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OFK 257 - Chrismas Fight Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 3948 p4p, 5109 weight class) and Peter Golles (ranked 437 p4p, 478 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Golles!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golles tries to clinch but Howard is having none of it.
Golles's corner calls for a 1-2. Golles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Golles looks to land a right hand but Howard moved out of range.
Howard tries to counter with a takedown but Golles is quick to defend against it.
Golles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golles tries to clinch up.
Howard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Golles tests Howard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Golles is looking to clinch.
Howard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Golles throws a looping overhand right but Howard ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golles.
A combination from Golles does no damage.
Golles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard looks to throw the jab but Golles is out of range.
Peter Golles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golles is looking to clinch.
Howard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Golles sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golles throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown.
Golles looks to throw the jab but Howard is out of range.
Golles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Golles throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Golles misses with a hook. Howard ducked under it nicely.
Howard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Golles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Golles as Howard shoots in.
Howard is breathing heavily.
A jab from Golles does it's job there.
Golles throws a lazy uppercut
and Howard counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golles is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Howard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Golles sneaks out the side door and pushes Howard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Golles misses with a straight left.
Howard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Golles scores with a decent looking hook.
Peter Golles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Howard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Golles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Golles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Golles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howard tries to move to mount but Golles blocks the move with his legs.
Golles is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Howard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golles stops Howard from passing to mount.
Howard lands a nice forearm strike.
Golles is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Howard trying to control the action but Golles is working from the bottom.
Golles prevents Howard from improving position.
Golles pushes Howard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Howard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Howard advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Golles really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Golles's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Howard with a couple of short strikes.
Howard scoring with strikes but Golles is staying in there.
Howard unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Golles wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Howard celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Howard!
A very excited looking Dean Howard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 2231 p4p, 22635 weight class) and Rocco Damato (ranked 209 p4p, 384 weight class). Happy comes to the cage accompanied by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Damato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Damato!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Damato misses.
Rocco Damato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damato clobbers Happy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Happy avoids the body shot from Damato.
Happy ducks under a wild hook from Damato.
Happy keeps the fight on the outside.
Happy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Damato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Happy somewhat.
Jab, jab by Damato - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy shoots in and bounces Damato off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Happy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Happy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Damato is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Damato is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Happy prevents Damato from improving his position.
Happy is taking a breather. Damato 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Damato pushes Happy off, looking to escape but Happy dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Damato is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anti Happy!
Anti Happy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vern Schullacks (ranked 2612 p4p, 1814 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 327 p4p, 239 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schullacks.
Schullacks ducks under a wild hook from Claw.
Schullacks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Claw sprawls and moves away.
Claw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Claw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schullacks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Claw.
Schullacks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Claw to the mat! Claw manages to get full guard.
Claw has his foot on Schullacks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schullacks works his way back into a safe position though.
Claw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schullacks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schullacks connects with a couple of short punches.
Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schullacks defends it easily.
Schullacks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schullacks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schullacks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schullacks wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Claw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Claw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schullacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claw is keeping the position for now.
Claw is looking for a triangle but Schullacks pushes his legs off easily.
Claw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schullacks defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schullacks wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schullacks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks drops back looking for a leg! Claw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Claw manages to kick Schullacks off! Schullacks jumps back into Claw's guard.
Schullacks landing with the ground and pound.
Claw working for a triangle but Schullacks defends it easily.
Claw working for a triangle but Schullacks defends it easily.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Schullacks from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schullacks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Claw looking for a sweep. Not yet Claw, not yet.
Claw working for a triangle but Schullacks defends it easily.
Claw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schullacks is aware though and is defending well.
Schullacks tries to free his leg and advance position but Claw is retaining full guard.
Claw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schullacks defends well.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Schullacks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schullacks is in close to Claw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schullacks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schullacks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schullacks distracts Claw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Claw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schullacks is aware though and is defending well.
Claw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claw has his foot on Schullacks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schullacks works his way back into a safe position though.
Schullacks 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.
Claw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schullacks defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schullacks defends well.
Claw looks winded!
Schullacks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Schullacks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Schullacks throws a shot to the body.
Schullacks dips to his left and cracks Claw with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Claw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schullacks slips a jab and a cross from Claw.
Schullacks feinted with a counter takedown.
Claw throws a right and a left that Schullacks avoids nicely.
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Claw fails with the takedown.
Schullacks gets a double leg takedown into Claw's guard.
Claw being controlled here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schullacks throws a big right hand that misses.
Claw looking for a guillotine here but Schullacks defends easily.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schullacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schullacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schullacks works over Claw with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schullacks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schullacks drops back looking for a leg! Claw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Claw manages to kick Schullacks off! Schullacks jumps back into Claw's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schullacks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Claw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schullacks defends well.
Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schullacks defends it easily.
Schullacks slips nicely into half guard.
Schullacks drops an elbow to the side of Claw's head.
Schullacks is looking for a kimura but Claw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schullacks to get the leverage.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Schullacks seems to be looking for submissions.
Claw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is keen to just control but Claw is a slippery customer.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schullacks pulls his head out easily.
Schullacks is trying to control the action in half guard but Claw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schullacks working over Claw with some ground and pound. Claw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schullacks working the head and body with strikes.
Schullacks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Claw wants to control but Schullacks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claw is staying active underneath Schullacks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schullacks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schullacks wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Claw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schullacks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Schullacks there.
Schullacks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schullacks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schullacks drops an elbow to the side of Claw's head.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schullacks pulls his head out easily.
Claw is breathing heavily.
Schullacks is looking for a kimura but Claw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schullacks to get the leverage.
Schullacks is looking to advance position but Claw won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claw is in trouble now - Schullacks has advanced to mount!
Schullacks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Claw is looking to escape.
Schullacks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Schullacks dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schullacks misses with a right hand
and Claw counters with a nice uppercut.
Schullacks slips a straight right by Claw.
Schullacks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claw throws out the jab.
Schullacks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
Claw staying out of range there.
Chief Claw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schullacks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Claw throws a sloppy head kick and Schullacks moves out of range easily.
Schullacks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Claw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schullacks. Claw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Claw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Claw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schullacks lunges at Claw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Claw's hand.
Schullacks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schullacks slips a nice elbow through Claw's hands, connecting with Claw's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schullacks connects with a nice short shot to Claw's temple.
Schullacks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schullacks pulls his head out easily.
Claw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Schullacks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claw defends it well.
Schullacks is trying to control the action in half guard but Claw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vern Schullacks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schullacks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schullacks lands strikes from half guard.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schullacks pulls his head out easily.
Schullacks is looking to advance position but Claw won't allow it.
Schullacks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schullacks trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom.
Schullacks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claw is just riding it out for now. Schullacks eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Schullacks is working for a submission of some sort.
Claw taking some punishment here, with Schullacks in his half guard.
Claw tries to roll over but Schullacks keeps him under control.
Schullacks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schullacks trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom.
Schullacks controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks wants to take a breather but Claw is having none of it.
Schullacks trying to pass the guard but Claw defending well.
Schullacks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schullacks winds up and cracks Claw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schullacks pulls his head out easily.
Schullacks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schullacks trying to control from half guard but Claw is working away.
Claw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schullacks.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schullacks is working for a kimura but Claw is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw trying to get back to full guard but Schullacks takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Schullacks avoids the attempt from Claw to control.
Schullacks trying to control but Claw is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schullacks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chief Claw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vern Schullacks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Claw is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Schullacks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Claw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schullacks working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schullacks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Schullacks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schullacks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Schullacks!
A victorious Vern Schullacks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 1413 p4p, 2846 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 189 p4p, 354 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Felix Krnacova enters the cage!
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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 24 - 11 - 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 32 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch but Krnacova moves out of range.
Krnacova closes the distance and clinches.
Boxing Champ lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krnacova is trying to pull guard but Boxing Champ has him pressed against the cage.
Boxing Champ stops a takedown attempt from Krnacova.
Chame Boxing Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Boxing Champ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krnacova has Boxing Champ pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boxing Champ manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ breaks from the clinch.
Krnacova fails with a takedown attempt.
Boxing Champ is looking to counter punch.
Boxing Champ throws a jab but it's blocked by Krnacova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boxing Champ pinned against the cage. Boxing Champ gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Krnacova tries to get set, Boxing Champ tries to push him back and clinch up but Krnacova manages to avoid the attempt.
Boxing Champ closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boxing Champ lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxing Champ 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.
Krnacova looking to control but Boxing Champ passes into half guard.
Krnacova tries to get to full guard but Boxing Champ has control of the leg.
Krnacova trying to control from the bottom.
Boxing Champ tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krnacova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boxing Champ lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krnacova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boxing Champ is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boxing Champ pushes down on Krnacova's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boxing Champ is keen to just control but Krnacova is a slippery customer.
Krnacova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep. Boxing Champ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krnacova trying to control but Boxing Champ postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krnacova with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Boxing Champ scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krnacova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boxing Champ is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing that Boxing Champ has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boxing Champ wants to take a breather but Krnacova is having none of it.
Boxing Champ scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boxing Champ trying to mount his opponent but Krnacova defends it.
Boxing Champ is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boxing Champ lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxing Champ working the head and body with strikes.
Boxing Champ 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.
Krnacova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boxing Champ scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing Champ is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxing Champ 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.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krnacova works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep.
Boxing Champ stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krnacova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krnacova wants to control but Boxing Champ passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova wants to improve his position but Boxing Champ is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krnacova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boxing Champ chips away with some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ working some strikes from top position.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Krnacova postures up in Boxing Champ's guard and throws a big left but Boxing Champ blocks it.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boxing Champ's head.
Krnacova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krnacova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boxing Champ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chame Boxing Champ dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Krnacova closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boxing Champ explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Boxing Champ swats away the attempt to clinch by Krnacova.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boxing Champ.
Krnacova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krnacova looks for a takedown but Boxing Champ sprawls well.
Boxing Champ shoots in and gets a takedown into Krnacova's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova is trying to keep Boxing Champ in close.
Boxing Champ is in close to Krnacova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxing Champ is one step ahead there.
Boxing Champ lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
Boxing Champ is in close to Krnacova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxing Champ content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boxing Champ stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova is still trying to improve position.
Boxing Champ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boxing Champ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krnacova trying to control the position.
Krnacova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boxing Champ haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boxing Champ scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boxing Champ stands up over Krnacova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boxing Champ won't allow Krnacova to sweep him here.
Boxing Champ sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
Boxing Champ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krnacova can do to turn this around?
Boxing Champ keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krnacova's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ with a nice head shot there.
Boxing Champ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxing Champ distracts Krnacova with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
Boxing Champ works over Krnacova with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxing Champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxing Champ wriggles free and stands up.
Krnacova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova tries for a takedown but Boxing Champ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chame Boxing Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Krnacova tries to sprawl but Boxing Champ drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krnacova is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep. Boxing Champ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boxing Champ slows the pace down in half guard.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep. Boxing Champ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krnacova is trying to maintain the position but Boxing Champ is very close to passing his half guard.
Krnacova taking some punishment here, with Boxing Champ in his half guard.
Boxing Champ is trying to control. Krnacova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chame Boxing Champ dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boxing Champ fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krnacova to the ground. Boxing Champ is now in Krnacova's guard.
Boxing Champ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krnacova is keeping the position for now.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
Krnacova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxing Champ is one step ahead there.
Boxing Champ lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxing Champ works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boxing Champ trying to mount his opponent but Krnacova defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova wants to get back to full guard.
Krnacova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boxing Champ in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Krnacova tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Boxing Champ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chame Boxing Champ!
Chame Boxing Champ gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Kemonito (ranked 1238 p4p, 1185 weight class) and Keenwah Granes (ranked 72 p4p, 68 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kemonito might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kemonito Entrance Music. Granes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 敢不敢 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Kemonito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenwah Granes!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granes connects with a crisp jab.
Granes cracks Kemonito with a good jab.
Kemonito scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Kemonito are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Granes wants to control but Kemonito postures up.
Granes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Granes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kemonito off and has taken his back!
Granes looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granes is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Granes gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Granes gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Granes apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Granes lands with a nice body punch.
Kemonito gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kemonito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kemonito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Granes defends it easily.
Granes is working Kemonito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kemonito looking for a guillotine here but Granes defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kemonito 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.
Granes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Granes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kemonito working for a triangle but Granes defends it easily.
Kemonito is trying to control the position but Granes postures up.
Granes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Kemonito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Granes is aware though and is defending well.
Kemonito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Granes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kemonito looking for a guillotine here but Granes defends easily.
Kemonito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Granes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Granes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kemonito trying to keep a closed guard but Granes is proving a slippery customer.
Kemonito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Granes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kemonito might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kemonito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Granes trying to control but Kemonito is working from the bottom.
Kemonito 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito working a defensive guard here.
Kemonito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Granes is aware though and is defending well.
Kemonito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Granes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Granes wants to control from the top but Kemonito keeps moving.
Kemonito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granes landing with the ground and pound.
Kemonito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Kemonito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Granes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Granes trying to control but Kemonito is working from the bottom.
Kemonito has his foot on Granes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Granes works his way back into a safe position though.
Granes stands up over Kemonito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kemonito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Granes defends well.
Granes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kemonito's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Granes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Granes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kemonito's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Granes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Granes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kemonito drops his hands momentarily and Granes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Granes lands a glancing blow to the side of Kemonito's head.
Granes cracks Kemonito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kemonito tries to clinch but Granes moves out of range.
Kemonito takes one on the button.
Kemonito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Granes lands an overhand right.
Kemonito gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Granes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Granes lands a couple of digs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Granes stopping the sweep attempt from Kemonito.
Kemonito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kemonito keeping moving, preventing Granes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Granes trying to control but Kemonito is working from the bottom.
Kemonito trying to keep a closed guard but Granes is proving a slippery customer.
Granes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Granes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kemonito thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Granes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kemonito's head.
Kemonito has his foot on Granes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Granes works his way back into a safe position though.
Kemonito is trying to control the position but Granes postures up.
Kemonito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Granes connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Granes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kemonito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Granes defends it easily.
Granes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Granes postures up.
Granes lands a couple of elbows.
Granes trying to control but Kemonito is working from the bottom.
Granes cracks Kemonito with a solid left hand.
Granes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kemonito has his foot on Granes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Granes works his way back into a safe position though.
Granes lands a couple of digs.
Granes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granes preventing the sweep.
Granes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Granes distracts Kemonito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kemonito trying to keep a closed guard but Granes is proving a slippery customer.
Granes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kemonito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Granes lands a couple of elbows.
Granes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kemonito trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Granes distracts Kemonito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Granes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Granes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kemonito working for a triangle but Granes defends it easily.
Granes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemonito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenwah Granes has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Granes is working Kemonito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Granes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Granes is in close to Kemonito's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kemonito 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.
Kemonito looking for a guillotine here but Granes defends easily.
Granes stands up over Kemonito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kemonito throws his legs up looking for a submission but Granes uses it to pass to side control.
Kemonito tries to buck Granes off but Granes is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Granes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Granes gets the takedown into side control.
Kemonito tries to improve position but can't.
Granes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Granes wants to control for a moment but Kemonito uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Granes working over Kemonito with some ground and pound. Kemonito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kemonito wants to improve his position but Granes is controlling well.
Granes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Granes.
Kemonito wants to get back to full guard.
Kemonito actively working from the bottom here.
Kemonito moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granes works over Kemonito with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Granes manages to get himself to full guard.
Granes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Granes looking for a sweep. Not yet Granes, not yet.
Granes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Granes landing some decent shots from guard.
Kemonito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Granes defends well.
Kemonito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Granes is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granes trying to control but Kemonito is working from the bottom.
Granes postures up.
Kemonito wants to sweep here but Granes controlling him for the moment.
Granes connects with a couple of short punches.
Kemonito has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Granes has passed into side control.
Granes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kemonito takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kemonito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kemonito takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kemonito can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Granes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kemonito is trying to get back to half guard.
Granes is looking to take a break and control but Kemonito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Granes working the ground and pound.
Kemonito taking a bit of punishment here - Granes scoring with strikes.
 Kemonito is rocked!
Granes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Kemonito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kemonito is looking for a sweep.
Granes trying to control the action but Kemonito is working from the bottom.
Kemonito is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Granes off and has taken his back!
Granes just trying to survive but Kemonito is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Granes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kemonito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Granes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Juan Kemonito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granes regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito is looking to work some ground and pound but Granes has wrist control.
Granes has Kemonito pulled in close to control his posture.
Granes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kemonito's guard.
Granes cracks Kemonito with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granes is in close to Kemonito's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Granes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Granes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Granes postures up and lands a big shot to Kemonito's brow.
Granes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Granes landing some decent shots from guard.
Granes loads up on a big left hand. Kemonito felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Granes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kemonito can't hide his disappointment, as Granes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keenwah Granes!
Keenwah Granes 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Gazersky (ranked 941 p4p, 1515 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 135 p4p, 192 weight class). Gazersky's entrance music is Clutch - Electric Worry. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Gazersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gazersky throws out the jab.
Gazersky blocks the body kick.
Gazersky throws a shot to the body.
Goodman slips a jab from Gazersky.
Goodman misses with a wild combination.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Gazersky.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman cracks Gazersky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Marlon Gazersky has been cut.
Gazersky jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky staying out of range there.
Gazersky lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gazersky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gazersky feinted with a counter takedown.
Goodman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gazersky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gazersky.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gazersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky throwing strikes but missing.
Goodman has his hands on Gazersky's head, controlling the position.
Goodman is looking to stand up but Gazersky isn't so interested in that idea.
Gazersky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gazersky connects with a couple of short punches.
Gazersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gazersky throwing strikes from guard but Goodman blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goodman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazersky.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodman is on top in guard.
Gazersky looking for a sweep. Not yet Gazersky, not yet.
Goodman stays in close to Gazersky's body and controls the position.
Gazersky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Gazersky wants to control but Goodman passes easily into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gazersky wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Gazersky moves away and avoids it.
Goodman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gazersky eats them both and turns towards Goodman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Gazersky lands.
Goodman feints a jab promting Gazersky to slip. Goodman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gazersky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazersky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gazersky. Gazersky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gazersky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gazersky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gazersky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Gazersky blocks a jab.
Gazersky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gazersky is in Goodman's guard.
Gazersky with a nice head shot there.
Gazersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gazersky 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.
Goodman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Marlon Gazersky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marlon Gazersky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Gazersky's defenses.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gazersky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman misses with the combination.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman cracks Gazersky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a double jab
and Gazersky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Gazersky attempts a counter takedown but Goodman avoids it well and moves away.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Gazersky saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gazersky manages to avoid it.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Gazersky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman throws a hook but Gazersky blocks it.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Gazersky keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Gazersky.
Gazersky works Goodman's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman rushes Gazersky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gazersky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Goodman.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gazersky backwards.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Gazersky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Gazersky.
Gazersky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gazerskys head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodman.
Gazersky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gazersky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman cracks Gazersky with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman tries to stall but Gazersky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Gazersky's ribcage. Gazersky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gazersky's defenses.
Gazersky is trying to stall.
Goodman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goodman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gazersky takes an elbow to the temple.
Gazersky prevents a body shot from Goodman.
A short right from Gazersky.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goodman.
The crowd are getting on Goodman's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gazersky's elbow.
Gazersky prevents a body shot from Goodman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gazersky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gazersky can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goodman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gazersky's brow.
Gazersky blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Gazersky.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goodman.
Gazersky lands a nice shot to the body.
Gazersky wants to stall.
Gazersky misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Gazersky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman drops Gazersky with a beautiful combination! Gazersky stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Goodman is looking for the KO!
Gazersky is rocked!
Marlon Gazersky's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodman moves out of range as Gazersky strikes.
Oh Gazersky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gazersky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gazersky seems to have got his legs back now.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gazersky throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman cracks Gazersky with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Goodman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gazersky to stand back up!
Gazersky slips under a jab from Goodman.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Gazersky throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Gazersky jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Gazersky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodman. Goodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gazersky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman tries to clinch but Gazersky moves out of range.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Gazersky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gazersky misses with an uppercut.
Goodman takes the fight into the clinch.
Gazersky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gazersky tries to stall but Goodman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gazersky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlon Gazersky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gazersky was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman drops Gazersky with a beautiful combination! Gazersky stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Goodman is looking for the KO!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazersky. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Gazersky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gazersky throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Gazersky blocks the low kick.
Goodman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodman thows a leg kick but Gazersky checks it
and Gazersky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gazersky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gazersky pushes down on Goodman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goodman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gazersky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goodman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gazersky.
Goodman taking some punishment here, with Gazersky in his half guard.
Gazersky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goodman's head.
Gazersky throwing shots but Goodman is blocking nicely.
Gazersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Gazersky.
Gazersky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Gazersky there.
Gazersky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goodman's head.
Gazersky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky is trying to control the action in half guard but Goodman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goodman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gazersky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goodman's head.
Gazersky with the ground and pound but Goodman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gazersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gazersky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Gazersky.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gazersky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Gazersky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gazersky.
Goodman cracks Gazersky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman tries to clinch but Gazersky moves out of range.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gazersky is looking to counter punch.
Gazersky throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gazersky is just out of range.
Gazersky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goodman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gazersky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Gazersky throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Gazersky throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Gazersky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Gazersky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goodman's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gazersky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodman tries to clinch but Gazersky moves out of range.
Gazersky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Gazersky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman tries to land a body kick
and Gazersky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gazersky passes into half guard.
Gazersky is thwarting Goodman's attempts to control the position.
Goodman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gazersky.
Goodman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marlon Gazersky.
I think Gazersky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Gazersky!
During a confident post fight interview, Marlon Gazersky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 698 p4p, 1133 weight class) and Pertti Naulakko (ranked 111 p4p, 176 weight class). Byczkiewicz's entrance music is The Analogs - Szczecin. A fine choice. Naulakko has chosen Amon Amarth - First Kill as his entrance music. Blazej Byczkiewicz 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Naulakko!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Naulakko. Byczkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byczkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Naulakko is out of range.
Naulakko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Naulakko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byczkiewicz on the side of the head.
Naulakko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Naulakko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Byczkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Naulakko.
Byczkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naulakko.
Naulakko throws a shot from downtown. Byczkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Naulakko throws the left hand but Byczkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Byczkiewicz throws an overhand right that lands on Naulakko's shoulder, as Naulakko tries to avoid the shot.
Byczkiewicz lands a head shot.
Byczkiewicz jabs Naulakko right on the nose. Naulakko blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naulakko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Byczkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Byczkiewicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 Naulakko is rocked!
Naulakko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byczkiewicz throws out the jab.
Naulakko is still on wobbly legs! Can Byczkiewicz finish him?
Byczkiewicz scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Byczkiewicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naulakko.
Byczkiewicz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naulakko seems to have recovered his senses.
Naulakko jabs at Byczkiewicz's body.
Naulakko works Byczkiewicz's body with a nice hook.
Naulakko throws an off balance right hand
and Byczkiewicz counters with a big uppercut that knocks Naulakko off his feet! Byczkiewicz dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big shot lands for Byczkiewicz! That's hurt Naulakko! Will he recover? Byczkiewicz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
Our winner, Blazej Byczkiewicz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Escalante (ranked 342 p4p, 1518 weight class) and Murilo Ninja (ranked 54 p4p, 201 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escalante.
Ninja throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Escalante slaps away a takedown attempt from Ninja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ninja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ninja misses with a few strikes there.
Escalante jabs Ninja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ninja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escalante defends it nicely.
Escalante chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escalante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Escalante.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escalante and Ninja are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Escalante throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Ninja into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Escalante knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 105 p4p, 270 weight class) and Radio Philips (ranked 16 p4p, 38 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Philips looking to stall.
Cubbedge lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Cubbedge avoids the damage to the body.
Cubbedge tries a body shot but Philips blocks it.
Cubbedge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Philipss head.
A nice left hand lands by Cubbedge.
A short left from Cubbedge.
Our sources have told us that Cubbedge has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Philips misses with a knee to the head.
Philips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Philips looks winded!
Cubbedge holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cubbedge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cubbedge tries to land knees in the clinch but Philips avoids the damage to the body.
Cubbedge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge slows down the pace here.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
Cubbedge scores with a shot to the body.
Cubbedge dips to his left and cracks Philips with an uppercut!
Cubbedge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab.
Philips wants to counter the offense by Cubbedge and move into the clinch position.
Philips misses with a low kick.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the side of Philips's head but Philips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Philips thows a leg kick but Cubbedge checks it
and Cubbedge counters with a straight right hand.
Philips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge.
Philips scores with a shot to the body.
Cubbedge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Philips. Philips obviously looking to wear him down.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philips.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cubbedge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Cubbedge.
Philips throws a poor cross that misses
and Cubbedge counters with a straight that turns Philips's legs to rubber! Cubbedge pushes forward with more strikes and Philips goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Cubbedge!
Billy Cubbedge retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Billy Cubbedge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Barnes (ranked 131 p4p, 79 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 17 p4p, 6 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by We Want The Funk. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barnes !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes 's head back.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes . Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Kosmanov's head back.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kosmanov.
Barnes tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
Kosmanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov keeps trying to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard.
Kosmanov with a nice head shot there.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kosmanov has passed into side control.
Kosmanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov scores with punches from side control.
Kosmanov working the head with strikes.
Barnes trying to remain calm as Kosmanov controls from the top position.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy.
Kosmanov slips a nice elbow through Barnes 's hands, connecting with Barnes 's forehead.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Kosmanov has passed into half guard.
Barnes is staying active underneath Kosmanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov drops an elbow to the side of Barnes 's head.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kosmanov trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes wants to sweep but Kosmanov has passed to side control!
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes lands a decent punch to the body there.
Barnes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnes 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.
Kosmanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes 's head.
Kosmanov is in close to Barnes 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Kosmanov postures up.
Barnes 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.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kosmanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes 's brow.
Kosmanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes 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.
Barnes trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kosmanov checks a leg kick.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Kosmanov, which made it look bad.
Kosmanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov works Barnes 's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes .
Kosmanov is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kosmanov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes 's guard.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov controlling from the top position.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Barnes 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.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes 's head.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes 's head.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes 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.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kosmanov trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnes tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov with a hook.
Derrick Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Kosmanov's defenses.
Kosmanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Kosmanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Kosmanov is controlling the pace.
Kosmanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kosmanov is thwarting Barnes 's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Barnes tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Barnes .
Kosmanov tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes .
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kosmanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kosmanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kosmanov trying to control the position.
Kosmanov is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Barnes .
Kosmanov trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Kosmanov tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is trying to control. Kosmanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kosmanov trying to control here.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kosmanov's head.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kosmanov is pressing down on Barnes 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Kosmanov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Kosmanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barnes 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.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.
Barnes 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.
Kosmanov stands up over Barnes , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kosmanov lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Kosmanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there!
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Kosmanov maintains control.
Kosmanov landing shots from mount.
Kosmanov breaks from Barnes 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Kosmanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.
Kosmanov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Barnes in real trouble here! The ref calls for Barnes to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Vladimir Kosmanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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