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OFK 318 - Kim Vs Stardust PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 3237 p4p, 4052 weight class) and Rocco Damato (ranked 274 p4p, 331 weight class). Damato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. Rocco Damato will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Damato!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koererlaerer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damato looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Koererlaerer is defending well. Damato quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Koererlaerer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Damato celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocco Damato!
A very excited looking Rocco Damato 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Ortega (ranked 2701 p4p, 5243 weight class) and Sebastian Kluba (ranked 353 p4p, 565 weight class). Kluba has chosen Kiss The Girl as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ortega in particular looking to stall.
Kluba looking for submissions off his back.
Kluba wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba won't allow Ortega to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortega.
Kluba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is thwarting Kluba's attempts to control the position.
Kluba wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega controlling the pace.
Ortega tries to pass to full mount but Kluba defends it.
Ortega prevents Kluba from improving his position.
Ortega trying to control the pace.
Kluba wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
Ortega is looking for a kimura here.
Ortega is working for a kimura but Kluba is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Ortega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kluba sees it coming and defends easily.
Kluba is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kluba gets back to full guard.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Kluba is keeping the position.
Ortega trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Ortega distracts Kluba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Ortega passes Kluba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Kluba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kluba is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Kluba is having none of it.
Ortega controlling the action here.
Ortega seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kluba for as long as he can get away with.
Ortega looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluba is looking to improve his position.
Ortega stalling.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Kluba is defending well.
Ortega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ortega seems to be working for a kimura but Kluba defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluba is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Ortega wants to pass to mount but Kluba is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kluba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortega tries to counter with a takedown but Kluba is quick to defend against it.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kluba throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
Kluba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Ortega lands a nice shot that snaps Kluba's head back.
 It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body.
Kluba throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kluba.
Ortega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega throwing shots but Kluba is blocking nicely.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluba can do to turn this around?
Ortega slows the pace down in half guard.
Ortega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kluba keeps working.
Ortega stalling.
Ortega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kluba is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Kluba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortega is nestled in close to Kluba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Noah Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortega working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ortega moves into full mount! Kluba won't be happy about that!
Kluba regains half guard.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Kluba is having none of it.
Ortega controlling the action here.
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kluba is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega working Kluba over with strikes.
Ortega stalling away here and it's allowed Kluba to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ortega content to stall in guard here.
Kluba can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortega uses his free foot to push down on Kluba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kluba.
Ortega landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kluba is squirming around, avoiding Ortega's attempts to control the action.
Ortega punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega content just to control the position here.
Ortega looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ortega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kluba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kluba trying to control from the bottom.
Ortega trying to control the action but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kluba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ortega.
Kluba is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kluba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortega is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega is looking to control Kluba's arms but Kluba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ortega has his back to the cage.
Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Kluba jabs at Ortega's body.
Ortega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kluba managing to block the knees to the body from Ortega.
Kluba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kluba to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega moves into the clinch.
Kluba is trying to push Ortega away but Ortega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ortega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kluba after a bit of a struggle.
Ortega prevents Kluba from breaking the clinch.
Kluba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ortega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kluba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ortega seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kluba can turn it around.
Kluba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kluba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kluba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kluba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kluba is pressed up against the cage. Ortega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kluba down to the mat. Kluba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortega attempts a counter takedown but Kluba avoids it well and moves away.
Kluba digs a good hook to Ortega's body.
Noah Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Kluba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ortega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortega lands in his opponent's guard.
Kluba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega pushing down on Kluba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ortega wants to control but Kluba is keeping him busy.
Kluba is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Kluba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ortega controlling the pace.
Ortega is keen to just control but Kluba is a slippery customer.
Ortega blocks the strikes from Kluba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is pressing down on Kluba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kluba is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.
Kluba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortega.
Ortega drops an elbow to the side of Kluba's head.
Ortega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortega is working for a submission of some sort.
Kluba trying to hold on to Ortega's head to control him but Ortega postures up.
Ortega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluba is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Ortega seems to be looking for submissions.
Ortega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kluba sees it coming and defends easily.
Ortega trying to control from half guard but Kluba is working away.
Noah Ortega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ortega working over Kluba with some ground and pound. Kluba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but Kluba defending well.
Kluba is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortega, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Ortega!
Noah Ortega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gomez (ranked 3844 p4p, 3155 weight class) and Fedor Emperor (ranked 548 p4p, 484 weight class). Emperor has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Carlos Gomez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez avoids the body shot from Emperor.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Gomez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomez drops his hands momentarily and Emperor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Gomez lands with a right hand.
It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.
Gomez slips a jab from Emperor.
Carlos Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Emperor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emperor momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Emperor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomez with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emperor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez throws a right and a left that Emperor avoids nicely.
Emperor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 Emperor is rocked!
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Emperor is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomez finish him?
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emperor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Gomez looks to land a body kick but Emperor moved away.
Gomez throws an uppercut from hell that sends Emperor clean off his feet! He's out cold! Gomez stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Gomez!
Carlos Gomez 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Chest Mangold (ranked 1752 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Mario Santos (ranked 162 p4p, 226 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chest Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mario Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Mangold in a clinch.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Santos.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Mangold pushes him off.
Mangold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangold off the cage and back into range.
Mario Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos tries to clinch up
and Mangold counters with a slapping leg kick.
Santos drives through and clinches with Mangold against the cage.
Mangold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangold moves forwards but Santos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mangold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangold throws the kick towards the body but Santos avoids it.
Mangold lands a jab.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santos finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Mangold.
Santos is rocked!
Santos wants to clinch but Mangold slips to the side
and Mangold counters with a nice kick to the body.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Mangold fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Santos square on the jaw! Damn, Santos is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chest Mangold!
After winning the bout, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Honza Hohol (ranked 2566 p4p, 1736 weight class) and Vern Schullacks (ranked 312 p4p, 227 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schullacks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hohol blocks a jab.
Hohol staying out of range there.
Schullacks ducks right into an uppercut from Hohol.
Hohol slips a straight right by Schullacks.
Schullacks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hohol counters with a straight right hand.
Hohol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schullacks.
Schullacks throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Hohol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schullacks was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohol.
Nice uppercut there from Hohol.
Schullacks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hohol to score with a decent uppercut.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks misses with a hook to the body
and Hohol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Hohol.
The fighters circling - Hohol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schullacks misses with a hook.
Schullacks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hohol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hohol connects with a right hand. Schullacks shakes it off.
Schullacks lands the left hand.
Schullacks misses with a hook.
Hohol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schullacks tries for a takedown but Hohol circles away easily
enabling Hohol to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks lands a jab to the nose.
Schullacks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hohol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hohol wants the takedown. Schullacks is fighting it off but Hohol persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schullacks's guard against the cage.
Schullacks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol 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.
Schullacks keeping full guard, as Hohol tries to pass.
Schullacks looking to control.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hohol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schullacks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Schullacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Schullacks, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schullacks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schullacks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hohol manages to get himself to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hohol holds on and takes a little breather.
Hohol keeping full guard, as Schullacks tries to pass.
Hohol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schullacks's guard.
Schullacks is adopting a defensive guard.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Schullacks has wrist control.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol preventing the sweep.
Hohol chips away with some ground and pound.
Schullacks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schullacks controls Hohol momentarily but Hohol frees himself.
Schullacks pulls Hohol in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schullacks controlling Hohol's posture.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schullacks's head.
Hohol works over Schullacks with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol postures up.
Hohol stands up over Schullacks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schullacks has his hands on Hohol's head, controlling the position.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Schullacks trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schullacks has his hands on Hohol's head, controlling the position.
Schullacks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hohol's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohol trying to strike off his back.
Schullacks preventing the sweep.
Schullacks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hohol's guard.
Hohol manages to get to full guard.
Hohol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hohol cracks Schullacks with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schullacks is on top in guard.
Hohol keeping moving, preventing Schullacks from controlling successfully.
Hohol trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hohol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohol lands with a hook. Schullacks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hohol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hohol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schullacks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schullacks looks to throw the jab but Hohol is out of range.
Schullacks takes a swing at Hohol's ribcage but misses.
Schullacks throws a body punch but Hohol moves out of range.
Schullacks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hohol rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohol connects with a single shot there.
Hohol looks to land a combination. Schullacks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Schullacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol ducks under a wild hook from Schullacks.
Schullacks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hohol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Schullacks looks to throw the jab but Hohol is out of range.
Honza Hohol is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schullacks misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schullacks can do to turn this around?
Hohol lands a nice shot that snaps Schullacks's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hohol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hohol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schullacks swings for the body but Hohol moves out of range.
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohol moves away.
Hohol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schullacks has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schullacks.
Schullacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schullacks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schullacks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hohol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schullacks has time to react.
Schullacks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol lands an overhand right.
Schullacks is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohol finish him?
Hohol throws the left hand but Schullacks avoids the punch easily.
Schullacks seems to have recovered his senses.
Schullacks dives in for a single leg takedown but Hohol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hohol throws a shot from downtown. Schullacks moves away and avoids it.
Schullacks stuns Hohol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schullacks tries to move into range but Hohol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hohol lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Schullacks sprawling to the canvas. Hohol follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Schullacks hang on?
Hohol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is looking to improve his position.
Hohol working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Honza Hohol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schullacks has hold of Hohol's hands but Hohol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schullacks is looking to control Hohol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schullacks avoid being mounted?
Schullacks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schullacks tries to get to full guard but Hohol has control of the leg.
Hohol drops an elbow to the side of Schullacks's head.
Schullacks is looking to improve his position.
Hohol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schullacks defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hohol there.
Nice strikes from Hohol there.
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. Hohol connects with a nice short shot to Schullacks's temple.
Schullacks taking some punishment here, with Hohol in his half guard.
Hohol lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Schullacks! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hohol jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 974 p4p, 2964 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 93 p4p, 250 weight class). Happy's entrance music is Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. A fine choice. Gay G has chosen Down as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 21 - 27 - 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 26 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G digs a good hook to Happy's body.
Nice body punch from Gay G.
Gay G does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gay G shoots in looking for a takedown but Happy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gay G's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Happy was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Happy attempts a counter takedown but Gay G avoids it well and moves away.
Gay G takes a swing at Happy's ribcage but misses.
Happy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Gay G sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gay G doesn't manage to clinch there - Happy circles away.
Happy feinted with a counter takedown.
Happy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
Happy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gay G takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gay G with a hook.
Gay G ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Happy moves away.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gay G lands a nice shot that snaps Happy's head back.
Gay G connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gay G shoots in but Happy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Happy looks to land a combination but Gay G avoids it well.
Happy slips under a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Happy.
Happy is looking to take a break and control but Gay G is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gay G is trying to improve his position.
Happy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Happy landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gay G stops Happy from passing to mount.
Happy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gay G sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Happy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gay G wants to control but Happy postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G is not content to let Happy control the position.
Gay G gets back to half guard.
Happy lands strikes from half guard.
Happy tries to pass to full mount but Gay G defends it.
Happy trying to control from half guard but Gay G is working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Happy slips a nice elbow through Gay G's hands, connecting with Gay G's forehead.
Gay G tries to roll over but Happy keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G keeps trying to improve his position.
Gay G taking some punishment here, with Happy in his half guard.
Happy prevents Gay G from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Happy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gay G tries to hold on but Happy postures up.
A big strike lands for Happy! That's really hurt Gay G and he's turned his back - Happy keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Happy jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Happy!
An out of breath Anti Happy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 1076 p4p, 962 weight class) and Lito Alcala (ranked 81 p4p, 72 weight class). Alcala has chosen MORTAL KOMBAT as his entrance music. Lito Alcala has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Giggle Valentine's chin.
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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 Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lito Alcala!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alcala walks into a stiff left hand from Valentine.
A nice leg kick from Alcala, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Alcala manages to avoid it.
Alcala thows a leg kick but Valentine checks it
and Valentine counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Alcala is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Giggle Valentine!
In defeat, Lito Alcala stepped up to the mic, saying 'Free Hong Kong And Screw China'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 677 p4p, 801 weight class) and Pat Kelly (ranked 92 p4p, 109 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pat Kelly 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 28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kelly steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ninja finds it's way through Kelly's defenses.
It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Ninja.
Kelly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninja circles away.
Ninja connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kelly's hands.
Ninja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but Ninja persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing.
Ninja tries to clinch up.
Kelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninja working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ninja.
Still in the clinch, Ninja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ninja.
Kelly tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Ninja maintains control.
Ninja scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kelly?
Ninja landing strikes from the mount.
Ninja lands a nice shot to the head.
Ninja looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ninja controlling the position easily from mount.
Ninja in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kelly is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kelly working to try and regain half guard.
Ninja landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kelly is still in real trouble! Can Ninja finish him?
We've been hearing that Ninja has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is bucking up trying to escape but Ninja cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ninja postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kelly bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ninja and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murilo Ninja!
After the big win, Murilo Ninja made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Mataitai (ranked 178 p4p, 909 weight class) and Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 29 p4p, 148 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 2, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiramanti dips to his left and cracks Mataitai with an uppercut!
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Tiramanti tries to counter it with a takedown but Mataitai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mataitai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Tiramanti is avoiding it.
Tiramanti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Mataitai takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Mataitai throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mataitai lands with a good body shot.
Mataitai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tiramanti. That one must have hurt.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai slips a straight right by Tiramanti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Mataitai scores with the left hand. Tiramanti knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Mataitai - just one landing.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiramanti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiramanti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Tiramanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mataitai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiramanti.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A clash of legs there as Mataitai blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick that knocks Mataitai off balance momentarily.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Tiramanti tries to counter it with a takedown but Mataitai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiramanti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mataitai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai clinches up against the cage.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Tiramanti avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike.
Tiramanti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mataitai regains guard.
Mataitai pushes Tiramanti off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mataitai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mataitai.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti feints the counter takedown.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Tiramanti.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Mataitai avoids the head kick by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mataitai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mataitai misses its target.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mataitai tries to bum rush Tiramanti with a series of wild strikes but Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mataitai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Mataitai walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti connects with a right hand. Mataitai shakes it off.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiramanti clobbers Mataitai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mataitai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti with a jab.
Mataitai digs a good hook to Tiramanti's body.
Donk. Tiramanti catches Mataitai right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti throws a jab when Mataitai was well out of range.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
A slow jab from Mataitai misses its intended target.
Tiramanti feints the counter takedown.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Mataitai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Tiramanti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mataitai works Tiramanti's body with a nice hook.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti throws out a loose jab but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tiramanti.
Mataitai misses the jab.
Tiramanti flicks out a counter leg kick but Mataitai steps away.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but Mataitai moves out of range easily.
Mataitai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mataitai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mataitai is looking to wear down Tiramanti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiramanti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Mataitai's head.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mataitai misses the target.
Mataitai lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Mataitai.
Mataitai with a hook.
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Mataitai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mataitai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mataitai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mataitai.
Tiramanti is breathing heavily.
Mataitai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai is pressed up against the cage. Tiramanti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mataitai down to the mat. Mataitai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mataitai lands with a straight right. Tiramanti didn't see that one coming.
Tiramanti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiramanti lands a nice shot to the body.
Mataitai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Tiramanti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mataitai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiramanti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tiramanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Tiramanti tries to counter with a clinch but Mataitai shakes him off and moves away.
Tiramanti misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Tiramanti wants to counter the offense by Mataitai and move into the clinch position.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mataitai.
Jab by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mataitai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Mataitai saw that one coming.
Tiramanti looks to throw a body kick
and Tiramanti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Mataitai lands a head shot.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Mataitai moves out of range.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mataitai circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooh!!! Mataitai has knocked Tiramanti down with a huge combo! Mataitai steps away and waves a wobbly Tiramanti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tiramanti is rocked!
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!
Tiramanti misses with a hook
and Mataitai counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yasol Kim (ranked 132 p4p, 512 weight class) and Ziggy Stardust (ranked 21 p4p, 79 weight class). Stardust has chosen Starman as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasol Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
Stardust follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Stardust misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stardust keeps the fight on the outside.
Kim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stardust is out of range.
Stardust feints a counter leg kick.
Stardust does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kim tries to land a leg kick but Stardust saw it coming and moves away.
Kim throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Kim blocks the leg kick.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Jab by Stardust.
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stardust on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stardust scores with a hook to the body.
Stardust stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Stardust taking a breather.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust blocking some punches.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kim.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Stardust avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
Kim lands a right hand.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust with a knee to the head.
Stardust tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.
Kim tries to work over Stardust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stardust wants to break free but Kim has control.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
Kim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Stardust avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust is trying to break free.
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
Kim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stardust can pounce on him.
Stardust motions for Kim to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Kim misses
and Stardust counters with a left and a right that stings Kim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Stardust swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust lands a front kick.
Kim wants to clinch.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stardust walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Stardust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stardust jabs Kim to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Kim blocks the low kick.
Kim misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Stardust scores with a kick to the body.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Stardust moves his leg out of the way.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Kim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Stardust takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Kim darts in and clinches Stardust up against the cage.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
Kim tries to work over Stardust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stardust breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Stardust bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kim's head backwards.
Kim throws a front kick aimed at Stardust's knee but Stardust avoids it well.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Stardust takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
Kim tries to clinch there but Stardust circles away.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stardust doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kim motions for Stardust to come forward. Kim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Kim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Stardust tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Kim takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stardust defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stardust misses with a hook.
Kim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stardust manages to circle out of the way.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Good leg kick by Kim.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Kim off balance momentarily.
Kim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Stardust.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Kim jumps back.
Stardust throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
Stardust tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Stardust thumps Kim with a low kick.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kim is out of range.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust looks to land a body kick but Kim moved away.
Kim quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stardust misses with a looping right.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim is looking to clinch but Stardust is avoiding it.
Kim thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
Kim throws a leg kick but Stardust sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Kim tenderised Stardust's leg. Stardust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
Stardust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stardust throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Kim checks it.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Stardust throws a good cross that connects.
Kim slips a jab from Stardust.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Stardust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stardust gets tackled into the cage by Kim. Kim maintains the clinch.
Stardust prevents a body shot from Kim.
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Stardust pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stardust thinks about the counter body kick.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Stardust motions for Kim to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a left to the body.
Kim tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kim is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Stardust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kim throws out a leg kick but Stardust moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
A head kick by Stardust misses
and Kim counters with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Kim as he checks the leg kick.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim throws a push kick but Stardust slaps the foot to one side.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Kim is wise to it.
Kim with a nice calf kick.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kim blocks the leg kick.
Stardust misses the body punch
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Stardust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust thinks about the counter body kick.
Stardust plants his feet and lands 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!
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim connects with the punch.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim clobbers Stardust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Kim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stardust counters with a good low kick that Kim was not able to check.
Kim has closed the distance and engaged Stardust in a clinch.
Stardust breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Stardust moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim lands with a hook. Stardust tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Kim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stardust doesn't seem phased though.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust unleashes a big counter combination but Kim bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kim clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim pushes Stardust back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stardust.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Kim.
Kim tries to pull guard but Stardust won't allow it.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stardusts head.
Stardust blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kim - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kim scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
A right hand to the body from Kim.
A hook to the body from Kim.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasol Kim clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust throws a push kick but Kim slaps the foot to one side.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Stardust checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Stardust takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Kim misses
enabling Stardust to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim thows a leg kick but Stardust checks it
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Stardust moves his leg out of the way.
Stardust scores with a jab. Kim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kim misses with a hook.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kim.
Stardust avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim moves out of range as Stardust throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Stardust tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
As Stardust tries to get set, Kim tries to push him back and clinch up but Stardust manages to avoid the attempt.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stardust misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stardust swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Yasol Kim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stardust struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Stardust is trying to break the clinch but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Kim blocking some punches.
Stardust working aggressively here.
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!
Kim pushes Stardust back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.
Kim tries a body shot but Stardust blocks it.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Stardust walks into a jab.
Stardust tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
A head kick misses from Stardust.
Stardust scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust avoids a kick to the body.
Stardust takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
As Stardust tries to get set, Kim tries to push him back and clinch up but Stardust manages to avoid the attempt.
Kim checks a low kick from Stardust.
Kim is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stardust.
Kim with a nice calf kick.
Kim misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kim holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Stardust lands with a left to the head.
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Kim.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stardust - the referee stops the clock and Kim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stardust. Kim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Kim.
Stardust is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Stardust lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim doesn't seem phased though.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stardust's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stardust scrambles back to his feet.
Stardust scores with a head kick.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kim checks it well.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim throws a low kick, looking for Stardust's leg but Stardust calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Stardust doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Kim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Kim is out of range.
Kim looks for the body kick but Stardust saw that one coming.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Stardust appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust thows a leg kick but Kim checks it
and Kim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stardust has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stardust and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kim throws a low kick but Stardust avoids it.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Kim thumps Stardust with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Stardust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim throws a front kick aimed at Stardust's knee but Stardust avoids it well.
Stardust throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Kim half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Stardust misses
and Kim counters with a body kick.
Kim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stardust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kim moved away.
Kim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kim, as that shot connected.
Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kim lands with a right hand.
Kim slips a jab from Stardust.
Kim half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Kim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kim - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim thuds his right hand into Stardust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stardust misses with a hook.
A big right from Stardust misses.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kim feints and then cracks Stardust's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stardust down.
Kim rushes Stardust and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kim fails to pull guard.
Stardust stalling.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Stardust controls the action.
Stardust blocks a body shot from Kim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust lands an uppercut.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.
Stardust fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust wants to break free but Kim has control.
A short left from Kim.
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!
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stardust's elbow.
Stardust blocks an uppercut.
Stardust letting Kim take a breather here.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
Stardust has had enough of the clinch but Kim keeps him there for the moment.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kim 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!
Yasol Kim retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yasol Kim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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