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PFA 20: War At The Windmill PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyden White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyden White!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard throws and elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ricard's guard. Nice move by White!
White trying to move into half guard but instead Ricard has managed to sweep!
Ricard throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ricard's guard.
Ricard keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White won't allow Ricard to sweep him here.
Ricard is working hard here to advance position.
Ricard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ricard tries to get out of the position.
Ricard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White works over Ricard with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White lands a couple of digs.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ricard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ricard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ricard is trying to keep White in close.
Ricard looking for a sweep. Not yet Ricard, not yet.
White wants to pass the guard but Ricard is keeping the position.
Ricard has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Ricard.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ricard circles away quickly and effectively.
Ricard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ricard showed some decent athleticism there.
White has hold of Ricard's hands but Ricard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ricard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ricard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
White is trying to stand back up but Ricard is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
White throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ricard is looking to pass White's guard but actually White recovers to full guard.
Ricard wants to stand and escape but instead White has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ricard wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Ricard wants to get back to his feet but White passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White thows a huge punch but Ricard dodges it nicely.
Ricard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricard wants to control but White passes into side.
Ricard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
Ricard is breathing heavily.
White stands up and beckons Ricard to his feet.
Ricard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricard leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ricard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ricard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ricard wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Ricard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Ricard is proving a slippery customer.
Ricard throws and elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ricard's guard. Nice move by White!
White won't allow Ricard to sweep him here.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White stands and throws Ricard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ricard wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.
White lands an elbow.
White is working Ricard over with some ground and pound from side control.
White misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Frank Ricard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ricard is looking for a sweep.
White stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Frank Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Ricard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ricard won't allow White to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ricard prevents White from getting back to his feet.
Ricard stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White is trying to keep Ricard in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ricard throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ricard wants to stand up but White is controlling him.
White won't allow Ricard to sweep him here.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ricard holds on and takes a little breather.
Ricard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
White wants to pass the guard but Ricard is keeping the position.
Ricard keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Ricard has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ricard scores a takedown into full mount!
Ricard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. White can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ricard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
Ricard looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ricard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
White thows a body shot but no joy.
White clinches up with Ricard and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but White regains guard immediately.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ricard wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Ricard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ricard drops back, looking for a kneebar! White looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. White looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from White!
Ricard tries to bench press White off him but White keeps the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ricard to see if he's OK.
Ricard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ricard is trying to get back to full guard.
White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White prevents Ricard from improving his position.
White trying to control from half guard but Ricard is working away.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White landing shots from mount.
Ricard tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
Ricard is in all sorts of trouble here.
White working the ground and pound effectively.
White lands with some strikes.
White lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ricard taking shots to the head.
Ricard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ricard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
White dominating with strikes here.
Ricard is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands with some strikes.
White scores with a couple of good head shots there.
White landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ricard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
White scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ricard?
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ricard is trying desperately to improve position.
White with good strikes from the mount here!
White with the ground and pound from mount.
Ricard wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ricard tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kyden White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White looking to finish Ricard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ricard!
White unloading with bombs!
Ricard tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
White working Ricard over with strikes here.
White dominating with strikes here.
White is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ricard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
White lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Frank Ricard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ricard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ricard wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
White lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyden White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ricard 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Ricard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Smooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smooth misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smooth.
Smooth shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Smooth toppling to the canvas! Smooth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!
Smooth is rocked!
It looks like Benson Smooth has been cut.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Smooth head around and knocks him out cold! Jones hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxson DuBrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgregor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dragonforce - operation ground and pound. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Macgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxson DuBrul!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macgregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Macgregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and DuBrul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macgregor misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting DuBrul counter with a right hand.
DuBrul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Macgregor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macgregor.
Macgregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DuBrul keeping moving, preventing Macgregor from controlling successfully.
DuBrul scrambles and gets back to his feet.
DuBrul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macgregor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DuBrul's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DuBrul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macgregor.
Macgregor is in close to DuBrul's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DuBrul manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Macgregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
DuBrul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DuBrul working for a submission but Macgregor is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuBrul landing shots from mount.
Macgregor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Macgregor wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
DuBrul is trying to stick to Macgregor's back but Macgregor is turning into DuBrul. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in DuBrul's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Macgregor.
DuBrul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macgregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macgregor is in close to DuBrul's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Macgregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Macgregor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DuBrul's head.
Macgregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul is trying to control the position but Macgregor postures up.
DuBrul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Macgregor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DuBrul has his foot on Macgregor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macgregor works his way back into a safe position though.
DuBrul looks gassed!
Macgregor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Macgregor pushing down on DuBrul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Macgregor lands with a punch from half guard.
Macgregor lands strikes from half guard.
Macgregor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macgregor trying to pass the guard but DuBrul defending well.
Macgregor working over DuBrul with some ground and pound. DuBrul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Macgregor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Macgregor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Ground and pound from Macgregor.
DuBrul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macgregor.
DuBrul trying to control here.
DuBrul looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Macgregor.
Macgregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DuBrul on the ground.
Macgregor working over DuBrul with some ground and pound. DuBrul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Macgregor wants to pass the guard but DuBrul is defending well.
Macgregor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Macgregor throwing shots but DuBrul is blocking nicely.
Macgregor working the head and body with strikes.
Macgregor wants to lay and pray for a moment but DuBrul keeps working.
DuBrul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Macgregor scores with a couple of nice shots.
DuBrul keeping control of the position.
Macgregor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
DuBrul is looking for a sweep. Macgregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Macgregor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DuBrul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macgregor tries for a takedown but DuBrul circles away easily
and DuBrul counters with a nice body shot.
Macgregor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DuBrul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DuBrul working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macgregor has passed into half guard!
Macgregor trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DuBrul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor looking to pass the guard.
DuBrul is trying to control the position but Macgregor postures up.
Macgregor wants to control from the top but DuBrul keeps moving.
DuBrul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macgregor is one step ahead there.
Macgregor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DuBrul manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Macgregor has DuBrul in his guard.
Macgregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Macgregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DuBrul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DuBrul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macgregor is looking for a triangle but DuBrul pushes his legs off easily.
DuBrul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DuBrul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DuBrul decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DuBrul slaps away a takedown attempt from Macgregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macgregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and DuBrul counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from DuBrul does no damage.
DuBrul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Macgregor tries to escape but DuBrul is in control.
DuBrul tries for a kimura but Macgregor is defending well.
DuBrul trying to control the action but Macgregor is working from the bottom.
DuBrul working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Macgregor manages to work his way to half guard, despite DuBrul's best efforts.
Macgregor wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DuBrul pulls his head out easily.
Macgregor is looking for a sweep. DuBrul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macgregor is working hard here to advance position.
DuBrul seems to be working for a kimura but Macgregor defends the submission attempt.
DuBrul moves into full mount! Macgregor won't be happy about that!
Macgregor is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson DuBrul 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! 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.
Macgregor shoots and misses
and DuBrul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Macgregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and DuBrul counters with a shoot takedown. Macgregor fights it but they end up in guard.
DuBrul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DuBrul slips nicely into half guard.
DuBrul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DuBrul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Macgregor is defending against the submission attempts here by DuBrul.
Macgregor is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuBrul works his foot free and advances to mount.
Macgregor tries to hold on but DuBrul postures up.
Macgregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macgregor tries to get out of the position.
DuBrul is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Macgregor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Macgregor is just holding on here. DuBrul manages to take his back.
DuBrul doesn't have the hooks in and Macgregor manages to turn into his guard.
DuBrul has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Macgregor should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, DuBrul has tightened it up now! Macgregor should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaxson DuBrul!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Englund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nils Englund has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils Englund!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Englund.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Englund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Englund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Englund misses with a looping right.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Englund.
Englund throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Englund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Englund throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Englund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Englund checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Englund misses.
Englund misses with a wild combination.
Silva throws a leg kick but Englund checks it.
Englund misses with a looping right.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Englund tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva lands a high kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Englund.
Englund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Englund throws a body kick the misses
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Englund missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
A head kick by Englund misses
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Englund was not able to check.
Englund looks gassed!
Englund tries to land a body kick
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Englund was not able to check.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Nils Englund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Englund. That did some damage!
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick by Englund misses
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Silva scores with a head kick. Englund tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Englund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Englund's head.
Englund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Englund misses with a two punch combination.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Englund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Englund 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.
Silva cracks the inside of Englund's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Englund takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Englund tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Silva connects with a leg kick. Englund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Englund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Englund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva is looking to slow Englund down with leg kicks.
Englund walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Silva cracks the inside of Englund's front leg.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Englund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva throws a head kick that Englund semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Englund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva cracks the inside of Englund's front leg.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Englund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva thumps Englund with a low kick.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Englund 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.
That kick from Silva tenderised Englund's leg. Englund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Englund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Englund tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Englund misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Englund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva cracks the inside of Englund's front leg.
Englund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Englund. That did some damage!
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva thumps Englund with a low kick.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Englund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva cracks the inside of Englund's front leg.
Englund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Englund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Silva tenderised Englund's leg. Englund is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva slips under a jab from Englund.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Englund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Englund 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.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Englund throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Englund's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nils Englund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva lands a head kick. Englund smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Englund misses with a few strikes there.
Englund throws a lazy head kick
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Englund really felt that one!
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Englund's head.
A swing and a miss from Englund.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Silva lands but Englund takes it in his stride.
Englund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Englund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Englund takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Englund is breathing heavily.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thumps Englund with a low kick.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Englund's calf.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Englund's calf.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva - that will leave a mark!
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Englund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva pushes Englund away with a front kick.
Englund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva cracks the inside of Englund's front leg.
Englund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Englund takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thiago Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Englund can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Englund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva scores with a head kick. Englund tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Englund off balance momentarily.
Englund 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 Silva.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Englund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Englund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Englund takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Englund.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Englund might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Silva has got the better of the exchanges.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Englund. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva is looking to slow Englund down with leg kicks.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Englund 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.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Englund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Englund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva is looking to slow Englund down with leg kicks.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Englund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Silva tenderised Englund's leg. Englund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Englund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Englund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Englund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Englund shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Englund throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Silva 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. This is the final round!
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Englund off balance momentarily.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva cracks the inside of Englund's front leg.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva scores with a head kick. Englund tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Englund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Englund's front leg but catches the back leg as Englund tries to avoid it.
Englund tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Englund misses with a hook.
Englund throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Englund tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Englund.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Englund.
A head kick from Silva lands but Englund takes it in his stride.
Silva feints and then cracks Englund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Englund down.
Englund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Englund's front leg but catches the back leg as Englund tries to avoid it.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Englund's sensitive parts.
Englund takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva cracks the inside of Englund's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Englund stumbling back into the cage.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Englund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Englund has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Englund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Englund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Englund 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.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick by Englund misses
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Englund thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Englund takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Englund's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Englund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva is looking to slow Englund down with leg kicks.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Englund throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Englund 's knee.
Englund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nils Englund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Silva tenderised Englund's leg. Englund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva feints and then cracks Englund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Englund down.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Silva lands but Englund takes it in his stride.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Englund off balance momentarily.
Englund pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Englund follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Englund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Englund.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Englund's head.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Englund's sensitive parts.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Englund throws a body kick the misses
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Englund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Englund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Englund's head.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Englund.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helio Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Lappin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helio Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Lappin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lappin misses with an uppercut
letting Alkofer counter with a right hand.
Alkofer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alkofer lands in his opponent's guard.
Alkofer prevents Lappin from getting back to his feet.
Alkofer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alkofer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lappin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alkofer, into his guard.
Alkofer is working an open guard so Lappin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lappin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alkofer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer won't allow Lappin to get back to his feet.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alkofer won't allow Lappin to get back to his feet.
Alkofer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alkofer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alkofer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lappin wants to sweep but no luck.
Lappin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Alkofer dives into side control.
Lappin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alkofer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Lappin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alkofer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alkofer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lappin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alkofer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alkofer tries for a kimura but Lappin is defending well.
Lappin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alkofer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lappin looks gassed!
Alkofer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lappin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alkofer is trying to get an arm triangle but Lappin is defending well.
Alkofer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
Lappin pushes Alkofer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alkofer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alkofer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lappin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alkofer but great work by Lappin.
Lappin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alkofer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alkofer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alkofer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Alkofer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alkofer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alkofer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lappin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lappin has escaped and now he's on top!
Alkofer keeping full guard, as Lappin tries to pass.
Alkofer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lappin trying to control but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
Alkofer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lappin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lappin is looking to stand up but Alkofer won't let him.
Lappin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alkofer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lappin has picked Alkofer up and slammed him! Alkofer can't keep hold of the triangle and Lappin manages to pass to side control!
Alkofer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lappin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lappin stands up.
Lappin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alkofer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lappin is in Alkofer's guard.
Lappin is looking to stand up but Alkofer won't let him.
Alkofer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lappin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lappin wants to stand and escape but instead Alkofer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lappin trying to keep a closed guard but Alkofer is proving a slippery customer.
Alkofer drops back looking for a leg! Lappin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lappin manages to kick Alkofer off! Alkofer jumps back into Lappin's guard.
Alkofer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alkofer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alkofer drops back looking for a leg! Lappin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lappin manages to kick Alkofer off! Alkofer jumps back into Lappin's guard.
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.
Alkofer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lappin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alkofer, into his guard.
Lappin postures up and lands a big shot to Alkofer's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lappin misses with a jab to the body
and Alkofer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lappin's guard.
Lappin keeping moving, preventing Alkofer from controlling successfully.
Alkofer preventing the sweep.
Lappin wants to stand up but Alkofer is controlling him.
Alkofer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lappin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alkofer wants to control from the top but Lappin keeps moving.
Lappin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We're going to have a standup here because Helio Alkofer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alkofer feints and as Lappin raises his hands in defense, Alkofer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lappin wants to stand and escape but Alkofer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alkofer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lappin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alkofer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alkofer avoids the attempt from Lappin to control.
Lappin is trying to escape the mount but Alkofer keeps good control and instead manages to take Lappin's back.
Alkofer working for the choke.
Lappin controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lappin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alkofer.
Alkofer looking for the RNC.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lappin trying to get back to his feet but Alkofer is in full control for now.
Alkofer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lappin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lappin for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lappin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Alkofer trying to control momentarily.
Alkofer looking for the RNC.
Lappin has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
Lappin is trying to defend against the choke here but Alkofer has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Alkofer Tightens the hold and Lappin taps out furiously! Alkofer displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stephenson II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlehurst comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - The Show Must Go On. 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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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hazlehurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Stephenson II!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst moves into the clinch.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Stephenson II lands an elbow that stopped Hazlehurst in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dan Hazlehurst has been cut.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks it.
Hazlehurst with a knee to the head.
It looks like James Stephenson II has been cut.
Hazlehurst looking to throw knees to the head but Stephenson II is blocking nicely.
Hazlehurst blocks an elbow strike from Stephenson II.
Stephenson II dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Hazlehurst lands a nice elbow.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst avoids a wild elbow strike from Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephenson II throws an elbow but misses.
Hazlehurst is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stephenson II is defending well for now.
Hazlehurst leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hazlehurst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephenson II blocks it with crossed arms.
Stephenson II is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazlehurst is defending well for now.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee strike.
Hazlehurst is breathing heavily.
Hazlehurst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stephenson II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hazlehurst avoids the elbow strike from Stephenson II, against the cage.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephenson II throws an elbow but misses.
Hazlehurst blocks the elbow strike.
Stephenson II tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hazlehurst takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stephenson II looking to stall.
Stephenson II tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hazlehurst as Stephenson II tries to tie him up.
Stephenson II's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephenson II just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazlehurst's brow.
Hazlehurst avoids the elbow strike from Stephenson II, against the cage.
Stephenson II landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stephenson II tries to stall but Hazlehurst uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stephenson II trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stephenson II with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hazlehurst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stephenson II connects with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Stephenson II throws an elbow that misses.
Stephenson II lands a knee to the body.
Stephenson II lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hazlehurst throws an elbow that misses.
Hazlehurst avoids the elbow strike from Stephenson II, against the cage.
Stephenson II with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks it.
Hazlehurst landing knees to the body.
Hazlehurst blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stephenson II throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Hazlehurst.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson II utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hazlehurst looking to throw knees to the head but Stephenson II is blocking nicely.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stephenson II trying to stall but Hazlehurst improves his position.
Hazlehurst throws an elbow but it misses.
Hazlehurst stalling in the clinch.
Stephenson II lands a damaging elbow.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stephenson II lands a good knee to the midsection. Hazlehurst won't want to take too many of those.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stephenson II landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazlehurst managing to block the knees to the body from Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst lands a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst avoids a wild elbow strike from Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst avoids a wild elbow strike from Stephenson II.
Stephenson II misses with an elbow strike.
Stephenson II lands an elbow inside that Hazlehurst shrugs off.
Stephenson II with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hazlehurst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hazlehurst looking to throw knees to the head but Stephenson II is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hazlehurst.
Stephenson II trying to control the position but instead, Hazlehurst has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stephenson II into the cage.
Hazlehurst working Stephenson II over with knees to the body.
Hazlehurst using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stephenson II unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on Hazlehurst - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stephenson II takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hazlehurst takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst looking to throw knees to the head but Stephenson II is blocking nicely.
Hazlehurst blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazlehurst managing to block the knees to the body from Stephenson II.
Stephenson II tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Stephenson II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hazlehurst's defenses.
Hazlehurst blocks the elbow strike.
Stephenson II creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stephenson II throws an elbow that misses.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee strike.
Hazlehurst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stephenson II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stephenson II throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stephenson II looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hazlehurst manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stephenson II is trying to maintain a safe position but Hazlehurst gets an underhook and turns Stephenson II into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazlehurst creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Stephenson II lands a good knee to the midsection. Hazlehurst won't want to take too many of those.
Stephenson II wants to stall.
Hazlehurst blocks an elbow strike from Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks it.
Stephenson II scores a nice knee to the body.
Hazlehurst blocks an elbow strike from Stephenson II.
Stephenson II misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hazlehurst.
Stephenson II is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hazlehurst unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Hazlehurst.
Stephenson II landing knees to the body.
Hazlehurst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephenson II blocks it with crossed arms.
Stephenson II tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hazlehurst as Stephenson II tries to tie him up.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stephenson II lands an elbow that stopped Hazlehurst in his tracks for a moment.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stephenson II throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stephenson II misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Stephenson II dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stephenson II scores with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stephenson II wants to stall.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stephenson II pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stephenson II pushes off an throws an elbow but Hazlehurst leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hazlehurst looking to stall.
Stephenson II tries a knee to the head but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks it.
Stephenson II tries to land a knee to the head but Hazlehurst blocks with his arms.
Hazlehurst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stephenson II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stephenson II looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson II creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hazlehurst misses with an elbow over the top.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II trying to control the position but instead, Hazlehurst has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stephenson II into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazlehurst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hazlehurst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hazlehurst as Stephenson II tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephenson II throws an elbow but misses.
Hazlehurst connects with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II blocks the elbow strike.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks it.
Hazlehurst is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stephenson II is defending well for now.
Hazlehurst blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hazlehurst lands an elbow that stopped Stephenson II in his tracks for a moment.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stephenson II avoiding damage as Hazlehurst throws knees to the body.
Hazlehurst looking to throw knees to the head but Stephenson II is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hazlehurst as Stephenson II tries to tie him up.
Hazlehurst connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stephenson II's face.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks it.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II looking to slow down the pace here.
Hazlehurst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hazlehurst connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stephenson II's face.
Hazlehurst lands a knee to the head.
Stephenson II gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stephenson II lands an elbow that stopped Hazlehurst in his tracks for a moment.
Stephenson II taking a breather.
Hazlehurst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James Stephenson II seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stephenson II working Hazlehurst over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stephenson II misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephenson II blocks it with crossed arms.
Stephenson II blocks an elbow strike.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hazlehurst is struggling to control the position.
Stephenson II throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hazlehurst blocks it with crossed arms.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stephenson II.
Stephenson II on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hazlehurst avoids the elbow strike from Stephenson II, against the cage.
Hazlehurst unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stephenson II lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stephenson II scores with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hazlehurst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephenson II blocks it with crossed arms.
Hazlehurst trying to stall but Stephenson II improves his position.
Hazlehurst connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stephenson II's face.
Hazlehurst avoids a wild elbow strike from Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stephenson II is defending well for now.
Hazlehurst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hazlehurst stalling the fight.
Hazlehurst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stephenson II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Stephenson II blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazlehurst blocks the elbow strike.
Stephenson II wants to stall.
Hazlehurst with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst scores with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stephenson II tries a knee to the head but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks it.
Hazlehurst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephenson II blocks it with crossed arms.
Hazlehurst slows down the pace here.
Hazlehurst avoids the elbow strike from Stephenson II, against the cage.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stephenson II misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stephenson II as Hazlehurst tries to tie him up.
Hazlehurst avoids a wild elbow strike from Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hazlehurst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephenson II blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephenson II just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazlehurst's brow.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Stephenson II tries to land a knee to the head but Hazlehurst blocks with his arms.
Stephenson II throws an elbow but it misses.
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.
Stephenson II unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stephenson II lands a damaging elbow.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stephenson II on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stephenson II as Hazlehurst tries to tie him up.
Stephenson II misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hazlehurst.
Stephenson II is looking to control Hazlehurst's arms but Hazlehurst gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stephenson II has his back to the cage.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from Hazlehurst.
Stephenson II blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stephenson II obliges.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst landing knees to the head.
Hazlehurst looking to throw knees to the head but Stephenson II is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephenson II throws an elbow but misses.
Hazlehurst working Stephenson II over with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephenson II avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephenson II just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazlehurst's brow.
Hazlehurst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stephenson II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stephenson II throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hazlehurst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stephenson II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stephenson II tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hazlehurst avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hazlehurst dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hazlehurst rushes Stephenson II and presses him up against the cage.
Hazlehurst dodges an elbow strike from Stephenson II.
Stephenson II blocks an elbow strike from Hazlehurst.
A knee to the head by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst scores with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II lands an elbow just above Hazlehurst 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stephenson II.
Stephenson II trying to land knees to the body.
Hazlehurst takes an elbow to the temple.
Hazlehurst avoids a wild elbow strike from Stephenson II.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stephenson II is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Hazlehurst takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hazlehurst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hazlehurst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephenson II blocks it with crossed arms.
Stephenson II pushes off an throws an elbow but Hazlehurst leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stephenson II lands a damaging elbow.
Stephenson II lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson II with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stephenson II blocks an elbow strike from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee strike.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee strike.
Stephenson II looking to throw knees to the head but Hazlehurst is blocking nicely.
Hazlehurst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephenson II blocks it with crossed arms.
Stephenson II is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hazlehurst is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hazlehurst has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hazlehurst avoids the elbow strike from Stephenson II, against the cage.
Stephenson II pushes off an throws an elbow but Hazlehurst leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hazlehurst lands an elbow that stopped Stephenson II in his tracks for a moment.
Stephenson II looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stephenson II tries a knee to the head but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Stephenson II managing to block the knees to the body from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stephenson II is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hazlehurst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stephenson II misses with a knee strike.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst lands a good knee to the midsection. Stephenson II won't want to take too many of those.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stephenson II avoids it.
Hazlehurst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephenson II blocks it with crossed arms.
Stephenson II misses with an elbow over the top.
Stephenson II takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hazlehurst landing knees to the head.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Hazlehurst connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stephenson II's face.
Hazlehurst looking to throw knees to the head but Stephenson II is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks it.
Hazlehurst blocks the elbow strike.
Stephenson II avoids a wild elbow strike from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst avoids the elbow strike from Stephenson II, against the cage.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stephenson II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stephenson II tries to land knees in the clinch but Hazlehurst avoids the damage to the body.
Hazlehurst scores with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephenson II just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazlehurst's brow.
Stephenson II tries a knee to the head but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II pushes off an throws an elbow but Hazlehurst leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hazlehurst landing knees to the head.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst avoids the elbow strike from Stephenson II, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hazlehurst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stephenson II blocks it with crossed arms.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst lands an elbow just above Stephenson II 's eye.
Hazlehurst misses with a knee strike.
Hazlehurst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stephenson II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hazlehurst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hazlehurst stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Hazlehurst scores with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hazlehurst lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stephenson II throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hazlehurst blocks the elbow strike.
Hazlehurst misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stephenson II.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hazlehurst.
Stephenson II looking to stall.
Hazlehurst with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst blocks an elbow strike.
Stephenson II looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hazlehurst with a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hazlehurst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stephenson II misses with a knee strike.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hazlehurst avoids the elbow strike from Stephenson II, against the cage.
Stephenson II pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hazlehurst with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hazlehurst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stephenson II lands a nice elbow.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazlehurst looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hazlehurst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stephenson II looking to throw knees to the head but Hazlehurst is blocking nicely.
Hazlehurst landing knees to the head.
Hazlehurst lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stephenson II landing knees to the head.
Hazlehurst connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stephenson II's face.
Stephenson II creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hazlehurst creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stephenson II's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephenson II throws an elbow but misses.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Stephenson II tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stephenson II is stalling here.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Hazlehurst lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stephenson II unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks it.
Hazlehurst lands an elbow inside that Stephenson II shrugs off.
Stephenson II is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hazlehurst tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson II blocks with his arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephenson II throws an elbow but misses.
Hazlehurst working Stephenson II over with knees to the body.
Stephenson II pushes off an throws an elbow but Hazlehurst leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stephenson II misses with an elbow over the top.
Hazlehurst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Hazlehurst.
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 Dan Hazlehurst.
I think Hazlehurst 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hazlehurst!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeovil Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parameshwar Jolokia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger comes to the cage accompanied by Delilah by Tom Jones. Jolokia has chosen Dimmu Borgir - The Mourning Palace 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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219 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Yeovil Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Parameshwar Jolokia!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolokia ducks right into an uppercut from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a right hand
enabling Jolokia to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jolokia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jolokia dodges the punch combination from Tiger.
Jolokia throws a head kick that misses.
Jolokia avoids the body shot from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a shot to the body
and Jolokia counters with a nice uppercut.
Jolokia slips a jab and a cross from Tiger.
Tiger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jolokia takes one on the button.
A jab from Jolokia does it's job there.
Tiger misses with a hook to the body
and Jolokia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tiger lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolokia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiger.
Jolokia jabs Tiger right on the nose. Tiger blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jolokia.
Tiger thows a body shot but no joy.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jolokia.
Jolokia tries to land a body kick
and Tiger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jolokia misses with an uppercut.
Tiger misses with a double jab
and Jolokia counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jolokia.
Jolokia avoids the body shot from Tiger.
Jolokia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolokia misses with a looping right.
Tiger throws a right hand that misses
and Jolokia counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jolokia.
Tiger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiger misses with an uppercut
and Jolokia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jolokia.
Jolokia lands a high kick!
Jolokia moves in looking to clinch but Tiger pushes him off.
Jolokia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger throws a right and a left that Jolokia avoids nicely.
Tiger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a poor cross that misses
and Jolokia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tiger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jolokia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tiger throws a body punch but Jolokia moves out of range.
Tiger misses with a body shot
and Jolokia counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jolokia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jolokia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tiger's calf.
Tiger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jolokia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A left lands for Jolokia.
Jolokia connects with a high kick.
Tiger misses with a right hand
and Jolokia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Tiger misses.
Jolokia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tiger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jolokia.
Tiger throws a lazy right hand but Jolokia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiger keeps the fight on the outside.
Jolokia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tiger throws a right hand that Jolokia ducks under and follows up with a left that Jolokia also avoids with ease.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Jolokia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiger. Jolokia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jolokia lands a really nice looking cross but Tiger seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jolokia just misses with a punch to the body.
Jolokia throws a lazy uppercut
and Jolokia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiger throws a right hand that misses
and Jolokia counters with a body kick that stops Tiger in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Parameshwar Jolokia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left and a right from Tiger both land. Nice combination.
Tiger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jolokia.
Tiger throws a combination that misses
and Jolokia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tiger misses with a hook
enabling Jolokia to counter with a crisp jab.
Jolokia takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Parameshwar Jolokia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiger throws a right hand that Jolokia ducks under and follows up with a left that Jolokia also avoids with ease.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Jolokia.
Jolokia lands a high kick!
Tiger throws a poor cross that misses
and Jolokia counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiger throws the left hand but Jolokia avoids the punch easily.
Tiger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jolokia's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jolokia lands a head shot.
Jolokia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tiger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tiger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jolokia.
Tiger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jolokia counters with a nice body kick.
Jolokia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Tiger. Those never looked like landing.
Tiger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jolokia.
Jolokia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jolokia counters with a big head kick but Tiger shrugs it off.
Jolokia scores with a head kick. Tiger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jolokia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jolokia catches Tiger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger throws a combination that misses
letting Jolokia counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jolokia counter with a right hand.
Tiger throws a poor cross that misses
and Jolokia counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jolokia counters with a low kick, right behind Tiger 's knee.
Jolokia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jolokia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tiger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jolokia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tiger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jolokia. Tiger shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jolokia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot by Jolokia.
Tiger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jolokia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jolokia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jolokia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiger misses with a lunging right hand
and Jolokia counters with a left and a right that stings Tiger.
Tiger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jolokia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jolokia lands with an overhand left.
Jolokia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tiger takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jolokia.
Jolokia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tiger.
Jolokia lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolokia throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Tiger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tiger throws a hook to the side of Jolokia's head but Jolokia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jolokia connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiger misses with a body punch
and Jolokia counters with a leg kick.
Jolokia scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jolokia connects with an inside leg kick.
Jolokia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tiger's head.
Jolokia cracks the inside of Tiger's front leg.
Jolokia thows a body kick. Tiger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tiger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jolokia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tiger misses with a combination
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parameshwar Jolokia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tiger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tiger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tiger throws a lazy uppercut
and Jolokia counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiger throws an off balance right hand
and Jolokia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiger looks to throw the jab but Jolokia is out of range.
Tiger misses with an uppercut
and Jolokia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tiger throws a right hand that misses
and Jolokia counters with a straight right hand.
Jolokia looks for the body kick but Tiger saw that one coming.
Tiger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jolokia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tiger misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Tiger misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolokia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiger thows a body shot but no joy.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Jolokia counters with a nice body kick.
Tiger lands with a nice body punch.
Tiger misses with an uppercut
and Jolokia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiger misses with a left hand
and Jolokia counters with an inside leg kick.
Tiger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jolokia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jolokia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Jolokia.
Jolokia tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolokia misses with a body shot.
Jolokia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jolokia connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
letting Jolokia counter with a right hand.
Jolokia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolokia was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiger.
Jolokia takes one to the chin there.
Tiger throws a lazy uppercut
and Jolokia counters with a thumping low kick.
Parameshwar Jolokia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jolokia counters with a nice leg kick.
Jolokia connects with a body shot that sends Tiger's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws out a loose jab but Jolokia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jolokia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jolokia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tiger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jolokia counters with a low kick, right behind Tiger 's knee.
Tiger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jolokia counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jolokia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tiger throws a right hand that misses
and Jolokia counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jolokia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jolokia thows a body shot but no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tiger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tiger swings for the body but Jolokia moves out of range.
Tiger misses with an uppercut
and Jolokia counters with an inside leg kick.
Yeovil Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger throws a good cross that connects.
Jolokia lands a front kick.
Jolokia throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
Tiger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jolokia. That one must have hurt.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Jolokia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tiger really felt that one!
Tiger misses with a lunging right hand
and Jolokia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jolokia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tiger trying to control the position but instead, Jolokia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiger into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Parameshwar Jolokia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jolokia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 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... Parameshwar Jolokia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Preston MacClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Robertson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Preston MacClelland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacClelland takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Robertson moves into the clinch.
Robertson manages to break the clinch.
MacClelland tries to clinch but Robertson moves away
and Robertson counters with an outside leg kick.
Robertson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacClelland eats them both and turns towards Robertson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robertson blocks a head kick by MacClelland.
Robertson is looking to slow MacClelland down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson scores with the left hand. MacClelland knows he should have avoided that one.
MacClelland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good leg kick by Robertson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robertson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robertson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robertson scores with a decent looking hook.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
MacClelland is breathing heavily.
Robertson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacClelland.
Robertson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacClelland's calf.
A jab from Robertson does it's job there.
Robertson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacClelland takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Robertson lands a nice looking body kick.
Robertson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robertson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacClelland takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Robertson.
Robertson scores with a shoulder strike.
MacClelland is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson lands with a right to the head.
Robertson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacClelland's defenses.
Oh MacClelland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Preston MacClelland has been cut.
Robertson has hold of one of MacClelland's legs. MacClelland is fighting the takedown attempt but Robertson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
MacClelland seems to have got his legs back now.
Robertson controlling from the top position.
Robertson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacClelland is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robertson connects with a decent elbow.
Robertson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused MacClelland some visible discomfort.
Robertson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Robertson is working MacClelland over with some ground and pound from side control.
Robertson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Robertson stalls from top position.
Robertson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson working the ground and pound.
MacClelland taking punishment in the form of punches.
Robertson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Robertson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Robertson lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robertson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Robertson working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on MacClelland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robertson is working MacClelland over with some ground and pound from side control.
Robertson lands some shots froms side control.
Robertson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Robertson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacClelland to see if he's OK.
MacClelland struggling a bit here.
Robertson lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson landing strikes.
MacClelland tries to improve position but can't.
MacClelland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robertson staying calm.
Robertson stands up.
MacClelland tries to clinch up
and Robertson moves into the clinch.
Robertson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Robertson manages to end up in side control.
MacClelland is looking to reverse the position.
Robertson takes advantage of some sloppy striking from MacClelland to pass into mount.
MacClelland takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Robertson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
MacClelland is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Robertson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacClelland's face.
Robertson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Robertson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Robertson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
MacClelland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robertson connects with a bit shot that sees MacClelland covering up! More strikes from Robertson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Robertson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Robertson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Galdikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Jiminez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiminez has chosen Big pun - Beware as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jonas Galdikas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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23
200 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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22
203 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Galdikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Jiminez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiminez avoids the body shot from Galdikas.
Galdikas misses with a lunging right hand
and Jiminez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jonas Galdikas has been cut.
Jiminez misses with a looping right.
Jiminez throws a right hand that misses
so Galdikas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Galdikas looking to sit in guard and control but Jiminez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galdikas managing to control the position.
Jiminez advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jiminez wants to control but Galdikas is keeping him busy.
Galdikas wants to get back to full guard.
Galdikas is looking to control Jiminez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galdikas avoid being mounted?
Jiminez prevents Galdikas from improving his position.
Jiminez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jiminez prevents Galdikas from improving his position.
Galdikas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jiminez.
Galdikas wants to improve his position but Jiminez is controlling well.
Jiminez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Galdikas reverses the position - he's now on top in Jiminez's guard.
Galdikas trying to control but Jiminez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Galdikas misses with an uppercut. Jiminez saw that one coming.
Galdikas misses with a hook to the body
and Jiminez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galdikas thinking.
Galdikas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galdikas. Jiminez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiminez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jiminez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galdikas throws an off balance right hand
and Jiminez counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Galdikas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiminez throws a lazy uppercut
and Galdikas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Jiminez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonas Galdikas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Galdikas misses with a wild body shot.
Jiminez defending well as Galdikas loads up on a big left hand.
Galdikas misses with a left hand
and Jiminez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galdikas swings widly with a right hand
and Jiminez counters with a nice right hand that sends Galdikas toppling to the canvas! Galdikas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jiminez finish him?!
Jiminez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galdikas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jiminez thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galdikas throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiminez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas misses the shot to the body.
Galdikas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galdikas ducks right into an uppercut from Jiminez.
Galdikas misses with a hook
and Jiminez counters with a left to the body.
Jiminez throws an off balance right hand
and Galdikas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hector Jiminez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas with a nice cross.
Galdikas misses with a lunging right hand
and Jiminez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galdikas works Jiminez's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiminez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Galdikas counters with a nice uppercut.
Galdikas punishes Jiminez's body with a nice straight punch.
Galdikas just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiminez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galdikas.
Jiminez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galdikas.
Galdikas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiminez was well out of range. Poor timing from Galdikas.
Galdikas misses with a jab to the body
and Jiminez counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Galdikas throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiminez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galdikas throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galdikas.
Jiminez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galdikas momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galdikas ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
A shot to the body from Galdikas misses
and Jiminez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Jiminez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonas Galdikas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jiminez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Galdikas counters with a nice uppercut.
Galdikas with a jab.
Galdikas misses with a left hand
and Galdikas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galdikas misses with a wild body shot.
Jiminez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galdikas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiminez.
Nice takedown defense from Jiminez. No joy for Galdikas on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiminez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiminez misses with a hook. Galdikas ducked under it nicely.
Galdikas lands a lovely overhand right.
Jonas Galdikas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galdikas looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiminez is just out of range.
Galdikas tries for a takedown but Jiminez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galdikas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiminez.
Galdikas lands with a hook. Jiminez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galdikas throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiminez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galdikas thinking.
Galdikas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jiminez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galdikas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galdikas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jiminez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jiminez is trying to defend but Galdikas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet.
Hector Jiminez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galdikas is working for a kimura but Jiminez is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jonas Galdikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galdikas is trying to control. Jiminez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jiminez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Galdikas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Jiminez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jiminez 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Jiminez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laht Nepphur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos The Animal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Animal has chosen You can´t escape the great Cornholio as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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267 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Laht Nepphur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos The Animal!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Animal throws a body kick the misses
letting Nepphur counter with a right hand.
It looks like Carlos The Animal has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nepphur slips a jab and a cross from The Animal.
Nepphur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Animal, pushing him back against the cage.
The Animal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nepphur is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nepphur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nepphur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Animal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nepphur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for The Animal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Animal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Animal looks gassed!
Nepphur has a takedown stuffed.
Carlos The Animal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Animal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nepphur counters with a nice right hand that sends The Animal toppling to the canvas! The Animal scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nepphur finish him?!
Nepphur closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops The Animal! Nepphur dives in looking to finish! The Animal is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laht Nepphur!
Laht Nepphur retains his heavyweight title!
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