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OFK 217 - Pellegrini Vs Plutov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 2268 p4p, 3017 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 324 p4p, 405 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxing Champ bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boxing Champ in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boxing Champ blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
Boxing Champ is working Kurtev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kurtev is not content to let Boxing Champ control the position.
Boxing Champ is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kurtev's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boxing Champ wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Kurtev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kurtev manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ thows a huge punch but Kurtev dodges it nicely.
Boxing Champ working the head and body with strikes.
Kurtev wants to get back to full guard.
Boxing Champ seems to be looking for submissions.
Boxing Champ trying to control the action but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kurtev wants to control but Boxing Champ is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kurtev is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Boxing Champ prevents Kurtev from getting the reversal.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Kurtev is having none of it.
Boxing Champ landing punches.
Kurtev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kurtev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurtev postures up and lands a big shot to Boxing Champ's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kurtev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kurtev won't allow Boxing Champ to get back to his feet.
Kurtev throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kurtev content to stall in guard here.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kurtev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boxing Champ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boxing Champ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurtev is controlling him.
Kurtev pushing down on Boxing Champ's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kurtev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kurtev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boxing Champ with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kurtev working over Boxing Champ with some ground and pound. Boxing Champ looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kurtev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kurtev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kurtev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxing Champ keeps working.
Kurtev is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Boxing Champ as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev postures up in Boxing Champ's guard and throws a big left but Boxing Champ blocks it.
Boxing Champ kicks Kurtev off and gets to his feet.
Boxing Champ misses the shot to the body.
Kurtev shoots in but no luck this time.
Boxing Champ throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtev ducks under a wild hook from Boxing Champ.
Kurtev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boxing Champ's guard.
Kurtev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxing Champ wants to get back to his feet but Kurtev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boxing Champ is looking to stand back up but Kurtev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boxing Champ.
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 Chame Boxing Champ will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kurtev dodges the punch combination from Boxing Champ.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boxing Champ misses with an uppercut.
Kurtev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxing Champ misses with a body shot.
Boxing Champ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurtev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurtev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boxing Champ tries to avoid it but Kurtev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boxing Champ to the ground. Boxing Champ escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boxing Champ gets the takedown into side control.
Boxing Champ avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kurtev.
Boxing Champ working away.
Boxing Champ wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Kurtev wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Boxing Champ has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kurtev's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kurtev is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Boxing Champ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chame Boxing Champ!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chame Boxing Champ made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Mullin (ranked 1673 p4p, 2920 weight class) and Ger McDonnell (ranked 214 p4p, 324 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Herbert Mullin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullin dodges the punch combination from McDonnell.
We've been informed that McDonnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonnell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mullin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mullin scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
McDonnell tries to sprawl but Mullin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullin is looking to advance position but McDonnell won't allow it.
Mullin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mullin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDonnell can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonnell is looking for a sweep. Mullin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mullin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonnell is just riding it out for now. Mullin eventually gives up the hold.
McDonnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mullin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonnell trying to hold on to Mullin's head to control him but Mullin postures up.
Mullin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mullin is keen to just control but McDonnell is a slippery customer.
Mullin is looking for a kimura but McDonnell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mullin to get the leverage.
Mullin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDonnell defending well though.
McDonnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mullin.
Mullin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonnell sees it coming and defends easily.
Mullin is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries to get to full guard but Mullin has control of the leg.
Mullin is keen to just control but McDonnell is a slippery customer.
McDonnell won't allow Mullin to pass to mount.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
Mullin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mullin wants to take a breather but McDonnell is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mullin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McDonnell to regain full guard.
Mullin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mullin trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mullin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mullin closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonnell circles away.
McDonnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mullin tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
McDonnell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mullin drives through and clinches with McDonnell against the cage.
Mullin is looking for a takedown.
Mullin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mullin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McDonnell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mullin is persistently looking for the submission but McDonnell is defending it well.
McDonnell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mullin's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonnell can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell'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.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Mullin moved out of range nicely.
Mullin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mullin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mullin trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullin looking to sit in guard and control but McDonnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDonnell content to stall in guard here.
Mullin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDonnell stacks Mullin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McDonnell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin is trying to work for a sweep but McDonnell has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mullin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mullin is pressing down on McDonnell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mullin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDonnell stacks Mullin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McDonnell!
Mullin tries to buck McDonnell off but McDonnell is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell trying to control the action but Mullin is working from the bottom.
McDonnell working away.
Mullin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Herbert Mullin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mullin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin seems keen to control McDonnell's posture.
McDonnell passes into half guard.
Mullin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mullin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mullin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mullin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonnell is aware though and is defending well.
Mullin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDonnell passes into side control.
Mullin is trying to escape the position but McDonnell is controlling the position.
Mullin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullin won't allow McDonnell to pass to mount.
Mullin looking for submissions off his back.
Mullin tries to roll over but McDonnell keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ger McDonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mullin is looking to clinch.
McDonnell throws out a counter right but Mullin avoids it with no problem.
Mullin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonnell pinned against the cage. McDonnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Mullin.
Mullin fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonnell throws a jab when Mullin was well out of range.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Mullin closes the distance looking to clinch
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell is looking to chop away at Mullin's legs.
McDonnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mullin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonnell as he jumps to the side.
McDonnell throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Mullin has closed the distance and engaged McDonnell in a clinch.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Mullin's head.
Mullin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mullin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullin prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
Mullin wants a takedown but no success here.
Mullin goes for a takedown attempt but McDonnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mullin tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell leaves Mullin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mullin's head.
McDonnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell stuffs the takedown.
Mullin doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
Mullin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mullin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McDonnell regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Mullin tries to pass.
McDonnell looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonnell, not yet.
McDonnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mullin has gone for a leg lock! McDonnell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mullin's guard.
Mullin trying to control the position.
McDonnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mullin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonnell has managed to get both his arms back between Mullin's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin working for submissions but it's allowed McDonnell to get to half guard.
McDonnell trying to control from half guard but Mullin is working away.
Mullin is trying to maintain the position but McDonnell is very close to passing his half guard.
Mullin wants to improve his position but McDonnell is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mullin trying to hold on to McDonnell's head to control him but McDonnell postures up.
Mullin keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McDonnell pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonnell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ger McDonnell!
A very excited looking Ger McDonnell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gomez (ranked 1408 p4p, 2805 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 205 p4p, 386 weight class). Felix Krnacova 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez misses with a jab to the body
and Krnacova counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Gomez blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomez working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Gomez passes Krnacova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gomez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krnacova sees it coming and defends easily.
Gomez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krnacova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krnacova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krnacova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomez is working away from the top position though.
Krnacova punching from the bottom.
Krnacova is refusing to be controlled, as Gomez sits in half guard.
Gomez prevents Krnacova from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is thwarting Krnacova's attempts to control the position.
Krnacova is pressing down on Gomez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krnacova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomez's guard.
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krnacova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krnacova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gomez controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.
Krnacova tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Krnacova is proving a slippery customer.
Gomez 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.
Krnacova controlling from the top position.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Krnacova scoring with some ground and pound.
Krnacova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gomez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krnacova's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomez controlling Krnacova's posture.
Krnacova postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krnacova tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krnacova tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.
Gomez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krnacova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krnacova or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez, which made it look bad.
Gomez goes for a double leg but Krnacova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krnacova continues to drive forward.
Krnacova tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
Carlos Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Gomez cracks a nice hook into Krnacova's ribs.
Krnacova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez scores with a nice right hand.
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krnacova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krnacova is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Gomez.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Krnacova.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krnacova.
Gomez lands with a good body shot.
Gomez cracks a nice hook into Krnacova's ribs.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krnacova tries to clinch
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Carlos Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez shoots in and bounces Krnacova off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krnacova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova has control of Gomez's left arm, preventing Gomez from doing any damage.
Gomez won't allow Krnacova to sweep him here.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Krnacova striking off his back but it's not causing Gomez any problems.
Gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez wants to control but Krnacova is keeping him busy.
Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krnacova keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez working away.
Gomez controls the position.
Gomez trying to control the action but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Gomez working away.
Krnacova is looking to regain half guard here but Gomez keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Krnacova will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gomez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krnacova keeps working.
Krnacova tries to buck Gomez off but Gomez is having none of it.
Carlos Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomez cracks Krnacova with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep.
Gomez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krnacova is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomez trying to control the position but Krnacova is working away.
Krnacova is trying to improve his position.
Gomez trying to control the position but Krnacova is working away.
Krnacova tries to buck Gomez off but Gomez is having none of it.
Krnacova is not content to let Gomez control the position.
Gomez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gomez wants to control but Krnacova is keeping him busy.
Gomez tries to move to mount but Krnacova blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gomez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Krnacova's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomez misses with a leg kick
so Krnacova counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gomez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krnacova wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Gomez managing to control the position.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Krnacova trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez is looking for a triangle but Krnacova pushes his legs off easily.
Krnacova wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Gomez is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krnacova controls the pace.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomez's head.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krnacova is aware though and is defending well.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Krnacova is retaining full guard.
Krnacova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krnacova is still trying to improve position.
Gomez trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krnacova can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova trying to control the position.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Krnacova is keeping the position.
Gomez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krnacova's guard.
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura but Krnacova is defending well.
Gomez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Krnacova!
Gomez trying to control but Krnacova is having none of it.
Krnacova is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krnacova is looking to escape.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position but Gomez isn't that keen on the idea.
Krnacova slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krnacova moves into full guard.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Krnacova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krnacova has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Felix Krnacova!
An out of breath Felix Krnacova thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Christ (ranked 1025 p4p, 1444 weight class) and Pierre Ragout Mendy (ranked 142 p4p, 194 weight class). Pierre Ragout Mendy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Ragout Mendy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendy circles away quickly and effectively.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ moves out of range as Mendy strikes.
Mendy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Christ eats them both and turns towards Mendy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Christ lands with a shot to the body.
Mendy walks into a straight right hand from Christ.
It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Mendy misses with a few strikes there.
Mendy misses the shot to the body.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Mendy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Mendy.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Nice cross by Christ.
 Mendy is rocked!
Christ circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mendy to the canvas! Mendy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Christ keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Christ!
An out of breath Johan Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 825 p4p, 1566 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 125 p4p, 206 weight class). Kyle Seehaver looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a 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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 27 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seehaver defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Bomstaerk misses.
Seehaver looks for a takedown but Bomstaerk sprawls well.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seehaver sprawls well. Seehaver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Bomstaerk gets caught flat footed, as Seehaver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bomstaerk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Seehaver checks the leg kick.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Seehaver closes the distance and clinches up with Bomstaerk, looking for a takedown. Seehaver pushes Bomstaerk against the cage but Bomstaerk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bobby Bomstaerk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Seehaver looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Bomstaerk. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk dips to his left and cracks Seehaver with an uppercut!
Bomstaerk's corner calls for a 1-2. Bomstaerk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bomstaerk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bomstaerk shoots in and bounces Seehaver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bomstaerk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk connects with a couple of short punches.
Bomstaerk looking to sit in guard and control but Seehaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Seehaver stopping the sweep attempt from Bomstaerk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
Bomstaerk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bomstaerk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seehaver defends it easily.
Seehaver prevents Bomstaerk from getting back to his feet.
Bomstaerk striking off his back but it's not causing Seehaver any problems.
Seehaver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seehaver is controlling him.
Bomstaerk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Seehaver is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomstaerk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Seehaver after a bit of a struggle.
Seehaver is looking for a takedown.
Bomstaerk lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk chips away with some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bomstaerk throwing strikes but missing.
Bomstaerk lands a couple of digs.
Seehaver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bomstaerk scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk landing some decent shots from guard.
Bomstaerk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Seehaver is working from the bottom.
Bomstaerk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seehaver's head.
Bomstaerk tries to free his leg and advance position but Seehaver is retaining full guard.
Seehaver looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seehaver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bomstaerk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Seehaver is rocked!
Bomstaerk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Seehaver is controlling Bomstaerk's posture.
Bomstaerk controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bomstaerk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bomstaerk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seehaver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seehaver is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk distracts Seehaver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Seehaver is still in real trouble! Can Bomstaerk finish him?
Bomstaerk working some strikes from top position.
Bomstaerk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bomstaerk landing some decent shots from guard.
Bomstaerk arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Seehaver's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Mustonen (ranked 547 p4p, 2085 weight class) and Dude Dudeson (ranked 80 p4p, 282 weight class). Juhani Mustonen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dude Dudeson's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juhani Mustonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudeson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudeson feints the counter takedown.
Dudeson misses with a right hand
and Mustonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mustonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mustonen lands a jab to Dudeson's midsection.
Mustonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dudeson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudeson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dudeson has a takedown stuffed.
Mustonen misses with an uppercut.
Dudeson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mustonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mustonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mustonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudeson 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.
A little feinted left hand from Mustonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudeson scores with a head kick.
Mustonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudeson manages to avoid it.
Mustonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudeson has a takedown stuffed.
Juhani Mustonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dudeson gets the takedown into side control.
Mustonen throws Dudeson to one side and escapes!
Mustonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mustonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mustonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A left lands for Dudeson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudeson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen drops Dudeson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mustonen follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juhani Mustonen!
Our winner, Juhani Mustonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Dude Dudeson had this to say: 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 742 p4p, 1259 weight class) and Bobby Drake (ranked 118 p4p, 191 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Orla Wanker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Orla Wanker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wanker gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Wanker.
Drake misses with a hook. Wanker ducked under it nicely.
Wanker tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
Drake blocks a head kick by Wanker.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake lands with a good body shot.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Wanker.
Wanker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drake pinned against the cage. Drake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. 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.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Wanker should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Wanker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Wanker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker with a poor takedown
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Wanker drops his hands momentarily and Drake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drake lands a slapping body shot.
Wanker motions for Drake to come forward. Wanker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanker.
Drake scores with a jab to the head.
Drake misses with a hook.
Wanker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wanker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wanker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanker.
Drake misses with a hook. Wanker ducked under it nicely.
Wanker shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Wanker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanker swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orla Wanker's cut is getting worse.
Wanker digs a good hook to Drake's body.
Wanker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Wanker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wanker misses with a body kick.
Wanker misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wanker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Wanker - just one landing.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Wanker slips under a jab from Drake.
Wanker scores with a takedown into Drake's guard.
Drake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Wanker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wanker distracts Drake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wanker 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.
Wanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Wanker trying to control but Drake is working 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.
Wanker stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Wanker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wanker tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Drake wants to sweep here but Wanker controlling him for the moment.
Drake wants to hit a sweep here but Wanker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drake there!
Wanker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Drake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wanker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drake!
Drake manages to get back to half guard.
Drake wants to improve his position but Wanker is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Wanker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wanker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drake wants to control but Wanker is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wanker is working away from the top position though.
Wanker is taking a breather. Drake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wanker prevents Drake from improving his position.
Wanker wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wanker is working hard here to advance position.
Wanker trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drake trying to control from the bottom.
Wanker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wanker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wanker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drake wants to control but Wanker is having none of it.
Wanker controlling the position easily from mount.
Wanker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wanker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker controlling his opponent.
Wanker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wanker trying to control but Drake is having none of it.
Wanker controlling his opponent.
Drake tries to reverse the position but Wanker maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker controlling the pace for now.
Drake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wanker looking to control but Drake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wanker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drake 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!
Wanker controlling from the full mount.
Wanker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wanker!
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wanker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wanker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Wanker misses.
Wanker misses with a head kick.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake lands with an uppercut that bounces Wanker off the cage and back into range.
Wanker walks into a straight right hand from Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Wanker's head but Wanker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanker moves away.
Drake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake looks to land a left hand but Wanker moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Wanker as he connects with a hook.
Wanker lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wanker punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Drake.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wanker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wanker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wanker not doing much here.
Drake moves into full guard.
Wanker stays in close to Drake's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wanker controls the pace.
Wanker wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drake scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wanker back to the cage. Drake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wanker walks into a straight right hand from Drake.
Wanker moves away from the strike by Drake.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Wanker saw that one coming.
Wanker throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Wanker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Drake scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Wanker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake throws a body punch but Wanker moves out of range.
Wanker throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wanker is defended easily by Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wanker under the eye.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wanker.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Wanker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Wanker tries to score with a low kick but Drake moves his leg out of the way.
Wanker takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake jabs at Wanker's body.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drake has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Drake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 709 p4p, 832 weight class) and Jan Koblav (ranked 111 p4p, 134 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Koblav!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koblav gets a double leg takedown into Sight's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Koblav has gone for a leg lock! Sight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koblav's guard.
Sight wants to get up but he can't break Koblav's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Koblav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koblav has his foot on Sight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sight works his way back into a safe position though.
Sight preventing the sweep.
Koblav manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sight manages to get himself to full guard.
Koblav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sight wants to get back to his feet but Koblav is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koblav thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koblav has gone for a leg lock! Sight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koblav's guard.
Koblav trying to control the position.
Sight wants to get up but he can't break Koblav's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Koblav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sight is one step ahead there.
Sight wants to stand but Koblav has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koblav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koblav escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koblav escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koblav is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koblav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koblav.
Sight tries to kick Koblav off but Koblav keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koblav is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koblav is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sight is just riding it out for now. Koblav eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koblav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koblav.
Koblav is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sight is just riding it out for now. Koblav eventually gives up the hold.
Sight tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Koblav manages to move to mount!
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.
Koblav is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sight to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sight shrugs it off.
Koblav with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Koblav looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Koblav moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sight has worked his arm free - good work by Sight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koblav prevents Sight from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Koblav dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koblav gets a double leg takedown into Sight's guard.
Sight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sight wants to stand up but Koblav is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sight has his feet on Koblav's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Koblav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sight as he avoids it easily.
Paul Sight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koblav shoots in and gets a takedown into Sight's guard.
Koblav has gone for a leg lock! Sight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koblav's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koblav is proving hard to escape from.
Sight decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sight lands a jab.
Sight misses with a hook.
Koblav scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koblav thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koblav prevents Sight from escaping the position.
Koblav wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sight, who protects the arm well.
Sight tries to escape but Koblav is in control.
Sight throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jan Koblav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sight lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koblav.
A telegraphed right hand from Sight misses the target.
No joy there for Sight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koblav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koblav feints and as Sight raises his hands in defense, Koblav changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koblav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Koblav has gone for a leg lock! Sight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koblav's guard.
Koblav 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.
Koblav has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deep waters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sight is looking to stand up but Koblav won't let him.
Koblav working for submissions but it's allowed Sight to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sight wants to stand but Koblav has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Koblav looking for subs from the bottom but Sight mounts him!
Sight wants to get back to his feet but Koblav is holding on tight.
Koblav really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koblav regains half guard.
Koblav regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sight wants to stand but Koblav has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jan Koblav has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sight postures up.
Koblav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Sight dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koblav throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sight's waist but Sight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koblav off to one side.
A combination from Sight does no damage.
Sight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koblav.
Koblav misses with a takedown attempt
and Sight counters with a two punch combo.
Koblav has a takedown stuffed.
Paul Sight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Koblav.
Sight is looking to slow Koblav down with leg kicks.
Koblav fails with the takedown
and Sight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koblav is rocked!
Paul Sight is winning the standup battle so far.
Sight lands with a right and another and another! Koblav is in big trouble! Sight lands again and this time it's lights out for Koblav! A quality knockout there for Sight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Sight!
Paul Sight 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 752 p4p, 747 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 114 p4p, 113 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov.
Dokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov lands with a light punch inside.
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov lands a shoulder strike.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kosmanov walks away with a smile on his face. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dokov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vladimir Kosmanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dokov darts in and clinches Kosmanov up against the cage.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Dokov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kosmanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dokov avoids it.
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Dokov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kosmanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Kosmanov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dokov is trying to keep an underhook but Kosmanov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dokov wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov missing with punches from the bottom.
Dokov is looking to escape.
Dokov kicks off Kosmanov and gets to his feet.
Dokov throws a combination that misses
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kosmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dokov closes the distance and pushes Kosmanov back into the cage.
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Kosmanov tries to keep at a distance but Dokov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dokov is looking to control Kosmanov's arms but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dokov has his back to the cage.
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kosmanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Dokov avoids a wild elbow strike from Kosmanov.
Dokov manages to break the clinch.
Kosmanov throws a low kick but Dokov moves out of range easily.
Kosmanov throws a low kick but Dokov moves out of range easily.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it.
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Dokov blocks the elbow strike.
Kosmanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Dokov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kosmanov smiles and moves away.
Kosmanov throws a front kick aimed at Dokov's knee but Dokov avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov jumps into guard, dragging Dokov to the mat.
Dokov won't allow Kosmanov to sweep him here.
Dokov stands up and waves to Kosmanov to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kosmanov circles away.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Dokov darts in looking for a takedown but Kosmanov gets double underhooks and turns Dokov into the cage.
Kosmanov throwing a counter right hand but Dokov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kosmanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov scores with a body shot.
Dokov clinches.
Dokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kosmanov walks away with a smile on his face. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dokov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
Kosmanov gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dokov is looking to clinch.
Kosmanov tries to keep at a distance but Dokov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kosmanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Dokov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokov can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dokov pulls guard.
Dokov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.
Dokov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dokov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dokov striking off his back but it's not causing Kosmanov any problems.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kosmanov lands a couple of digs.
Dokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov prevents Dokov from getting back to his feet.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov passes into half guard.
Kosmanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dokov gets full guard.
Dokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dokov trying to strike off his back.
Dokov working for a triangle but Kosmanov defends it easily.
Kosmanov prevents Dokov from getting back to his feet.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dokov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kosmanov won't allow Dokov to get back to his feet.
Dokov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Dokov keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dokov tries to clinch but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosmanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kosmanov counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dokov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov shoots and misses
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Dokov moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dokov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kosmanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dokov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kosmanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dokov regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dokov wants to stand and escape but Kosmanov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
That's time! Kosmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dokov walks into a stiff left hand from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kosmanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kosmanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dokov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kosmanov defends well and Dokov ends up having to push Kosmanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dokov blocks a jab.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Dokov moves away and avoids it.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosmanov throws a shot to the body.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Kosmanov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kosmanov to the mat! Kosmanov manages to get full guard.
Dokov wanted to stand there but Kosmanov had control of the position.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Dokov controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov lands a couple of digs.
Dokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kosmanov 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.
Dokov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov has momentary wrist control but Dokov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov is looking for a triangle but Dokov pushes his legs off easily.
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kosmanov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch.
Dokov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Dokov misses.
Dokov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dokov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dokov thows a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kosmanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kosmanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dokov avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov has hold of one of Dokov's legs. Dokov is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosmanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Dokov.
Dokov has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kosmanov is stalling in the full guard.
Kosmanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosmanov stands up out of Dokov's guard for a moment - Dokov manages to land a nice upkick.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
Dokov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kosmanov stacks Dokov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kosmanov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kosmanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dokov is looking to escape.
Dokov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dokov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kosmanov. What's that going to do exactly?
Dokov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kosmanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dokov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dokov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kosmanov has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov lands a big shot there that rocks Dokov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kosmanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Pellegrini (ranked 117 p4p, 984 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 17 p4p, 136 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wasyl Plutov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Pellegrini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plutov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pellegrini blocks the elbow strike.
Pellegrini blocks an elbow strike from Plutov.
Pellegrini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Wasyl Plutov has been cut.
Plutov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pellegrini lands with a light punch inside.
Pellegrini blocking some punches.
Plutov is looking to control Pellegrini's arms but Pellegrini gets an underhook and turns him. Now Plutov has his back to the cage.
Pellegrini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov trying to stall but Pellegrini improves his position.
Pellegrini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pellegrini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pellegrini slips under a jab from Plutov.
A shot to the liver by Plutov. Beautiful body shot.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov misses with a right hand
and Pellegrini finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Plutov tries to clinch up but Pellegrini circles away and keeps his distance.
Pellegrini moves out of range of the strikes.
Plutov throws an overhand right that lands on Pellegrini's shoulder, as Pellegrini tries to avoid the shot.
Pellegrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pellegrini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Pellegrini - just one landing.
Pellegrini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Plutov misses with a few strikes there.
Pellegrini misses with a straight right.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses
and Pellegrini counters with a nice kick to the body.
Plutov looks winded!
Pellegrini misses with a looping left.
Plutov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Plutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pellegrini scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pellegrini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Plutov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Plutov takes one on the button.
Plutov throws a big shot that misses.
Pellegrini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plutov slips under a jab.
Plutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plutov throws a body punch but Pellegrini moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pellegrini with a nice calf kick.
Pellegrini lands a jab to the nose.
Plutov misses with a head kick.
Pellegrini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plutov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Plutov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pellegrini thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.
Pellegrini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pellegrini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pellegrini lands a jab to Plutov's midsection.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pellegrini throws a jab but it's blocked by Plutov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pellegrini scores with a body shot.
Plutov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pellegrini circles away quickly and effectively.
Plutov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini scores with a decent looking hook.
Plutov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pellegrini counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov closes the distance and pushes Pellegrini back into the cage.
Pellegrini lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Pellegrini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pellegrini with a nice calf kick.
Pellegrini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pellegrini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Plutov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini lands with a nice body punch.
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pellegrini cracks Plutov with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pellegrini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pellegrini swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutov.
Pellegrini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Plutov backs up against the cage.
Plutov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pellegrini scores with a hook to the body. Plutov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plutov. Pellegrini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pellegrini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pellegrini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pellegrini lands with a right hand.
Pellegrini lands with an overhand left.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Plutov ducks down to avoid it.
Plutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plutov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Plutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pellegrini feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pellegrini can pounce on him.
Plutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pellegrini.
Plutov walks into a left hand.
Pellegrini slips a jab from Plutov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Pellegrini.
Plutov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Plutov's head backwards.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the side of Plutov's head but Plutov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wasyl Plutov'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.
Plutov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pellegrini to score with a decent uppercut.
Pellegrini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Plutov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pellegrini.
Plutov rushes Pellegrini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pellegrini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Pellegrini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pellegrini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plutov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
Plutov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pellegrini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pellegrini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pellegrini throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Pellegrini - just one landing.
Plutov looks to land a combination but Pellegrini avoids it well.
Plutov scores with a one two! Pellegrini had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Plutov moves to clinch but Pellegrini breaks away
and Pellegrini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a wild body shot.
Pellegrini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Pellegrini. Beautiful body shot.
Plutov is breathing heavily.
Plutov misses with a looping left.
Pellegrini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plutov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pellegrini lands a lovely overhand right.
Plutov misses with an uppercut.
Plutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Plutov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pellegrini counters with a straight right hand.
Pellegrini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Plutov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Plutov looks to clinch
and Pellegrini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pellegrini misses with a two punch combination.
Plutov walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
Pellegrini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutov can do to turn this around?
Plutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pellegrini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Plutov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pellegrini finds it's way round the side to connect with Plutov's head.
Pellegrini slips a jab and a cross from Plutov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini connects with the punch.
Plutov is rocked!
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Pellegrini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Plutov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pellegrini finish him?
Pellegrini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov seems to have recovered his senses.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Pellegrini.
Plutov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Pellegrini to counter with a crisp jab.
Pellegrini connects with a body shot.
Pellegrini pushes Plutov away with a front kick.
Pellegrini lunges at Plutov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plutov's hand.
Pellegrini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pellegrini jabs Plutov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Plutov walks into a stiff left hand from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini digs a good body shot into Plutov's ribs.
Pellegrini scores with the left hand. Plutov knows he should have avoided that one.
Plutov looks to land a combination but Pellegrini avoids it well.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick which misses Plutov's front leg but catches the back leg as Plutov tries to avoid it.
Plutov closes the distance and clinches.
Pellegrini lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini avoids a wild elbow strike from Plutov.
Plutov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pellegrini's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Pellegrini scores a nice knee to the body.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pellegrini scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Pellegrini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pellegrini drops Plutov with a big knee straight up the middle! Plutov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini jabs Plutov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Plutov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Pellegrini finds it's way through Plutov's defenses.
Pellegrini stuns Plutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pellegrini - that will leave a mark!
Pellegrini lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Pellegrini as he connects with a hook.
Pellegrini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plutov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pellegrini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pellegrini stuns Plutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pellegrini cracks Plutov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Plutov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pellegrini finish him?
Pellegrini cracks Plutov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Plutov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Pellegrini pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Plutov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Pellegrini!
Vinnie Pellegrini retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Vinnie Pellegrini 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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