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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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149 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jin Kong!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kong jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Kong is controlling him.
Kong working hard to break the clinch.
Kong fails to pull guard.
Rocky Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kong.
Kong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Kong shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong fails with the takedown.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kong shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Kong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thompson. That one must have hurt.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Kong looks gassed!
Kong throws a low kick but Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kong off to one side.
Kong takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kong will feel that in the morning.
Thompson lands a big head kick that sends Kong tumbling to the mat! Thompson takes a step backwards and waves Kong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kong is rocked!
It looks like Jin Kong has been cut.
Thompson jabs at Kong's body.
Kong is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Kong is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Thompson Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Kong is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rocky Thompson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mudrc Bukviconte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mosh by Eminem. Chael Swanson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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221 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mudrc Bukviconte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chael Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bukviconte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bukviconte on the side of the head.
Swanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bukviconte on the side of the head.
Bukviconte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swanson lands a jab to the nose.
Swanson lands with a good body shot.
Bukviconte fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mudrc Bukviconte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson lands the left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukviconte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson throws a head kick but Bukviconte moves out of range.
Bukviconte walks into a jab.
Bukviconte shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bukviconte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukviconte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swanson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bukviconte is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bukviconte.
Bukviconte is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukviconte is working for a kimura but Swanson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bukviconte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swanson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swanson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukviconte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swanson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bukviconte is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bukviconte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bukviconte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swanson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukviconte is working for a kimura but Swanson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bukviconte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bukviconte is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukviconte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swanson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mudrc Bukviconte will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bukviconte. Bukviconte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukviconte.
Bukviconte walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
Bukviconte looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Swanson!
Bukviconte is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swanson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Swanson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bukviconte goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Swanson turns into him and now he's in Bukviconte's guard.
Swanson is posturing up here but Bukviconte has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Swanson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Swanson has to tap! Slick submission there by Bukviconte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mudrc Bukviconte!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groot comes to the cage accompanied by Beautiful Death - Wintersun. Ramon Groot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rolando Mann's chin.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramon Groot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolando Mann!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Groot lands a nice shot to the body.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
Groot jabs Mann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Groot.
Groot lands a big head kick that sends Mann tumbling to the mat! Groot takes a step backwards and waves Mann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mann is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Look low, kick high! Groot uses the oldest trick in the book to send Mann tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Groot is absolutely delighted - when Mann wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ramon Groot!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brais Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Spliff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brais Punk!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spliff pinned against the cage. Spliff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Punk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spliff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Punk won't be happy with that.
Spliff is trying to get an arm triangle but Punk is defending well.
Punk tries to buck Spliff off but Spliff is having none of it.
Spliff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Punk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spliff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spliff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spliff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spliff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff swings around for an armbar but Punk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spliff's guard.
Punk wants to stand but Spliff is controlling his posture from full guard.
Spliff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punk defends it easily.
Punk tries to free his leg and advance position but Spliff is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk throwing strikes but missing.
Punk advances position into side control!
Punk tries to stand but Spliff controls the position and pulls Punk into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Punk from controlling successfully.
Punk is in close to Spliff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Punk tries to stand but Spliff is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Punk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spliff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Spliff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Punk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spliff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spliff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Punk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spliff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spliff seems to be looking for submissions.
Spliff seems to be working for a kimura but Punk defends the submission attempt.
Spliff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Punk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spliff.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spliff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk is looking to escape.
Spliff trying to mount his opponent but Punk defends it.
Punk is trying to maintain the position but Spliff is very close to passing his half guard.
Punk is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Spliff is staying active.
Spliff seems to be working for a kimura but Punk defends the submission attempt.
Spliff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Eddie Spliff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spliff seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk wants to get back to full guard.
Punk wants to get back to his feet.
Spliff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Punk sees it coming and defends easily.
Spliff wants to pass the guard but Punk is defending well.
Spliff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Punk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spliff.
Spliff is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Punk is just riding it out for now. Spliff eventually gives up the hold.
Spliff seems to be working for a kimura but Punk defends the submission attempt.
Spliff wants to work for an arm triangle but Punk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spliff is trying to work for a kimura but Punk is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punk pushes Spliff off looking to stand but Spliff dives back in and keeps control.
Spliff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Punk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spliff is looking to advance position but Punk won't allow it.
Spliff seems to be looking for submissions.
Spliff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spliff prevents Punk from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Spliff dominated that second round.
That's time! Spliff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Punk tries to clinch but Spliff is having none of it.
Punk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Punk throws a right and a left that Spliff avoids nicely.
Punk throws a head kick that Spliff semi-blocks.
Spliff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brais Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliff fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Spliff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spliff moves away from the strike by Punk.
Punk dives in and grabs Spliff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spliff pushes down on Punk's head and hops out.
Punk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spliff slips a jab and a cross from Punk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Punk moves into the clinch.
Spliff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Punk slows down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spliff fails to pull guard.
Punk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spliff regains guard immediately.
Spliff has his foot on Punk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punk works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff keeping full guard, as Punk tries to pass.
Spliff is looking for a triangle but Punk pushes his legs off easily.
Punk wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Spliff's closed guard. He's half up but Spliff has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Spliff pivots and extends the arm, Punk falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Spliff! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Spliff!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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160 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pettis misses with an uppercut.
Pettis throws a looping overhand right but Cox ducks down to avoid it.
Pettis looks to land a combination but Cox avoids it well.
Cox connects with a single shot there.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cox.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Cox moves out of range.
Pettis misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Cox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Cox does it's job there.
Pettis thows a body shot but no joy.
Cox swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pettis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox cracks Pettis with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Pettis.
Pettis throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease.
Cox scores with a shot to the body.
Pettis looks gassed!
Cox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pettis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Cox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox scores with a body shot.
Cox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cox lands a nice looking body shot.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cox scores with a body shot.
Cox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pettis throws a lazy uppercut
and Cox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cox lands a body shot.
Cox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cox digs a good hook to Pettis's body.
Decent striking displayed by Cox there.
Cox lands with a cross.
Cox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pettis is rocked!
Cox digs a good body shot into Pettis's ribs.
Nice body punch from Cox.
Cox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pettis is still on wobbly legs! Can Cox finish him?
Pettis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pettis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pettis scrambles back to his feet.
Cox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cox cracks Pettis with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox scores with a shot to the body.
Pettis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cox lands with a cross.
Cox throws a body punch but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettis seems to have recovered his senses.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cox lands with a good body shot.
Cox scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cox staying out of range there.
Cox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox with a nice cross.
Cox takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Pettis throws a looping overhand right but Cox ducks down to avoid it.
Pettis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cox.
Cox lands with a good body shot.
Pettis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cox dips to his left and cracks Pettis with an uppercut!
Pettis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cox misses with a looping right.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cox with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Cox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Cox does it's job there.
Cox's corner calls for a 1-2. Cox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jerry Cox is winning the standup battle so far.
Cox looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
Cox misses the shot to the body.
Cox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pettis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pettis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettis.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pettis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cox has got the better of the exchanges.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
Pettis fails to land with a series of punches.
Cox ducks right into an uppercut from Pettis.
Cox just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettis misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pettis needs to keep his hands up - Cox had a free shot at his head there.
Pettis misses with a body punch
and Cox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Cox sizes up Pettis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pettis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cox was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettis.
Cox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cox lands with a cross.
Pettis connects with a body shot that sends Cox's belly button to the back.
Cox misses with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
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!
Pettis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cox.
Pettis misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cox stuns Pettis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Cox misses with a body shot
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pettis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox lands a jab to Pettis's midsection.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pettis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cox works the jab nicely.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cox lunges at Pettis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pettis's hand.
Cox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pettis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Cox lands a jab-cross combination.
Cox moves out of range of the strikes.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pettis swings for the body but Cox moves out of range.
Cox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cox. Pettis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cox scores with a hook to the body. Pettis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cox lands a nice hook to Pettis's body. Pettis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cox. Pettis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
Cox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettis can do to turn this around?
Cox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pettis throws a right hand that misses
letting Cox counter with a right hand.
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cox is looking to wear down Pettis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cox was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettis.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from Cox.
Pettis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cox takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Cox dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cox misses with an uppercut.
Cox misses with a body shot.
Pettis misses the shot to the body.
Cox throws a shot from downtown. Pettis moves away and avoids it.
Pettis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cox scores with a shot to the body.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
Cox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pettis.
Good shot there by Cox.
Cox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pettis momentarily.
Pettis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pettis thows a body shot but no joy.
Pettis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely.
Cox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pettis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
Cox throws a big shot that misses.
Pettis misses with a looping right.
Donk. Cox catches Pettis right on the button with a cross.
Cox lands a glancing blow to the side of Pettis's head.
Cox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jerry Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox scores with a body shot.
Pettis scores with a sloppy right hand. Cox should have avoided that one.
Pettis misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Pettis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Cox misses the shot to the body.
Cox lands a right hook to the body.
Cox clobbers Pettis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cox scores with a sloppy right hand. Pettis should have avoided that one.
Cox jabs at Pettis's body.
Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettis manages to avoid it.
Pettis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cox scores with a decent looking hook.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
Cox just misses with a punch to the body.
Cox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox lands with a hook. Pettis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pettis moves forwards but Cox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Pettis coming out on top.
Pettis walks into a stiff left hand from Cox.
Pettis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cox.
Cox lands with a shot to the body.
Pettis misses the jab.
Pettis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cox.
No joy there for Pettis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pettis thows a body shot but no joy.
Pettis misses with the combination.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cox throws a body punch but Pettis moves out of range.
Cox tests Pettis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cox misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Cox.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Pettis.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cox swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cox 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Cox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saeng Arthit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tug Speedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tug Speedman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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147 lbs
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151 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saeng Arthit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tug Speedman!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arthit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Speedman lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Speedman.
Speedman misses with a looping right.
Arthit moves out of range of the strikes.
Arthit tries to close the distance and clinch but Speedman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arthit wants to clinch.
Arthit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speedman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Speedman misses with a body shot.
Speedman misses with a body shot.
Arthit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Speedman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arthit tries for a takedown but Speedman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Speedman misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Arthit.
Arthit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Speedman decides to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Arthit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arthit stops Speedman from standing up.
Arthit wants to control from the top but Speedman keeps moving.
Arthit prevents Speedman from getting back to his feet.
Arthit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speedman is controlling Arthit's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tug Speedman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Speedman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arthit was well out of range. Poor timing from Speedman.
Arthit staying out of range there.
Arthit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speedman tests Arthit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arthit moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Arthit.
Arthit dodges an elbow strike from Speedman.
Arthit tries to stall but Speedman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Speedman drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arthit.
Arthit wants to control from the top but Speedman keeps moving.
Speedman wants to stand but Arthit is controlling the position.
Arthit throwing strikes from guard but Speedman blocks nicely.
Arthit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arthit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arthit stands up from Speedman's guard - Arthit perhaps looking for a knockout.
Speedman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arthit rather than just go for the knockout.
Speedman digs a good body shot into Arthit's ribs.
Tug Speedman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arthit tries to close the distance and clinch but Speedman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedman cracks a nice hook into Arthit's ribs.
Speedman fails to land with a series of punches.
Speedman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Speedman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arthit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Speedman tests Arthit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Speedman looks to throw the jab but Arthit is out of range.
Speedman misses with a straight left.
Arthit moves in looking to clinch but Speedman pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speedman. Arthit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Speedman loads up on a big right hand but Arthit slips the punch.
Speedman looks to land a right hand but Arthit moved out of range.
Arthit tries to clinch up but Speedman circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tug Speedman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Speedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speedman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arthit.
Speedman throws a lazy right hand but Arthit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arthit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Speedman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Speedman swings for the body but Arthit moves out of range.
Speedman throws a hook to the side of Arthit's head but Arthit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Speedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speedman fails to land with a series of punches.
Arthit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Speedman misses with an uppercut
and Arthit counters by moving into the clinch.
Arthit tries to score a body lock takedown but Speedman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Speedman has clasped his hands together around Arthit's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthit regains half guard.
Arthit gets full guard.
Arthit keeping moving, preventing Speedman from controlling successfully.
Speedman prevents Arthit from getting back to his feet.
Speedman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Speedman throwing strikes from guard but Arthit blocks nicely.
Arthit trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Arthit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Speedman defends it easily.
Speedman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arthit is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthit tries to strike from the bottom.
Speedman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arthit is proving hard to escape from.
Speedman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Speedman is looking to work some ground and pound but Arthit has wrist control.
Arthit controls Speedman momentarily but Speedman frees himself.
Speedman looking to sit in guard and control but Arthit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthit wants to control from the top but Speedman keeps moving.
Speedman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arthit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arthit drops back looking for a leg! Speedman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Speedman manages to kick Arthit off! Arthit jumps back into Speedman's guard.
Speedman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Speedman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Speedman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arthit is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthit postures up in Speedman's guard and throws a big left but Speedman blocks it.
Arthit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arthit passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arthit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arthit moves into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arthit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Speedman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tug Speedman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Speedman lands with a straight right. Arthit didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speedman. Arthit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Speedman with a jab.
Speedman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speedman misses with a wild body shot.
Speedman misses with a wild body shot.
Arthit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speedman throws out the jab.
Arthit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arthit tries to clinch up but Speedman circles away and keeps his distance.
Speedman misses with a wild body shot.
Arthit avoids the body shot from Speedman.
Speedman lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthit looks to clinch
letting Speedman counter with a right hand.
Speedman jabs at Arthit's body.
Speedman misses with a hook.
Arthit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Speedman tries to avoid it but Arthit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Speedman to the ground. Speedman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Speedman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arthit.
Arthit walks into a jab.
Arthit tries to close the distance and clinch but Speedman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arthit has closed the distance and engaged Speedman in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arthit seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Speedman is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Speedman is looking to control Arthit's arms but Arthit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Speedman has his back to the cage.
Speedman drags the fight down to the ground.
Saeng Arthit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Speedman has Arthit pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthit tries to free his leg and advance position but Speedman is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arthit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speedman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tug Speedman.
Speedman looks to land a right hand but Arthit moved out of range.
Arthit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saeng Arthit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speedman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedman lands with a shot to the body.
Arthit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arthit is defended easily by Speedman.
Arthit is looking to clinch but Speedman is avoiding it.
Tug Speedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arthit doesn't manage to clinch there - Speedman circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Arthit. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Arthit moves in looking to clinch but Speedman pushes him off.
Arthit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Speedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arthit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Speedman missing with a left hand there. Arthit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arthit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Speedman to the ground. Arthit is now in Speedman's guard.
Saeng Arthit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speedman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Speedman managing to control the position.
Arthit won't allow Speedman to sweep him here.
Arthit drops back looking for a leg! Speedman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Speedman manages to kick Arthit off! Arthit jumps back into Speedman's guard.
Arthit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tug Speedman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Speedman can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speedman is pulling down on Arthit's head. It's preventing any offense from Arthit, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tug Speedman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Speedman 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tug Speedman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esa Akerlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akerlund comes to the cage accompanied by Rainer Friman - Valkeat vaunut. Franklin has chosen The Good, The Bad and The Ugly as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Esa Akerlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Akerlund.
Akerlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerlund throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Akerlund instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franklin.
Akerlund stalling in the clinch but Franklin improves position.
Akerlund has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franklin is trying to force a seperation but Akerlund has the dominant position.
Franklin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akerlund walks away with a smile on his face. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akerlund throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Akerlund tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.
Akerlund tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
Akerlund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franklin tries to clinch but Akerlund is having none of it.
Akerlund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franklin.
Franklin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akerlund throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Akerlund misses with the head strike.
Akerlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Akerlund.
Akerlund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akerlund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin instigates a clinch.
Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Akerlund.
Akerlund misses with a looping right.
Akerlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akerlund is looking to clinch.
Franklin slips a straight right by Akerlund.
Akerlund throws an overhand right that lands on Franklin's shoulder, as Franklin tries to avoid the shot.
Akerlund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerlund throws a head kick that misses.
Esa Akerlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerlund tries to clinch up.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
Akerlund tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akerlund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akerlund backwards.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Akerlund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akerlund tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akerlund throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Akerlund throws a lazy right hand but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franklin connects with a right hand. Akerlund shakes it off.
Akerlund tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franklin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Esa Akerlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akerlund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akerlund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franklin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerlund moves into the clinch.
Akerlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franklin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franklin stalling against the cage.
Franklin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Akerlund's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Akerlund digs a right hand into Franklin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franklin's gas tank.
Akerlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Akerlund circles away.
Akerlund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akerlund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akerlund fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franklin gets to his feet. Akerlund looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Franklin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akerlund rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerlund lands the left hand.
Franklin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerlund moves away.
Franklin moves forwards but Akerlund connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Akerlund.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akerlund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akerlund throws an overhand right that lands on Franklin's shoulder, as Franklin tries to avoid the shot.
Franklin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akerlund.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Akerlund moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Akerlund.
Franklin moves into the clinch.
Akerlund with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franklin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franklin is trying to break the clinch but Akerlund has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Akerlund.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esa Akerlund will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akerlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Akerlund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akerlund sizes up Franklin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Eddy Franklin has been cut.
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Franklin cracks a nice hook into Akerlund's ribs.
Franklin walks into a straight right hand from Akerlund.
Akerlund misses with a head kick.
Franklin tries to clinch but Akerlund is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Akerlund.
A head kick misses from Akerlund.
Franklin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akerlund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akerlund closes the distance looking to clinch
and Franklin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akerlund is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Akerlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franklin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eddy Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Akerlund misses.
Akerlund tries to clinch but Franklin is having none of it.
Franklin tries to clinch up but Akerlund circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left and a right from Franklin both land. Nice combination.
Akerlund takes one on the button.
Akerlund looks to land a left hand but Franklin moved out of range nicely.
Akerlund tries to clinch up.
Akerlund on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akerlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franklin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akerlund on the side of the head.
A cross from Akerlund lands.
The crowd cheers as Franklin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akerlund doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franklin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franklin is trying to push Akerlund away but Akerlund has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akerlund throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franklin blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin is trying to push Akerlund away but Akerlund has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akerlund working hard to break the clinch.
Akerlund misses with a knee to the head.
Franklin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Akerlund is trying to escape back to his feet but Franklin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Franklin stands up and beckons Akerlund to his feet.
Akerlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franklin connects with a right hand. Akerlund shakes it off.
Akerlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerlund tries to clinch up.
Akerlund throws a sloppy head kick and Franklin moves out of range easily.
Franklin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice jab there from Franklin.
Franklin slips a jab from Akerlund.
Akerlund throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Franklin.
Akerlund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akerlund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin clinches.
Franklin has had enough of the clinch but Akerlund keeps him there for the moment.
Akerlund landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akerlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerlund misses with a head kick.
Akerlund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akerlund throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerlund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franklin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Franklin controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franklin get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Franklin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddy Franklin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Akerlund misses with a body kick.
Franklin tries to clinch but Akerlund moves out of range.
Franklin blocks a head kick by Akerlund.
Franklin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akerlund is looking to escape.
Franklin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Akerlund tries to kick Franklin off but Franklin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Franklin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerlund gets tackled into the cage by Franklin. Franklin maintains the clinch.
A short left from Akerlund.
Akerlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Akerlund pushes him off.
Akerlund takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Franklin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Akerlund.
Eddy Franklin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franklin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Akerlund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Franklin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franklin throws a series of strikes that have Akerlund backpedaling.
Franklin connects with a single shot there.
Akerlund tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.
Franklin scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin lands with a good body shot.
Franklin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Franklin forces the positional change into back control.
Akerlund is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Franklin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Eddy Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerlund is trying to stand back up.
Franklin controlling the position well here. Akerlund rolled but Franklin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eddy Franklin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice shot lands for Franklin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franklin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franklin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franklin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Akerlund digs a good hook to Franklin's body.
Akerlund misses with a head kick.
Franklin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Franklin controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Akerlund to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Franklin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franklin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Franklin!
Eddy Franklin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Seidel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shannon Bannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Seidel!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bannon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Seidel backs up against the cage.
It looks like Marco Seidel has been cut.
Bannon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bannon scores with a body shot.
Seidel looks gassed!
Seidel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bannon steps in with a hook that catches Seidel right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bannon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Seidel looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Bannon!
Shannon Bannon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wolfpack Blood Labs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darko just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Darko closes the distance and pushes Killer back into the cage.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Darko shrugs off.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Darko avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darko avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
Darko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Darko avoids the damage to the body.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darko is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Darko in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer crunches a lovely knee into Darko's ribcage.
Darko looks gassed!
Darko takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darko avoids it.
Killer scores a nice knee 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!
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darko looking for a takedown.
Frank Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Darko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killer.
Killer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Killer.
Darko takes an elbow to the temple.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Darko managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Darko in his tracks for a moment.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Darko tries for a takedown but Killer manages to get underhooks.
Darko working hard to break the clinch.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Killer tries to stall but Darko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darko tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Darko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Killer is trying to control the position but Darko postures up.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Darko wants to pass the guard but Killer is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer pulls Darko in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Killer just wasn't active enough.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer wants to clinch but Darko slips to the side
and Darko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Killer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko trying to control but Killer is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Killer dominated that round.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Killer tries to clinch up.
Darko instigates a clinch.
Darko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Darko in his tracks for a moment.
Killer is trying to maintain a safe position but Darko gets an underhook and turns Killer into the cage.
Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
Darko managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darko's defenses.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darko's defenses.
Darko trying to control the position but instead, Killer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Darko into the cage.
Killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Killer trying to stall but Darko improves his position.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Darko avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darko wants to take the fight to the mat but Killer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frank Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Darko.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
Darko takes an elbow to the temple.
Darko takes an elbow to the forehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killer wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Darko's takedown attempt.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Darko tries for a takedown but Killer manages to get underhooks.
Darko is breathing heavily.
Killer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Darko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frank Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer lands an elbow inside that Darko shrugs off.
Killer lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Darko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Darko is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Killer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Darko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Darko letting Killer take a breather here.
Darko takes an elbow to the temple.
Killer lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
Killer lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
Killer working Darko over with knees to the body.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darko tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Killer crunches a lovely knee into Darko's ribcage.
Killer lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Killer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killer lands a knee to the head.
Killer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Darko in his tracks for a moment.
Darko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Come on Killer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Killer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Darko instigates a clinch.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Darko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Darko in his tracks for a moment.
Darko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Darko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Killer to the mat. Killer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Darko is looking to work some ground and pound but Killer has wrist control.
Darko throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
Darko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Darko cracks Killer with a solid left hand.
Darko 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Darko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Darko is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Darko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darko's defenses.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer stops a takedown attempt from Darko.
Killer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Killer lands a nice knee to the body.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Darko in his tracks for a moment.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Killer just leaning against Darko, taking a breather.
Darko wants a takedown.
Frank Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Darko.
Knees to the body from Killer.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Darko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darko's defenses.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Darko won't want to take too many of those.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darko is defending well for now.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Donnie Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer is trying to maintain a safe position but Darko gets an underhook and turns Killer into the cage.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Killer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Darko in his tracks for a moment.
Killer lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
Frank Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darko is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Killer!
A less than humble Frank Killer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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