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OFK 304 - Nik Vs Barnes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nickels (ranked 5438 p4p, 25049 weight class) and Akbar Dkenji (ranked 507 p4p, 566 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akbar Dkenji!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dkenji's half guard.
Nickels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickels controlling the action here.
Nickels blocks the strikes from Dkenji.
Dkenji really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickels wants to work for an arm triangle but Dkenji is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dkenji has hold of Nickels's hands but Nickels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nickels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dkenji trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels wants to free his trapped foot but Dkenji is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Nickels seems content to control.
Nickels is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dkenji defends it well.
Nickels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nickels is looking for a kimura but Dkenji is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickels to get the leverage.
Nickels seems to be working for a kimura but Dkenji defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels working the head and body with strikes.
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. Nickels connects with a nice short shot to Dkenji's temple.
Nickels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickels is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dkenji taking some punishment here, with Nickels in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickels content to control rather than advance.
Nickels scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nickels 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.
Dkenji misses with a double jab
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Dkenji misses with the combination.
Nickels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dkenji to the ground. Nickels is now in Dkenji's guard.
Nickels is standing up over Dkenji. Dkenji looks to escape but Nickels dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nickels in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels is staying tight to Dkenji's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nickels lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dkenji is being controlled here.
Dkenji takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nickels 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.
Nickels lands a nice forearm strike.
Nickels slows the pace down.
Jimmy Nickels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickels has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dkenji swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Nickels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nickels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dkenji knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nickels is working Dkenji over with some ground and pound from side control.
 Dkenji is rocked!
Nickels takes a little break here. Dkenji wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickels working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dkenji is trying to escape the position but Nickels is controlling the position.
Nickels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dkenji can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickels in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dkenji is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Nickels!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mazepin (ranked 3372 p4p, 4055 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 386 p4p, 451 weight class). Mazepin comes to the cage accompanied by boom. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 29 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazepin looks to clinch
and Jameison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mazepin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jameison as he avoids it easily.
Mazepin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jameison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazepin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mazepin distracts Jameison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mazepin lands a couple of digs.
Mazepin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mazepin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jameison screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mazepin! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fedor Mazepin!
Fedor Mazepin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ragout Mendy (ranked 4124 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Paul Herrera (ranked 487 p4p, 384 weight class). Paul Herrera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Ragout Mendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendy throws an overhand right that lands on Herrera's shoulder, as Herrera tries to avoid the shot.
Herrera throws a fast counter high kick but Mendy manages to duck under it in time.
Herrera's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herrera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herrera stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Mendy.
Mendy misses with a double jab.
Herrera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Herrera scores with a nice body kick.
Herrera throws a leg kick but Mendy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mendy misses with an uppercut.
Herrera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy misses with a straight right.
Mendy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendy sneaks out the side door and pushes Herrera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera misses with a leg kick
so Mendy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera trying to control the position.
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendy won't allow Herrera to get back to his feet.
Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
Herrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mendy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy cracks Herrera with a solid left hand.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Herrera is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mendy dives into side control.
Mendy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Herrera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Herrera is looking to reverse the position.
Mendy in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy looks up at the clock and then as Herrera takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mendy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Herrera's legs.
Herrera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mendy 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.
Herrera wants to control but Mendy postures up.
Herrera is being controlled here.
Mendy is putting a hurting on Herrera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
Herrera seems a little lost for a moment, as Mendy dominates the positioning.
Herrera is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Herrera down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Herrera blocks a head kick by Mendy.
Mendy swings for the body but Herrera moves out of range.
Mendy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herrera showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy is working hard here to advance position.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera wanted to stand there but Mendy had control of the position.
Herrera throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera stops Mendy from standing up.
Mendy pulls Herrera in to control the position.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herrera is one step ahead there.
Mendy pulls Herrera in to control the position.
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herrera is looking to stand up but Mendy won't let him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendy pinned against the cage. Mendy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herrera tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendy slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Mendy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Herrera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mendy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mendy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendy misses with a takedown
and Herrera counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Herrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendy misses the body punch
and Herrera counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Mendy misses.
Mendy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Mendy has his hands on Herrera's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
Mendy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendy continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Herrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mendy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Herrera trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendy is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy.
Herrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herrera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mendy trying to control but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Herrera is retaining full guard.
Herrera seems keen to control Mendy's posture.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy works over Herrera with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy postures up.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Herrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy passes into half guard.
Herrera is refusing to be controlled, as Mendy sits in half guard.
Herrera trying to control here.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Herrera's head.
Mendy working over Herrera with some ground and pound. Herrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Herrera is rocked!
Mendy controlling the action here.
Herrera is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Herrera is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mendy fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Herrera from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mendy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vuce (ranked 2474 p4p, 3124 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 152 p4p, 186 weight class). Vuce comes into the arena with MC Yankoo blaring out of the sound system. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 47 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger tries to keep at a distance but Vuce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Vuce.
 It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
Vuce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vuce pushes Tiger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger misses with the head strike.
Tiger's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tiger avoiding damage as Vuce throws knees to the body.
Vuce lands a shoulder strike.
Vuce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiger breaks the clinch.
Tiger scores with a leg kick.
Tiger lands a nice shot that snaps Vuce's head back.
Tiger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vuce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger cracks Vuce with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tiger throws a leg kick
and Vuce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuce throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiger takes a swing at Vuce's ribcage but misses.
Tiger throws a shot from downtown. Vuce moves away and avoids it.
Tiger takes a swing at Vuce's ribcage but misses.
Vuce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Vuce was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiger. Vuce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vuce blocks a head kick by Tiger.
Tiger tries to land a body kick
and Vuce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tiger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vuce.
Tiger tries to land a body kick
and Vuce counters by moving into the clinch.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vuce tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiger avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vuce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vuce looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vuce fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vuce.
Vuce lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiger.
Vuce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tiger's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Vuce fails to land.
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tiger enables Vuce to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tiger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vuce chips away with some ground and pound.
Vuce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vuce has managed to get both his arms back between Tiger's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuce throws a big right hand that misses.
Vuce is working Tiger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vuce looking to pass the guard.
Vuce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tiger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vuce has picked Tiger up and slammed him! Tiger can't keep hold of the triangle and Vuce manages to pass to side control!
Vuce cracks Tiger with a big right hand but Tiger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger manages to get back to half guard.
Tiger is looking to improve his position.
Vuce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tiger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tiger trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vuce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
That's time! Vuce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiger. Vuce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger misses with a body shot.
As Tiger looks to move away, Vuce throws a big counter combo but Tiger just gets out of the way.
Tiger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vuce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vuce takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Vuce counters with a crisp one two that drops Tiger! Vuce thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tiger to his feet! Tiger is in big trouble!
Tiger is rocked!
A shot to the body from Tiger misses
and Vuce counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Tiger to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Vuce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leo Vuce!
During a confident post fight interview, Leo Vuce 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Broadaxe (ranked 2576 p4p, 2834 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 210 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwalin Broadaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Broadaxe.
Broadaxe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Broadaxe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Broadaxe feinted with a counter takedown.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Broadaxe avoids it really well and circles away.
Dwalin Broadaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Broadaxe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Broadaxe from controlling successfully.
Broadaxe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Broadaxe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadaxe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Broadaxe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loco tries to get to full guard but Broadaxe has control of the leg.
Loco is trying to maintain the position but Broadaxe is very close to passing his half guard.
Loco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Broadaxe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Loco!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadaxe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Loco hang on?
Loco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco trying to hold on to Broadaxe's head to control him but Broadaxe postures up.
Broadaxe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Loco gets full guard.
Broadaxe stays in close to Loco's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Loco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Broadaxe is in close to Loco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Loco controls Broadaxe momentarily but Broadaxe frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco is looking for a triangle but Broadaxe pushes his legs off easily.
Loco has momentary wrist control but Broadaxe slips an elbow through the middle.
Broadaxe chips away with some ground and pound.
Broadaxe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Broadaxe landing some decent shots from guard.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Broadaxe works over Loco with some ground and pound from guard.
Broadaxe wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Loco looking for a guillotine here but Broadaxe defends easily.
Broadaxe won't allow Loco to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadaxe distracts Loco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadaxe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadaxe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Broadaxe stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
Broadaxe content to stall in guard here.
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broadaxe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broadaxe trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broadaxe is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwalin Broadaxe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Broadaxe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loco, pushing him back against the cage.
Broadaxe successfully pulls guard.
Broadaxe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Broadaxe tries to strike from the bottom.
Loco trying to control but Broadaxe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadaxe wants to sweep here but Loco controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco pushes down on Broadaxe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Broadaxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loco tries to pass to full mount but Broadaxe defends it.
Broadaxe tries to roll over but Loco keeps him under control.
Broadaxe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Broadaxe leaves Loco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Broadaxe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Broadaxe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Broadaxe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Loco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Broadaxe stacks Loco on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Broadaxe!
Loco can't do much from the bottom here.
Broadaxe working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to improve position but can't.
Broadaxe is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Broadaxe cracks Loco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Broadaxe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Loco is not content to let Broadaxe control the position.
Loco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Broadaxe working Loco over with strikes.
Broadaxe wants to pass to mount but Loco is defending the position.
Broadaxe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loco moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadaxe stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
Broadaxe chips away with some ground and pound.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loco working for a triangle but Broadaxe defends it easily.
Broadaxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Loco is breathing heavily.
Broadaxe wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Broadaxe cracks Loco with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Broadaxe won't allow Loco to sweep him here.
Broadaxe passes Loco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Broadaxe trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwalin Broadaxe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Broadaxe leaves Loco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Broadaxe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Mono Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco goes for a double leg but Broadaxe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Broadaxe continues to drive forward.
Broadaxe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Loco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Broadaxe off and has taken his back!
Broadaxe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Loco.
Well, with Loco on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Broadaxe is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Loco patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Broadaxe can't escape the position.
Loco trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Loco has the hooks in. Broadaxe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Broadaxe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Broadaxe tries to break free.
Broadaxe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Broadaxe regains half guard.
Broadaxe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadaxe is defending against the submission attempts here by Loco.
Broadaxe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Broadaxe tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg.
Broadaxe is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadaxe is trying to maintain the position but Loco is very close to passing his half guard.
Broadaxe wants to improve his position but Loco is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Broadaxe clinches with his opponent.
Broadaxe pulls guard successfully.
Broadaxe looking to control.
Broadaxe keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadaxe trying to control the position.
Broadaxe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Broadaxe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco wants to improve his position but Broadaxe is controlling well.
Broadaxe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwalin Broadaxe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Broadaxe 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwalin Broadaxe!
Dwalin Broadaxe 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mental Warrior (ranked 1628 p4p, 3945 weight class) and Sebastian Kluba (ranked 220 p4p, 470 weight class). Warrior comes into the arena with Side to Side blaring out of the sound system. Kluba has chosen Kiss The Girl as his entrance music. Mental Warrior is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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177
17 - 11 - 0 |
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38
177
23 - 33 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mental Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluba scores with a shot to the body.
Warrior throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Warrior misses the target.
Kluba misses with a looping left.
Warrior swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warrior.
Warrior lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kluba throws a hook but Warrior avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warrior.
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kluba.
Warrior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Warrior cracks Kluba with a good jab.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warrior was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Mental Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior sends Kluba crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Warrior is motioning to the referee to let Kluba up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kluba is rocked!
Warrior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kluba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Warrior finish him?
Warrior lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kluba head around and knocks him out cold! Warrior hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mental Warrior!
Mental Warrior spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 2212 p4p, 2549 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 292 p4p, 331 weight class). Chief Claw acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hedegaard.
Claw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Claw throws a series of punches but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Hedegaard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Claw sprawls and moves away.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Claw scores with a nice head shot.
Hedegaard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Claw to the mat! Claw manages to get full guard.
Hedegaard throwing strikes but missing.
Claw throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hedegaard uses it to pass to side control.
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hedegaard cracks Claw with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hedegaard is putting a hurting on Claw here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedegaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard working away.
Claw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hedegaard off and has taken his back!
Claw is looking for the choke from the back position but Hedegaard is controlling his hands well.
Claw is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hedegaard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Claw looking for the choke but no joy.
Hedegaard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hedegaard showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Claw's arms.
Claw keeps control of the position as Hedegaard tries to break free.
Hedegaard is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Claw just sinks the hooks in.
Hedegaard tries to escape the position.
Hedegaard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hedegaard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Claw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw is trying to stick to Hedegaard's back but Hedegaard is turning into Claw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Claw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hedegaard.
Hedegaard with a nice head shot there.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Hedegaard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hedegaard defends it easily.
Hedegaard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Claw working a defensive guard here.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claw is trying to control the position but Hedegaard postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard cracks Claw with a solid left hand.
Claw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedegaard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Claw is tightening it up a little... Hedegaard has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hedegaard reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hedegaard taps out! Nice BJJ there by Claw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chief Claw!
A relieved looking Chief Claw 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 1930 p4p, 2251 weight class) and Aleksi Heimo (ranked 114 p4p, 134 weight class). Alphonse Fuguego has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fuguego's head backwards.
Heimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heimo throws a hook to the side of Fuguego's head but Fuguego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuguego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimo was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuguego.
Fuguego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimo.
Fuguego throws a hook to the side of Heimo's head but Heimo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heimo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuguego.
Fuguego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heimo scores with a head kick. Fuguego tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fuguego misses the jab.
Fuguego shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heimo but Heimo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Heimo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heimo moves out of range of the body kick from Fuguego.
Heimo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuguego misses with a low kick.
Fuguego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fuguego misses with a hook. Heimo ducked under it nicely.
Fuguego misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Aleksi Heimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Heimo misses its intended target.
Fuguego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heimo moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuguego blocks the leg kick.
Heimo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuguego. Fuguego obviously looking to wear him down.
Heimo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuguego.
Fuguego misses with a low kick.
Fuguego checks a low kick from Heimo.
Heimo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fuguego to score with a decent uppercut.
Heimo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fuguego throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heimo's waist but Heimo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuguego off to one side.
Heimo thows a leg kick but Fuguego checks it
letting Fuguego counter with a right hand.
Heimo lands a nice looking body shot.
Fuguego takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heimo takes one on the button.
Heimo missing with a left hand there. Fuguego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Heimo connects with a nice looking jab.
Heimo misses with a hook. Fuguego ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego throws the left hand but Heimo avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Heimo.
Fuguego cracks a nice hook into Heimo's ribs.
Fuguego misses with a low kick.
Fuguego punishes Heimo's body with a nice straight punch.
Fuguego throws a leg kick but Heimo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fuguego lands with an uppercut that bounces Heimo off the cage and back into range.
Heimo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heimo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heimo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuguego was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimo.
Fuguego tries to counter with a takedown but Heimo is quick to defend against it.
Fuguego misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Heimo misses
and Fuguego makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heimo really felt that one!
Heimo swings widly with a right hand
and Fuguego counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heimo trying to control but Fuguego postures up.
Heimo gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuguego manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heimo wants to pass the guard but Fuguego is keeping the position.
Heimo trying to control but Fuguego is working from the bottom.
Heimo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fuguego bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heimo's guard.
Fuguego passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heimo is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fuguego slows the pace down.
Fuguego tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fuguego wants to control but Heimo is keeping him busy.
Heimo is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuguego lands some shots froms side control.
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 Alphonse Fuguego will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Heimo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuguego.
Fuguego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heimo throws a body shot but no joy.
Heimo scores with a decent looking hook.
Fuguego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuguego connects with a body shot that sends Heimo's belly button to the back.
Heimo scores with a jab to the head.
Fuguego throws a body punch but Heimo moves out of range.
Fuguego darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Heimo is looking for a sweep. Fuguego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuguego slows the pace down in half guard.
Heimo is looking for a sweep. Fuguego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heimo is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuguego.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego is trying to control. Heimo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Heimo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Heimo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuguego is working away from the top position though.
Heimo is concentrating on defense, preventing Fuguego from advancing position.
Fuguego trying to mount his opponent but Heimo defends it.
Fuguego seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Heimo trying to control here.
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.
Fuguego is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heimo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heimo is looking to control Fuguego's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heimo avoid being mounted?
Heimo is looking to improve his position.
Heimo trying to control but Fuguego postures up.
Heimo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heimo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Heimo is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego lands strikes from half guard.
Heimo trying to control but Fuguego postures up.
Fuguego wants to work for an arm triangle but Heimo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heimo controlling the position for now.
Heimo tries to roll over but Fuguego keeps him under control.
Fuguego sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heimo defending well though.
Heimo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heimo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four 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.
Heimo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Heimo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuguego has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heimo has managed to get both his arms back between Fuguego's legs - danger averted.
Fuguego is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Heimo has a hand on Fuguego's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fuguego takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Heimo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Heimo is rocked!
Fuguego unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Heimo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fuguego celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonse Fuguego!
Our winner, Alphonse Fuguego, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sao Alela (ranked 1272 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 180 p4p, 186 weight class). Alela comes into the arena with Cryin' Like a Bitch blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sao Alela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dokov darts in and clinches Alela up against the cage.
Dokov lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dokov gets to his feet - Alela follows without any prompting.
Alela keeps the fight on the outside.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Alela misses with a straight right.
A big left from Alela misses.
Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dokov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alela tries to break free but Dokov pushes him back against the cage.
Alela blocks an elbow strike from Dokov.
Alela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alela can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dokov blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alela lands a right hand.
Dokov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Alela is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dokov can't fight it off and eventually Alela manages to take the fight to the floor. Dokov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alela is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Alela is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dokov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alela closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dokov is trying to stand.
Dokov is looking for a sweep. Alela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alela blocks the strikes from Dokov.
Alela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dokov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dokov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov striking from the bottom.
Alela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dokov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alela trying to pass the guard but Dokov defending well.
Dokov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alela trying to control but Dokov is working from the bottom.
Dokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dokov is trying to keep Alela in close.
Dokov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Alela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dokov checks a low kick from Alela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alela tests Dokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alela slaps away a takedown attempt from Dokov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Dokov backs away, Alela returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Dokov blocks the low kick.
Dokov clinches.
Alela has clasped his hands together around Dokov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dokov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alela fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dokov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alela misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alela.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alela drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alela takes a little break here. Dokov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov tries to improve position but can't.
Dokov is pushing Alela's head away, looking to escape. Alela manages to hold on to the position though.
Dokov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Alela tries for a kimura but Dokov is defending well.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Alela drags him back down.
Dokov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Dokov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doko Dokov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dokov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dokov somewhat.
Dokov tries to clinch but Alela moves away
and Alela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dokov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alela scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dokov needs to keep his hands up - Alela had a free shot at his head there.
Dokov moves into the clinch.
Alela has hold of one of Dokov's legs. Dokov is fighting the takedown attempt but Alela gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dokov pushes Alela off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela looks to throw the jab but Dokov is out of range.
Dokov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dokov moves into the clinch.
Alela is trying to break the clinch but Dokov is controlling him.
Alela has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Alela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
Dokov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dokov is looking to escape.
Dokov is trying to get back to full guard.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alela trying to control the pace.
Alela is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dokov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alela.
Alela passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Alela wants to control but instead Dokov manages to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Alela there.
Dokov is pressing down on Alela's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dokov trying to keep a closed guard but Alela is proving a slippery customer.
Dokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alela defends well.
Alela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dokov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alela passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov manages to get to full guard.
Dokov is looking to stand up but Alela isn't so interested in that idea.
Alela trying to control but Dokov is working from the bottom.
Dokov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alela's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alela is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alela has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dokov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Alela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alela lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dokov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Alela.
Dokov drives through and clinches with Alela against the cage.
Alela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dokov misses with a punch to the body.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Alela.
Dokov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alela wants to break free but Dokov has control.
Alela lands an uppercut.
Alela misses with a punch on the inside.
Alela misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sao Alela will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alela keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dokov tries to clinch but Alela moves out of range.
Alela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alela lands with a hook. Dokov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dokov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alela makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dokov. Those never looked like landing.
Alela throwing a counter right hand but Dokov manages to avoid it.
Alela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dokov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alela scores with a takedown into Dokov's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dokov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dokov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alela's guard.
Alela is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dokov stands up from Alela's guard - Dokov perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov closes the distance and pushes Alela back into the cage.
Alela can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dokov breaks the clinch.
Alela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alela scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dokov!
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dokov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alela to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom.
Alela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dokov trying to control the position.
Alela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dokov is keeping the position for now.
Dokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela won't allow Dokov to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alela passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alela goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dokov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alela but great work by Dokov.
Dokov stands up and beckons Alela to his feet.
Dokov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alela defends well and Dokov ends up having to push Alela into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick and Dokov moves out of range easily.
Dokov shoots for a takedown but Alela saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dokov is looking to clinch.
Dokov tries to clinch but Alela is having none of it.
Alela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alela throws a body shot but no joy.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Alela circles away.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alela stuffs the takedown.
Dokov throws a series of punches but Alela avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alela throws a right hand that Dokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dokov also avoids with ease.
Alela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dokov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alela finds it's way round the side to connect with Dokov's head.
Dokov misses with a body kick.
Alela tries to score with a low kick but Dokov moves his leg out of the way.
Alela throws a push kick but Dokov slaps the foot to one side.
Dokov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alela 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sao Alela!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sao Alela made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Nik (ranked 1082 p4p, 1201 weight class) and Derrick Barnes (ranked 140 p4p, 158 weight class). Barnes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Want The Funk. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barnes !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes slips a straight right by Nik.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Nik scores with a nice strike.
We've been hearing reports that Nik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nik slips a straight right by Barnes .
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes 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.
Nik just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nik finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes 's head.
Barnes 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnes showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik manages to get to full guard.
Nik trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nik has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes .
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nik preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes controls Nik momentarily but Nik frees himself.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nik postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes 's brow.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Nik is proving a slippery customer.
Nik wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nik has passed into side control.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is not content to let Nik control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik lands a nice forearm strike.
Barnes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nik cracks Barnes with a big right hand but Barnes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nik working the ground and pound.
Nik cracks Barnes with a big elbow.
Nik wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Nik working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Nik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nik counters with a stiff right hand.
Nik throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Barnes .
Nik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barnes sprawls well initially but Nik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nik working Barnes over with strikes.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Nik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Nik seems content to control.
Nik tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nik preventing the sweep.
Nik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes 's head.
Nik preventing the sweep.
Nik looking to pass the guard.
Nik chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nik is one step ahead there.
Nik looking to pass the guard.
Nik stands up over Barnes , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nik won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Nik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nik connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet.
Nik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nik has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes 's legs - danger averted.
Nik wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Nik with a nice head shot there.
Nik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nik wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Nik tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Nik trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nik.
Nik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Nik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nik works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is controlling Nik's posture.
Barnes controls Nik momentarily but Nik 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.
Nik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to keep Nik in close.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nik wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Nik wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nik trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nik lands with a shot to the body.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Nik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nik throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes tries to clinch but Nik is having none of it.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Nik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Nik as Barnes shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Nik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aleks Nik is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Nik.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Nik jumps back.
Nik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Nik throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes .
Barnes throws out a counter right but Nik avoids it with no problem.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Nik moved out of range.
Nik throws a big shot that misses.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nik defends it well.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nik.
Nik misses with a looping left.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Nik.
Barnes throws a low kick but Nik avoids it.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Nik thuds his right hand into Barnes 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nik works Barnes 's body with a nice hook.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Nik swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Nik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nik drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
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!
Nik misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nik.
Nik lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes 's head back.
Nik lands a jab-cross combination.
Nik misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Nik 's knee.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Nik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes .
Nik throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nik.
Jab, jab by Nik - just one landing.
Nik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Nik throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes 's guard.
Derrick Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes striking from the bottom here.
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.
Nik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aleks Nik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nik trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Nik is proving a slippery customer.
Nik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nik lands a couple of digs.
Nik lands a couple of digs.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nik trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Nik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Nik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is pressing down on Nik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nik won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nik 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
A very excited looking Aleks Nik 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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