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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Snorodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Carpenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carpenter has chosen Blue Heaven as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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155 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Snorodecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Drew Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter misses with a low kick.
Carpenter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snorodecki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carpenter shoots in and drives through. Snorodecki sprawls well.
Carpenter throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Snorodecki counter with a right hand.
Carpenter shoots in looking for a takedown. Snorodecki tries to sprawl out of it but Carpenter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snorodecki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Snorodecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Carpenter.
Snorodecki throws a solid leg kick but Carpenter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snorodecki.
Carpenter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snorodecki, as that shot connected.
Carpenter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorodecki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carpenter is still on wobbly legs! Can Snorodecki finish him?
Carpenter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carpenter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snorodecki scores with a sloppy right hand. Carpenter should have avoided that one.
Snorodecki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snorodecki ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Carpenter's jaw. Carpenter's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Snorodecki does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Snorodecki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is x. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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203 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Hendricks !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendricks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
George Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hendricks lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses
and Hendricks counters with a good, hard body kick but Hardy shrugs it off.
Hendricks throws a big shot that misses.
Hendricks swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Hendricks backing up. Hendricks nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.
Hendricks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hendricks .
Hendricks connects with a crisp jab.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hendricks . Hendricks obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardy looks gassed!
Hendricks delivers a nice body kick.
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hendricks showed some decent athleticism there.
Hendricks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Hendricks wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hendricks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hardy. That one must have hurt.
Hendricks misses the shot to the body.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
George Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hendricks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hendricks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Hendricks as he connects with a hook.
Hendricks scores with a nice body kick.
Hendricks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to remain calm as Hendricks controls from the top position.
Hendricks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hardy!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks thowing shots but they're missing.
Hendricks punching from mount but Hardy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hendricks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hendricks controlling the pace for now.
Hardy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hendricks .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hardy is trying to stand.
Hendricks controlling the position easily from mount.
Hendricks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hardy wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Hendricks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardy moves out of range as Hendricks throws a body kick.
Hendricks throws out a leg kick but Hardy moves out of range and Hendricks only half commits.
Hendricks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendricks dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hendricks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Hendricks avoids them all with ease.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendricks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hendricks jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hendricks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Hendricks throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Hendricks catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hendricks connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hendricks lands a nice looking body shot.
Hendricks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Hendricks - just one landing.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hendricks . Hendricks obviously looking to wear him down.
George Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hendricks .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hendricks .
Hendricks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hendricks . Hendricks obviously looking to wear him down.
Hendricks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hendricks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardy being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy sneaks out the side door and pushes Hendricks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendricks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hendricks counters with an outside leg kick.
Hendricks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hendricks .
Hendricks connects with a body shot.
Hendricks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hardy will feel that in the morning.
Hendricks feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hendricks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hendricks finds it's target.
Hendricks scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Hendricks misses.
Hardy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hendricks counters with a body kick.
Ricardo Hendricks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hendricks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
Hendricks 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardy under the eye.
Hendricks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
A head kick from Hendricks lands but Hardy takes it in his stride.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Hendricks avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks lands a nice looking body kick.
Hendricks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hendricks connects with a leg kick. Hardy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Hendricks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hendricks .
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks .
Hardy misses with a low kick as Hendricks jumps back.
Hendricks throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hendricks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hendricks .
Hendricks cracks Hardy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hendricks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hendricks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hendricks connects with a leg kick. Hardy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hendricks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hendricks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hendricks feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
Hendricks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hendricks .
Hendricks scores with a nice body kick.
Hendricks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hendricks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hendricks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hendricks avoids the head kick by Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Hendricks .
Hendricks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
Hendricks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hendricks lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into range.
Hendricks scores with a nice body kick.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hendricks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hardy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hendricks .
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hendricks . Hardy shrugs it off though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hendricks !
A nice leg kick lands there from Hendricks .
Hendricks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hendricks .
Hendricks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hendricks .
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hendricks content just to control the position here.
Hardy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hendricks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
George Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Hendricks wants to control the pace but Hardy is squirming around nicely.
Hardy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hardy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hendricks 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Hendricks !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Katainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane has chosen Gang of Four - I love a Man in Uniform as his entrance music. Jyrki Katainen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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196 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyrki Katainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Kane!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Katainen misses with a looping right.
Kane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Katainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kane's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katainen throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Jyrki Katainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katainen lands with a good body shot.
Kane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Katainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but Katainen is defending well.
Kane prevents Katainen from escaping the position.
Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but Katainen is defending well.
Kane slows the pace down.
Katainen is not content to let Kane control the position.
Katainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but Katainen is defending well.
Katainen is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Katainen tries to escape but Kane is in control.
A lull in the action here as Kane stalls from top position.
The strikes coming from Kane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katainen parries the strikes from Kane easily there. Kane is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Katainen to escape.
Katainen trying to remain calm as Kane controls from the top position.
Kane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Katainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kane sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Katainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Katainen parries the strikes from Kane easily there. Kane is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Katainen to escape.
Kane moves into full mount!
Katainen prevents Kane from taking his back.
Kane has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Katainen's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kane landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kane is looking for a kimura but Katainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kane to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katainen is trying to stand up here but Kane is controlling him well.
Kane wants to free his trapped foot but Katainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Katainen tries to kick Kane off but Kane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Kane.
Kane is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Kane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Katainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Kane's head.
Katainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Katainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kane shoots in and bounces Katainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Kane is looking for a triangle here but Katainen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kane is trying to improve his position.
Katainen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katainen pushes Kane off looking to stand but Kane dives back in and keeps control.
Katainen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tommy Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kane is controlling the pace.
Katainen is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kane on the ground.
Katainen trying to control but Kane postures up.
Katainen is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Katainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kane prevents Katainen from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kane defending well as Katainen loads up on a big left hand.
Katainen takes one on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kane, as that shot connected.
Jyrki Katainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane throws a leg kick that misses.
Katainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Kane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Katainen keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katainen wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
Katainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kane.
Kane stays in close to Katainen's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane trying to control but Katainen is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Katainen is retaining full guard.
Kane won't allow Katainen to sweep him here.
Kane passes Katainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katainen tries to kick Kane off but Kane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Kane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Katainen staying out of range there.
Kane fails with the takedown.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Katainen slips a straight right by Kane.
Katainen tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane misses with a hook.
Katainen takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane with a hook.
Katainen misses with a left hand
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katainen's waist but Katainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
A big left from Kane misses.
Katainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Katainen throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane throws a right hand that Katainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Katainen also avoids with ease.
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Katainen back to the cage. Kane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kane is defended easily by Katainen.
Jyrki Katainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Kane.
Katainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Katainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
Katainen misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katainen looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
Katainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Katainen tries to sprawl but Kane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kane lands a big elbow.
Katainen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Katainen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Katainen is desperately trying to improve his position but Kane has a good base and remains in mount.
Kane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jyrki Katainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katainen wants to control but Kane is having none of it.
Kane is landing with some decent strikes but Katainen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tommy Kane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kane raining down hammerfists from mount.
Katainen really wants to buck Kane off and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane tries to control but Katainen wriggling away.
Kane lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane looking to control but Katainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kane 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Kane!
A victorious Tommy Kane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Winston Dunham III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makungu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nelly - Heart of a Champion. Mahdi Makungu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winston Dunham III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahdi Makungu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham III throws an off balance right hand
and Makungu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunham III tries to close the distance and clinch but Makungu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunham III swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Makungu misses its intended target.
Dunham III takes one on the button.
Dunham III cracks the inside of Makungu's front leg.
Makungu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dunham III throws an overhand right that lands on Makungu's shoulder, as Makungu tries to avoid the shot.
Makungu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dunham III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham III takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunham III slips a jab from Makungu.
Dunham III throws a leg kick but Makungu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makungu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dunham III cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makungu staying out of range there.
Makungu tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Dunham III.
Makungu lands with a cross.
Dunham III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu throws a leg kick
and Dunham III counters with a straight right hand.
Makungu swinging wildly here.
Dunham III throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dunham III looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makungu dives in and grabs Dunham III's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunham III pushes down on Makungu's head and hops out.
Makungu lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Dunham III missing with a left hand there. Makungu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makungu lands with a right hand.
Makungu throws a shot from downtown. Dunham III moves away and avoids it.
Makungu fails with a takedown attempt.
Winston Dunham III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahdi Makungu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Mahdi Makungu has been cut.
Dunham III blocks a jab.
Dunham III stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunham III wants it to stay on the feet.
Dunham III closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makungu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makungu looks to land a combination. Dunham III sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makungu slips under a jab from Dunham III.
A big left from Dunham III misses.
Makungu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dunham III with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makungu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunham III walks into a left hand.
Dunham III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunham III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makungu.
Makungu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dunham III manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dunham III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makungu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makungu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Makungu advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahdi Makungu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
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.
A cross from Makungu lands.
Makungu lands a nice shot that snaps Dunham III's head back.
Dunham III fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makungu on the side of the head.
Makungu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makungu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Dunham III misses.
Makungu throws a hook but Dunham III avoids it easily.
Makungu loads up on a big right hand but Dunham III slips the punch.
Makungu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makungu throws a big shot that misses.
Makungu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dunham III counter with a right hand.
Makungu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Makungu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunham III throws a wild body kick that Makungu sees coming a mile off.
Makungu punishes Dunham III's body with a nice straight punch.
Dunham III misses with an uppercut.
Makungu lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Dunham III. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dunham III checks a leg kick.
Dunham III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makungu.
Makungu scores with a punch to the head.
Makungu misses with a body shot.
Dunham III checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Makungu misses.
Makungu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Makungu.
Makungu has a takedown stuffed.
Winston Dunham III is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makungu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunham III to score with a decent uppercut.
Makungu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunham III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makungu throws a hook but Dunham III avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunham III cracks Makungu with an open hand slap.
Makungu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu misses with a body shot.
Makungu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dunham III moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dunham III darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dunham III connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makungu. Makungu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Makungu misses.
Makungu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makungu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Dunham III misses.
Makungu connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dunham III counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makungu moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunham III lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunham III keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makungu.
Makungu lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dunham III moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makungu throws an off balance right hand
and Dunham III counters with a straight right hand.
Dunham III dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makungu. That did some damage!
Dunham III uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makungu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mahdi Makungu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Makungu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunham III.
Makungu defending well as Dunham III loads up on a big left hand.
Dunham III is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makungu.
Makungu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunham III at a distance.
Makungu thuds his right hand into Dunham III's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makungu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunham III.
Makungu throws a lazy right hand but Dunham III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makungu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makungu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Makungu misses with a body shot.
Dunham III connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham III ducks under a wild hook from Makungu.
Dunham III throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Makungu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunham III throws out the jab.
Dunham III doesn't manage to clinch there - Makungu circles away.
Dunham III looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makungu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makungu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makungu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunham III.
Makungu doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunham III circles away.
Dunham III lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makungu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunham III manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu tried to score with a low kick but Dunham III checks it.
Dunham III takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makungu looks to land a left hand but Dunham III moved out of range nicely.
Makungu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunham III's waist but Dunham III gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makungu off to one side.
Mahdi Makungu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunham III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunham III throws a lazy right hand but Makungu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunham III connects with a leg kick. Makungu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makungu misses with a right hand
and Dunham III counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahdi Makungu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makungu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunham III avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunham III takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III throws a hook but Makungu avoids it easily.
Makungu moves out of range of the strikes.
Makungu takes a swing at Dunham III's ribcage but misses.
Makungu scores with a takedown into Dunham III's guard.
Makungu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dunham III works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makungu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makungu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makungu is pushing down on Dunham III's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dunham III is fighting to maintain full guard but Makungu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makungu throws a strike but Dunham III avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Winston Dunham III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makungu is looking to work some ground and pound but Dunham III has wrist control.
Mahdi Makungu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III pulls Makungu in close to prevent any damage.
Makungu wants to pass the guard but Dunham III is keeping the position.
Makungu throwing strikes but missing.
Dunham III keeping moving, preventing Makungu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham III avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahdi Makungu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makungu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahdi Makungu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Joensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joensen comes to the cage accompanied by Gasolina. Shackleford has chosen The Godfather as his entrance music. Johann Joensen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rusty Shackleford's chin.
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29
182 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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184 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johann Joensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rusty Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joensen avoids the head kick by Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joensen clinches up with Shackleford and pushes him back against the cage.
Joensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joensen tries to throw a body punch but Shackleford avoids it by throwing Joensen back against the cage.
Come on Shackleford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Joensen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shackleford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shackleford working hard to break the clinch.
Shackleford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shackleford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joensen avoids it really well and circles away.
Shackleford looks to score with a jab to the body but Joensen is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shacklefords head.
Joensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Joensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Joensen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Joensen lands a right hand.
Joensen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joensen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joensen.
Joensen lands a body punch.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Joensen is controlling him.
Joensen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shackleford backwards.
Shackleford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shackleford is rocked!
Joensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Shackleford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shackleford.
Joensen misses with a body punch.
Joensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Joensen fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joensen.
Joensen throws an elbow that misses.
Shackleford blocks an uppercut.
Shackleford tries to stall but Joensen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shackleford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joensen is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shackleford.
Joensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shacklefords head.
Shackleford is still on wobbly legs! Can Joensen finish him?
Joensen just leaning against Shackleford, taking a breather.
Joensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joensen keeps control of Shackleford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shackleford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joensen misses with the head strike.
Joensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shackleford.
Joensen lands a damaging elbow.
Shackleford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joensen lands an elbow inside.
Shackleford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shackleford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joensen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Joensen lands a big knee! That's hurt Shackleford! Oh, he's all over the place! Joensen lands another knee that sends Shackleford to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johann Joensen!
An out of breath Johann Joensen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyn Karinzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karinzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BLUNT - Self Medicated kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Horvat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyn Karinzo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horvat has Karinzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Horvat has a couple of punches blocked by Karinzo.
Horvat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karinzo prevents a body shot from Horvat.
Karinzo blocks an uppercut.
Karinzo scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Karinzo.
Karinzo tries to pull guard but Horvat holds him up against the cage and eventually Karinzo drops back down to his feet.
Karinzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Horvat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Horvat scores with a shot to the side of Karinzo's head.
Horvat cracks Karinzo with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horvat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Horvat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karinzo backwards.
Horvat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horvat lands a body shot.
Horvat lands a right hand.
Karinzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horvat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horvat can't find room to land a body shot as Karinzo controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvat prevents a body shot from Karinzo.
Karinzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horvat's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Horvat.
Karinzo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Horvat walks away with a smile on his face. Karinzo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunnar Horvat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyn Karinzo.
Karinzo checks a leg kick.
Good work by Karinzo as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Horvat. Beautiful body shot.
Horvat throws a jab when Karinzo was well out of range.
Karinzo works over Horvat's head and body with a nice combination.
Jyn Karinzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karinzo avoids the body shot from Horvat.
Karinzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horvat.
Karinzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karinzo throws a shot from downtown. Horvat moves away and avoids it.
Karinzo takes one on the button.
It looks like Jyn Karinzo has been cut.
The fighters circling - Karinzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo takes a swing at Horvat's ribcage but misses.
Horvat throws a leg kick but Karinzo checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horvat throws a low kick but Karinzo avoids it.
Karinzo misses with a wild body shot.
Karinzo misses with the combination.
Horvat throws a body punch but Karinzo moves out of range.
Horvat's corner calls for a 1-2. Horvat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horvat.
Horvat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karinzo throws a leg kick
and Horvat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horvat misses with a head kick.
Karinzo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horvat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvat is looking to chop away at Karinzo's legs.
Horvat needs to keep his hands up - Karinzo had a free shot at his head there.
Horvat throws a push kick but Karinzo slaps the foot to one side.
Karinzo cracks the inside of Horvat's front leg.
Karinzo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horvat throws a hook but Karinzo blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Karinzo. Those never looked like landing.
Karinzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horvat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horvat throws a front kick aimed at Karinzo's knee but Karinzo avoids it well.
Horvat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horvat.
Horvat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karinzo missing with a left hand there. Horvat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horvat was well out of range. Poor timing from Karinzo.
Karinzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karinzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karinzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Horvat rather than just go for the knockout.
Horvat thows a leg kick but Karinzo checks it
and Karinzo counters with a good low kick that Horvat was not able to check.
Karinzo throws an off balance right hand
and Horvat counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karinzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karinzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Horvat wants to stand up but Karinzo is controlling him.
Karinzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horvat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horvat looking for a guillotine here but Karinzo defends easily.
Karinzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Horvat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jyn Karinzo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Horvat shoots in and drives through. Karinzo sprawls well.
Karinzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karinzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horvat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karinzo throws a head kick but Horvat moves out of range.
Karinzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horvat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Horvat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnar Horvat is winning the standup battle so far.
Horvat wants to land a leg kick but Karinzo is out of range.
Horvat thows a leg kick but Karinzo checks it
and Karinzo counters with a shoot takedown. Horvat fights it but they end up in guard.
Karinzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karinzo with a nice head shot there.
Karinzo wants to pass the guard but Horvat is keeping the position.
Karinzo advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karinzo is chipping away with strikes.
Horvat manages to get back to half guard.
Horvat manages to get to full guard.
Karinzo postures up.
Karinzo looking to pass the guard.
Karinzo looking to sit in guard and control but Horvat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Horvat wants to control from the top but Karinzo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo keeping full guard, as Horvat tries to pass.
Horvat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karinzo wants to sweep here but Horvat controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karinzo keeping moving, preventing Horvat from controlling successfully.
Horvat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horvat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karinzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karinzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Horvat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karinzo controls Horvat momentarily but Horvat frees himself.
Horvat connects with a couple of short punches.
Karinzo keeping moving, preventing Horvat from controlling successfully.
Karinzo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Horvat is looking to improve his position but Karinzo isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karinzo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Karinzo punching from mount but Horvat doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Horvat manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Horvat is refusing to be controlled, as Karinzo sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karinzo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Horvat wants to control but Karinzo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyn Karinzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jyn Karinzo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Horvat takes a swing at Karinzo's ribcage but misses.
Horvat looks to score with a jab to the body but Karinzo is just out of range.
Karinzo scores with a one two! Horvat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karinzo wants to land a leg kick but Horvat is out of range.
Karinzo misses with a body shot.
Horvat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karinzo.
Karinzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horvat. Horvat obviously looking to wear him down.
Karinzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horvat.
Horvat lands a glancing blow to the side of Karinzo's head.
Horvat blocks a head kick by Karinzo.
Karinzo misses with a looping right.
Horvat throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Horvat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horvat.
Nice takedown defense from Horvat. No joy for Karinzo on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Karinzo. No joy for Horvat on that attempt.
Karinzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Horvat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karinzo.
Karinzo throws a strike but Horvat avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Karinzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Horvat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karinzo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jyn Karinzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karinzo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Horvat still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Horvat has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Karinzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Horvat working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karinzo regains half guard.
Horvat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horvat wants to pass the guard but Karinzo is defending well.
Karinzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horvat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karinzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvat stalling.
Karinzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karinzo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Horvat!
Horvat just holding on.
Karinzo looking to control but Horvat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Horvat working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horvat wants to try and get back to his feet.
Horvat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Horvat wants to control from the top but Karinzo keeps moving.
Horvat preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Horvat wants to control from the top but Karinzo keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horvat wants to pass the guard but Karinzo is keeping the position.
Horvat is pushing down on Karinzo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karinzo is fighting to maintain full guard but Horvat has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Gunnar Horvat.
I think Horvat 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Horvat!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gunnar Horvat thanked Hell's Balls Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrari comes into the arena with Single Ladies - Brazilian Version blaring out of the sound system. Marcus Ferrari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
18 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Ferrari tenderised Abaddon's leg. Abaddon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abaddon misses with a body shot
and Ferrari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abaddon.
Ferrari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abaddon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrari.
Ferrari blocks a body shot from Abaddon.
Ferrari avoiding damage as Abaddon throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abaddon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferrari prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
Ferrari connects with a knee to the head.
Ferrari lands a knee to the body.
Ferrari missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abaddon throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Abaddon.
Ferrari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Abaddon is working Ferrari over against the cage.
Abaddon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferrari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abaddon avoids it.
Abaddon avoiding damage as Ferrari throws knees to the body.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Ferrari blocks it.
Abaddon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferrari avoids it.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferrari managing to block the knees to the body from Abaddon.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abaddon.
Abaddon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon managing to block the knees to the body from Ferrari.
Abaddon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferrari trying to land knees to the body.
Ferrari blocks an uppercut.
Abaddon lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
Abaddon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferrari.
Abaddon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferrari avoids it.
Ferrari has Abaddon pressed against the cage, preventing Abaddon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferrari tries to land knees in the clinch but Abaddon avoids the damage to the body.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
Abaddon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Abaddon throws an elbow but it misses.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari blocks an uppercut.
Ferrari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abaddon avoids it.
Ferrari lands a knee to the body.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Abaddon.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Abaddon is working Ferrari over against the cage.
A short left from Abaddon.
Abaddon tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferrari avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abaddon.
Abaddon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abaddon misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferrari managing to block the knees to the body from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands an elbow inside that Ferrari shrugs off.
It looks like Marcus Ferrari has been cut.
Abaddon managing to block the knees to the body from Ferrari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
Ferrari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abaddon lands with a right to the head.
Abaddon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abaddon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferrari is breathing heavily.
Abaddon tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abaddon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Abaddon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abaddon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Abaddon avoiding damage as Ferrari throws knees to the body.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abaddon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abaddon is leaning against Ferrari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferrari prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
Knees to the body from Ferrari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Abaddon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Ferrari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abaddon connects with a right hand. Ferrari shakes it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abaddon.
Ferrari clinches with his opponent.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abaddon avoiding damage as Ferrari throws knees to the body.
Ferrari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abaddon.
Ferrari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abaddon.
Ferrari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abaddon blocks it with crossed arms.
Abaddon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Ferrari blocks a body shot from Abaddon.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abaddon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abaddon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a left hand.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferrari lands a knee to the body.
Abaddon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Abaddon trying to land knees to the body.
Anthony Abaddon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferrari blocks the elbow strike.
Abaddon lands with a right to the head.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferrari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferrari blocks a body shot from Abaddon.
Ferrari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abaddon tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
Abaddon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferrari is defending well for now.
Abaddon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferrari obliges.
Ferrari misses with a knee strike.
Ferrari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abaddon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abaddon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferrari crunches a lovely knee into Abaddon's ribcage.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferrari avoids the damage to the body.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
Abaddon is trying to push Ferrari away but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abaddon moves out of range as Ferrari throws a body kick.
Ferrari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abaddon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferrari.
Abaddon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferrari forces Abaddon back against the cage and clinches.
Ferrari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferrari managing to block the knees to the body from Abaddon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Abaddon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Abaddon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrari.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abaddon is defending well for now.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Ferrari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abaddon digs a right hand underneath Ferrari's ribcage. Ferrari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Abaddon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Ferrari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Abaddon moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferrari.
Abaddon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abaddon thumps Ferrari with a low kick.
Ferrari walks into a left hand.
Ferrari clinches with his opponent.
Ferrari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abaddon avoids it.
Abaddon working aggressively here.
Ferrari missing with knees to the body.
Ferrari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abaddon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferrari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferrari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abaddon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferrari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abaddon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferrari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abaddon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a shot to the body.
Abaddon is trying to break free.
Abaddon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Ferrari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Abaddon.
Abaddon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abaddon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abaddon is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abaddon lands a nice uppercut.
Ferrari trying to land knees to the body.
Abaddon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abaddon gets through Ferrari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Ferrari blocks it.
Ferrari blocks a body shot from Abaddon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferrari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abaddon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferrari or not.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Abaddon.
Abaddon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abaddon has had enough of the clinch but Ferrari keeps him there for the moment.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Ferrari blocks it.
Abaddon lands with a short shot to the head.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
Abaddon has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrari.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Ferrari tries to land a knee to the head but Abaddon blocks with his arms.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abaddon scores with a hook to the body.
Ferrari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abaddon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abaddon presses Ferrari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abaddon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrari.
Ferrari prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcus Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abaddon lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
Abaddon lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferrari won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abaddon lands a nice knee to the body.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Abaddon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anthony Abaddon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abaddon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Abaddon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abaddon 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Abaddon!
Anthony Abaddon opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dorian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Muna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All I Do Is Win, by DJ Khaled. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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162 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dorian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Muna!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King takes one to the chin there.
Muna jabs at King's body.
King misses with a body shot.
Muna connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Dorian King has been cut.
Muna misses with a series of wild punches.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Muna moves out of range easily.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muna is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muna closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Muna getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muna prevents King from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muna is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
King wants to improve his position but Muna is controlling well.
Muna controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to improve his position but Muna is controlling well.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King gets full guard.
King controls Muna momentarily but Muna frees himself.
King keeping full guard, as Muna tries to pass.
Muna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muna scoring with some ground and pound.
King is trying to control the position but Muna postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muna stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Muna stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King keeping full guard, as Muna tries to pass.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muna defends well.
King is looking for a triangle but Muna pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Muna is proving a slippery customer.
Muna won't allow King to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muna content to stall in guard here.
Muna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Muna is proving a slippery customer.
Muna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Arto Muna hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Muna scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Muna throws a right and a left that both miss.
King misses the shot to the body.
King has a takedown stuffed.
Muna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muna seems to be stalking King here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! King drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arto Muna!
An out of breath and clearly excited Arto Muna thanked Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Lagus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Llevas Polka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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201 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Jersey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruben Lagus!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagus misses with a wild body shot.
Lagus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jersey tries a head kick but it misses.
Jersey looks to land a right hand but Lagus moved out of range.
Jersey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lagus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Jersey tenderised Lagus's leg. Lagus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lagus takes one to the side of the head.
Jersey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lagus circles away.
Jersey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Jersey.
Jersey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lagus has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jersey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jersey misses with a hook.
Jersey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lagus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jersey is out of range and Lagus settles back down.
Lagus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jersey throws a punch but it's blocked by Lagus.
Lagus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jersey regains guard.
Jersey keeping moving, preventing Lagus from controlling successfully.
Jersey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lagus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lagus landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagus wants to control from the top but Jersey keeps moving.
Jersey working for a triangle but Lagus defends it easily.
Jersey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lagus defends well.
Jersey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lagus is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jersey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lagus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lagus throws a big right hand that misses.
Jersey keeping full guard, as Lagus tries to pass.
Jersey trying to control the position.
Jersey wants to sweep but no luck.
Lagus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jersey keeping moving, preventing Lagus from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jersey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lagus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lagus won't allow Jersey to sweep him here.
Lagus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lagus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jersey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lagus is one step ahead there.
Jersey has his foot on Lagus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lagus works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jersey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lagus defends it easily.
Lagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jersey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruben Lagus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lagus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lagus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Jersey.
Jersey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lagus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jersey misses the jab.
Jersey throws a series of punches but Lagus moves out of range.
Jersey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lagus swings for the body but Jersey moves out of range.
Jersey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lagus manages to avoid it.
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 big right from Jersey misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jersey throws a one two combo.
Jersey moves forwards but Lagus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jersey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lagus.
Jersey looks to land a body kick but Lagus moved away.
Jersey throws a low kick but Lagus moves out of range easily.
Lagus misses with a head kick.
Oooooh!!! Lagus has knocked Jersey down with a huge combo! Lagus steps away and waves a wobbly Jersey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jersey is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagus misses with a wild combination.
Oh Jersey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jersey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lagus manages to avoid it.
Jersey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lagus slips under a jab.
Lagus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jersey manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jersey misses the jab.
Jersey looks to land a right hand but Lagus moved out of range.
Jersey seems to have got his legs back now.
Jersey throws a lazy uppercut
and Lagus counters with an inside leg kick.
Lagus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jersey.
Jersey throws a front kick aimed at Lagus's knee but Lagus avoids it well.
Jersey misses the jab.
Lagus looks to throw the jab but Jersey is out of range.
Jersey misses with a takedown
and Lagus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jersey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lagus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jersey throws a poor cross that misses
and Lagus counters with a low kick, right behind Jersey 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagus thows a leg kick but Jersey checks it
and Jersey counters with a good low kick that Lagus was not able to check.
Jersey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lagus circles away.
Jersey swings for the body but Lagus moves out of range.
Lagus avoids the body shot from Jersey.
Jersey misses with a straight right.
Jersey swings for the body but Lagus moves out of range.
Dan Jersey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jersey.
Jersey fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jersey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagus closes the distance and clinches.
Lagus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lagus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lagus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jersey.
Lagus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jersey pinned against the cage. Jersey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jersey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruben Lagus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jersey with a poor takedown
and Lagus counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruben Lagus has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lagus working the ground and pound.
Lagus working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jersey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Lagus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lagus moves away from the strike by Jersey.
Lagus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lagus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jersey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jersey drops his hands momentarily and Lagus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jersey moves out of range as Lagus strikes.
Jersey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jersey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jersey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lagus tries to hold on but Jersey pushes him away.
Lagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Jersey has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Lagus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jersey looking to finish with strikes here!
Lagus tries to hold on but Jersey pushes him away.
Jersey unloading with bombs!
Lagus is looking to improve his position but Jersey isn't that keen on the idea.
Lagus tries to lock up and control but Jersey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lagus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jersey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jersey throwing strikes here but Lagus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jersey lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jersey tries to control but Lagus wriggling away.
Lagus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lagus is trying to escape the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jersey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dan Jersey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jersey sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jersey thowing shots but they're missing.
Lagus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jersey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagus regains half guard.
Jersey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lagus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jersey trying to control from half guard but Lagus is working away.
Lagus controlling the position for now.
Lagus trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ruben Lagus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jersey lands a nice hook to Lagus's body. Lagus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lagus missing with a left hand there. Jersey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruben Lagus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lagus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jersey. Jersey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jersey cracks Lagus with an open hand slap.
Jersey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jersey misses with a straight left.
Lagus looks to land a left hand but Jersey moved out of range nicely.
Jersey is looking to chop away at Lagus's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Jersey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lagus 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 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ruben Lagus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ruben Lagus made sure he mentioned Hell's Balls Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Why Cant we Be Friends! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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217 lbs
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214 lbs
30 - 12 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Howell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Howell moved away.
Gonzalez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy body kick from Howell
and Gonzalez counters with a nice leg kick.
Howell throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Howell was well out of range.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howell.
Howell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Howell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Howell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Howell misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Howell misses.
Howell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
An inside leg kick lands from Gonzalez.
Howell misses with a head kick.
Howell throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Howell scores with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez blocks the body kick.
Gonzalez connects with a nice looking jab.
Howell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howell throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howell, right into the meat.
Gonzalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Howell tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jesus Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howell counters with a big head kick but Gonzalez shrugs it off.
Howell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gonzalez will feel that in the morning.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Howell throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Howell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Howell lands but Gonzalez takes it in his stride.
Gonzalez moves forwards but Howell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Howell throws a front kick aimed at Gonzalez's knee but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Howell connects with a combination that backs up Gonzalez into the cage. Howell lands a flurry of punches that gets past Gonzalez's guard. Gonzalez is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Howell bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Howell!
Lester Howell retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Lester Howell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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