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XFA 21 <Who's the Boss?> PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug Stanhope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Krooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanhope comes to the cage accompanied by Bloggin on Acid. The crowd seem to be enjoying Krooker's choice of entrance music: Kasparov - Keep Going. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Stanhope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Klaus Krooker!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanhope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krooker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krooker shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanhope sprawls well. He's pushed Krooker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stanhope rushes Krooker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stanhope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanhope fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krooker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stanhope sprawls well. Stanhope wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krooker gets slowly back to his feet.
Stanhope looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krooker is fending him off so far but Stanhope persists. Nope, Krooker circles away and we're back to standing.
Krooker avoids the head kick by Stanhope.
Krooker is looking to clinch but Stanhope is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Stanhope. No joy for Krooker on that attempt.
Doug Stanhope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Krooker.
Stanhope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanhope wants it to stay on the feet.
Stanhope blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanhope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanhope throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krooker's waist but Krooker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stanhope off to one side.
Krooker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stanhope throws a leg kick that misses.
Krooker tries to clinch but Stanhope moves out of range.
A left lands for Stanhope.
Stanhope has a takedown stuffed.
Stanhope fails with the takedown
and Krooker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stanhope won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stanhope tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krooker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krooker is trying to get an arm triangle but Stanhope is defending well.
Stanhope is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Krooker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krooker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stanhope sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stanhope knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krooker on the ground.
Krooker stands up.
Stanhope rushes Krooker and presses him up against the cage.
Krooker drags the fight down to the ground.
Stanhope wants to get up but he can't break Krooker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krooker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stanhope gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krooker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Krooker wants to get back to his feet but Stanhope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanhope trying to control but Krooker is working from the bottom.
Stanhope would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klaus Krooker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stanhope pushes Krooker up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanhope gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krooker.
Stanhope tries to pull guard but Krooker holds him up against the cage and eventually Stanhope drops back down to his feet.
Krooker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stanhope avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stanhope breaks the clinch.
Krooker shoots in but Stanhope avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doug Stanhope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Krooker.
Stanhope shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanhope shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krooker pinned against the cage. Krooker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krooker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanhope tries to avoid it but Krooker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanhope to the ground. Stanhope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krooker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stanhope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krooker but Krooker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krooker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanhope tries to clinch but Krooker moves out of range.
Stanhope shoots in for a takedown but Krooker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanhope rushes Krooker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stanhope.
Stanhope breaks from the clinch.
Krooker looks for a takedown but Stanhope sprawls well.
Stanhope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanhope displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krooker.
Stanhope shoots in for a double leg but Krooker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stanhope throws a nice looking combination but Krooker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krooker shoots in for a takedown but Stanhope shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krooker avoids the head kick by Stanhope.
Stanhope shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krooker sprawls well. Krooker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stanhope gets slowly back to his feet.
Doug Stanhope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krooker fails to land the takedown.
Stanhope fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stanhope clinches up against the cage.
Stanhope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krooker closes the distance and clinches up with Stanhope, looking for a takedown. Krooker pushes Stanhope against the cage but Stanhope circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krooker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanhope looks for a takedown but Krooker sprawls well.
Stanhope gets a clinch.
Stanhope manages to break the clinch.
Krooker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krooker wants it to stay on the feet.
Krooker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stanhope.
Doug Stanhope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanhope throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krooker was covering up waiting for the punch and Stanhope finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krooker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanhope can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Stanhope dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Krooker blocks a head kick by Stanhope.
Stanhope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stanhope closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stanhope lands in his opponent's guard.
Stanhope trying to control but Krooker is working from the bottom.
Krooker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stanhope avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanhope wants to control from the top but Krooker keeps moving.
Stanhope advances position into side control!
Stanhope thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Stanhope are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krooker is not content to let Stanhope control the position.
Krooker tries to improve position but can't.
Krooker dodges the ground and pound from Stanhope.
Krooker tries to bench press Stanhope off him but Stanhope keeps the position.
Krooker dodges the ground and pound from Stanhope.
Krooker prevents Stanhope from improving position.
Krooker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krooker trying to control here.
Krooker is trying to get back to full guard.
Stanhope is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stanhope is just content to waste time from the top position. Krooker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanhope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stanhope wants to control from the top but Krooker keeps moving.
Stanhope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krooker is keeping the position for now.
Stanhope works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krooker trying to control but Stanhope postures up.
Krooker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stanhope pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Stanhope showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stanhope 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Stanhope!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buff Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kubla Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickens comes to the cage accompanied by Bodycount. The crowd seem to be enjoying Khan's choice of entrance music: Xanadu. Kubla Khan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buff Dickens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kubla Khan!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a straight left.
Dickens tries to clinch up.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dickens misses with a few strikes there.
Dickens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan scores with a three punch combo!
Dickens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dickens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickens.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dickens lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Khan is trying to stand up here but Dickens is controlling him well.
Dickens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickens is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khan is trying to stand.
Khan is in trouble now - Dickens has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dickens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dickens lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dickens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dickens throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dickens postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Khan bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dickens and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buff Dickens!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Nak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roma Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Nak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roma Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nak misses with a few strikes there.
Nak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nak scores a takedown into full mount!
Nak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zentsov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nak tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nak looking to ground and pound but Zentsov is blocking nicely.
Nak controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nak sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zentsov for as long as he can get away with.
Harry Nak has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nak shoots in for a double leg but Zentsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nak is defended easily by Zentsov.
Nak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Nak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zentsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zentsov with a poor takedown
and Nak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zentsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nak is one step ahead there.
Nak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Harry Nak wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zentsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nak shoots in for a double leg but Zentsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zentsov tries to clinch but Nak moves out of range.
Nak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zentsov as he avoids it easily.
Zentsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nak.
Nak stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nak shoots for a takedown but Zentsov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nak misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zentsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Nak dominated that round.
That's time! Nak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zentsov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Harry Nak has been cut.
Zentsov drives through and clinches with Nak against the cage.
Zentsov fails to pull guard.
Nak dodges an elbow strike from Zentsov.
Zentsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Zentsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zentsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nak blocks a head kick by Zentsov.
Nak throws a shot to the body.
Zentsov is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nak lands a nice hook to Zentsov's body. Zentsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zentsov leaves Nak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nak with a hook.
Zentsov moves in looking to clinch but Nak pushes him off.
Nak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nak misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Nak.
Zentsov tries to clinch up.
Harry Nak is winning the standup battle so far.
Zentsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zentsov throws a wild hook but Nak just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Zentsov gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Nak raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Nak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Selenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madden Averick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Averick has chosen Undead as his entrance music. Peter Selenius is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Selenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madden Averick!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selenius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Averick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Selenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Averick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selenius tries to stand but Averick is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Averick has control of Selenius's left arm, preventing Selenius from doing any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Madden Averick hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Selenius feints and as Averick raises his hands in defense, Selenius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selenius wants to pass the guard but Averick is keeping the position.
Selenius throws a strike but Averick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Selenius lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Averick!
Averick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selenius postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Averick looks a forlorn figure.
Selenius throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Averick because Selenius loaded up on that one.
Averick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Selenius wants to control but Averick has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Selenius trying to control from half guard but Averick is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selenius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Averick's head.
Selenius is keen to just control but Averick is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Averick has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Selenius. Oh but Averick has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Selenius goes limp - he's gone! Averick jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Madden Averick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Karkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Shuler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Karkoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Shuler!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shuler tries to clinch but Karkoff is having none of it.
Karkoff jabs Shuler right on the nose. Shuler blinks but takes it well.
Karkoff circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karkoff counters with a one-two to the body.
Karkoff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karkoff throws a shot to the body.
Shuler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karkoff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Karkoff. That snapped Shuler's head back.
Shuler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karkoff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karkoff scores with a one two! Shuler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karkoff tests Shuler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karkoff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuler moves into the clinch successfully.
Karkoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shuler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karkoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shuler tries to clinch but Karkoff is having none of it.
Karkoff throws a series of strikes that have Shuler backpedaling.
Shuler tries to clinch up.
Karkoff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shuler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karkoff stuffs the takedown.
Karkoff stuffs the takedown.
Roman Karkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Shuler.
Shuler looks gassed!
Karkoff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shuler under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karkoff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karkoff misses with a double jab.
Karkoff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shuler doesn't seem bothered though.
Karkoff lands a right hook to the body.
Karkoff connects with a looping right hand.
Karkoff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shuler.
Karkoff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shuler under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shuler. Karkoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karkoff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shuler in his tracks.
Karkoff looks to land a combination but Shuler avoids it well.
Karkoff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karkoff drops Shuler with a beautiful combination! Shuler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karkoff is looking for the KO!
Shuler is rocked!
Karkoff lands a really nice looking cross but Shuler seems unphased.
Shuler is still on wobbly legs! Can Karkoff finish him?
Shuler tries to clinch but Karkoff is having none of it.
Shuler seems to have recovered his senses.
Karkoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karkoff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkoff works Shuler's body with a nice hook.
Karkoff works Shuler's body with a nice hook.
Karkoff is working the combinations to good effect here.
Karkoff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karkoff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shuler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karkoff.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karkoff connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karkoff lands an overhand right.
Karkoff jabs at Shuler's body.
Roman Karkoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karkoff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karkoff jabs Shuler right on the nose. Shuler blinks but takes it well.
Karkoff scores with a sloppy right hand. Shuler should have avoided that one.
Karkoff scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooh!!! Karkoff has knocked Shuler down with a huge combo! Karkoff steps away and waves a wobbly Shuler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Karkoff scores with a hook to the body. Shuler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Karkoff has knocked Shuler down with a huge combo! Karkoff steps away and waves a wobbly Shuler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jab from Karkoff.
Karkoff lands with a nice body punch.
Karkoff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karkoff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shuler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karkoff throws a good cross that connects.
Shuler checks a leg kick nicely.
Karkoff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karkoff is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karkoff scores with a jab to the body.
Karkoff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shuler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karkoff stuns Shuler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shuler is trying desperately to land a takedown but Karkoff is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shuler.
Karkoff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karkoff lands a left and a right that send Shuler crashing to the mat, dazed. Karkoff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Karkoff dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karkoff scores with a jab. Shuler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shuler.
Karkoff misses with a series of wild punches.
Shuler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karkoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karkoff lands a right hook to the body.
Karkoff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karkoff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karkoff misses with a low kick as Shuler jumps back.
Nice shot lands for Karkoff.
Shuler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karkoff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shuler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karkoff as he jumps to the side.
Shuler walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Karkoff catches Shuler right on the button with a cross.
Karkoff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shuler doesn't seem bothered though.
Shuler is breathing heavily.
Karkoff misses with the combination.
Shuler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Karkoff.
Karkoff lands with a shot to the body.
Shuler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shuler needs to keep his hands up - Karkoff had a free shot at his head there.
Karkoff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karkoff cracks Shuler's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Shuler slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Karkoff can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Karkoff!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ian Murdock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank James!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Murdock, looking for a takedown. James pushes Murdock against the cage but Murdock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murdock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murdock tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murdock to the ground. Murdock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murdock feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Ian Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James checks a leg kick.
James tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Ian Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock lands a slapping body shot.
Murdock scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murdock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James is looking to clinch.
Murdock feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Murdock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murdock.
Murdock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
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!
James avoids the head kick by Murdock.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James wants to clinch.
James rushes Murdock and presses him up against the cage.
Murdock blocks a body shot from James.
Murdock wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James crunches a lovely knee into Murdock's ribcage.
James is trying desperately to land a takedown but Murdock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for James.
Murdock is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James digs a right hand underneath Murdock's ribcage. Murdock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow James down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow James down.
Murdock scores with a nice body kick.
Murdock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murdock connects with a crisp jab.
James tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Ian Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Murdock as James shoots in.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock slips a straight right by James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
James looks gassed!
Murdock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James 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.
James tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Nice jab there from Murdock.
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
James tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow James down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Murdock tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Murdock dominated that round.
That's time! Murdock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James dives in and grabs Murdock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murdock pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Murdock cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murdock.
James 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 good leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Frank James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Murdock.
Murdock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James is breathing heavily.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murdock.
Murdock lands a jab to the nose.
Murdock lands a head kick!
Murdock connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
James 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.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James tries to clinch there but Murdock circles away.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murdock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Murdock lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murdock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James 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.
Murdock cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Murdock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murdock feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murdock. Murdock obviously looking to wear him down.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Murdock lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murdock. Murdock obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murdock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murdock lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Ian Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murdock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murdock throws a nice head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Murdock!
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Murdock thows a body kick. James tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murdock connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murdock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murdock lands with a slapping head kick.
James takes a kick to the side of the head.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Murdock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murdock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ian Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
Murdock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Murdock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James avoids the head kick by Murdock.
James dives in and grabs Murdock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murdock pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murdock - that will leave a mark!
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock thumps James with a low kick.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murdock throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Murdock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Murdock counters with a left to the body.
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murdock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murdock lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murdock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Murdock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
Murdock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James tries to clinch there but Murdock circles away.
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murdock defends it nicely.
Ian Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Murdock.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murdock.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murdock.
James dives in and grabs Murdock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murdock pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crunch! Murdock slams his shin into James's torso.
Murdock throws a head kick that half lands.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
James 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.
Murdock cracks the inside of James's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
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!
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock thumps James with a low kick.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murdock misses with a series of wild punches.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murdock looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Murdock clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James moves into the clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Murdock has double underhooks.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murdock walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
That kick from Murdock tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murdock.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murdock lands a jab.
Murdock scores with a nice body kick.
Murdock cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Murdock connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
James closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James works on Murdock's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A frustrated look appears on Murdock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Murdock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdock tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
Murdock takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Murdock won't allow it.
James jumps guard but Murdock stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
James working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James fails to pull guard.
Ian Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Murdock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murdock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Murdock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Murdock has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes James off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Murdock thumps James with a low kick.
Murdock lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murdock keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well.
Murdock connects with a high kick.
Murdock lands a jab to the head.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Murdock throws a head kick that half lands.
James tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
James tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murdock. Murdock obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ian Murdock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Murdock slams his shin into James's torso.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murdock sprawls well. Murdock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murdock to score with a decent uppercut.
James is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
James takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murdock feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James 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.
Murdock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James is looking to clinch.
Murdock lands with a nice body kick.
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murdock scores with a leg kick.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murdock lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murdock. James shrugs it off though.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
James moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murdock scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Murdock jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murdock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James avoids the head kick by Murdock.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murdock lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James blocks a leg kick.
James tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Murdock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ian Murdock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Murdock does it's job there.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
James moves to clinch but Murdock breaks away
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murdock misses with a leg kick.
James moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Murdock lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Murdock tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock moves into range and connects with a jab.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James tries to clinch up.
James tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock lands a jab to the nose.
Frank James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murdock.
James moves forwards but Murdock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Murdock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murdock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Murdock!
Ian Murdock is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knut Beissner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy has chosen Two Steps From Hell - To Glory as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Knut Beissner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knut Beissner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Troy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Troy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beissner blocks it with crossed arms.
Beissner connects with a knee to the head.
Troy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beissner.
Beissner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Troy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Troy.
Troy avoiding damage as Beissner throws knees to the body.
Beissner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Beissner is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troy scores a nice knee to the body.
Troy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beissner's face.
It looks like Knut Beissner has been cut.
Troy crunches a lovely knee into Beissner's ribcage.
Troy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Troy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Troy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Troy trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beissner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Troy lands a good knee to the midsection. Beissner won't want to take too many of those.
Troy misses with a knee to the head.
Troy lands a nice elbow.
Troy lands an elbow that stopped Beissner in his tracks for a moment.
Troy digs a right hand underneath Beissner's ribcage. Beissner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Troy landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Troy lands a hook that snaps the head of Beissner backwards.
Troy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Troy.
Troy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knut Beissner's cut is getting worse.
Troy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Troy.
Beissner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Troy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy crunches a lovely knee into Beissner's ribcage.
Troy jumps into guard, dragging Beissner to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beissner is fighting to break Troy's control of his arms but Troy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Troy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Francis Troy.
Beissner swats away the attempt to clinch by Troy.
Troy fails to land with a series of punches.
Beissner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Troy can pounce on him.
Francis Troy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Troy.
Beissner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Troy.
Beissner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beissner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Troy scores with a nice body kick.
Beissner takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Troy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troy throws a head kick but Beissner moves out of range.
Troy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Troy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Troy lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Troy.
Troy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beissner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Troy scores a nice knee to the body.
Beissner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Troy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Troy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Troy lands a couple of digs.
Troy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beissner 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Troy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knut Beissner's cut.
That's time! Beissner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Troy pushes Beissner away with a front kick.
Troy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Troy closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Troy.
Troy is working Beissner over against the cage.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Troy.
Troy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Troy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Troy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Troy.
Troy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beissner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Troy lands a knee to the body.
Troy scores a nice knee to the body.
Troy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Troy lands an elbow just above Beissner 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Troy scores with a shoulder strike.
Troy scores a nice knee to the body.
Troy lands a good knee to the midsection. Beissner won't want to take too many of those.
Troy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beissner blocks it with crossed arms.
Beissner tries to land knees in the clinch but Troy avoids the damage to the body.
Troy lands an elbow inside.
Knut Beissner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Troy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beissner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Troy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Troy pulls guard successfully.
Troy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beissner's guard.
Troy is in close to Beissner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beissner trying to control the position.
Troy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Troy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Troy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beissner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Troy throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Troy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Troy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Troy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Troy lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Troy seems to be working for a kimura but Beissner defends the submission attempt.
Troy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Troy works his way into side control.
Beissner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Troy working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Troy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beissner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Troy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troy cracks Beissner with a big elbow.
Jeez, Knut Beissner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Knut Beissner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Francis Troy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Salamanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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267 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Salamanca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamanca scores with a head kick. Franklin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Salamanca throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Franklin misses.
Salamanca tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franklin lands a nice looking body shot.
Franklin works Salamanca's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca moves out of range of the strikes.
Salamanca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salamanca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franklin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Marco Salamanca has been cut.
Salamanca connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franklin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Franklin.
Franklin scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca is breathing heavily.
Franklin lands a glancing blow to the side of Salamanca's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franklin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Franklin drops Salamanca with a naaaaasty hook - Salamanca is in real trouble here! Franklin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Franklin!
Lance Franklin is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claw comes to the cage accompanied by Orgineel!. McGuire has chosen I am a true Irishman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
278 lbs
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300 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiu Claw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw misses with a few strikes there.
Claw throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Claw.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Claw was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claw moves away.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Claw's calf.
Claw fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Claw in his tracks.
Claw connects with a leg kick. McGuire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claw missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Claw avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Claw closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jiu Claw has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire jabs at Claw's body.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Claw looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Claw connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Ralph McGuire has been cut.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Claw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Claw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Claw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Claw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Claw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Claw doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire throws a right hand that Claw ducks under and follows up with a left that Claw also avoids with ease.
McGuire clobbers Claw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Claw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire tries to move into range but Claw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Claw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claw throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiu Claw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Claw lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire looks gassed!
Claw wants to clinch.
Claw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claw takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Claw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claw 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.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
Claw tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Claw lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Claw counters with a straight right hand.
Claw tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Claw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Claw moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
Claw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Claw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Claw missing with knees to the body.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Claw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Claw's head.
Claw takes one to the side of the head.
Claw looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jiu Claw will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Claw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
Claw throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Claw counters with a slapping leg kick.
Claw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Claw is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Claw tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Claw moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Claw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Claw's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Claw blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Claw does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
Claw tries to clinch up
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuire is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Claw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Claw's head.
Claw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Claw tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Claw drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claw tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Claw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has Claw pressed against the cage.
Claw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Claw utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Claw looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Claw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Claw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Claw connects with a knee to the head.
Claw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
Jiu Claw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claw lands with a left to the head.
Claw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claw tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Claw back against the cage.
Claw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuire tries a body shot but Claw blocks it.
McGuire tries to circle away but Claw has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Claw's elbow.
Claw scores with a knee to the head.
Claw lands a knee to the body.
Claw tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Claw back against the cage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Claw misses with a knee strike.
Claw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Claw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and Claw counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claw doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Claw.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Claw closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Claw fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jiu Claw will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Claw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Claw jumps back.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Claw off the cage and back into rage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Claw lands a head shot.
Claw moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Claw doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire stuns Claw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Claw's head.
Claw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Claw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Claw is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Claw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Claw's defenses. It connects perfectly with Claw's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire is the new super heavyweight champion!
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