.
Cool slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cool wants to stand but DiAngelo has his arm trapped.
Cool goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, DiAngelo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cool's guard! Nice work there by DiAngelo!
DiAngelo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cool striking off his back but it's not causing DiAngelo any problems.
DiAngelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DiAngelo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cool is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
DiAngelo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says DiAngelo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cool screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with DiAngelo! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nico DiAngelo!
Nico DiAngelo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between J Gay G (ranked 3453 p4p, 3812 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 333 p4p, 357 weight class). Gay G comes to the cage accompanied by Down. Jean Labosky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 56 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Labosky counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been told by Gay G's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gay G swings for the body but Labosky moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Labosky. Beautiful body shot.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
Gay G uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gay G showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Labosky.
Labosky moves away from the strike by Gay G.
Labosky slips under a jab from Gay G.
As Gay G backs off Labosky throws a huge counter combo but Gay G manages to avoid it all.
Gay G sizes up Labosky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gay G thuds a left hand into Labosky's body.
Labosky staying out of range there.
And Labosky tries to counter it with a takedown but Gay G pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labosky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gay G looking to score a takedown here. Labosky is defending well but Gay G drives through and ends up in Labosky's guard.
Gay G trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Labosky is keeping the position for now.
Labosky trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky trying to strike off his back.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Labosky is keeping the position.
Gay G in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gay G might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Labosky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gay G 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.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Labosky is keeping the position for now.
Gay G passes Labosky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gay G is working for a submission of some sort.
Labosky is not content to let Gay G control the position.
Labosky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gay G. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Labosky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Labosky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gay G throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Labosky is in trouble now - Gay G has advanced to mount!
Labosky is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gay G controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay G looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gay G tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Labosky is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Labosky and Gay G has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gay G cracks Labosky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gay G trying to control the action but Labosky is working from the bottom.
Gay G looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Labosky prevents Gay G from moving into mount.
Gay G cracks Labosky with a big right hand but Labosky just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Labosky struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gay G wants to lay and pray for a moment but Labosky keeps working.
Gay G working the head with strikes.
Labosky is letting Gay G control him for a moment.
Gay G working the body and head with strikes.
Gay G is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Labosky will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Check out the look on Gay G's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gay G is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Labosky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gay G wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Labosky, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Labosky blocks a jab.
Gay G uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Labosky.
Nice shot lands for Gay G.
Gay G is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Labosky can do to turn this around?
Gay G stuns Labosky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Labosky throws a nice head kick!
Labosky tries to clinch but Gay G moves out of range.
Gay G takes a swing at Labosky's ribcage but misses.
Labosky ducks under a wild hook from Gay G.
Labosky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Labosky thinks about the counter body kick.
Gay G wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gay G scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jean Labosky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labosky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
J Gay G is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gay G darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay G lands with a cross.
 Labosky is rocked!
Gay G lands a jab to the head.
Labosky is still on wobbly legs! Can Gay G finish him?
Labosky wants to clinch up but Gay G keeps it at a distance.
Gay G closes the distance looking for a takedown. Labosky stuffs it but Gay G still has hold of him. Gay G picks Labosky up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Gay G slams Labosky to the floor and that's really hurt Labosky - he doesn't know where he is! Gay G throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). J Gay G!
J Gay G seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mono Loco (ranked 3542 p4p, 2988 weight class) and Thor Fresh (ranked 339 p4p, 294 weight class). Thor Fresh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Fresh!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fresh sprawls well. Fresh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Fresh dives in and scores a takedown into Loco's guard.
Fresh passes into half guard.
Loco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fresh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loco controls Fresh momentarily but Fresh frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh chips away with some ground and pound.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fresh manages to get himself to full guard.
Fresh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fresh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Loco is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fresh.
Fresh tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Fresh is working to get back to half guard.
Fresh is squirming around, avoiding Loco's attempts to control the action.
Loco with shots to the head and body - Fresh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fresh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh tries to hold on but Loco postures up.
Loco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fresh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fresh tries to roll over but Loco keeps him under control.
Fresh tries to kick Loco off but Loco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Loco seems to be looking for submissions.
Loco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Loco is trying to work for a kimura but Fresh is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fresh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fresh looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fresh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Loco passes Fresh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fresh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fresh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fresh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fresh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco trying to control but Fresh is working from the bottom.
Loco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fresh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fresh throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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 Mono Loco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Loco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fresh tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fresh to the ground. Fresh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Loco looking for submissions off his back.
Loco manages to get to full guard.
Loco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is working hard here to advance position.
Loco looking for a guillotine here but Fresh defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fresh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fresh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Loco's guard.
Fresh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fresh.
Fresh is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thor Fresh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loco is looking for a sweep. Fresh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fresh trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loco wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loco actively working from the bottom here.
Loco makes his way to full guard, as Fresh worked for a kimura.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fresh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fresh trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fresh manages to get himself to full guard.
Loco postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fresh looking to control but Loco passes into half guard.
Fresh wants to improve his position but Loco is controlling well.
Fresh is refusing to be controlled, as Loco sits in half guard.
Loco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fresh defends it well.
Loco tries to pass to full mount but Fresh defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fresh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fresh wants to sweep but no luck.
Loco trying to control but Fresh is working from the bottom.
Fresh is looking to stand back up but Loco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fresh.
Fresh has his hands clasped together around Loco's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fresh sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thor Fresh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fresh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fresh is trying to get an arm triangle but Loco is defending well.
Fresh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fresh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fresh landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is trying to improve his position.
Fresh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fresh off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh tries to roll but Loco sticks to his back.
Fresh showing good submission defense here.
Fresh can't escape the position.
Loco is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fresh is trying to stand back up.
Fresh is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Loco gets his way!
Fresh prevents Loco from getting a body triangle.
Loco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fresh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fresh turns into Loco and is now in his guard.
Fresh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fresh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fresh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
Fresh working away.
Fresh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco is trying to get back to half guard.
Loco struggling a bit here.
Fresh tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
Fresh wants to take a breather but Loco manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fresh.
Fresh wants to get up but he can't break Loco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fresh wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Loco wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Loco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loco wants to sweep but no luck.
Fresh looking to pass the guard.
Fresh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Loco wants to improve his position but instead Fresh has moved into half guard.
Fresh is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
Fresh passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fresh is trying to get an arm triangle but Loco is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Fresh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fresh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thor Fresh!
Post fight, Thor Fresh took to the microphone: 'I finally got me a good team, I had a great camp. I want to thank my team Bolo, Lars, and Juice. This is a team win'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emre Hussain (ranked 2728 p4p, 3440 weight class) and Jimmy Knapp (ranked 341 p4p, 417 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Knapp!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knapp stuns Hussain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
Knapp can't find room to land a body shot as Hussain controls the action.
Knapp has Hussain pressed against the cage, preventing Hussain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Hussain misses.
Knapp throws a jab when Hussain was well out of range.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knapp keeps Hussain at a distance using the push kick.
Hussain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knapp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Knapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knapp throws a shot to the body.
Knapp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain walks into a jab.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp moves out of range of the body kick.
Hussain scores with a jab. Knapp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knapp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hussain throws out a loose jab but Knapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussain lands a right hook to the body.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Knapp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Knapp.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussain.
Hussain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hussain is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Hussain looks for the body kick but Knapp saw that one coming.
Knapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Knapp finds it's way through Hussain's defenses.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Knapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Sloppy strikes from Knapp. Those never looked like landing.
Hussain throws a push kick but Knapp slaps the foot to one side.
Knapp feints a jab promting Hussain to slip. Knapp then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hussain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knapp misses with a leg kick.
Hussain connects with a body shot.
Jab from Hussain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain throws a body shot but no joy.
Knapp throws a right and a left that Hussain avoids nicely.
Hussain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Knapp.
Hussain slips a jab and a cross from Knapp.
Knapp stuns Hussain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Knapp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knapp.
Knapp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp blocks a jab.
Knapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Hussain checks a leg kick.
Hussain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knapp takes a step back to recover.
Hussain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knapp momentarily.
Knapp needs to keep his hands up - Hussain had a free shot at his head there.
Hussain throws a solid leg kick but Knapp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hussain.
Hussain blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Knapp.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Hussain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knapp.
Hussain misses with a wild body shot.
Knapp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knapp - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knapp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knapp cracks Hussain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp lands the left hand.
Hussain blocks the body kick.
A left and a right from Knapp both land. Nice combination.
Knapp throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by Hussain.
Knapp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hussain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hussain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Good leg kick by Hussain.
Knapp tries to land a front kick but Hussain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knapp. That's going to slow Hussain down.
Hussain tries to clinch but Knapp moves out of range.
Hussain lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain thumps Knapp with a low kick.
Knapp thuds a left hand into Hussain's body.
Knapp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussain.
A swing and a miss from Hussain.
Knapp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain with a nice calf kick.
Hussain instigates a clinch.
Knapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Hussain.
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
Knapp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hussain tries to clinch up.
Knapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.
Knapp scores with a push kick.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Knapp sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hussain throws a hook to the side of Knapp's head but Knapp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knapp throws a body kick that misses.
Crunch! Knapp slams his shin into Hussain's torso.
Knapp looks to land a right hand but Hussain moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick from Knapp.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Knapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussain moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Knapp dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knapp tests Hussain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussain is looking to clinch but Knapp is avoiding it.
Hussain closes the distance and clinches.
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knapp throws a series of punches but Hussain avoids them all with ease.
Hussain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hussain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hussain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Knapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knapp manages to avoid it.
Knapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussain.
Hussain misses with a looping right.
Knapp swings for the body but Hussain moves out of range.
Knapp thuds a left hand into Hussain's body.
Knapp scores with a hook to the body. Hussain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knapp pushes Hussain away with a front kick.
Knapp feints and then cracks Hussain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hussain down.
Hussain thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hussain cracks Knapp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knapp scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussain. Knapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussain misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Knapp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp cracks a nice hook into Hussain's ribs.
Hussain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knapp scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hussain. Knapp shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knapp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hussain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knapp throws a shot to the body.
Hussain connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jimmy Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knapp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knapp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Knapp thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hussain if he has to take too many more of those.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Knapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Knapp both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
A lazy left from Knapp finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knapp misses with a body kick.
Knapp staying out of range there.
Knapp lands with a shot to the body.
Knapp works Hussain's body with a nice hook.
Knapp misses with a body kick.
Knapp connects with a leg kick.
Hussain swings widly with a right hand
and Hussain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hussain moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussain throws the left hand but Knapp avoids the punch easily.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Knapp looks to land a body kick but Hussain moved away.
Hussain moves out of range of the body kick from Knapp.
Hussain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knapp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hussain rather than just go for the knockout.
Knapp throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Knapp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hussain is looking to chop away at Knapp's legs.
Knapp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain tries to clinch but Knapp is having none of it.
Knapp needs to keep his hands up - Hussain had a free shot at his head there.
Hussain instigates a clinch.
Knapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knapp tries to work over Hussain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knapp keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussain.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hussain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hussain moves into range and clinches up with Knapp.
Knapp misses with a body punch.
Knapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hussain working hard to break the clinch.
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knapp fakes the leg kick and cracks Hussain in the body.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp scores with a shot to the body.
Knapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Hussain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knapp doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Hussain blocks the leg kick.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Knapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussain doesn't manage to clinch there - Knapp circles away.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussain.
Hussain works the jab nicely.
Knapp lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussain misses the target.
Hussain with a nice cross.
Knapp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hussain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knapp can pounce on him.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knapp connects with a nice looking jab.
Knapp thumps Hussain with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp.
Hussain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knapp in his tracks.
Hussain scores with a nice head shot.
Knapp lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Knapp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Knapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
That's time! Hussain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hussain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hussain misses with a looping left.
Knapp follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Knapp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussain is looking to clinch.
Knapp scores with a kick to the body.
Hussain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knapp ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Knapp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hussain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Hussain.
Hussain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussain is looking to clinch.
Knapp lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Knapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
Hussain is looking to counter punch.
Hussain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knapp. Hussain shrugs it off though.
Hussain darts in and clinches Knapp up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knapp has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knapp misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Knapp.
Good leg kick by Hussain.
Hussain closes the distance and clinches.
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hussain misses with a hook. Knapp ducked under it nicely.
Knapp scores with a kick to the body.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussain manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hussain misses.
Knapp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knapp throws a leg kick but Hussain checks it.
Knapp slips under a jab from Hussain.
That kick from Knapp tenderised Hussain's leg. Hussain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hussain lands with a cross.
Hussain throws a body kick that misses.
Knapp scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emre Hussain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp stuns Hussain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussain is looking to clinch but Knapp is avoiding it.
Knapp throws a hook but Hussain blocks it.
Hussain darts in trying to clinch
and Knapp counters with a nice body kick.
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Knapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knapp avoids the body shot from Hussain.
Knapp ducks right into an uppercut from Hussain.
Hussain throws out a leg kick but Knapp moves out of range and Hussain only half commits.
Knapp scores with a hook to the body. Hussain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hussain forces Knapp back against the cage and clinches.
Knapp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussain's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussain.
Knapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knapps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knapp misses with a body kick.
Knapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knapp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hussain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knapp takes one on the button.
Knapp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hussain closes the distance and clinches.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knapp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hussain moves out of range as Knapp throws a body kick.
Knapp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knapp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hussain.
Knapp misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussain misses the target.
Knapp looks for the body kick but Hussain saw that one coming.
Hussain misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knapp.
Knapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussain!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knapp throws a nice head kick!
Hussain wants to clinch up but Knapp keeps it at a distance.
Hussain closes the distance and clinches.
Hussain breaks the clinch.
Knapp looks to land a combination but Hussain avoids it well.
Knapp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
Hussain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knapp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussain. Hussain obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knapp sizes up Hussain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knapp lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussain throws a low kick but Knapp moves out of range easily.
Hussain misses with a body punch
and Knapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knapp lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Knapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knapp winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Knapp!
A very excited looking Jimmy Knapp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 1404 p4p, 5108 weight class) and Brett Stone (ranked 150 p4p, 423 weight class). Karsten Koererlaerer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brett Stone's chin.
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152
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Stone!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone has Koererlaerer up against the cage in a clinch.
Koererlaerer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koererlaerer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koererlaerer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koererlaerer throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koererlaerer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Koererlaerer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koererlaerer!
Stone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koererlaerer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koererlaerer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koererlaerer, who protects the arm well.
Koererlaerer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Stone politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stone prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stone swings around for an armbar but Koererlaerer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stone's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koererlaerer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Stone works on Koererlaerer's body with a couple of short punches.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stone gets caught napping as Koererlaerer dives in and scores a takedown. Stone manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone wants to stand but Koererlaerer is controlling the position.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Koererlaerer slips an elbow through the middle.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer chips away with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koererlaerer has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Stone is trying to control the position but Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
Stone is trying to keep Koererlaerer in close.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Koererlaerer preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koererlaerer misses with a straight left.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Koererlaerer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koererlaerer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Stone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stone darts in looking for a takedown but Koererlaerer gets double underhooks and turns Stone into the cage.
Koererlaerer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koererlaerer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone feints and as Koererlaerer raises his hands in defense, Stone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer kicks Stone off and gets to his feet.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koererlaerer as he jumps to the side.
Karsten Koererlaerer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Stone.
Koererlaerer tries to keep at a distance but Stone has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koererlaerer goes for a takedown attempt but Stone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Koererlaerer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone stuffs the takedown attempt from Koererlaerer. Koererlaerer gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Stone misses.
Stone instigates a clinch.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Koererlaerer can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koererlaerer's brow.
Koererlaerer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koererlaerer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Koererlaerer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koererlaerer.
Stone throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Brett Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Koererlaerer looking to score a takedown here. Stone is defending well but Koererlaerer drives through and ends up in Stone's guard.
Stone wriggles free and stands up.
Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stone shoots for a takedown but Koererlaerer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Koererlaerer on that attempt.
Koererlaerer closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Koererlaerer pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stone wants to stand back up but Koererlaerer manages to pass into side control.
Stone wants to control but Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stone down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stone!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koererlaerer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stone tries to buck Koererlaerer off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer dominating with strikes here.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Koererlaerer is really struggling to control Stone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Koererlaerer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Koererlaerer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koererlaerer breaks from Stone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Koererlaerer's attempts to control the action.
Stone is working to get back to half guard.
Stone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Koererlaerer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koererlaerer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stone looks a forlorn figure.
Stone is rocked!
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can Koererlaerer finish him?
Koererlaerer lands a couple of good shots and Stone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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 Karsten Koererlaerer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stone clinches.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Koererlaerer.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koererlaerer is defending well for now.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koererlaerer's elbow.
Koererlaerer is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Koererlaerer avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Koererlaerer goes for a takedown attempt but Stone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koererlaerer sprawls well. Koererlaerer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stone to the ground. Koererlaerer is now in Stone's guard.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stone manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Koererlaerer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone pulls Koererlaerer in close to prevent any damage.
Koererlaerer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koererlaerer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koererlaerer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Stone is looking for a triangle but Koererlaerer pushes his legs off easily.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of digs.
Koererlaerer cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koererlaerer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koererlaerer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koererlaerer advances to half guard.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Koererlaerer in his half guard.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Koererlaerer in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Koererlaerer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koererlaerer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stone missing with punches from the bottom.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura here.
Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koererlaerer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Brett Stone was interviewed post fight and said 'Firstly I would like to thank my sponsors $&supporters for their unwavering support and to also apologize for my performance today, I promise to do better next time '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Damato (ranked 3237 p4p, 1471 weight class) and Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 320 p4p, 156 weight class). Damato comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. The key to victory for Rocco Damato has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Damato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Bomstaerk with that takedown attempt.
Damato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Damato's head coaches at EFC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bomstaerk throws a body shot but no joy.
Damato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bomstaerk leaves Damato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Bomstaerk misses.
Bomstaerk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damato momentarily.
Damato clinches up with Bomstaerk and pushes him back against the cage.
Damato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Damato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk has picked Damato up - he's going for a ride! Bomstaerk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Damato tries to get to full guard but Bomstaerk has control of the leg.
Bomstaerk passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Damato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bomstaerk is in close to Damato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bomstaerk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bomstaerk landing with the ground and pound.
Damato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Damato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Damato is keeping the position.
Bomstaerk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bomstaerk is in close to Damato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Damato keeps moving.
Bomstaerk landing with the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk stands up over Damato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Damato has momentary wrist control but Bomstaerk slips an elbow through the middle.
Damato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Damato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomstaerk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bomstaerk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Bomstaerk lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Damato throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bomstaerk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bomstaerk advances position into side control!
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Damato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Damato is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk wants to control but Damato is keeping him busy.
Damato tries to buck Bomstaerk off but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
Bomstaerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damato keeps working.
Damato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Damato is trying to get back to half guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control the action but Damato is working from the bottom.
Bomstaerk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Damato tries to escape but Bomstaerk is in control.
Bomstaerk working the head with strikes.
Damato is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Damato shoots in looking for a takedown. Bomstaerk tries to sprawl out of it but Damato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bomstaerk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bomstaerk throws a series of punches but Damato moves out of range.
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damato shoots in for a takedown but Bomstaerk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damato has closed the distance and engaged Bomstaerk in a clinch.
Bomstaerk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Damato scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bomstaerk manages to mount him!
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bomstaerk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Damato is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Damato and Bomstaerk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Damato wants to get back to his feet but Bomstaerk drags him back down.
Bomstaerk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bomstaerk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Damato to see if he's OK.
Damato can't do much from the bottom here.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position but Damato is working away.
Bomstaerk looking to control but instead Damato has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Damato trying to control from the bottom.
Bomstaerk wants to control but Damato is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bomstaerk working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bomstaerk is working away from the top position though.
Bomstaerk working Damato over with strikes.
Bomstaerk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Damato tries to get to full guard but Bomstaerk has control of the leg.
Bomstaerk lands strikes from half guard.
Damato is staying active underneath Bomstaerk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Damato looking for submissions off his back.
Bomstaerk winds up and cracks Damato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bomstaerk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Bomstaerk there.
Damato wants to get back to full guard.
Damato is trying to stand up here but Bomstaerk is controlling him well.
Bomstaerk trying to control from half guard but Damato is working away.
Bomstaerk stops Damato from getting back to his feet.
Bomstaerk lands strikes from half guard.
Bomstaerk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bomstaerk working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Damato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Damato is looking for a triangle but Bomstaerk pushes his legs off easily.
Bomstaerk is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bomstaerk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damato throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bomstaerk escapes and throws Damato's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Damato is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bomstaerk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Damato shoots for a takedown but Bomstaerk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rocco Damato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bomstaerk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Damato defends well and Bomstaerk ends up having to push Damato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Damato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bomstaerk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bomstaerk misses with a two punch combination.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Damato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Damato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damato shoots in but Bomstaerk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomstaerk lands a glancing blow to the side of Damato's head.
Bomstaerk stuffs the takedown attempt from Damato. Damato gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. 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.
Bomstaerk with a nice cross.
Damato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bomstaerk shoots in and drives through. Damato sprawls well.
Damato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk slips under a jab from Damato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato tries to clinch but Bomstaerk moves out of range.
Damato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk swats away the attempt to clinch by Damato.
Damato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bomstaerk pinned against the cage. Bomstaerk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Damato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Damato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bomstaerk as he avoids it easily.
Bomstaerk lands an overhand right.
Bomstaerk shoots in and bounces Damato off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk pushing down on Damato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Damato tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bomstaerk has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bobby Bomstaerk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bomstaerk lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomstaerk wants to control the pace but Damato is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bomstaerk raining down hammerfists from mount.
Damato throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
Bomstaerk cracks Damato with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bomstaerk scoring with strikes but Damato is staying in there.
Bomstaerk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk lands a nice shot to the head.
Bomstaerk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Damato is looking to escape.
Damato manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bomstaerk pulls his head out easily.
Bobby Bomstaerk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomstaerk slips a nice elbow through Damato's hands, connecting with Damato's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bomstaerk is nestled in close to Damato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Damato looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Damato is trying to stand up here but Bomstaerk is controlling him well.
Rocco Damato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bomstaerk is keen to just control but Damato is a slippery customer.
Bomstaerk trying to mount his opponent but Damato defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bomstaerk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bomstaerk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bomstaerk!
After the big win, Bobby Bomstaerk made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Brockington (ranked 2175 p4p, 1461 weight class) and Conor McNuggets (ranked 279 p4p, 204 weight class). McNuggets has chosen Hypnotize- Biggie Smalls as his entrance music. Conor McNuggets has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor McNuggets!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNuggets misses with an uppercut. Brockington saw that one coming.
Brockington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from McNuggets.
Nice defenses there by Brockington.
McNuggets misses the shot to the body.
McNuggets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNuggets lands a jab to the nose.
Brockington shoots in but McNuggets avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Brockington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brockington tries to counter with a takedown but McNuggets is quick to defend against it.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brockington tries to score a power double leg takedown but McNuggets sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brockington somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNuggets misses the shot to the body.
Brockington shoots in and bounces McNuggets off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brockington wants to control from the top but McNuggets keeps moving.
McNuggets really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brockington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brockington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brockington trying to control the position from guard on top but McNuggets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockington controlling from the top position.
Brockington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brockington passes McNuggets's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brockington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McNuggets is just riding it out for now. Brockington eventually gives up the hold.
McNuggets is staying active underneath Brockington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brockington wants to work for an arm triangle but McNuggets is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brockington thows a huge punch but McNuggets dodges it nicely.
Brockington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McNuggets does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brockington seems to be working for a kimura but McNuggets defends the submission attempt.
McNuggets won't allow Brockington to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brockington trying to control from half guard but McNuggets is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brockington wants to free his trapped foot but McNuggets is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNuggets but McNuggets pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McNuggets pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNuggets throws a leg kick
and Brockington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brockington.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McNuggets manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McNuggets lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brockington prevents a body shot from McNuggets.
Brockington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McNuggets gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brockington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brockington manages to end up in side control.
McNuggets explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McNuggets dominated that round.
That's time! Brockington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brockington shoots for a double leg takedown but McNuggets sprawls well. He's pushed Brockington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McNuggets is looking for the big counter here.
McNuggets misses with a body shot.
Brockington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brockington lands in his opponent's guard.
McNuggets pushes Brockington off and gets back to his feet.
Conor McNuggets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNuggets misses with a double jab
and Brockington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brockington with a flurry of punches that miss.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Brockington from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockington tries to free his leg and advance position but McNuggets is retaining full guard.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Brockington from controlling successfully.
Brockington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNuggets swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brockington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brockington trying to control but McNuggets is working from the bottom.
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.
Brockington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Brockington from controlling successfully.
Brockington gets to his feet. McNuggets looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McNuggets throws a combination that misses
and Brockington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brockington lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington throwing shots but McNuggets is blocking nicely.
Brockington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McNuggets is just riding it out for now. Brockington eventually gives up the hold.
McNuggets pushes Brockington off looking to stand but Brockington dives back in and keeps control.
Brockington is stalling here. McNuggets is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brockington seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McNuggets has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brockington wants to get back to his feet but McNuggets drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets working away.
Brockington manages to work his way to half guard, despite McNuggets's best efforts.
Brockington looking for submissions off his back.
Brockington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNuggets trying to control from half guard but Brockington is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conor McNuggets will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McNuggets scores with a punch to the head.
McNuggets has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brockington is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brockington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNuggets.
Brockington drops down looking for a counter takedown but McNuggets sprawls and moves away.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNuggets but McNuggets pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McNuggets cracks Brockington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Kevin Brockington has been cut.
Brockington dodges the punch combination from McNuggets.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNuggets tests Brockington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNuggets stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNuggets! But no joy.
McNuggets lands a nice shot that snaps Brockington's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from McNuggets misses the target.
Brockington drops down looking for a counter takedown but McNuggets sprawls and moves away.
McNuggets misses with a wild body shot.
Brockington dives in and scores a takedown into McNuggets's guard.
McNuggets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brockington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNuggets is keeping the position for now.
McNuggets utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Brockington from controlling successfully.
Brockington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McNuggets is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brockington.
McNuggets keeping full guard, as Brockington tries to pass.
Brockington trying to control the position from guard on top but McNuggets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McNuggets lands a head shot.
Brockington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McNuggets to the mat! McNuggets manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNuggets is keeping the position for now.
Brockington throws a big elbow that misses.
Brockington wants to pass the guard but McNuggets is keeping the position.
Brockington postures up in McNuggets's guard and throws a big left but McNuggets blocks it.
Brockington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brockington landing some decent shots from guard.
Brockington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brockington throws a big elbow that misses.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Brockington from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McNuggets gets caught napping as Brockington dives in and scores a takedown. McNuggets manages to retain guard.
Brockington postures up in McNuggets's guard and throws a big left but McNuggets blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brockington trying to control the position from guard on top but McNuggets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brockington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor McNuggets.
I've got McNuggets winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McNuggets!
Post fight, Conor McNuggets stared into the camera and said 'HE AINT NUTTIN BUT AH FOOKIN BUM '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 1445 p4p, 1973 weight class) and Ger McDonnell (ranked 201 p4p, 259 weight class). Kyle Seehaver looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ger McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seehaver fails with the takedown
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seehaver has been working on his balance at JAG Battle Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McDonnell.
Seehaver looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seehaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seehaver is defended easily by McDonnell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell digs a good hook to Seehaver's body.
McDonnell lands a nice hook to Seehaver's body. Seehaver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonnell pushes Seehaver up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell stops a takedown attempt from Seehaver.
McDonnell has Seehaver pressed against the cage.
McDonnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seehaver walks into a left hand.
It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
McDonnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 Seehaver is rocked!
Kyle Seehaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell flashes Seehaver a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Seehaver's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Seehaver crumples to the floor! He's out cold! McDonnell punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ger McDonnell!
During a confident post fight interview, Ger McDonnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 463 p4p, 760 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 63 p4p, 101 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
160
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plutov moves into range and clinches up with Graves.
Knees to the body from Plutov.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Plutov up against the cage.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Graves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plutov is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Plutov.
Graves blocks the elbow strike.
Graves has Plutov pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Plutov lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Graves tries to pull guard but Plutov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutov pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Graves.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graves is defending well for now.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Graves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plutov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
Plutov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Plutov effectively controlling the action here.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Graves tries to pull guard but Plutov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Plutov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Graves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Plutov can turn it around.
Plutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves has been working on his balance at Tōshi, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Plutov.
Plutov is pressed up against the cage. Graves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plutov down to the mat. Plutov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Plutov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Plutov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Plutov blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Plutov.
Plutov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
Graves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves tries to pull guard but Plutov holds him up against the cage and eventually Graves drops back down to his feet.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Plutov.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves tries to score a body lock takedown but Plutov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Plutov.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves misses with some punches.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but Graves blocks with his arms.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plutov lands a shot to the body.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plutov tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plutov obliges.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
Plutov throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Plutov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Plutov throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wasyl Plutov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Plutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves cracks Plutov with a good jab.
Plutov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Plutov misses with a wild body shot.
Plutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plutov.
Graves avoids the body shot from Plutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov lands a jab.
A combination from Plutov does no damage.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves lunges at Plutov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plutov's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves moves into the clinch.
Plutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Plutov on the inside.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Plutov stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Graves.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov scores a nice knee to the body.
Plutov misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutov looking to stall.
Graves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Graves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Plutov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graves is trying to control the position but Plutov postures up.
Plutov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Plutov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Plutov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Plutov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Plutov is retaining full guard.
Plutov keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Plutov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves stops Plutov from standing up.
Graves pushing down on Plutov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Plutov is trying to stand up here but Graves is controlling him well.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plutov keeps working.
Graves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Plutov is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Plutov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Graves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plutov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graves works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves tries to move to mount but Plutov blocks the move with his legs.
Graves advances to full mount.
Graves raining down hammerfists from mount.
Graves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plutov is looking to escape.
Plutov is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graves, as that shot connected.
Plutov pushes Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Ernest Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Plutov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves wants a takedown.
Graves avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Plutov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Plutov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Plutov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Graves.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Plutov.
Graves pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov is looking to control Graves's arms but Graves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Plutov has his back to the cage.
Graves slows down the pace here.
Graves is trying to pull guard but Plutov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Graves gets through Plutov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves is trying to drag Plutov to the mat but Plutov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves wants a takedown.
Plutov is pressed up against the cage. Graves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plutov down to the mat. Plutov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Plutov misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves gets tackled into the cage by Plutov. Plutov maintains the clinch.
Plutov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves pulls guard effortlessly.
Plutov postures up and lands a big shot to Graves's brow.
Ernest Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plutov is looking to stand up but Graves won't let him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plutov defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plutov keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Plutov kicks Graves off and gets to his feet.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
Plutov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Plutov.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Plutov clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Plutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Graves 's eye.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Plutov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Plutov wants to stall.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Plutov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Plutov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Plutov blocking some punches.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Plutov.
Graves has hold of one of Plutov's legs. Plutov is fighting the takedown attempt but Graves gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Plutov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Graves is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Wasyl Plutov just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Plutov throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Plutov misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Plutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Plutov lands a slapping body shot.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plutov.
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plutov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Plutov slips a straight right by Graves.
Plutov clinches with his opponent.
Graves controlling the action here for a moment.
Plutov is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov is trying to maintain a safe position but Graves gets an underhook and turns Plutov into the cage.
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Plutov.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Graves.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Plutov prevents the takedown attempt.
Plutov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Graves trying to stall but Plutov improves his position.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Plutov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Plutov's ribcage. Plutov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Plutov wants to stall.
Graves works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Plutov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graves is controlling him.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plutov has his feet on Graves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Plutov misses with a hook.
Plutov swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Plutov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Plutov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Plutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Plutov throws a right hand that misses
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Plutov misses.
Plutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plutov misses with a body shot.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plutov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plutov rushes Graves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov blocking some punches.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Plutov is pressed up against the cage. Graves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plutov down to the mat. Plutov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graves scores with the left hand. Plutov knows he should have avoided that one.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Plutov darts in and clinches Graves up against the cage.
Graves is trying to drag Plutov to the mat but Plutov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutov stalling in the clinch but Graves improves position.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graves is defending well for now.
Graves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ernest Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves'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. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Plutov.
Graves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plutov feints a jab promting Graves to slip. Plutov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Graves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Plutov clinches up with Graves and pushes him back against the cage.
Plutov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves goes for a takedown attempt but Plutov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plutov misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a one-two to the body.
Plutov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Graves avoids the body shot from Plutov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Graves.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ernest Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Plutov.
Plutov throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Plutov.
Plutov misses with the combination.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick
and Graves counters with a right hand to the body.
Plutov pushes Graves away with a front kick.
Graves avoids the body shot from Plutov.
Graves tries to clinch but Plutov is having none of it.
Graves catches Plutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot lands for Plutov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown but Plutov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Plutov.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Plutov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Plutov.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
Graves trying to control the position but instead, Plutov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graves into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Plutov, against the cage.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves blocking some punches.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Graves jumps guard.
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Graves is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plutov is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Plutov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
The fight is ruled a draw!
Ernest Graves retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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