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HBCC 71 : Runnin With Scissors PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prodigy - Warrior's Dance. Paul Hollins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Hollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Hollins sprawls well.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollins misses the target.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the body
and Hollins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reynolds tries to bum rush Hollins with a series of wild strikes but Hollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reynolds has his takedown stuffed
and Hollins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reynolds throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hollins counters with a straight right hand.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hollins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hollins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reynolds.
Reynolds in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hollins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reynolds tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hollins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds in side control, throwing shots but Hollins defends.
Reynolds throws a strike aimed at the side of Hollins's head but Hollins avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds is putting a hurting on Hollins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hollins is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Reynolds are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hollins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hollins down.
Reynolds working the ground and pound from side control.
Reynolds landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reynolds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hollins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hollins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reynolds.
Hollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollins is keeping the position for now.
Reynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hollins's head.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Hollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hollins 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.
Hollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds stands up over Hollins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hollins is breathing heavily.
Hollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hollins working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Hollins keeps moving.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Hollins is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reynolds jabs Hollins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hollins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds throws a hook but Hollins blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Reynolds. Those never looked like landing.
Reynolds misses with a combination
and Hollins counters with a left to the body.
Reynolds misses the body punch
and Hollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollins moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
Good leg kick by Hollins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds controlling the pace.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds stalling away here and it's allowed Hollins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hollins is pulling down on Reynolds's head. It's preventing any offense from Reynolds, at least for the moment.
Reynolds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hollins's head.
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.
Hollins 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.
Reynolds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Hollins blocks nicely.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollins trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Hollins.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds postures up in Hollins's guard and throws a big left but Hollins blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Hollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hollins keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
Hollins keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hollins dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reynolds swinging wildly here.
Reynolds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hollins at a distance.
Hollins misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Reynolds misses
and Hollins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollins manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
Steve Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Hollins circles away easily
and Hollins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reynolds looks to land a combination but Hollins avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hollins is trying to defend but Reynolds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Hollins is defending well.
Reynolds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hollins defends it well.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Hollins dodges it nicely.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds controlling the action here.
Hollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hollins is trying is best to control the position here.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reynolds content to control rather than advance.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reynolds lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Hollins has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reynolds misses with a head shot. Hollins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reynolds stands and throws Hollins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reynolds working the strikes but Hollins uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hollins trying to control here.
Reynolds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura but Hollins is defending well.
Reynolds drops an elbow to the side of Hollins's head.
Reynolds lands with a punch from half guard.
Paul Hollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through Hollins's hands, connecting with Hollins's forehead.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reynolds lands strikes from half guard.
Reynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reynolds winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Reynolds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Illidan Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Crede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crede has chosen London Dungeon by The Misfits as his entrance music. Illidan Stormrage has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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281 lbs
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248 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Illidan Stormrage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Crede!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormrage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crede manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crede. Stormrage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crede closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stormrage did well to prevent Crede getting side control.
Stormrage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crede postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crede trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crede with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stormrage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stormrage tries to get out of the position.
Crede tries to free his leg and advance position but Stormrage is retaining full guard.
Crede stands and throws Stormrage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stormrage dodges the ground and pound from Crede.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage is not content to let Crede control the position.
Crede sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stormrage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Crede wants to control but Stormrage is keeping him busy.
Crede tries to score with some ground and pound. Stormrage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crede misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Stormrage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crede is trying to get an arm triangle but Stormrage is defending well.
Stormrage on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crede working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crede scores with punches from side control.
Crede throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stormrage tries to bench press Crede off him but Crede keeps the position.
Stormrage parries the strikes from Crede easily there. Crede is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stormrage to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crede misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crede working the ground and pound but Stormrage is defending the strikes.
Crede creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stormrage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Crede is trying to ground and pound but Stormrage uses the momentary lack of control by Crede to regain half guard.
Crede with the ground and pound but Stormrage uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Crede wants to control from the top but Stormrage keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Crede dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crede throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormrage shoots in for a double leg but Crede sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stormrage moves in looking to clinch but Crede pushes him off.
Stormrage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crede throws a series of punches but Stormrage avoids them all with ease.
Crede misses with a wild combination.
Crede fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crede lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stormrage at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crede ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stormrage moves away.
Crede throws a good cross that connects.
Crede misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crede changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crede lands a nice looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Crede.
Crede scores with a hook to the body. Stormrage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crede drops Stormrage with a nice combination! Crede dives into Stormrage's guard, looking to finish!
Crede advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crede thows a huge punch but Stormrage dodges it nicely.
Crede has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crede takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crede seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crede passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stormrage!
Crede wants to finish this one by submission but Stormrage is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crede.
Crede punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crede lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stormrage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Crede.
Crede landing punches.
Crede throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crede throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crede connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crede wants to control the pace but Stormrage is squirming around nicely.
Crede has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crede misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stormrage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Crede.
Stormrage is in a horrible position here. Crede smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crede punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crede connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crede goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stormrage is on top in guard.
Crede looking to control.
Ross Crede has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crede is looking for a triangle but Stormrage pushes his legs off easily.
Stormrage throwing strikes but missing.
Stormrage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crede working for a triangle but Stormrage defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Crede showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Crede tries to keep at a distance but Stormrage has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crede.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stormrage.
Stormrage tries to work over Crede's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stormrage trying to land knees to the body.
Stormrage lands with a short shot to the head.
Crede trying to stall but Stormrage improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crede.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crede. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stormrage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stormrage presses Crede against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stormrage can't find room to land a body shot as Crede controls the action.
Stormrage is working Crede over against the cage.
Stormrage missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crede tries to score a body lock takedown but Stormrage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stormrage wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stormrage lands a shot to the body.
Crede takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stormrage stalling.
Stormrage lands a shoulder strike.
Stormrage lands a shot to the body.
Stormrage looking to stall.
Crede takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crede fails to pull guard.
Crede blocks a body shot from Stormrage.
Stormrage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stormrage lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Stormrage.
Crede is trying to maintain a safe position but Stormrage gets an underhook and turns Crede into the cage.
Stormrage misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crede fails to land.
Stormrage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crede backwards.
Stormrage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crede is defending well for now.
Stormrage looking to slow down the pace here.
Crede tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stormrage smiles and moves away.
Illidan Stormrage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Crede.
Stormrage avoids the body shot from Crede.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crede circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crede is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stormrage rather than just go for the knockout.
Stormrage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stormrage is looking to clinch but Crede is avoiding it.
Stormrage tries to clinch there but Crede circles away.
Crede darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crede throws a hook but Stormrage avoids it easily.
Stormrage wants to clinch.
Crede scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crede with the ground and pound but Stormrage uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Crede trying to control but Stormrage is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage keeping full guard, as Crede tries to pass.
Crede trying to control but Stormrage is working from the bottom.
Crede trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stormrage manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stormrage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crede had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stormrage defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stormrage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stormrage trying to control the position from guard on top but Crede is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stormrage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Illidan Stormrage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross Crede is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stormrage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stormrage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crede on the ground.
Crede keeping moving, preventing Stormrage from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crede is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stormrage is trying to maintain the position but Crede is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Illidan Stormrage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crede 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Crede!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galt has chosen State of the Union by Rise Against 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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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Galt!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King lands a jab.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Galt.
Galt connects with a solid leg kick.
Galt throws a nice head kick!
Galt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacob King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King checks a low kick from Galt.
King throws a right hand that Galt ducks under and follows up with a left that Galt also avoids with ease.
Galt staying out of range there.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Galt misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Galt.
Galt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Galt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King throws a series of punches but Galt avoids them all with ease.
Galt looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Galt avoids the body shot from King.
Galt moves out of range as King strikes.
Galt misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Galt misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
King throws a body punch but Galt moves out of range.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galt counters with a leg kick.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galt throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Galt only half commits.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Galt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Galt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a body shot.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Galt.
Galt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Galt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Galt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Galt tries a head kick but it misses.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Galt is just out of range.
John Galt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galt throws out the jab.
King throws out a loose jab but Galt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Galt connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Galt tries a head kick but it misses.
King throws a leg kick
and Galt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galt misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galt ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Galt thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galt throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galt counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galt scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King jabs Galt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Galt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King misses with a body punch
enabling Galt to counter with a crisp jab.
Galt has King up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Galt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Galt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Galt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King checks a low kick from Galt.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Galt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galt lands a head kick!
King misses with a hook.
Galt misses with a body kick.
Galt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Galt's shoulder, as Galt tries to avoid the shot.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galt moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Galt!
Galt is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
King sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
King avoids the attempt from Galt to control.
King wants to control the pace but Galt is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
King controlling the pace for now.
Galt controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
King working Galt over with strikes here.
King throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Galt because King loaded up on that one.
Galt is wriggling around trying to escape.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galt can do anything to dispel that myth.
King unloads with some shots from mount but Galt bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King looking to finish with strikes here!
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King wants to control the pace but Galt is squirming around nicely.
King throws a wild left hand from mount and Galt manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galt was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Galt throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King misses with a body punch
and Galt counters with a good, hard body kick but King shrugs it off.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by King.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Galt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Galt counters with a stiff right hand.
Galt is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Galt.
Galt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King misses the jab.
Galt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Galt counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
King blocks the body kick.
Galt scoring well with a low kick there.
Galt wants to clinch.
King stalks Galt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Galt's face. Galt staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt misses with a straight left.
Galt slips under a jab from King.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Galt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Galt closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Galt.
Galt throws an elbow that misses.
Galt prevents a body shot from King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Galt controls the action.
Galt lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jacob King has been cut.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galt's elbow.
Galt missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Galt.
King lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Galt.
King tries to break free but Galt pushes him back against the cage.
Galt trying to stall but King improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Galt throws an elbow but misses.
King can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
A right hand to the body from King.
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!
King tries to throw a body punch but Galt avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Galt scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt taking a breather.
Galt throws an elbow that misses.
Galt lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Galt lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Galt controls the action.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King tries a body shot but Galt blocks it.
Galt lands an uppercut.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Galt.
Galt landing knees to the head.
Galt misses with an elbow strike.
Galt trying to land knees to the body.
Galt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King is working Galt over against the cage.
King blocks the elbow strike.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
King lands a body shot.
Galt lands with a right to the head.
Galt has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King is trying to force a seperation but Galt has the dominant position.
Galt lands a shoulder strike.
Galt wants to stall.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from King.
Galt misses with an elbow strike.
King lands a body shot.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King works on Galt's body with a couple of short punches.
King is working Galt over against the cage.
King scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King tries to work over Galt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galt swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from King.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galt backwards.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Galt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Galt working aggressively here.
King is leaning against Galt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galt trying to land knees to the body.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galt staying out of range there.
King misses with a combination
and Galt counters with a thumping low kick.
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 Jacob King.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacob King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RIP Evan Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner has chosen Tornado of Souls - Megadeth as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaoru Hanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, RIP Evan Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanayama staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Hanayama.
Tanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanner misses with a hook.
Tanner misses with a hook. Hanayama ducked under it nicely.
Hanayama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Hanayama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanayama has a takedown stuffed.
Hanayama misses with a head kick.
Hanayama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanayama slips a straight right by Tanner.
Tanner lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hanayama sprawling to the canvas. Tanner follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hanayama hang on?
Hanayama is rocked!
It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Tanner lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hanayama! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tanner jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RIP Evan Tanner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ned Ryerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crowley Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryerson comes to the cage accompanied by I Got You Babe. Osbourne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mr Crowley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ned Ryerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crowley Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Osbourne lands.
Osbourne slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ned Ryerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osbourne connects with a body shot.
Ryerson misses with an uppercut.
Ryerson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ryerson needs to keep his hands up - Osbourne had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Osbourne. Those never looked like landing.
Ryerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osbourne throws a looping overhand right but Ryerson ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Osbourne.
Osbourne scores with a hook to the body. Ryerson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Osbourne lands with a right hand.
Ryerson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryerson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Osbourne checks it well.
Osbourne tests Ryerson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Osbourne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ryerson is trying to defend but Osbourne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Osbourne.
Osbourne with the ground and pound but Ryerson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ryerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Osbourne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osbourne lands a couple of elbows.
Ryerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osbourne.
Osbourne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Osbourne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne wants to pass the guard but Ryerson is keeping the position.
Ryerson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Osbourne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryerson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Osbourne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Osbourne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Osbourne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne preventing the sweep.
Osbourne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryerson controls Osbourne momentarily but Osbourne frees himself.
Osbourne with a nice head shot there.
Osbourne throwing strikes from guard but Ryerson blocks nicely.
Ryerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osbourne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osbourne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osbourne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Osbourne landing some decent shots from guard.
Osbourne landing some decent shots from guard.
Osbourne is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryerson has wrist control.
Osbourne with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osbourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osbourne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crowley Osbourne dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Osbourne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses.
Ryerson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ryerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryerson throws a head kick but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne looks to land a left hand but Ryerson moved out of range nicely.
Osbourne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ryerson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Osbourne.
Osbourne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryerson wants to control but Osbourne is keeping busy.
Osbourne wants to free his trapped foot but Ryerson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Osbourne is pressing down on Ryerson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryerson is holding on for now.
Osbourne is looking for a kimura here.
Osbourne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Osbourne is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryerson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Osbourne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryerson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ryerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryerson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Osbourne throwing strikes from guard but Ryerson blocks nicely.
Osbourne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Osbourne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osbourne throws a big right hand that misses.
Osbourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osbourne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Osbourne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osbourne throws a strike but Ryerson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Osbourne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Osbourne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Osbourne working a defensive guard here.
Osbourne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryerson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crowley Osbourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Osbourne avoids a kick to the body.
Ryerson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Osbourne.
Osbourne moves out of range of the body kick from Ryerson.
Ryerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryerson misses with a body shot
and Osbourne counters with a right hand to the body.
A left and a right from Osbourne both land. Nice combination.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryerson wants to slow Osbourne down by chopping away at his legs.
Ryerson misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Osbourne.
Ryerson wants to slow Osbourne down by chopping away at his legs.
Osbourne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryerson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Osbourne!
Ryerson thuds his shin into the meat of Osbourne's side.
Ryerson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ryerson misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne avoids a kick to the body.
Ryerson throws a head kick but Osbourne moves out of range.
Ryerson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Osbourne to counter with a crisp jab.
Osbourne cracks a nice hook into Ryerson's ribs.
Ryerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osbourne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick from Ryerson is predictable there
and Osbourne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Osbourne throws and elbow that misses. Ryerson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osbourne's guard. Nice move by Ryerson!
Osbourne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osbourne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ryerson!
Ryerson tries to lock up and control but Osbourne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ryerson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ryerson!
Osbourne wants to sweep here but Ryerson controlling him for the moment.
Ryerson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryerson forces his way into half guard.
Ryerson trying to pass the guard but Osbourne defending well.
Osbourne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryerson is one step ahead there.
Ryerson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryerson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Osbourne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryerson's guard.
Ryerson controlling Osbourne's posture.
Ned Ryerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Osbourne cracks Ryerson with a solid left hand.
Osbourne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osbourne advances position into side control!
Ryerson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Osbourne working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Osbourne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryerson keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crowley Osbourne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Osbourne 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crowley Osbourne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Katainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Brugnolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brugnolo has chosen Poison - Alice Cooper as his entrance music. Kevin Brugnolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyrki Katainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Brugnolo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brugnolo jabs Katainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brugnolo moves out of range as Katainen strikes.
Brugnolo dodges the punch combination from Katainen.
Brugnolo slips a straight right by Katainen.
Katainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brugnolo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Kevin Brugnolo has been cut.
Brugnolo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brugnolo throws a leg kick but Katainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Katainen misses with a body shot
and Brugnolo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jyrki Katainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Katainen. Those never looked like landing.
Brugnolo misses with a double jab
and Katainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brugnolo walks into a stiff left hand from Katainen.
Brugnolo staying out of range there.
Katainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brugnolo misses with a few strikes there.
Brugnolo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brugnolo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brugnolo drives through and clinches with Katainen against the cage.
Brugnolo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Katainen is leaning against Brugnolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brugnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katainen is working Brugnolo over against the cage.
Brugnolo stalling.
Katainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brugnolo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katainen is out of range and Brugnolo settles back down.
Katainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brugnolo.
Katainen throws a body punch but Brugnolo moves out of range.
Brugnolo lands a jab-cross combination.
Brugnolo has closed the distance and engaged Katainen in a clinch.
Katainen tries to circle away but Brugnolo has him pinned against the cage.
Brugnolo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Katainen stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brugnolo misses with a body punch.
Katainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Brugnolo backwards.
Brugnolo tries to land knees in the clinch but Katainen avoids the damage to the body.
Katainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brugnolo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katainen.
Katainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Katainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brugnolo.
Brugnolo looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katainen avoiding damage.
Katainen lands a shot to the body.
Katainen lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Katainen.
Katainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Katainen does no damage.
Katainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brugnolo moves in looking to clinch but Katainen pushes him off.
Katainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brugnolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Katainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Brugnolo lands but Katainen takes it in his stride.
Brugnolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katainen.
Katainen misses with a double jab
and Brugnolo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brugnolo tries to land a leg kick but Katainen saw it coming and moves away.
Brugnolo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Katainen is out of range.
Brugnolo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Katainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brugnolo can pounce on him.
Katainen stalks Brugnolo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brugnolo's face. Brugnolo staggers backwards, shaken.
Katainen throws a series of punches but Brugnolo avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Katainen.
Brugnolo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Katainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brugnolo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brugnolo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katainen throws a shot from downtown. Brugnolo moves away and avoids it.
Brugnolo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brugnolo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Katainen's head.
Katainen wants to get back to his feet.
Katainen is controlling Brugnolo's trapped leg to prevent Brugnolo from advancing to side control.
Katainen tries to get to full guard but Brugnolo has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brugnolo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brugnolo working Katainen over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Katainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Brugnolo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Katainen tries to bum rush Brugnolo with a series of wild strikes but Brugnolo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brugnolo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Katainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brugnolo moves away.
Katainen scores with a nice head shot.
Katainen lands a really nice looking cross but Brugnolo seems unphased.
Katainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brugnolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Katainen.
Brugnolo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Katainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Brugnolo.
Brugnolo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katainen throws out the jab.
Katainen tests Brugnolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Katainen misses with a double jab.
Katainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brugnolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Katainen throws a series of punches but Brugnolo avoids them all with ease.
Brugnolo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jyrki Katainen has been cut.
Katainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brugnolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Katainen does no damage.
Brugnolo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jyrki Katainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katainen throws a combination that misses
letting Brugnolo counter with a right hand.
Katainen misses with a looping right.
Brugnolo scoring well with a low kick there.
Brugnolo moves out of range of the strikes.
Brugnolo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Katainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brugnolo slips under a jab from Katainen.
Brugnolo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brugnolo is trying to control the action in half guard but Katainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brugnolo is working for a kimura but Katainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Katainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brugnolo is working away from the top position though.
Katainen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brugnolo thows a huge punch but Katainen dodges it nicely.
Katainen gets full guard.
Katainen is adopting a defensive guard.
Brugnolo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katainen 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.
Brugnolo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brugnolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katainen is keeping the position for now.
Brugnolo looking to sit in guard and control but Katainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brugnolo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Katainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brugnolo keeping moving, preventing Katainen from controlling successfully.
Brugnolo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Katainen has picked Brugnolo up and slammed him! Brugnolo can't keep hold of the triangle and Katainen manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jyrki Katainen will probably get the nod.
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! This is the final round!
Brugnolo looks to score with a jab to the body but Katainen is just out of range.
Brugnolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katainen.
Katainen scores with a jab.
Katainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jyrki Katainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Katainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Katainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katainen swings for the body but Brugnolo moves out of range.
Brugnolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Katainen.
No joy there for Katainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katainen looks to land a right hand but Brugnolo moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Katainen blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Katainen blocks the leg kick.
Brugnolo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katainen as he jumps to the side.
Katainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Katainen.
Katainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katainen throws a hook but Brugnolo avoids it easily.
Katainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Katainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brugnolo is just out of range.
Brugnolo throws a chopping leg kick but Katainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Brugnolo misses.
Brugnolo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Katainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brugnolo counters with an inside leg kick.
Katainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brugnolo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brugnolo showed some decent athleticism there.
Brugnolo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katainen gets full guard.
Katainen pulls Brugnolo in to control the position.
Brugnolo throws a strike but Katainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brugnolo has an active guard here but Katainen has managed to pass into half guard.
Kevin Brugnolo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katainen trying to mount his opponent but Brugnolo defends it.
Brugnolo looking for submissions off his back.
Brugnolo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brugnolo pushes Katainen off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brugnolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katainen works Brugnolo's body with a nice hook.
Katainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brugnolo at a distance.
Katainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Katainen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Katainen duly obliges.
Jyrki Katainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brugnolo counters with an outside leg kick.
Katainen lands a right hook to the body.
Katainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brugnolo circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katainen catches Brugnolo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Katainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That has opened up Kevin Brugnolo's cut even more.
Brugnolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrki Katainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Katainen, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrki Katainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunnon Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ales Smid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smid has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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212 lbs
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216 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid chin |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kunnon Paukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ales Smid!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smid throws out a loose jab but Paukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smid tests Paukku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paukku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smid's hands.
Smid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paukku.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smid, as that shot connected.
Smid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paukku tries to clinch but Smid moves out of range.
Paukku throws a hook to the side of Smid's head but Smid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paukku lands a right hook to the body.
Paukku defending well as Smid loads up on a big left hand.
Paukku just misses with a punch to the body.
Paukku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paukku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paukku misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Paukku coming out on top.
Smid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paukku checks it well.
Smid throws a big shot that misses.
Paukku looks to throw the jab but Smid is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku with a nice cross.
Smid throws a sloppy head kick and Paukku moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Smid.
Smid throws a head kick that misses.
Paukku throws a hook but Smid blocks it.
Smid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paukku lands a glancing blow to the side of Smid's head.
Smid throws a leg kick that misses.
Smid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paukku.
Paukku connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Paukku finds it's way through Smid's defenses.
Smid tries a head kick but it misses.
Smid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paukku is out of range.
Paukku misses with an uppercut. Smid saw that one coming.
Smid moves out of range of the strikes.
Smid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smid moves out of range as Paukku strikes.
Paukku just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukku avoids the body shot from Smid.
Smid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paukku's sensitive parts.
Smid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paukku throws an overhand right that lands on Smid's shoulder, as Smid tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Paukku misses.
Some wild striking there from Paukku.
Jab by Paukku.
Smid throws the left hand but Paukku avoids the punch easily.
Paukku with a jab.
Paukku wants to clinch up but Smid keeps it at a distance.
Paukku throws a jab when Smid was well out of range.
Smid moves away from the strike by Paukku.
Smid throws a leg kick but Paukku checks it.
Smid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paukku throws out the jab.
Paukku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smid manages to avoid it.
Paukku throws a big shot that misses.
Paukku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paukku misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smid misses with an uppercut. Paukku saw that one coming.
Paukku wants to clinch up but Smid keeps it at a distance.
Paukku throws a good cross that connects.
Smid scores with a head kick.
A big left from Smid misses.
Smid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paukku is out of range.
Paukku throws a combination. Smid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smid moves away from the strike by Paukku.
Good leg kick by Smid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smid throws a leg kick but Paukku checks it.
Smid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paukku misses with a straight right.
Paukku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smid.
Paukku looks to throw the jab but Smid is out of range.
Paukku blocks a head kick by Smid.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paukku, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smid blocks a jab.
Paukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smid moves away.
Paukku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smid.
Paukku throws a jab when Smid was well out of range.
Paukku tries to clinch but Smid is having none of it.
Paukku throws a body punch but Smid moves out of range.
Paukku tries to close the distance and clinch but Smid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paukku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smid cracks the inside of Paukku's front leg.
Smid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paukku throws out the jab.
Paukku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paukku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paukku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paukku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paukku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paukku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smid manages to avoid it.
Smid throws a head kick but Paukku moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunnon Paukku dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smid throws a sloppy head kick and Paukku moves out of range easily.
Smid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paukku throws out the jab.
Smid needs to keep his hands up - Paukku had a free shot at his head there.
Smid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Paukku.
Kunnon Paukku is winning the standup battle so far.
Smid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paukku's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smid.
Paukku moves into range and clinches up with Smid.
Paukku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paukku is looking to break free of the clinch but Smid has double underhooks.
Paukku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paukku is trying to force a seperation but Smid has the dominant position.
Paukku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paukku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smid scores with a head kick.
Paukku blocks a head kick by Smid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smid's hands.
Paukku throws a big shot that misses.
Kunnon Paukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paukku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smid backs up against the cage.
Paukku lands with a good body shot.
Paukku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paukku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smid lands with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smid. Paukku shrugs it off though.
Smid throws a head kick but Paukku moves out of range.
Smid moves out of range of the strikes.
Paukku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paukku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Paukku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smid doesn't seem phased though.
Smid tries a low kick but Paukku avoids it.
Paukku throws a shot from downtown. Smid moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paukku misses with a hook to the body
and Smid counters with a nice leg kick.
Paukku misses with a wild combination.
Smid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paukku.
Smid throws a head kick but Paukku moves out of range.
That kick from Smid tenderised Paukku's leg. Paukku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paukku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paukku ducks under a wild hook from Smid.
Paukku misses with a body shot
and Smid counters with a good low kick that Paukku was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smid.
Paukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paukku throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smid. That's going to slow Paukku down.
Paukku misses with a looping left.
Smid misses with a head kick.
Smid misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paukku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paukku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paukku misses with an uppercut. Smid saw that one coming.
Paukku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paukku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paukku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paukku lands a slapping body shot.
Paukku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smid.
Paukku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paukku scores with a nice right hand.
Paukku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smid throws a hook but Paukku blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paukku lands with an overhand left.
Smid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paukku cracks a nice hook into Smid's ribs.
Smid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smid is breathing heavily.
Paukku slips under a jab from Smid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paukku blocks a head kick by Smid.
Paukku checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Paukku.
Paukku connects with a body shot.
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!
Paukku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paukku misses with a hook. Smid ducked under it nicely.
Paukku with a jab.
Paukku lands with a shot to the body.
Paukku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paukku works over Smid's head and body with a nice combination.
Smid takes one to the chin there.
Smid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paukku tries to clinch there but Smid circles away.
Smid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paukku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smid doesn't seem bothered though.
Paukku lands with an uppercut that bounces Smid off the cage and back into rage.
Paukku misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunnon Paukku dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paukku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paukku.
Paukku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paukku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smid on the side of the head.
Smid is rocked!
Paukku fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Smid out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kunnon Paukku!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Len Nicodemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi has chosen Scary as his entrance music. Len Nicodemo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Len Nicodemo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi tries to clinch but Nicodemo is having none of it.
Gomi gets the takedown into side control.
Gomi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nicodemo is avoiding damage well.
Nicodemo is trying to control Gomi's posture but Gomi avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nicodemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nicodemo is looking for a sweep.
Gomi slows the pace down.
Nicodemo is not content to let Gomi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gomi landing strikes.
Gomi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicodemo struggling a bit here.
Gomi is trying to get an arm triangle but Nicodemo is defending well.
Nicodemo tries to bench press Gomi off him but Gomi keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nicodemo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nicodemo is looking for a sweep.
Nicodemo being controlled for a moment.
Nicodemo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomi throwing shots but Nicodemo is blocking nicely.
Gomi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gomi prevents Nicodemo from improving his position.
Nicodemo wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nicodemo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nicodemo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nicodemo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicodemo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicodemo is looking to stand up but Gomi isn't so interested in that idea.
Nicodemo 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.
Gomi looking to pass the guard.
Gomi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Nicodemo keeps moving.
Nicodemo wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.
Nicodemo controls Gomi momentarily but Gomi frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nicodemo has momentary wrist control but Gomi slips an elbow through the middle.
Nicodemo keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Gomi prevents Nicodemo from getting back to his feet.
Nicodemo looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicodemo, not yet.
Nicodemo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nicodemo wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.
Nicodemo trying to control the position.
Nicodemo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Len Nicodemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi lands with a straight right. Nicodemo didn't see that one coming.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Nicodemo is out of range.
Nicodemo thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gomi slips a straight right by Nicodemo.
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicodemo.
Gomi jabs Nicodemo right on the nose. Nicodemo blinks but takes it well.
Nicodemo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomi moves in looking to clinch but Nicodemo pushes him off.
Nicodemo drops his hands momentarily and Gomi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gomi slips a jab and a cross from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo misses with a looping left.
Nicodemo swinging wildly here.
Nicodemo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicodemo scores with the left hand. Gomi knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Gomi.
Nicodemo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicodemo misses the shot to the body.
Nicodemo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Nicodemo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicodemo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Gomi.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown but Nicodemo shows good takedown defense.
Donk. Gomi catches Nicodemo right on the button with a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gomi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nicodemo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomi walks into a jab.
Gomi tries to clinch there but Nicodemo circles away.
A slow jab from Nicodemo misses its intended target.
Gomi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Nicodemo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicodemo punishes Gomi's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Nicodemo.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Gomi 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.
Gomi swings for the body but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Nicodemo slips under a jab from Gomi.
Nicodemo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicodemo throws out the jab.
Nicodemo misses with a looping left.
Nicodemo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Nicodemo moved out of range.
Gomi misses the jab.
Gomi throws a right hand that Nicodemo ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicodemo also avoids with ease.
Gomi cracks a nice hook into Nicodemo's ribs.
Gomi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicodemo should have avoided that one.
Nicodemo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nicodemo momentarily.
Nicodemo throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Takanori Gomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Nicodemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Nicodemo scores with a body shot.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicodemo cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nicodemo looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo looks to land a combination but Gomi avoids it well.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicodemo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomi dodges the punch combination from Nicodemo.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Nicodemo throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Gomi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gomi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Gomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicodemo.
Gomi rushes Nicodemo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomi lands a shoulder strike.
Nicodemo stalling in the clinch but Gomi improves position.
Nicodemo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomi breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicodemo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicodemo.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Nicodemo.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomi scores with a jab.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nicodemo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicodemo with a jab.
Nicodemo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicodemo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gomi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nicodemo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nicodemo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicodemo presses Gomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Gomi.
Nicodemo has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Gomi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nicodemo regains guard.
Gomi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nicodemo is trying to keep Gomi in close.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicodemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicodemo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Len Nicodemo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nicodemo ducks right into an uppercut from Gomi.
Nicodemo looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Nicodemo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Len Nicodemo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicodemo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomi scores with a nice strike.
Gomi lands a jab to the head.
Nicodemo swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomi.
Gomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicodemo misses the target.
Nicodemo throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomi takes a swing at Nicodemo's ribcage but misses.
Nicodemo misses with a two punch combination.
Nicodemo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nicodemo lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicodemo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicodemo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicodemo scores with a hook.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
Gomi slips a jab from Nicodemo.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicodemo thows a body shot but no joy.
Nicodemo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomi doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicodemo throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Nicodemo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicodemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicodemo, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomi wants the takedown. Nicodemo is fighting it off but Gomi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nicodemo's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nicodemo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gomi!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicodemo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nicodemo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gomi gets back to half guard.
Gomi moves into full guard.
Nicodemo postures up in Gomi's guard and throws a big left but Gomi blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicodemo throws a strike but Gomi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicodemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomi defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takanori Gomi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomi 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takanori Gomi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and alistair overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov's entrance music is Back in the USSR. A fine choice. alistair overeem has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Drago Kozlov's chin.
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194 lbs
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193 lbs
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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
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drago Kozlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, alistair overeem!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
overeem lands a head kick!
Kozlov tries to clinch but overeem is having none of it.
overeem misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
overeem looks to land a body kick but Kozlov moved away.
overeem tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
overeem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from overeem is predictable there
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
overeem looks for the body kick but Kozlov saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling overeem to counter with a crisp jab.
overeem throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Kozlov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kozlov moves out of range as overeem strikes.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from overeem.
overeem avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Good leg kick by Kozlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
overeem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
overeem scores with a leg kick.
Kozlov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. overeem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kozlov tries a low kick but overeem avoids it.
overeem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov wants to land a leg kick but overeem is out of range.
overeem misses with an attempted mid kick.
overeem ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov clinches but overeem breaks the clinch
and overeem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
overeem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlov misses with a combination
and overeem counters with a right hand to the body.
overeem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but overeem moved out of range nicely.
overeem fails to land with a series of punches.
overeem is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kozlov rather than just go for the knockout.
overeem looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
overeem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
overeem throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for overeem.
Kozlov tries a low kick but overeem avoids it.
Kozlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but overeem checks it well.
overeem misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kozlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
overeem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
alistair overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
overeem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
overeem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a low kick but it's checked well by overeem.
Kozlov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting overeem counter with a right hand.
Kozlov clinches up against the cage.
overeem wants to stall.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
overeem misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlov counters with a low kick, right behind overeem 's knee.
overeem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
overeem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kozlov.
overeem throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
overeem misses with a straight left.
overeem tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Kozlov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kozlov tests overeem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from overeem lands.
overeem misses with a body shot.
A head kick by overeem misses
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
overeem jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kozlov throws a front kick aimed at overeem's knee but overeem avoids it well.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
alistair overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
overeem throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kozlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt overeem.
overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
overeem's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and overeem duly obliges.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
overeem thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Kozlov blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
overeem takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
overeem misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
overeem throws a head kick that misses
and Kozlov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kozlov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from overeem - the referee stops the clock and Kozlov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says overeem. Kozlov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drago Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kozlov clinches up with overeem and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
overeem stalling in the clinch.
overeem tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for overeem.
overeem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kozlov is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
overeem blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kozlov is leaning against overeem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
overeem trying to control the position but instead, Kozlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed overeem into the cage.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by overeem.
overeem wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kozlov.
overeem is breathing heavily.
overeem tries to throw a body punch but Kozlov avoids it by throwing overeem back against the cage.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
overeem tries a body shot but Kozlov blocks it.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. overeem is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but overeem avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Kozlov struggles to land a body shot inside as overeem controls his hands.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with overeem's elbow.
overeem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by overeem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
overeem avoiding damage as Kozlov throws knees to the body.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
overeem is working Kozlov over against the cage.
Kozlov struggles to land a body shot inside as overeem controls his hands.
Kozlov prevents a body shot from overeem.
overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlov controls his hands.
Kozlov digs a right hand underneath overeem's ribcage. overeem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kozlov digs a right hand underneath overeem's ribcage. overeem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
overeem tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but overeem avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but overeem moved out of range.
Kozlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
overeem misses the jab.
overeem moves out of range of the leg kick from Kozlov.
Kozlov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
overeem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
overeem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kozlov. That did some damage!
overeem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kozlov counters with a two punch combo.
overeem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but overeem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov.
overeem lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kozlov.
overeem takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov cracks the inside of overeem's front leg.
overeem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
overeem thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
overeem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kozlov.
overeem just misses with a punch to the body.
overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
overeem dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
overeem gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kozlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kozlov doesn't manage to clinch there - overeem circles away.
overeem lands a two punch combo.
overeem misses with a wild body shot.
overeem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kozlov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
overeem lands a really nice looking cross but Kozlov seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
overeem loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
overeem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlov avoids a kick to the body.
Kozlov tries to clinch but overeem is having none of it.
overeem throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov is looking to clinch but overeem is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for overeem.
overeem misses with a low kick as Kozlov jumps back.
overeem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
overeem misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as overeem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Kozlov misses
and overeem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
overeem blocks a leg kick.
overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from overeem.
A good leg kick by Kozlov.
Kozlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from overeem.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Kozlov tries to clinch there but overeem circles away.
Kozlov wants to land a leg kick but overeem is out of range.
Kozlov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with overeem's elbow.
overeem is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozlov has double underhooks.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
overeem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from overeem.
Kozlov lands with a right to the head.
overeem misses with the head strike.
overeem working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kozlov.
A frustrated look appears on overeem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kozlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kozlov misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kozlov working overeem over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
overeem slips a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov moves out of range as overeem strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kozlov.
A shot to the body from overeem misses
and Kozlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kozlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps overeem's head backwards.
overeem throws a right and a left that both miss.
overeem throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
overeem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kozlov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kozlov moves out of range as overeem strikes.
overeem ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.
overeem thows a body shot but no joy.
Kozlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
overeem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kozlov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kozlov sizes up overeem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
overeem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
overeem throws a head kick that misses
and Kozlov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from overeem misses
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
overeem misses with a head kick.
overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Kozlov moves out of range easily.
overeem misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kozlov counters with a head kick.
overeem swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
overeem scores with a hook to the body. Kozlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kozlov thumps overeem with a low kick.
Kozlov lands a head kick. overeem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
overeem misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is looking to slow overeem down with leg kicks.
Kozlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but overeem is out of range.
overeem throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
overeem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kozlov on the side of the head.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
overeem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kozlov lands a leg kick that knocks overeem off balance momentarily.
overeem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of overeem's head.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
overeem misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from overeem.
overeem throws a right and a left that both miss.
overeem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range.
overeem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
overeem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kozlov momentarily.
overeem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kozlov counters with an inside leg kick.
overeem throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov had his way with alistair overeem in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from overeem.
overeem throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
overeem tries to land a body kick
and Kozlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kozlov - that will leave a mark!
overeem tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozlov thows a leg kick but overeem checks it
and overeem counters with a left and a right that stings Kozlov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlov.
overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from overeem.
Kozlov throws a sloppy head kick
and overeem counters with a straight right hand.
overeem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for overeem.
Kozlov ducks under a wild hook from overeem.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
overeem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kozlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kozlov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
overeem looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
overeem throws a lazy body kick
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
overeem misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a nice low kick that buckles overeem's knee momentarily.
Kozlov cracks the inside of overeem's front leg.
Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
overeem looks to land a combination. Kozlov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
overeem misses with the combination.
overeem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Kozlov is predictable there
and overeem counters with a low kick, right behind Kozlov 's knee.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
overeem throws a sloppy body shot
and Kozlov counters with a three punch combo that has overeem backing up. overeem nods at Kozlov to acknowledge the strikes.
overeem misses with the combination.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. overeem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
overeem misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that overeem was not able to check.
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov struggles to land a body shot inside as overeem controls his hands.
overeem trying to control the position but instead, Kozlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed overeem into the cage.
Nice body punch from overeem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kozlov.
overeem misses with a hook from the clinch.
overeem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drago Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov is working overeem over against the cage.
overeem is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kozlov tries a body shot but overeem blocks it.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
overeem manages to break the clinch.
overeem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kozlov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
overeem moves forwards but Kozlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
alistair overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
overeem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kozlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kozlov 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Kozlov!
Drago Kozlov retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deejay Vendetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vendetta comes to the cage accompanied by Soilwork - Nerve. Deejay Vendetta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Deejay Vendetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Black!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Black misses.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Vendetta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vendetta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vendetta connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Black does it's job there.
Black looks to throw the jab but Vendetta is out of range.
Vendetta throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Vendetta lands with a kick to the temple. Black shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vendetta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vendetta fails with the takedown.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Vendetta's shoulder, as Vendetta tries to avoid the shot.
Vendetta misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Vendetta misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Vendetta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vendetta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deejay Vendetta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vendetta moves away from the strike by Black.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vendetta.
Vendetta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Vendetta.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Vendetta misses with a kick to the body.
Black stuffs the takedown.
Black throws a hook but Vendetta avoids it easily.
Vendetta throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Vendetta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Vendetta drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
Vendetta cracks Black with a nice body shot.
Vendetta tries to land a knee to the head but Black blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Black works on Vendetta's body with a couple of short punches.
Black lands a body shot.
Vendetta misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Vendetta.
Black wants to get back to striking at distance but Vendetta won't allow it.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Vendetta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deejay Vendetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vendetta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vendetta is looking to chop away at Black's legs.
Vendetta lands with a shot to the body.
Vendetta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vendetta throws a big shot that misses.
Vendetta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vendetta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vendetta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Black.
Michael Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vendetta.
Vendetta sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Black to the mat! Black manages to get full guard.
Vendetta trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black has his hands on Vendetta's head, controlling the position.
Vendetta wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Black is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vendetta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta blocks a jab.
Vendetta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Black at a distance.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Vendetta.
Vendetta's corner calls for a 1-2. Vendetta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Black misses.
Vendetta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Vendetta.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Vendetta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vendetta misses with a body kick.
Vendetta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vendetta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vendetta misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vendetta!
Vendetta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vendetta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Black will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vendetta misses with a double jab
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vendetta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vendetta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Black works Vendetta's body with a nice hook.
Vendetta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vendetta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vendetta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Black wants to control but Vendetta is having none of it.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vendetta looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vendetta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vendetta has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Vendetta is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Black to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Black shrugs it off.
Black tries to hold on but Vendetta pushes him away.
Vendetta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vendetta looking to ground and pound but Black is blocking nicely.
Vendetta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vendetta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vendetta jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Black manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vendetta trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Black is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vendetta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Black is avoiding damage well.
Vendetta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vendetta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Black is not content to let Vendetta control the position.
Vendetta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vendetta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Black knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vendetta is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Vendetta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Black to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vendetta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Black manages to get back to half guard.
Vendetta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vendetta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deejay Vendetta 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!
Black missing with a left hand there. Vendetta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vendetta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vendetta feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vendetta scores with a hook.
Vendetta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vendetta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vendetta.
Black moves away from the strike by Vendetta.
A jab from Black does it's job there.
Vendetta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vendetta misses with a wild body shot.
Black avoids the head kick by Vendetta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black moves out of range as Vendetta throws a body kick.
Vendetta avoids the body shot from Black.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michael Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vendetta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vendetta slips under a jab from Black.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Vendetta does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Vendetta.
A telegraphed right hand from Vendetta misses the target.
Vendetta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vendetta fails to land with a series of punches.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black moves out of range of the leg kick from Vendetta.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendetta.
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Vendetta's head.
Vendetta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black checks a leg kick.
Vendetta thows a body shot but no joy.
Black 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.
Vendetta fails with the takedown
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vendetta.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Vendetta.
Vendetta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vendetta misses with a leg kick.
Black slips under a jab from Vendetta.
Vendetta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black looks to throw the jab but Vendetta is out of range.
Black misses with a looping right.
Vendetta blocks a jab.
Vendetta misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black checks a low kick from Vendetta.
A combination from Vendetta does no damage.
Black takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Black cracks Vendetta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vendetta jabs at Black's body.
Vendetta defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Vendetta slips a jab from Black.
Black throws a series of punches but Vendetta avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Vendetta.
Vendetta throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vendetta ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black misses with a jab to the body
and Vendetta counters with a thumping low kick.
Vendetta throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Vendetta connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta misses with a wild body shot.
Vendetta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Vendetta.
Vendetta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vendetta.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Vendetta shoots in but no luck this time.
Vendetta connects with a single shot there.
Vendetta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vendetta off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deejay Vendetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vendetta throws a sloppy body shot
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
Black blocks a head kick by Vendetta.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Black!
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