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OFK 333 - PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 1039 p4p, 958 weight class) and Seppo Maki (ranked 132 p4p, 121 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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Good wrestling
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World class boxer
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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 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maki throws a jab when Hedegaard was well out of range.
Hedegaard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maki circles away.
Maki tries to sprawl but Hedegaard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hedegaard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maki sees it coming and defends easily.
Maki wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maki kicks Hedegaard off and gets back to his feet.
Hedegaard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hedegaard showed some decent athleticism there.
Maki kicks Hedegaard off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon Hedegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedegaard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maki tries to avoid it but Hedegaard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maki to the ground. Maki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maki as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maki is looking to slow Hedegaard down with leg kicks.
Hedegaard dives in and grabs Maki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maki pushes down on Hedegaard's head and hops out.
Maki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hedegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hedegaard looks for a takedown but Maki sprawls well.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maki throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Hedegaard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maki tries to avoid it but Hedegaard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maki to the ground. Maki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maki, as that shot connected.
Hedegaard has his takedown stuffed
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Maki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hedegaard 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.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Maki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hedegaard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maki - the referee stops the clock and Hedegaard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maki. Hedegaard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice sprawl there from Maki as Hedegaard shoots in.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hedegaard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hedegaard scrambles back to his feet.
Hedegaard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Hedegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hedegaard moves into full mount!
Maki just holding on.
Hedegaard throwing strikes here but Maki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hedegaard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maki is surviving well by controlling Hedegaard's body position as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hedegaard trying to control but Maki is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maki is looking to escape.
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Maki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maki suckers Hedegaard into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Maki is now in Hedegaard's guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Maki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hedegaard doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hedegaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hedegaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maki throws out the jab.
Hedegaard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maki lands with an uppercut that bounces Hedegaard off the cage and back into range.
Maki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hedegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maki. That's going to slow Hedegaard down.
Maki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Maki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki feints and then cracks Hedegaard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hedegaard down.
Seppo Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hedegaard needs to keep his hands up - Maki had a free shot at his head there.
Hedegaard darts in trying to clinch
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
Maki thumps Hedegaard with a low kick.
Hedegaard shoots and misses
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedegaard misses the target.
Seppo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki lands the left hand.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Maki slaps away a takedown attempt from Hedegaard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hedegaard with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Hedegaard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maki avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maki's waist but Maki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki is looking to slow Hedegaard down with leg kicks.
Hedegaard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hedegaard shoots and misses
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Maki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maki.
Maki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hedegaard. That did some damage!
Maki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hedegaard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hedegaard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maki is fending him off so far but Hedegaard persists. Nope, Maki circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Maki.
Maki lands a head shot.
Hedegaard fails with the takedown
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Hedegaard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maki can pounce on him.
Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maki connects with a solid leg kick.
Hedegaard throws a hook but Maki blocks it.
Hedegaard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedegaard 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.
Crunch! Maki slams his shin into Hedegaard's torso.
Hedegaard throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedegaard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maki scores with a leg kick.
Hedegaard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Maki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maki sizes up Hedegaard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Maki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Maki tests Hedegaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hedegaard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hedegaard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maki - that will leave a mark!
Hedegaard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maki sprawls well initially but Hedegaard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maki has one foot on Hedegaard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Maki coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Maki. That snapped Hedegaard's head back.
Jab from Maki.
Hedegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Maki throws a hook but Hedegaard blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Maki.
Hedegaard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hedegaard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hedegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Maki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hedegaard doesn't seem phased though.
Hedegaard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hedegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Maki throws a head kick that half lands.
 Hedegaard is rocked!
Hedegaard shoots and misses
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hedegaard misses with a takedown attempt
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Hedegaard was not able to check.
Maki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hedegaard's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Maki.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Maki - just one landing.
Maki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hedegaard seems to have got his legs back now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hedegaard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maki - the referee stops the clock and Hedegaard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maki. Hedegaard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hedegaard dives in and grabs Maki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maki pushes down on Hedegaard's head and hops out.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hedegaard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hedegaard on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Maki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hedegaard doesn't seem phased though.
Maki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hedegaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That kick from Maki tenderised Hedegaard's leg. Hedegaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maki.
Maki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hedegaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maki lands a jab.
Maki connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Maki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki with a hook.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hedegaard blocks a head kick by Maki.
Hedegaard tries to counter by clinching up but Maki breaks away and moves out of range.
Maki lands a glancing blow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Maki with a nice calf kick.
Hedegaard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maki finds it's way round the side to connect with Hedegaard's head.
Hedegaard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hedegaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maki thuds his right hand into Hedegaard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Simon Hedegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maki lunges at Hedegaard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hedegaard's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Maki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Maki!
During a confident post fight interview, Seppo Maki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Pauschi (ranked 1657 p4p, 3023 weight class) and Smash Adams (ranked 196 p4p, 345 weight class). Adams has chosen Smash Adams' Theme as his entrance music. Smash Adams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Pauschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smash Adams!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a series of punches but Pauschi avoids them all with ease.
As Adams backs away, Pauschi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Adams with the inside leg kick.
Adams drives through and clinches with Pauschi against the cage.
Pauschi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Nice elbow from Pauschi.
 It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Pauschi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pauschi digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adams tries to break free but Pauschi pushes him back against the cage.
Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams blocks an elbow strike from Pauschi.
Pauschi lands a damaging elbow.
We've been informed that Adams has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pauschi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams avoiding damage as Pauschi throws knees to the body.
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pauschi to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Pauschi had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauschi defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pauschi misses the target.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Pauschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauschi lands with a cross.
Pauschi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
We've been told by Pauschi's head coaches at BronkĀ“s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams is trying to break free.
Pauschi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pauschi swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams tries to work over Pauschi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pauschi.
Pauschi scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Pauschi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adams's defenses.
Pauschi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pauschi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauschi.
That has opened up Smash Adams's cut even more.
Pauschi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams is trying to maintain a safe position but Pauschi gets an underhook and turns Adams into the cage.
Adams is trying to break free.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Pauschi controls the action.
Pauschi lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Pauschi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pauschi dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
Adams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pauschi throws an elbow but it misses.
Pauschi tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Pauschi back against the cage.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Pauschi.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Pauschi tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Pauschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pauschi lands an elbow inside.
Pauschi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi lands with a light punch inside.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Pauschi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Pauschi fails to land.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
Pauschi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauschi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Pauschi.
Pauschi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Pauschi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Pauschi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pauschi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adams's defenses.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Chris Pauschi has been cut.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Pauschi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi lands with a right to the head.
The cut above Smash Adams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Pauschi.
A shot in the inside from Pauschi.
Pauschi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams takes an elbow to the temple.
Smash Adams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pauschi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pauschi avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
Pauschi throws an elbow that misses.
Adams throws an elbow that misses.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pauschi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pauschi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Pauschi controls the action.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Pauschi avoids the damage to the body.
Adams avoiding damage as Pauschi throws knees to the body.
Pauschi working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Pauschi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Pauschi.
Pauschi connects with a single shot there.
Pauschi blocks a leg kick.
Pauschi misses the jab.
A jab from Pauschi finds it's way through Adams's defenses.
Pauschi scores with a nice head shot.
Pauschi slips under a jab.
Pauschi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pauschi slips a straight right by Adams.
Pauschi is looking to counter punch.
Pauschi connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Pauschi dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Pauschi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pauschi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Pauschi misses.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauschi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauschi.
Pauschi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Pauschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauschi avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
Pauschi lands with a light punch inside.
Pauschi prevents a body shot from Adams.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
Pauschi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pauschi tries a head kick but it misses.
Pauschi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Pauschi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Adams misses with an uppercut
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Smash Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Pauschi!
After winning the bout, Chris Pauschi 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Biden (ranked 331 p4p, 1438 weight class) and Aleksi Heimo (ranked 23 p4p, 110 weight class). Biden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Side to Side. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Biden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimo lands an overhand right.
Heimo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heimo scores with a jab.
Biden sends Heimo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Biden is motioning to the referee to let Heimo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Heimo is rocked!
It looks like Aleksi Heimo has been cut.
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 swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Biden counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Biden!
A victorious Joe Biden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pee Wee Sasaki (ranked 365 p4p, 1015 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 25 p4p, 73 weight class). Pee Wee Sasaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pee Wee Sasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven throws a wild body kick that Sasaki sees coming a mile off.
Sasaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Craven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sasaki. Sasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Sasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sasaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Craven. Craven gets slowly back to his feet.
Sasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Craven lunges at Sasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sasaki's hand.
Craven misses with a right hand
and Sasaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Craven's knee momentarily.
Sasaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Craven or perhaps it was just good defense by Sasaki, which made it look bad.
Sasaki scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki tries to score with a low kick but Craven moves his leg out of the way.
Sasaki throws a sloppy head kick and Craven moves out of range easily.
Sasaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Craven swinging wildly here.
Craven tries to move into range but Sasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Craven is rocked!
Sasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Craven is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasaki finish him?
Sasaki checks a low kick from Craven.
Sasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Craven.
Craven seems to have recovered his senses.
Craven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Craven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sasaki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Craven sprawling to the canvas! Craven rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sasaki finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasaki darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Craven's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Sasaki before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pee Wee Sasaki!
A victorious Pee Wee Sasaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hobo Garrincha (ranked 81 p4p, 866 weight class) and Minerva Wulf (ranked 4 p4p, 66 weight class). Wulf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sanctus Dominus. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hobo Garrincha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Minerva Wulf!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wulf moves into range and clinches up with Garrincha.
Garrincha stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wulf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Garrincha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wulf.
Wulf lands with a left to the head.
Garrincha blocks an uppercut.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Wulf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wulf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrincha backwards.
A short uppercut from Wulf.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wulf has clasped his hands together around Garrincha's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Garrincha is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Garrincha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wulf tries to move to mount but Garrincha blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf working away.
Garrincha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wulf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wulf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garrincha, who protects the arm well.
Wulf is looking to take a break and control but Garrincha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Wulf.
Wulf works to advance to full mount. Garrincha defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wulf tries to control but Garrincha wriggling away.
Wulf throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrincha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf looking to control but Garrincha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wulf with a couple of short strikes.
Wulf throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Garrincha slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garrincha won't allow Wulf to pass to mount.
Wulf trying to control the action but Garrincha is working from the bottom.
Wulf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wulf is pressing down on Garrincha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garrincha is holding on for now.
Wulf thows a huge punch but Garrincha dodges it nicely.
Wulf wants to pass to mount but Garrincha is defending the position.
Wulf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf seems to be working for a kimura but Garrincha defends the submission attempt.
Garrincha is looking to improve his position.
Wulf stalling.
Garrincha trying to control from the bottom.
Wulf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garrincha is trying to control but can't.
Wulf trying to control the action but Garrincha is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Wulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wulf throws a looping overhand right but Garrincha ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Garrincha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wulf.
Wulf wants to clinch up but Garrincha keeps it at a distance.
Hobo Garrincha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrincha misses with an uppercut. Wulf saw that one coming.
Wulf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garrincha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrincha lands with a good body shot.
Minerva Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrincha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garrincha misses with a two punch combination.
Wulf tries to clinch up but Garrincha circles away and keeps his distance.
Garrincha lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Garrincha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wulf lands a nice shot that snaps Garrincha's head back.
Garrincha throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrincha misses with an uppercut.
Wulf drives through with a takedown into Garrincha's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrincha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrincha manages to avoid it.
Wulf lands with a shot to the body.
Garrincha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrincha missing with a left hand there. Wulf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wulf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wulf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wulf misses with a straight left.
Wulf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wulf throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Garrincha to counter with a crisp jab.
Wulf has Garrincha up against the cage in a clinch.
Garrincha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hobo Garrincha is winning the standup battle so far.
Wulf fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garrincha counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrincha. Wulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wulf blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf avoids the body shot from Garrincha.
Garrincha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wulf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wulf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garrincha rather than just go for the knockout.
Garrincha connects with a nice looking jab.
Garrincha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrincha misses the target.
Wulf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrincha was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulf.
Garrincha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wulf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wulf closes the distance and clinches.
Wulf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Hobo Garrincha has been cut.
Wulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrincha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wulf is looking to clinch but Garrincha is avoiding it.
Garrincha misses with a straight right.
Garrincha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrincha throws a series of punches but Wulf avoids them all with ease.
Garrincha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Garrincha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wulf wants to clinch.
Garrincha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garrincha misses with a double jab.
Wulf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garrincha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wulf thinking.
Nice shot lands for Garrincha.
Garrincha swats away the attempt to clinch by Wulf.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garrincha, as that shot connected.
Garrincha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wulf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wulf lands a right hand.
Wulf blocks a body shot from Garrincha.
Wulf misses with the head strike.
Wulf throws a head punch that misses.
Garrincha scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf has Garrincha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garrincha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garrincha breaks from the clinch.
Wulf has managed to clinch.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
Minerva Wulf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wulf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Garrincha.
Garrincha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wulf up against the cage.
Garrincha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wulf tries to land a knee to the head but Garrincha blocks with his arms.
Wulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrincha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wulf pushes Garrincha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garrincha manages to break the clinch.
Wulf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrincha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wulf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Garrincha does it's job there.
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!
Wulf tries to clinch but Garrincha is having none of it.
Wulf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrincha, pushing him back against the cage.
Wulf lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrincha is trying to force a seperation but Wulf has the dominant position.
Wulf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrincha lands a hook that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
Garrincha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wulf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wulf lands a damaging elbow.
Wulf is stalling here.
Garrincha dodges an elbow strike from Wulf.
Wulf tries a body shot but Garrincha blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garrincha gets through Wulf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobo Garrincha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hobo Garrincha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Wulf does it's job there.
Wulf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrincha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wulf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wulf misses the shot to the body.
Wulf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garrincha under the eye.
Garrincha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wulf throws the left hand but Garrincha avoids the punch easily.
Wulf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garrincha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wulf scrambles back to his feet.
Wulf jabs at Garrincha's body.
Wulf takes the fight into the clinch.
Wulf stalls.
Garrincha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrincha taking a breather.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Wulf fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrincha swings wildly with an uppercut but Wulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrincha prevents a body shot from Wulf.
Wulf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garrincha misses with a body punch.
Wulf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wulf wants to control but Garrincha is keeping him busy.
Wulf trying to mount his opponent but Garrincha defends it.
Wulf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garrincha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garrincha controlling the position well.
Garrincha is refusing to be controlled, as Wulf sits in half guard.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but Garrincha defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha tries to get to full guard but Wulf has control of the leg.
Wulf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garrincha!
Wulf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garrincha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Wulf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wulf cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Wulf looking to control but Garrincha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wulf lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Garrincha slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garrincha is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garrincha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wulf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garrincha keeps working.
Garrincha gets back to full guard.
Garrincha has his hands on Wulf's head, controlling the position.
Minerva Wulf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrincha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha 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.
Wulf looking to pass the guard.
Wulf controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garrincha keeping moving, preventing Wulf from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrincha wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garrincha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hobo Garrincha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wulf cracks Garrincha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garrincha lands a nice hook to Wulf's body. Wulf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wulf staying out of range there.
Garrincha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garrincha throws a big shot that misses.
Wulf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Wulf. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Garrincha. That snapped Wulf's head back.
Wulf is looking to clinch but Garrincha is avoiding it.
Wulf tries to clinch but Garrincha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf tries to clinch but Garrincha moves out of range.
Wulf slips under a jab.
Garrincha just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wulf fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrincha just misses with a punch to the body.
Wulf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wulf chips away with some ground and pound.
Wulf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garrincha is keeping the position for now.
Wulf advances to half guard.
Wulf not doing much here.
Wulf stalling away here and it's allowed Garrincha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wulf trying to control but Garrincha is working from the bottom.
Garrincha is controlling Wulf's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garrincha pulls Wulf in close to his closed guard and prevents Wulf from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wulf is working Garrincha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wulf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garrincha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garrincha looking for a sweep. Not yet Garrincha, not yet.
Garrincha keeping moving, preventing Wulf from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf passes Garrincha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wulf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wulf throwing shots but Garrincha is blocking nicely.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Wulf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrincha is staying active underneath Wulf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wulf tries to pass to full mount but Garrincha defends it.
Garrincha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garrincha.
Wulf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrincha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf forces his way into half guard.
Garrincha is not content to let Wulf control the position.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but Garrincha defending well.
Wulf throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Garrincha to regain full guard.
Garrincha keeping moving, preventing Wulf from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wulf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hobo Garrincha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wulf forces Garrincha back against the cage and clinches.
Hobo Garrincha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garrincha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
Wulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrincha can't find room to land a body shot as Wulf controls the action.
Garrincha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garrincha scores with a hook to the body.
Garrincha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wulf lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Wulf.
Garrincha lands with a right to the head.
Garrincha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrincha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
Garrincha tries to throw a body punch but Wulf avoids it by throwing Garrincha back against the cage.
Wulf throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garrincha has a couple of punches blocked by Wulf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrincha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wulf is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf lands with a short shot to the head.
Wulf blocks an uppercut.
Garrincha manages to break the clinch.
Garrincha lands a body shot.
Garrincha misses with a looping left.
Wulf wants to clinch.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Wulf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wulf. Garrincha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrincha jabs at Wulf's body.
Wulf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Garrincha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrincha misses the shot to the body.
Garrincha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha throws an overhand right that lands on Wulf's shoulder, as Wulf tries to avoid the shot.
Wulf wants to clinch up but Garrincha keeps it at a distance.
Wulf ducks under a wild hook from Garrincha.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wulf.
Garrincha misses with a straight right.
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!
Wulf throws a body punch but Garrincha moves out of range.
Garrincha lands a glancing blow to the side of Wulf's head.
Garrincha misses with a wild body shot.
Wulf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garrincha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wulf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wulf stalling the fight.
Garrincha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wulf or not.
Wulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrincha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wulf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garrincha swings for the body but Wulf moves out of range.
Wulf feints the counter takedown.
Wulf darts in and clinches Garrincha up against the cage.
Wulf wants to take the fight to the mat but Garrincha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wulf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wulf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garrincha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garrincha manages to get to full guard.
Wulf wants to pass the guard but Garrincha is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrincha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garrincha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garrincha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wulf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wulf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garrincha is looking to regain half guard here but Wulf keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hobo Garrincha.
I think Wulf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minerva Wulf!
Minerva Wulf is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Minerva Wulf 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 Abel Hug (ranked 3107 p4p, 3891 weight class) and Pull Plugger (ranked 262 p4p, 315 weight class). Abel Hug has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Plugger tries to move into range but Hug moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Plugger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plugger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Plugger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hug.
Plugger throws a head kick but Hug moves out of range.
Hug lands a leg kick that knocks Plugger off balance momentarily.
Hug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plugger.
And Plugger tries to counter it with a takedown but Hug pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hug is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plugger.
Plugger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hug 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.
Plugger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hug was covering up waiting for the punch and Plugger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plugger tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Plugger is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control.
Hug looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plugger's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Plugger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hug is aware though and is defending well.
Hug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plugger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plugger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hug has managed to get both his arms back between Plugger's legs - danger averted.
Plugger has his foot on Hug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hug works his way back into a safe position though.
Hug is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plugger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Hug controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hug continues to stall.
Hug pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plugger is keeping the position for now.
Plugger 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hug controls from within his opponent's guard.
Plugger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hug defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug passes Plugger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Plugger landing strikes from the bottom.
Well, if Hug is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Plugger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plugger gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Plugger has his foot on Hug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hug works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plugger misses with a low kick.
Hug with a nice calf kick.
Plugger looking to score a takedown here. Hug is defending well but Plugger drives through and ends up in Hug's guard.
Hug keeping full guard, as Plugger tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hug!
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hug keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hug connects with a jab.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plugger can do to turn this around?
Plugger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plugger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hug.
Hug lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Plugger is looking to land body kicks.
Plugger moves out of range of the body kick from Hug.
Plugger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hug defends it well.
Plugger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Plugger somewhat.
Plugger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hug sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pull Plugger.
Plugger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hug's waist but Hug gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Plugger off to one side.
Hug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plugger.
Hug was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Plugger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hug.
Hug is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug throws a push kick but Plugger slaps the foot to one side.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown but Hug shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hug moves away from the strike by Plugger.
Abel Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Plugger misses with the combination.
Hug connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Hug.
Hug keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Plugger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hug moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Hug.
Plugger is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Hug as he connects with a hook.
Plugger is still on wobbly legs! Can Hug finish him?
Plugger throws a big shot that misses.
Hug pushes Plugger away with a front kick.
Plugger is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plugger wants to stay close but Hug steps back to make room for something. Plugger seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Hug and Plugger drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abel Hug!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas English (ranked 2811 p4p, 2794 weight class) and Essien Ekuoba (ranked 133 p4p, 131 weight class). English comes to the cage accompanied by Muffin Man. Ekuoba has chosen Pure Water as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Essien Ekuoba!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekuoba lands with a nice combination. English backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Thomas English has been cut.
Ekuoba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between English's hands.
Ekuoba cracks English with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! English looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Ekuoba finish him?
English is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
English throws a hook but Ekuoba blocks it.
English 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.
English fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekuoba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
English misses with the combination.
Ekuoba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
English looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ekuoba lands a right hand from hell, dropping English. Ekuoba pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 2148 p4p, 3031 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 105 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OcasioCortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by OcasioCortez.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel tries to keep at a distance but OcasioCortez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OcasioCortez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
OcasioCortez presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OcasioCortez stalls.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as OcasioCortez controls the action.
OcasioCortez is looking to control Steel's arms but Steel gets an underhook and turns him. Now OcasioCortez has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez scores with a shoulder strike.
OcasioCortez lands a right hand.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez tries to stall but Steel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
OcasioCortez lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
OcasioCortez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from OcasioCortez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards OcasioCortez's brow.
OcasioCortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OcasioCortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OcasioCortez lands a nice knee to the body.
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch.
OcasioCortez moves into range and clinches up with Steel.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OcasioCortez blocks a body shot from Steel.
OcasioCortez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel looks winded!
OcasioCortez wants to stall.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OcasioCortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel avoiding damage as OcasioCortez throws knees to the body.
Steel misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by OcasioCortez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OcasioCortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OcasioCortez obliges.
OcasioCortez controlling the action here for a moment.
OcasioCortez is struggling to control the position.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but OcasioCortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that OcasioCortez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
OcasioCortez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel's face.
OcasioCortez pressing his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
OcasioCortez stalling in the clinch.
OcasioCortez blocks a body shot from Steel.
OcasioCortez effectively controlling the action here.
Nice elbow from OcasioCortez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from OcasioCortez.
Steel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OcasioCortez lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
OcasioCortez lands with a light punch inside.
OcasioCortez lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
OcasioCortez pressing his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Steel working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OcasioCortez walks away with a smile on his face. Steel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OcasioCortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel's coach down at DF Fitnesscentrum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces OcasioCortez off the cage and back into range.
Steel missing with a left hand there. OcasioCortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel throws a hook but OcasioCortez blocks it.
OcasioCortez connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
OcasioCortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
OcasioCortez moves into range and clinches up with Steel.
Knees to the body from OcasioCortez.
Steel tries to work over OcasioCortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow just above Steel 's eye.
OcasioCortez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OcasioCortez.
The referee is keeping an eye on OcasioCortez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
OcasioCortez works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandria OcasioCortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez moves out of range of the strikes.
OcasioCortez appears to be looking for a big counter.
OcasioCortez pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
OcasioCortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
OcasioCortez blocks an uppercut.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OcasioCortez's elbow.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by OcasioCortez.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by OcasioCortez.
The referee is keeping an eye on OcasioCortez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Jerome Steel's cut even more.
OcasioCortez lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel tries to pull guard but OcasioCortez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OcasioCortez is trying to maintain a safe position but Steel gets an underhook and turns OcasioCortez into the cage.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OcasioCortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OcasioCortez fakes the leg kick and cracks Steel in the body.
Steel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OcasioCortez at a distance.
OcasioCortez digs a good hook to Steel's body.
OcasioCortez drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OcasioCortez's elbow.
OcasioCortez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow just above Steel 's eye.
OcasioCortez working Steel over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez breaks from the clinch.
OcasioCortez lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
OcasioCortez jabs at Steel's body.
OcasioCortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
OcasioCortez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OcasioCortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
OcasioCortez connects with a jab.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OcasioCortez scores with a nice head shot.
Steel is rocked!
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OcasioCortez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
OcasioCortez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Jerome Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OcasioCortez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
OcasioCortez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel misses with the head strike.
A short right from OcasioCortez on the inside.
OcasioCortez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OcasioCortez lands a nice elbow.
OcasioCortez lands with a left to the head.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can OcasioCortez finish him?
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
OcasioCortez landing knees to the head.
Jerome Steel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as OcasioCortez controls his hands.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside that Steel shrugs off.
OcasioCortez is looking to control Steel's arms but Steel gets an underhook and turns him. Now OcasioCortez has his back to the cage.
OcasioCortez breaks from the clinch.
OcasioCortez lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from OcasioCortez. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
OcasioCortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. OcasioCortez moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Steel! OcasioCortez continues to tee off on Steel, landing with a left and a right! OcasioCortez connects with a right hand that leaves Steel sleeping against the cage! What a finish by OcasioCortez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandria OcasioCortez!
After winning the bout, Alexandria OcasioCortez 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Gazersky (ranked 250 p4p, 1810 weight class) and Meltdown Miettinen (ranked 35 p4p, 218 weight class). Gazersky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Clutch - Electric Worry. This should be a great matchup!
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Gazersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meltdown Miettinen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miettinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gazersky's half guard.
Gazersky wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gazersky's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miettinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gazersky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miettinen is working away from the top position though.
Gazersky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miettinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miettinen's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gazersky. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Gazersky doesn't have the hooks in and Miettinen manages to turn into his guard.
Gazersky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miettinen wants to control but Gazersky is keeping busy.
Miettinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gazersky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gazersky working the head and body with strikes.
Gazersky throwing shots but Miettinen is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky working the head and body with strikes.
Gazersky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miettinen trying to hold on to Gazersky's head to control him but Gazersky postures up.
Miettinen taking some punishment here, with Gazersky in his half guard.
Gazersky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gazersky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The cut above Meltdown Miettinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gazersky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miettinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Gazersky winds up and cracks Miettinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Meltdown Miettinen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Meltdown Miettinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marlon Gazersky!
Marlon Gazersky 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Escalante (ranked 68 p4p, 442 weight class) and Bobby Drake (ranked 9 p4p, 58 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drake's choice of entrance music: Hell Yeah - Rev Theory. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escalante throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Escalante bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Drake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drake swings for the body but Escalante moves out of range.
Escalante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escalante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escalante throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escalante tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Escalante tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws the left hand but Escalante avoids the punch easily.
Drake punishes Escalante's body with a nice straight punch.
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Drake throws out a counter right but Escalante avoids it with no problem.
Escalante has managed to clinch.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Escalante has him pressed against the cage.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante blocks a jab.
Escalante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escalante finds it's way round the side to connect with Drake's head.
It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Escalante gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Drake stalling in the clinch but Escalante improves position.
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake is trying to stall.
Drake is trying to drag Escalante to the mat but Escalante just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Escalante.
Escalante prevents the takedown attempt.
Drake avoids a wild elbow strike from Escalante.
Drake takes an elbow to the forehead.
Drake trying to stall but Escalante improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante blocking some punches.
Drake avoids a wild elbow strike from Escalante.
Escalante breaks from the clinch.
Escalante digs a good body shot into Drake's ribs.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
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!
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drake throws a jab when Escalante was well out of range.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Escalante misses with a low kick as Drake jumps back.
Escalante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake lands a two punch combo.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Escalante.
Escalante moves forwards but Drake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Drake lands.
Escalante closes the distance and clinches.
Escalante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escalante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escalante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escalante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Escalante.
Escalante lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Bobby Drake's cut even more.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drake has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Escalante clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Drake.
Escalante rolls, trying to escape but Drake keeps control of the position.
Escalante is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Drake 's hooks.
Escalante is trying desperately to improve position.
Drake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Escalante is bucking up trying to escape but Drake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escalante wants to hold on but Drake pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Drake there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Escalante 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.
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 Vicente Escalante will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drake will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escalante is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
and Escalante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drake blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot by Drake.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Escalante ducks down to avoid it.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the body from Escalante misses
and Escalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Escalante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escalante throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake throws a jab when Escalante was well out of range.
Drake lunges at Escalante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escalante's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Drake misses.
Escalante seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante closes the distance but Drake moves to the side
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Drake.
Drake shoots in and bounces Escalante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escalante is adopting a defensive guard.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escalante works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escalante works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escalante looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Escalante uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Escalante!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Escalante uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Escalante!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Escalante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escalante's head.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escalante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Escalante has wrist control.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake trying to control but Escalante is working from the bottom.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Escalante is retaining full guard.
Drake 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.
Escalante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escalante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escalante scrambles back to his feet.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake tests Escalante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drake lands in his opponent's guard.
Escalante wriggles free and stands up.
Drake fails to land the takedown.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Escalante is out of range.
Drake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escalante defends well and Drake ends up having to push Escalante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Drake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante misses with a straight right.
Drake throws out a counter right but Escalante avoids it with no problem.
Escalante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Escalante moved out of range.
Escalante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escalante moves into the clinch successfully.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escalante throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escalante. Escalante obviously looking to wear him down.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escalante pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Escalante settles back down.
Drake throws a jab when Escalante was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante tries to land a leg kick but Drake saw it coming and moves away.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
Escalante lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Bobby Drake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Escalante.
Drake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake throws a hook but Escalante avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Escalante.
Drake tries to move into range but Escalante moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drake fails to land the takedown.
Escalante misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escalante lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
Escalante lands a jab.
Drake throws the left hand but Escalante avoids the punch easily.
Escalante throws a big counter combination but Drake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drake.
Drake misses with a hook. Escalante ducked under it nicely.
Escalante's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
Drake misses with a hook.
Escalante tried to counter with a leg kick but Drake avoided it.
Escalante lands a slapping body shot.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Escalante.
Bobby Drake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Drake 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.
Drake might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Escalante. That snapped Drake's head back.
Drake is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?
Escalante feints a jab and as Drake dips his head, Escalante unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Drake right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Drake falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Escalante smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Vicente Escalante, 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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