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OFK 398 - Anderson Vs Maki PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isoa Tawake (ranked 3085 p4p, 3661 weight class) and Paul Herrera (ranked 348 p4p, 395 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isoa Tawake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera defending well as Tawake loads up on a big left hand.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tawake throws a quick counter head kick but Herrera was just out of range.
Herrera throws a head kick but Tawake moves out of range.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Tawake tries to sprawl out of it but Herrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tawake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tawake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Herrera shoots in and bounces Tawake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Tawake keeps moving.
Tawake scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tawake is looking to counter punch.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Herrera misses.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Herrera avoided it.
Tawake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herrera's sensitive parts.
Herrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herrera darts in and clinches Tawake up against the cage.
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake scores with a hook to the body. Herrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Herrera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake with the inside leg kick.
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera rushes Tawake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Tawake on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake breaks from the clinch.
Herrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tawake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Tawake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herrera's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herrera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tawake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herrera checks a leg kick.
Herrera with the counter takedown but Tawake avoids it easily.
Herrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Tawake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Herrera tries to clinch
and Tawake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake circles away easily
and Tawake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tawake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herrera.
Tawake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Herrera looks for a takedown but Tawake sprawls well.
Tawake blocks a head kick by Herrera.
Herrera throws a body punch but Tawake moves out of range.
Tawake cracks Herrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tawake swivels and escapes.
Tawake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herrera has a takedown stuffed.
Tawake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herrera checks a leg kick.
Tawake lands with a shot to the body.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Tawake pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tawake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tawake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Tawake sprawls well.
Tawake stuffs the takedown.
Tawake stuffs the takedown attempt from Herrera. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Herrera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herrera lands in his opponent's guard.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herrera is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herrera gets to his feet - Tawake follows without any prompting.
Tawake feints and then cracks Herrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herrera down.
Tawake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tawake throwing a counter right hand but Herrera manages to avoid it.
Tawake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herrera on the side of the head.
Herrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tawake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Tawake is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tawake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herrera.
Tawake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tawake pinned against the cage. Tawake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tawake looks to land a left hand but Herrera moved out of range nicely.
Herrera misses with a takedown
and Tawake counters with a thumping low kick.
Tawake looks for the body kick but Herrera saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Tawake sprawls well.
Herrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Tawake sprawls well. He's pushed Herrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tawake with the inside leg kick.
Herrera has managed to clinch.
Tawake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Tawake as Herrera shoots in.
Tawake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Herrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tawake counters with a big head kick but Herrera shrugs it off.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera blocks a head kick by Tawake.
Herrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Herrera blocks the low kick.
Tawake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tawake defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tawake.
Tawake lands a leg kick that knocks Herrera off balance momentarily.
Tawake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Herrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tawake lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tawake gets caught flat footed, as Herrera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tawake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Herrera breaks from the clinch.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Herrera's shoulder, as Herrera tries to avoid the shot.
Tawake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tawake throws out a leg kick but Herrera moves out of range and Tawake only half commits.
Herrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tawake, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tawake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tawake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herrera throws a right hand that Tawake ducks under and follows up with a left that Tawake also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tawake pushes Herrera away with a front kick.
Herrera shoots and misses
and Tawake counters with a leg kick.
Herrera misses with the combination.
Herrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tawake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Tawake.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Tawake pushes him off.
Herrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tawake as he jumps to the side.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Tawake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tawake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with an inside leg kick.
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tawake lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Tawake.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tawake. Herrera shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Tawake counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake scores with a shot to the body.
Tawake misses with a low kick as Herrera jumps back.
And Herrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Tawake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A cross from Tawake lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herrera.
Herrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Herrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tawake defends it nicely.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tawake pinned against the cage. Tawake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.
Herrera walks into a straight right hand from Tawake.
Tawake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tawake throws a leg kick which misses Herrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Herrera tries to avoid it.
Tawake just misses with a punch to the body.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tawake but Tawake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Herrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Tawake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tawake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
During a confident post fight interview, Isoa Tawake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shashlyk Lykmekov (ranked 2279 p4p, 18521 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 117 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shashlyk Lykmekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 55 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lykmekov shoots for a takedown but Meyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lykmekov fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Lykmekov with that takedown attempt.
Meyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lykmekov defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shashlyk Lykmekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Lykmekov instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Lykmekov holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyer drops back down to his feet.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meyer to keep the fight standing.
Lykmekov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer fails to pull guard.
Lykmekov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lykmekov defends well and Meyer ends up having to push Lykmekov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meyer tries to clinch
and Lykmekov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lykmekov takes the fight into the clinch.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Lykmekov holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyer drops back down to his feet.
Meyer wants a takedown.
Lykmekov breaks the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Lykmekov has knocked Meyer down with a huge combo! Lykmekov steps away and waves a wobbly Meyer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Meyer is rocked!
 It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Meyer looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lykmekov gets a clinch.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Lykmekov finish him?
Meyer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lykmekov has hold of one of Meyer's legs. Meyer is fighting the takedown attempt but Lykmekov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lykmekov gets to his feet and stands over Meyer, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Meyer felt that one! Lykmekov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Meyer from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shashlyk Lykmekov!
Shashlyk Lykmekov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 2315 p4p, 1203 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 285 p4p, 150 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hedegaard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Claw stands up and beckons Hedegaard to his feet.
Claw shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Claw decides to return to a standing position.
Claw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hedegaard is trying to defend but Claw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Claw wants to stand up but Hedegaard manages to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hedegaard is proving hard to escape from.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedegaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claw manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard stops Claw from standing up.
Hedegaard trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hedegaard trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Claw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Claw manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hedegaard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Claw closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hedegaard has one foot on Claw's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedegaard stuffs the takedown attempt from Claw. Claw gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hedegaard enables Claw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hedegaard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hedegaard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedegaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Claw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hedegaard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Claw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hedegaard trying to control here.
Claw tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hedegaard tries to get to full guard but Claw has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No luck for Hedegaard with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard misses with an uppercut. Claw saw that one coming.
Hedegaard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hedegaard has his feet on Claw's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Claw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hedegaard bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Claw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Claw uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claw throws a head kick that misses.
Claw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claw wants it to stay on the feet.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Claw sprawls well. Claw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Claw shapes to counter with a head kick.
Claw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hedegaard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Claw has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hedegaard leaves Claw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hedegaard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Claw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hedegaard pinned against the cage. Hedegaard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
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.
Hedegaard wants to clinch up but Claw keeps it at a distance.
Hedegaard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort.
Claw is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard controlling the action here.
Hedegaard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hedegaard lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedegaard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hedegaard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Claw!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Claw wants to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
Hedegaard trying to control but Claw is having none of it.
Hedegaard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hedegaard looking to control but Claw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hedegaard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Claw to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Claw shrugs it off.
Claw is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard looking to control but Claw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Claw squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Claw somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hedegaard throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedegaard shoots in but Claw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hedegaard shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Claw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claw throws a fast counter high kick but Hedegaard manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claw pinned against the cage. Claw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claw pinned against the cage. Claw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Claw looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedegaard gets caught flat footed, as Claw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hedegaard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Hedegaard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Claw tries for a takedown but Hedegaard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hedegaard throws a big shot that misses.
Claw is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Claw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Claw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hedegaard pinned against the cage. Hedegaard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Claw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hedegaard kicks off Claw and gets to his feet.
Chief Claw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claw shoots in for a double leg but Hedegaard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon Hedegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Claw.
Hedegaard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedegaard. Claw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Claw shapes to counter with a head kick.
Claw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hedegaard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hedegaard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Claw's guard.
Claw pushes Hedegaard off and gets back to his feet.
Hedegaard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hedegaard gets caught flat footed, as Claw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hedegaard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Claw has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claw is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown.
Claw jumps guard.
Claw keeping full guard, as Hedegaard tries to pass.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
Hedegaard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hedegaard postures up and lands a big shot to Claw's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
Claw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hedegaard won't allow Claw to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Claw shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Claw is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard manages to get to full guard.
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claw is aware though and is defending well.
Claw tries to stand but Hedegaard is controlling from the bottom.
Hedegaard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chief Claw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hedegaard wants to sweep but no luck.
Simon Hedegaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hedegaard is looking for a triangle but Claw pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Hedegaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hedegaard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Magomedov (ranked 1050 p4p, 2367 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 144 p4p, 268 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by SABINA feat. Timaro - Dagestan. Bronco has chosen The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khalid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 21 - 3, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Bronco.
Bronco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magomedov's half guard.
Bronco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is pulling down on Bronco's head to control his posture.
Bronco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronco lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov has his hands on Bronco's head, controlling the position.
Bronco preventing the sweep.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Bronco tries to pass.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov controls Bronco momentarily but Bronco frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bronco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov throws a strike but Bronco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronco.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bronco trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov has Bronco pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov controls Bronco momentarily but Bronco frees himself.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.
Magomedov has his foot on Bronco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronco works his way back into a safe position though.
Bronco has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Magomedov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bronco is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Magomedov pulls down on the head and he's put Bronco to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miet Cleever (ranked 584 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Basko Godwin (ranked 83 p4p, 235 weight class). Miet Cleever has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miet Cleever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basko Godwin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleever on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Godwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Godwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cleever has time to react.
Godwin 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.
Cleever misses with a left hand
and Godwin counters with a straight right hand.
Cleever connects with the punch.
Godwin moves into the clinch successfully.
Godwin misses with a body punch.
Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Cleever avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage.
Cleever lands a body punch.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleever breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cleever paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Godwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Godwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cleever counters with a crisp right that sends Godwin to the canvas! Cleever follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 1022 p4p, 709 weight class) and Isopaa Mfer (ranked 62 p4p, 42 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isopaa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OcasioCortez moves out of range of the strikes.
OcasioCortez clinches up with Mfer and pushes him back against the cage.
OcasioCortez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez tries to land knees in the clinch but Mfer avoids the damage to the body.
OcasioCortez pushes off an throws an elbow but Mfer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from OcasioCortez.
It looks like Isopaa Mfer has been cut.
OcasioCortez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mfer.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside that Mfer shrugs off.
Our sources have told us that OcasioCortez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stalling in the clinch from Mfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OcasioCortez is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Mfer seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez is looking to escape.
Mfer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mfer stands up from half guard.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. OcasioCortez saw that one coming.
Mfer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OcasioCortez throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OcasioCortez gets a clinch.
OcasioCortez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mfer stalling in the clinch.
Mfer blocks an elbow strike.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OcasioCortez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mfer manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mfer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. OcasioCortez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mfer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. OcasioCortez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mfer lets go of the hold and OcasioCortez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isopaa Mfer!
During a confident post fight interview, Isopaa Mfer 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 744 p4p, 472 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 94 p4p, 66 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Litty as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boxing Champ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mahogany postures up in Boxing Champ's guard and throws a big left but Boxing Champ blocks it.
Boxing Champ wants to stand and escape but Mahogany is having none of it.
Mahogany trying to control but Boxing Champ is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ wants to stand up but Mahogany is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany throwing strikes from guard but Boxing Champ blocks nicely.
Boxing Champ keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boxing Champ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ has Mahogany up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahogany breaks the clinch.
Mahogany shoots in and gets a takedown into Boxing Champ's guard.
Boxing Champ uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boxing Champ misses with the combination.
Mahogany looks for a takedown but Boxing Champ sprawls well.
Mahogany is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxing Champ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boxing Champ connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahogany lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boxing Champ bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxing Champ misses with a hook
and Mahogany makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahogany moves away from the strike by Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mahogany sprawls well initially but Boxing Champ persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mahogany kicks off Boxing Champ and gets to his feet.
Boxing Champ drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boxing Champ working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Boxing Champ pushes his legs off easily.
Mahogany is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boxing Champ wants to pass the guard but Mahogany is keeping the position.
Boxing Champ working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Boxing Champ pushes his legs off easily.
Mahogany looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxing Champ connects with a couple of short punches.
Boxing Champ lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Boxing Champ defends easily.
Boxing Champ stands up over Mahogany, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.
Boxing Champ works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boxing Champ is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahogany has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxing Champ is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mahogany holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boxing Champ is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.
Mahogany wants to get back to full guard but Boxing Champ has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chame Boxing Champ will probably get the nod.
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.
Boxing Champ looks to land a left hand but Mahogany moved out of range nicely.
Mahogany is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boxing Champ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boxing Champ connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mahogany looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boxing Champ makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mahogany darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boxing Champ has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mahogany is on him like a limpet, forcing Boxing Champ back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxing Champ has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahogany.
Boxing Champ decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mahogany manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Boxing Champ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahogany as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahogany paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Mahogany.
Chame Boxing Champ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxing Champ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahogany pinned against the cage. Mahogany gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boxing Champ feints and as Mahogany raises his hands in defense, Boxing Champ changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahogany wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
Boxing Champ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boxing Champ won't allow Mahogany to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.
Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahogany is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boxing Champ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boxing Champ wants to pass the guard but Mahogany is keeping the position.
Mahogany keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ stopping the sweep attempt from Mahogany.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom.
Mahogany wants to get back to his feet but Boxing Champ is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boxing Champ 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahogany is on top in guard.
Mahogany working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Boxing Champ is keeping the position.
Mahogany stands up over Boxing Champ, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mahogany lands a couple of digs.
Mahogany trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahogany lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boxing Champ keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.
Boxing Champ wants to stand and escape but Mahogany is having none of it.
Mahogany content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boxing Champ wants to stand up but Mahogany is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rich Mahogany will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Boxing Champ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boxing Champ misses with a head kick.
Rich Mahogany seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahogany scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boxing Champ bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chame Boxing Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxing Champ has a takedown stuffed.
Mahogany fails with the takedown.
Boxing Champ lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahogany.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxing Champ shoots in for a takedown but Mahogany shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahogany tries to counter with a clinch but Boxing Champ shakes him off and moves away.
Boxing Champ connects with a nice looking jab.
Boxing Champ looks for a takedown but Mahogany sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chame Boxing Champ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxing Champ throws a jab when Mahogany was well out of range.
Mahogany fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Mahogany lunges at Boxing Champ with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boxing Champ's hand.
Boxing Champ throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Mahogany was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxing Champ throws a nice looking combination but Mahogany bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boxing Champ fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boxing Champ throws a half hearted mid kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Boxing Champ scores with a four punch combination!
Boxing Champ misses with a body punch
and Mahogany moves into the clinch.
Mahogany pulls Boxing Champ into guard.
Boxing Champ is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahogany has wrist control.
Boxing Champ is sitting in close to Mahogany's body. Mahogany has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boxing Champ is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boxing Champ is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mahogany.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Mahogany!
In his post fight interview, Rich Mahogany gave a big smile as he said 'I'm kind of a big deal. My home is chock full of leatherbound volumes. And I'm thankful to the fans.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jones Anderson (ranked 49 p4p, 282 weight class) and Seppo Maki (ranked 6 p4p, 37 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Seppo Maki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Maki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson thumps Maki with a low kick.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slips a straight right by Maki.
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maki circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a hook. Maki ducked under it nicely.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson pushes Maki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Maki blocks it.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maki.
Maki tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Maki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Maki avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Maki managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Maki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maki takes an elbow to the temple.
Maki gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maki avoids it.
Maki blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
Maki blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Maki 's eye.
Maki dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Maki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maki misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A short right from Maki.
Maki avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Maki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Maki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maki's brow.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maki is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Maki.
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a low kick but Maki moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson working Maki over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maki tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
As Anderson backs off Maki throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Maki counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Maki knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Maki moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maki motions for Anderson to come forward. Maki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Maki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson darts in and clinches Maki up against the cage.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Maki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Maki controls the action.
Maki lands a right hand.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki lands an uppercut.
Jones Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Maki is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Maki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Maki blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
Maki works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Maki works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is working Maki over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Maki.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Seppo Maki has been cut.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Maki blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson working Maki over with knees to the body.
Maki managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Maki is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Maki tries to tie him up.
Maki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson thumps Maki with a low kick.
Jones Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Maki back into the cage.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makis head.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Maki controls the action.
Maki takes a shot to the head.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maki! But no joy.
Anderson throws a front kick that sends Maki stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson backing away here, and Maki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Maki misses.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
Maki feints a counter leg kick.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaki.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson cracks Maki with a good jab.
Anderson throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Maki is trying to counter with his kicks.
Anderson throws a hook but Maki blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Maki.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maki blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maki avoids it.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Maki is blocking nicely.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Maki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Maki misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maki pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Maki blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki slows down the pace here.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maki blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Maki with an uppercut!
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!
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson cracks Maki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a jab.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Maki counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Maki takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson motions for Maki to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maki counters with a body kick.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Maki's body. Maki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Maki checks it.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Maki pushes him off.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Maki just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Maki is working Anderson over against the cage.
Maki avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Maki prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maki.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Maki.
Maki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Maki lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Maki shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
A short right from Maki.
Maki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Maki tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maki's brow.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Maki tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Maki manages to break the clinch.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maki on the side of the head.
Maki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeps Maki at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Maki tries a quick counter leg kick but Anderson is wise to it.
Anderson tries to clinch
and Maki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Maki does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson had his way with Seppo Maki in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maki checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson rushes Maki and presses him up against the cage.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Maki presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson stuns Maki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Maki moves out of range easily.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maki under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maki moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anderson blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anderson defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson moves out of range as Maki throws a body kick.
Maki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anderson. That one must have hurt.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has Maki up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maki scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Maki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Maki cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson letting Maki take a breather here.
Seppo Maki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Anderson!
Jones Anderson retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Jones Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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