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RISE #29 - Bluebird Bombs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Big Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Travie McCoy: Billionaire ft. Bruno Mars [OFFICIAL VIDEO] . Alex Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Big Country's chin.
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BJJ Brown 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Big Country!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Big Country defends it nicely.
Big Country swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Big Country gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Big Country has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Big Country happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Country working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Country decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Big Country gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Big Country has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Big Country throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Big Country decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Big Country shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Big Country content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Country avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Country tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Big Country wants to stand but Jackson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Big Country controlling his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Country controlling from the full mount.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Big Country controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Randy Big Country hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Big Country sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Big Country has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Big Country has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Big Country controlling the position well here. Jackson rolled but Big Country kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Big Country dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Big Country to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Country must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Big Country would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Big Country wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Country wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Big Country tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Big Country is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Country has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Big Country wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Big Country can do anything to dispel that myth.
Big Country is breathing heavily.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Big Country is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Country wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is dominant here and he's now got Big Country's back!
Big Country has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Big Country is in bad spot here.
Big Country has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jackson trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Country is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Jackson sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Big Country has no choice but to tap and Jackson jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Jackson!
Alex Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, TITAN in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poe Tateau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MadDog McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMahon has chosen Bark at the moon by Ozzy Osbourne as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Poe Tateau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MadDog McMahon!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMahon looks to land a right hand but Tateau moved out of range.
Tateau thows a body shot but no joy.
McMahon scores with a hook.
McMahon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tateau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McMahon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tateau's head backwards.
MadDog McMahon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tateau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McMahon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMahon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tateau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McMahon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tateau.
Tateau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McMahon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tateau moves away.
McMahon lands with an overhand left.
McMahon lands a slapping body shot.
McMahon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tateau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMahon throws a big shot that misses.
McMahon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tateau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McMahon thinking.
McMahon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tateau throws a jab when McMahon was well out of range.
Tateau misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon throws a right and a left that Tateau avoids nicely.
McMahon slips a straight right by Tateau.
Tateau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McMahon scores with a jab.
McMahon throws a big shot that misses.
Tateau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMahon.
Tateau avoids the body shot from McMahon.
Tateau just misses with a punch to the body.
McMahon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMahon fails with a takedown attempt.
McMahon throws a body punch but Tateau moves out of range.
Tateau misses with a body shot.
McMahon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McMahon.
Tateau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McMahon off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMahon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tateau tries to keep control of the position but McMahon is staying busy.
McMahon rolls, trying to escape but Tateau keeps control of the position.
McMahon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tateau trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McMahon doesn't escape.
McMahon trying to get back to his feet but Tateau is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on McMahon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tateau tries to get the hooks in deep but McMahon pushed the leg off.
McMahon trying to get back to his feet but Tateau is in full control for now.
McMahon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tateau is looking to control McMahon but McMahon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McMahon is trying to get back to his feet but Tateau has full control of the position and if anything, McMahon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McMahon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McMahon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tateau avoids the attempt from McMahon to control.
Tateau trying to control but McMahon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McMahon wants to hold on but Tateau pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tateau content just to control the position here.
McMahon is trying to stand up.
McMahon tries to hold on but Tateau postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMahon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McMahon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MadDog McMahon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tateau looks to land a combination but McMahon avoids it well.
Tateau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMahon.
Tateau swings for the body but McMahon moves out of range.
Tateau avoids the body shot from McMahon.
McMahon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tateau.
Tateau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMahon.
Tateau is looking to wear down McMahon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tateau scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like MadDog McMahon has been cut.
Tateau scores with a body shot.
Tateau throws a shot from downtown. McMahon moves away and avoids it.
McMahon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McMahon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tateau. Tateau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McMahon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tateau moves away.
McMahon connects with a body shot that sends Tateau's belly button to the back.
McMahon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tateau was well out of range. Poor timing from McMahon.
McMahon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tateau. McMahon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tateau swings for the body but McMahon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon gets a double leg takedown into Tateau's guard.
McMahon trying to control but Tateau is working from the bottom.
Tateau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McMahon wants to stand but Tateau is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tateau is trying to control the position but McMahon postures up.
Tateau keeping moving, preventing McMahon from controlling successfully.
McMahon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tateau, up you get!
MadDog McMahon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McMahon misses with a body shot
and Tateau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for McMahon.
McMahon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McMahon loads up on a big right hand but Tateau slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tateau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McMahon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McMahon misses with an uppercut.
McMahon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tateau looks to land a right hand but McMahon moved out of range.
Tateau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMahon misses with a looping right.
Tateau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tateau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tateau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMahon manages to avoid it.
McMahon shoots in but no luck this time.
Tateau with a hook.
Tateau avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMahon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tateau.
Tateau lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tateau punishes McMahon's body with a nice straight punch.
McMahon is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMahon. Tateau does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMahon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McMahon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tateau lands with a cross.
Poe Tateau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tateau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMahon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tateau.
Tateau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMahon.
McMahon misses with a double jab.
McMahon throws a looping overhand right but Tateau ducks down to avoid it.
Tateau connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - McMahon scores with a four punch combination!
Tateau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tateau misses with the combination.
McMahon throws a right and a left that Tateau avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon misses with a combination
and Tateau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tateau throws a series of punches but McMahon avoids them all with ease.
McMahon thuds his right hand into Tateau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McMahon lands a nice shot that snaps Tateau's head back.
Tateau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMahon throws an overhand right that lands on Tateau's shoulder, as Tateau tries to avoid the shot.
McMahon swings widly with a right hand
and Tateau counters with a nice uppercut.
Tateau jabs McMahon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McMahon thows a body shot but no joy.
McMahon misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMahon throws a nice looking combination but Tateau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMahon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tateau.
McMahon misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but MadDog McMahon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on MadDog McMahon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tateau looks to score with a jab to the body but McMahon is just out of range.
McMahon throws a hook but Tateau avoids it easily.
Tateau misses with a straight left.
McMahon tries to bum rush Tateau with a series of wild strikes but Tateau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMahon tests Tateau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMahon throws an overhand right that lands on Tateau's shoulder, as Tateau tries to avoid the shot.
McMahon scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from McMahon.
Tateau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMahon.
McMahon slips a straight right by Tateau.
Tateau defending well as McMahon loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Tateau does no damage.
McMahon misses with a two punch combination.
Tateau connects with a single shot there.
Tateau throws the left hand but McMahon avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tateau throws a predictable looking body shot
and McMahon counters with a straight right hand.
Tateau gets caught napping as McMahon dives in and scores a takedown. Tateau manages to retain guard.
McMahon has gone for a leg lock! Tateau slips out almost immediately though and dives into McMahon's guard.
Tateau wants to control from the top but McMahon keeps moving.
MadDog McMahon has got the better of the ground game so far.
McMahon wants to stand but Tateau is controlling the position.
McMahon is trying to keep Tateau in close.
Tateau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMahon is keeping the position for now.
McMahon controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tateau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. MadDog McMahon wasn't active enough on the ground.
McMahon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tateau moves away.
McMahon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tateau.
McMahon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tateau.
McMahon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMahon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McMahon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tateau was well out of range. Poor timing from McMahon.
McMahon throws a good cross that connects.
McMahon connects with the punch.
McMahon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMahon thows a body shot but no joy.
McMahon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McMahon scores with a one two! Tateau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McMahon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tateau misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Tateau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMahon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McMahon is trying to control. Tateau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McMahon is thwarting Tateau's attempts to control the position.
Tateau looks like he's trying to stand up.
McMahon is trying to control the action in half guard but Tateau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tateau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tateau controls McMahon momentarily but McMahon frees himself.
McMahon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
McMahon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tateau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tateau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tateau!
McMahon prevents Tateau from moving into mount.
Tateau stands up.
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!
Tateau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for McMahon.
Poe Tateau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMahon throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMahon jabs Tateau right on the nose. Tateau blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
MadDog McMahon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMahon 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MadDog McMahon!
As MadDog McMahon got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It was a massacre just the way i predicted MadDog Mcmahon will be a house hold name!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough. Tomasz Drwal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Drwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a head kick.
Drwal closes the distance and clinches.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tomasz Drwal has been cut.
Drwal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drwal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Drwal looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Drwal is just out of range.
Drwal tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Drwal is looking to clinch.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drwal's calf.
Drwal throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
A big right from Drwal misses.
Drwal wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva blocks a head kick by Drwal.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Drwal tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drwal tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Drwal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drwal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Drwal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Drwal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drwal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves out of range as Drwal strikes.
Drwal tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Drwal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drwal is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Drwal stumbling back into the cage.
Drwal is breathing heavily.
Drwal lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Drwal.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Drwal pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal swinging wildly here.
Drwal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drwal tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drwal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drwal tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drwal avoids the head kick by Silva.
Drwal misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Drwal.
Drwal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drwal dodges the punch combination from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to clinch up but Drwal keeps it at a distance.
Tomasz Drwal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Drwal's cut.
That's time! Drwal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drwal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Drwal avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drwal on the side of the head.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drwal wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Drwal 's knee.
Drwal tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drwal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drwal moves out of range of the body kick.
Drwal wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Drwal there.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Drwal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drwal throws a one two combo.
Drwal swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch up but Drwal keeps it at a distance.
Drwal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drwal.
Drwal throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drwal closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Drwal has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drwal is defending well for now.
Drwal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Drwal tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drwal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drwal. That did some damage!
Drwal moves into the clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drwal has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Drwal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drwal misses with a looping left.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Drwal just misses with a punch to the body.
Drwal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anderson Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Drwal pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drwal as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drwal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drwal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drwal fails to land with a series of punches.
Drwal throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Drwal wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drwal throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Drwal connects with a looping right hand.
Drwal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drwal misses with a looping left.
Drwal scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva drives through and clinches with Drwal against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drwal misses with a double jab.
Silva pushes Drwal up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Drwal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drwal looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Drwal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drwal fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva rushes Drwal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch there but Drwal circles away.
Drwal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drwal tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Drwal throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drwal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drwal tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drwal on the side of the head.
Tomasz Drwal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drwal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drwal looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Paua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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259 lbs
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268 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Paua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dummer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paua tries to clinch there but Dummer circles away.
Paua slips a jab from Dummer.
Dummer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paua throws a nice looking combination but Dummer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dummer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paua misses with a kick to the body.
Dummer lands with a right and another and another! Paua is in big trouble! Dummer lands again and this time it's lights out for Paua! A quality knockout there for Dummer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Dummer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Mickiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover has chosen March of the Templars as his entrance music. Edgar Hoover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Mickiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoover is trying to trip Mickiewicz. He has hold of a leg but Mickiewicz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hoover persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mickiewicz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hoover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mickiewicz keeping moving, preventing Hoover from controlling successfully.
Hoover with a nice head shot there.
It looks like Alexander Mickiewicz has been cut.
Hoover trying to control but Mickiewicz is working from the bottom.
Hoover lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mickiewicz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoover.
Hoover is looking to work some ground and pound but Mickiewicz has wrist control.
Hoover trying to control the position from guard on top but Mickiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mickiewicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mickiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mickiewicz trying to control the position.
Hoover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mickiewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Hoover is proving a slippery customer.
Hoover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoover connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoover 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.
Hoover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoover with a nice head shot there.
Hoover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover wants to control from the top but Mickiewicz keeps moving.
Hoover postures up and lands a big shot to Mickiewicz's brow.
Hoover with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mickiewicz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoover.
Hoover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mickiewicz working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mickiewicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoover wants to pass the guard but Mickiewicz is keeping the position.
Mickiewicz trying to control the position.
Hoover trying to control the position from guard on top but Mickiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoover landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoover stands up over Mickiewicz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoover looking to sit in guard and control but Mickiewicz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hoover fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mickiewicz sprawls well initially but Hoover persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mickiewicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoover working over Mickiewicz with some ground and pound. Mickiewicz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mickiewicz is rocked!
Hoover is controlling the pace.
Oh Mickiewicz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hoover working Mickiewicz over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mickiewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoover lands a big elbow - Mickiewicz is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hoover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Hoover!
A pretty intense looking Edgar Hoover took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. you've lost that loving feeling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joel Fletcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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287 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joel Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bak tries to clinch but Fletcher is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bak moves in looking to clinch but Fletcher pushes him off.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bak but Bak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fletcher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bak tries to clinch up.
Bak closes the distance and pushes Fletcher back into the cage.
Bak lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Joel Fletcher has been cut.
Bak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bak lands a good knee to the midsection. Fletcher won't want to take too many of those.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
Fletcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joel Fletcher's cut is getting worse.
Bak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bak lands an elbow just above Fletcher 's eye.
Joel Fletcher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bak lands an elbow inside that Fletcher shrugs off.
Jeez, Joel Fletcher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joel Fletcher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ong Bak!
A very excited looking Ong Bak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Leijon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Affre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leijon's entrance music is positiv vibration- bob marley. A fine choice. Affre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Sorcery kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Leijon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques Affre!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leijon closes the distance and clinches.
Leijon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Affre cracks Leijon with a nice body shot.
Affre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leijon up against the cage.
Affre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Affre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leijon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leijon throws a right hand that Affre ducks under and follows up with a left that Affre also avoids with ease.
Leijon misses with a looping left.
Leijon clinches with his opponent.
Leijon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Affre lands a nice shot to the body.
Affre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leijon backwards.
Leijon is trying to maintain a safe position but Affre gets an underhook and turns Leijon into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leijon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leijon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Affre avoids a wild elbow strike from Leijon.
Affre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leijon misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leijon throws an elbow but misses.
Leijon is trying to break the clinch but Affre is controlling him.
Leijon missing with knees to the body.
Affre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Affre.
Affre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leijon is rocked!
Leijon misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Leijon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leijon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Leijon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Affre creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Leijon with a big uppercut! Leijon tries to clinch up but Affre pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Leijon to the mat! Leijon covers up and Affre unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacques Affre!
After winning the bout, Jacques Affre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hansi Horseshead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Gurakovskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horseshead comes to the cage accompanied by Oasis - Wonderwall. Gurakovskiy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hollywood Undead - Levitate . Hansi Horseshead has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hansi Horseshead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Gurakovskiy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurakovskiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Horseshead misses with a lunging right hand
and Gurakovskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Hansi Horseshead has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horseshead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gurakovskiy in his tracks.
It looks like Aleksandr Gurakovskiy has been cut.
Horseshead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horseshead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gurakovskiy misses with a double jab
and Horseshead counters with a left and a right that stings Gurakovskiy.
Horseshead moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gurakovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horseshead.
Horseshead lands a left and a right that send Gurakovskiy crashing to the mat, dazed. Horseshead thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Horseshead misses with a looping left.
Horseshead throws an overhand right that lands on Gurakovskiy's shoulder, as Gurakovskiy tries to avoid the shot.
Horseshead misses with a looping left.
Horseshead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gurakovskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Gurakovskiy misses.
Hansi Horseshead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurakovskiy misses with an uppercut. Horseshead saw that one coming.
Gurakovskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gurakovskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horseshead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horseshead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Horseshead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gurakovskiy.
Gurakovskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horseshead.
Gurakovskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Horseshead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horseshead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gurakovskiy tries to clinch but Horseshead is having none of it.
Horseshead scores with a jab to the body.
Gurakovskiy looks gassed!
Horseshead lands a left and a right that send Gurakovskiy crashing to the mat, dazed. Horseshead thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gurakovskiy is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horseshead throws a pinpoint strike between Gurakovskiy's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gurakovskiy crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Horseshead scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hansi Horseshead!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Oy, To Ne Vecher (Fedor's Theme). Boycheck has chosen Парус as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitka Boycheck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycheck blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Boycheck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Boycheck moves out of range easily.
Jackson cracks Boycheck with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Boycheck's knee but Boycheck avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boycheck closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Boycheck.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Boycheck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Boycheck tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Boycheck moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson scores with a jab. Boycheck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a big right hand that sends Boycheck crashing to the mat! Jackson stays standing though and waves Boycheck back to his feet!
Boycheck is rocked!
Johnny Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boycheck avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Boycheck is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Boycheck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boycheck jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Boycheck around his waist. Boycheck gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boycheck jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boycheck seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Mitka Boycheck's cut even more.
Jackson tries to circle away but Boycheck has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boycheck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnny Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitka Boycheck.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boycheck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boycheck darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a head kick that drops Boycheck to the mat! Boycheck scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boycheck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson throws a head kick but Boycheck moves out of range.
Boycheck tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Boycheck counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Boycheck thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boycheck looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Boycheck is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Boycheck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boycheck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Boycheck looking for a triangle here. Jackson is fighting it but it looks tight! Boycheck pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jackson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mitka Boycheck!
Mitka Boycheck 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHughes has chosen Welcome To My Hood as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Hoost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel McHughes!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Hoost or perhaps it was just good defense by McHughes which made him look bad.
Hoost shoots and misses
and McHughes counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoost needs to keep his hands up - McHughes had a free shot at his head there.
Hoost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McHughes as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Hoost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from McHughes. No joy for Hoost on that attempt.
Hoost fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McHughes to the ground. Hoost is now in McHughes's guard.
McHughes wants to sweep here but Hoost controlling him for the moment.
Hoost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McHughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoost throwing strikes from guard but McHughes blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoost throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoost preventing the sweep.
McHughes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hoost has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hoost is squirming around, avoiding McHughes's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McHughes tries to control but Hoost wriggling away.
Hoost wants to hold on but McHughes pushes him away.
McHughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoost is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by McHughes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McHughes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes looking to finish Hoost with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hoost!
Hoost wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McHughes.
Hoost keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoost wants to get back to his feet.
McHughes wants to control the pace but Hoost is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoost is working to get back to half guard.
McHughes punching from mount but Hoost doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHughes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hoost is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoost wants to control but McHughes is having none of it.
McHughes punching from mount but Hoost doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hoost is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoost avoids a series of strikes thrown by McHughes.
McHughes looking to finish Hoost with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hoost!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoost because McHughes loaded up on that one.
McHughes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McHughes misses with a head shot.
Hoost working to try and regain half guard.
McHughes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McHughes throws some wild stikes that Hoost manages to avoid easily.
Hoost tries to hold on but McHughes pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoost is working to get back to half guard.
McHughes throws some wild stikes that Hoost manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel McHughes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McHughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McHughes wants it to stay on the feet.
McHughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McHughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoost. Hoost gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Hoost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, jab by McHughes - just one landing.
Hoost shoots in but no luck this time.
McHughes scores with a jab. Hoost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McHughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
McHughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McHughes throws a series of strikes that have Hoost backpedaling.
It looks like Ramon Hoost has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McHughes lands with a nice body punch.
Hoost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McHughes defends it nicely.
Ramon Hoost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McHughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by McHughes. Beautiful body shot.
Hoost has a takedown stuffed.
McHughes lands with a good body shot.
Nigel McHughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. McHughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McHughes tests Hoost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McHughes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoost rather than just go for the knockout.
McHughes stuns Hoost with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by McHughes.
Hoost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McHughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McHughes digs a good hook to Hoost's body.
McHughes connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McHughes scores with a body shot.
Hoost tries to move into range but McHughes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McHughes pinned against the cage. McHughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McHughes connects with a nice looking jab.
McHughes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McHughes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. McHughes catches Hoost right on the button with a cross.
McHughes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoost sprawling to the canvas! Hoost rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McHughes finish him?!
Hoost is rocked!
Hoost drives through with a takedown into McHughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oh Hoost is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McHughes wants to sweep here but Hoost controlling him for the moment.
Hoost seems to have got his legs back now.
McHughes looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost distracts McHughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McHughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McHughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoost wants to control from the top but McHughes keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McHughes is on top in guard.
McHughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McHughes.
McHughes throwing strikes from guard but Hoost blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoost is keeping the position for now.
McHughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hoost keeping full guard, as McHughes tries to pass.
Hoost trying to keep a closed guard but McHughes is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McHughes throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel McHughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramon Hoost's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McHughes scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Hoost or perhaps it was just good defense by McHughes which made him look bad.
Hoost shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McHughes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McHughes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hoost!
McHughes throws some wild stikes that Hoost manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McHughes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McHughes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hoost is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McHughes.
Hoost wants to control but McHughes is having none of it.
McHughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoost is looking to escape.
McHughes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McHughes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McHughes throwing strikes here but Hoost is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoost is looking to escape.
McHughes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hoost avoids a series of strikes thrown by McHughes.
Hoost is wriggling around trying to escape.
McHughes looking to finish with strikes here!
McHughes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoost because McHughes loaded up on that one.
Hoost avoids a series of strikes thrown by McHughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost tries to hold on but McHughes postures up.
McHughes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoost because McHughes loaded up on that one.
Hoost is in all sorts of trouble here.
McHughes looking to finish with strikes here!
McHughes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoost because McHughes loaded up on that one.
Hoost is squirming around, avoiding McHughes's attempts to control the action.
McHughes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoost because McHughes loaded up on that one.
Nigel McHughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
McHughes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McHughes unloading with bombs!
McHughes throws some wild stikes that Hoost manages to avoid easily.
Hoost is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McHughes trying to control but Hoost is having none of it.
McHughes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel McHughes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Hoost'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.
McHughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoost.
Hoost misses with a takedown
and McHughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McHughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McHughes scores with a three punch combo!
Hoost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McHughes swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Hoost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McHughes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McHughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McHughes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McHughes jabs at Hoost's body.
Hoost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McHughes scores with a jab. Hoost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McHughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nigel McHughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McHughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from McHughes.
McHughes lands a jab-cross combination.
Hoost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McHughes pinned against the cage. McHughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McHughes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McHughes, as that shot connected.
Hoost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McHughes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoost blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoost shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McHughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoost manages to get himself to full guard.
McHughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoost is keeping the position for now.
McHughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoost tries to get out of the position.
McHughes trying to control but Hoost is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nigel McHughes wasn't active enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from McHughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost throws a shot from downtown. McHughes moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Hoost with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McHughes.
McHughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from McHughes.
McHughes lands with a cross.
McHughes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoost.
Hoost fails with the takedown
and McHughes counters with a straight right hand.
McHughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoost momentarily.
Hoost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McHughes connects with a looping right hand.
McHughes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoost shoots in but McHughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McHughes, right into the meat.
McHughes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McHughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McHughes lunges at Hoost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoost's hand.
Hoost tries for a takedown but McHughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoost looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McHughes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel McHughes dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Hoost's cut.
That's time! Hoost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hoost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McHughes is fending him off so far but Hoost persists. Nope, McHughes circles away and we're back to standing.
McHughes tries to sprawl but Hoost drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McHughes trying to control from the bottom.
McHughes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoost throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoost postures up.
McHughes wants to stand but Hoost is controlling the position.
Hoost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McHughes wants to sweep here but Hoost controlling him for the moment.
McHughes looking to control.
McHughes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hoost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McHughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McHughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost is looking to work some ground and pound but McHughes has wrist control.
Hoost trying to control the position from guard on top but McHughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoost won't allow McHughes to sweep him here.
McHughes trying to keep a closed guard but Hoost is proving a slippery customer.
Hoost trying to control but McHughes is working from the bottom.
McHughes is pulling down on Hoost's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McHughes scores with a body shot.
Hoost fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoost shoots in looking for a takedown but McHughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoost's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Hoost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost shoots for a takedown but McHughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Hoost misses.
Hoost misses with a right hand
and McHughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoost drives through with a takedown into McHughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McHughes is keeping the position for now.
Hoost is looking to work some ground and pound but McHughes has wrist control.
McHughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoost advances position into side control!
Hoost tries to score with some ground and pound. McHughes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hoost grinds an elbow into McHughes's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHughes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoost's best efforts.
Hoost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McHughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoost wants to control from the top but McHughes keeps moving.
Hoost lands a couple of elbows.
McHughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McHughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McHughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McHughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McHughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoost.
Hoost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramon Hoost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoost throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost throwing strikes from guard but McHughes blocks nicely.
Hoost postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nigel McHughes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoost cracks McHughes with a solid left hand.
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!
McHughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McHughes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoost is controlling him.
McHughes keeping moving, preventing Hoost from controlling successfully.
Hoost stopping the sweep attempt from McHughes.
Hoost stands up over McHughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoost throws an elbow that misses. McHughes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoost's guard. Nice move by McHughes!
Hoost managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Hoost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McHughes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel McHughes!
Nigel McHughes is the new welterweight champion!
Nigel McHughes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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