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RISE #31 - Oranje Boven PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Mickiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Klum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Mickiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grant Klum!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klum swats away the attempt to clinch by Mickiewicz.
Mickiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klum.
Klum throws a one two combo.
It looks like Alexander Mickiewicz has been cut.
Klum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mickiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Klum breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Mickiewicz as Klum shoots in.
Mickiewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mickiewicz gets caught napping as Klum dives in and scores a takedown. Mickiewicz manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Klum tries to stand but Mickiewicz is controlling from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mickiewicz pulls Klum in to control the position.
Klum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Klum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mickiewicz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickiewicz trying to strike off his back.
Mickiewicz is pulling down on Klum's head to control his posture.
Klum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mickiewicz pulls Klum in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Mickiewicz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mickiewicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Klum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mickiewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mickiewicz stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Klum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mickiewicz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mickiewicz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mickiewicz tries to stall but Klum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mickiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klum looking to score a takedown here. Mickiewicz is defending well but Klum drives through and ends up in Mickiewicz's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mickiewicz looking to control.
Klum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickiewicz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Klum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mickiewicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klum has managed to get both his arms back between Mickiewicz's legs - danger averted.
Klum is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mickiewicz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Klum is looking to defend but Mickiewicz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Klum! Mickiewicz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Klum taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Mickiewicz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Triplett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Big Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raymond Triplett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raymond Triplett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Big Country!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Triplett shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Country sprawls well. He's pushed Triplett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Triplett gets tackled into the cage by Big Country. Big Country maintains the clinch.
Big Country turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Big Country decides to stand back up. Big Country steps back and let's Triplett get back to his feet.
Triplett with a poor takedown
and Big Country counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Country gets to his feet. Triplett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Triplett misses with a takedown
and Big Country counters with a three punch combo that has Triplett backing up. Triplett nods at Big Country to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Triplett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Triplett is breathing heavily.
Triplett shoots and misses
and Big Country counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Big Country gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Country stands up from Triplett's guard - Big Country perhaps looking for a knockout.
Triplett misses with a takedown attempt
and Big Country counters with a single leg into guard. Triplett didn't expect that.
Big Country cracks Triplett with a solid left hand.
Big Country slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Country decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Triplett, up you get!
Big Country closes the distance and clinches.
Big Country is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Triplett can't fight it off and eventually Big Country manages to take the fight to the floor. Triplett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Big Country stands up and waves to Triplett to follow him.
Big Country closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Triplett quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Country stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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!
Big Country lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Triplett circles away quickly and effectively.
Triplett tries to keep at a distance but Big Country has taken the fight into the clinch.
Big Country has picked Triplett up - he's going for a ride! Big Country dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Big Country stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Triplett to get to his feet.
Big Country shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Triplett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Big Country stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Country has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big Country scores with a nice hook to the head.
Big Country goes for a takedown in the clinch but Triplett prevents it.
Triplett is pressed up against the cage. Big Country has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Triplett down to the mat. Triplett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Big Country defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Triplett.
Big Country wants to clinch up but Triplett keeps it at a distance.
Big Country throws a right hand that Triplett ducks under and follows up with a left that Triplett also avoids with ease.
Raymond Triplett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Triplett keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Triplett.
Triplett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Triplett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Big Country counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Country decides to return to a standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Triplett misses with a takedown
so Big Country counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Triplett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Big Country is controlling him.
Big Country stands up and waves to Triplett to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Triplett misses with a takedown
and Big Country counters with a single leg into guard. Triplett didn't expect that.
Big Country stands up and waves to Triplett to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Big Country dominated that round.
That's time! Triplett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Big Country throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Triplett tries for a takedown but Big Country circles away easily
and Big Country counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Triplett!
Big Country controlling from the full mount.
Randy Big Country has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randy Big Country wasn't active enough on the ground.
Triplett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Triplett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Big Country to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Country scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Big Country has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big Country clinches.
Big Country tries to score a body lock takedown but Triplett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Big Country drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Big Country has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Triplett regains guard immediately.
Big Country gets to his feet. Triplett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet 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!
Triplett tries to sprawl but Big Country drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Country gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Triplett doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Big Country counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Triplett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Country stays in close to Triplett's body and controls the position.
Big Country gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Big Country closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Triplett is trying to stand up here but Big Country is controlling him well.
Big Country decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Big Country decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Country prevents Triplett from standing back up.
Big Country decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Triplett shoots and misses
and Big Country counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Big Country not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Big Country gets to his feet - Triplett follows without any prompting.
Triplett thumps Big Country with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big Country has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big Country breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Triplett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Big Country on his heels. He'll look to pass Big Country's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Big Country showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Triplett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big Country cracks a nice hook into Triplett's ribs.
Triplett fails to land the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Big Country.
Triplett tries for a takedown but Big Country circles away easily
and Big Country counters by clinching up.
Big Country gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Triplett regains guard.
Big Country sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Country gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Raymond Triplett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big Country closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Big Country with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Big Country has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Big Country stands up from half guard.
Triplett fails with the takedown
and Big Country counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Triplett!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Triplett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Big Country controlling from the full mount.
Triplett is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Country takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Randy Big Country.
Big Country manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Triplett on his heels. He'll look to pass Triplett's guard now, I'm sure.
Big Country stands up and waves to Triplett to follow him.
Big Country closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Country gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Big Country stands up and beckons Triplett to join him on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Country fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Triplett avoids it really well and circles away.
Triplett throws a series of punches but Big Country moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Big Country misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Triplett as Big Country shoots in.
Triplett fails to land the takedown.
Raymond Triplett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Triplett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Big Country comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Big Country has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Big Country!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Fitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley Fitz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Solid 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Butch Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bradley Fitz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pain jabs Fitz right on the nose. Fitz blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Bradley Fitz has been cut.
Pain darts in and clinches Fitz up against the cage.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pain instigates a clinch.
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain clinches up against the cage.
Pain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pain is stalling here.
Fitz looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Pain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pain won't be happy with that.
Fitz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fitz on the ground.
Fitz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fitz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pain regains half guard, as Fitz was trying to land strikes.
Fitz seems to be looking for submissions.
Fitz trying to work for an americana but Pain has managed to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fitz has Pain in his guard.
Fitz is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Fitz's legs - danger averted.
Pain wanted to stand there but Fitz had control of the position.
Fitz is looking to sinch up a triangle. Pain throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fitz's body to avoid the submission. Fitz has instead reached around Pain's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fitz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bradley Fitz!
Bradley Fitz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Sonninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Travie McCoy: Billionaire ft. Bruno Mars [OFFICIAL VIDEO] as his entrance music. Kaarlo Sonninen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaarlo Sonninen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Sonninen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Alex Jackson has been cut.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sonninen.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Sonninen.
Sonninen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonninen drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sonninen is looking for the KO!
Jackson is rocked!
Sonninen lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Jackson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kaarlo Sonninen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Mikhailov (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Routalempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routalempi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Anton Mikhailov has been cut.
Mikhailov connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mikhailov. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Routalempi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Routalempi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Routalempi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikhailov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Routalempi instigates a clinch.
Mikhailov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Routalempi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Routalempi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mikhailov cracks a nice hook into Routalempi's ribs.
Mikhailov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Routalempi swings for the body but Mikhailov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Routalempi ducks under a wild hook from Mikhailov.
A head kick misses from Routalempi.
Routalempi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhailov.
Routalempi thuds a left hand into Mikhailov's body.
Routalempi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Routalempi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Routalempi coming out on top.
Mikhailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Routalempi.
Mikhailov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mikhailov misses with an uppercut. Routalempi saw that one coming.
Routalempi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Routalempi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Routalempi throws a looping overhand right but Mikhailov ducks down to avoid it.
Routalempi misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhailov counters with a left 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!
Mikhailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Routalempi.
Routalempi throws a jab when Mikhailov was well out of range.
Routalempi slips under a jab from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhailov scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikhailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Routalempi is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhailov slips under a jab.
Routalempi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Routalempi is looking to wear down Mikhailov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mikhailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Routalempi scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhailov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Routalempi feints and then cracks Mikhailov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhailov down.
Mikhailov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Pekka Routalempi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhailov thuds a left hand into Routalempi's body.
Mikhailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Routalempi.
Mikhailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhailov swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mikhailov lunges at Routalempi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Routalempi's hand.
Routalempi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Routalempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikhailov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikhailov slips a straight right by Routalempi.
Routalempi throws a head kick that misses.
Mikhailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Routalempi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov digs a good body shot into Routalempi's ribs.
Mikhailov misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Mikhailov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Routalempi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Routalempi moves in looking to clinch but Mikhailov pushes him off.
Mikhailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Routalempi is just out of range.
Mikhailov tries to keep at a distance but Routalempi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mikhailov can't break the clinch.
Routalempi prevents Mikhailov from breaking the clinch.
Routalempi prevents Mikhailov from breaking the clinch.
Mikhailov avoiding damage as Routalempi throws knees to the body.
Routalempi digs a right hand underneath Mikhailov's ribcage. Mikhailov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Routalempi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Routalempi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Routalempi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhailov.
Routalempi lands with a hook. Mikhailov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Routalempi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikhailov catches Routalempi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Mikhailov. Beautiful body shot.
Mikhailov misses with a few strikes there.
Routalempi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Routalempi misses with the combination.
Routalempi instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov blocks an elbow strike.
Routalempi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Routalempi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Mikhailov misses with a few strikes there.
Mikhailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Routalempi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mikhailov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Routalempi.
Routalempi scores with a shot to the body.
Mikhailov throws a series of punches but Routalempi avoids them all with ease.
Routalempi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Routalempi dodges the punch combination from Mikhailov.
Routalempi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mikhailov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mikhailov doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikhailov tries to bum rush Routalempi with a series of wild strikes but Routalempi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Routalempi looks to land a right hand but Mikhailov moved out of range.
Routalempi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot by Mikhailov.
The fighters circling - Mikhailov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhailov misses with a jab to the body
and Routalempi moves into the clinch.
Mikhailov is trying to break free.
Routalempi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mikhailov staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Routalempi!
Routalempi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anton Mikhailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Routalempi is just out of range.
Mikhailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhailov moves out of range as Routalempi throws a body kick.
Routalempi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Routalempi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikhailov.
Routalempi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Routalempi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhailov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Routalempi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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.
Routalempi looks to land a body kick but Mikhailov moved away.
Jab, jab by Mikhailov - just one landing.
Mikhailov tests Routalempi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mikhailov misses with a two punch combination.
Routalempi drops his hands momentarily and Mikhailov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Routalempi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Routalempi is rocked!
Mikhailov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Routalempi.
Routalempi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Routalempi avoids the body shot from Mikhailov.
Routalempi swings for the body but Mikhailov moves out of range.
Anton Mikhailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhailov misses the jab.
Routalempi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Routalempi misses with a hook. Mikhailov ducked under it nicely.
Routalempi throws a nice looking combination but Mikhailov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Routalempi in his tracks.
Routalempi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhailov throws a right hand that Routalempi ducks under and follows up with a left that Routalempi also avoids with ease.
Routalempi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Routalempi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mikhailov throws a nice looking combination but Routalempi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Mikhailov scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Routalempi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikhailov scores with a jab to the body.
Routalempi seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhailov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Routalempi doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhailov punishes Routalempi's body with a nice straight punch.
Routalempi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov drops Routalempi with a left and a right! Oh, Routalempi is hurt - Mikhailov dives into side control looking to finish!
Mikhailov working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov tries to advance to mount but Routalempi denies him.
Mikhailov wants to control but Routalempi is keeping him busy.
Mikhailov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mikhailov working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov in side control, throwing shots but Routalempi defends.
Pekka Routalempi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhailov throwing strikes but Routalempi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Routalempi wants to control but Mikhailov is keeping him busy.
Mikhailov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi trying to control the position but Mikhailov is working away.
Mikhailov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Anton Mikhailov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mikhailov wants to control but Routalempi postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikhailov 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Mikhailov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahoney has chosen Stand Up as his entrance music. Kris Mahoney told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kris Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahoney throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Mahoney is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Escobar's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mahoney slows the pace down in half guard.
Escobar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mahoney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mahoney's back!
Mahoney is really stuck here.
Mahoney manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Escobar is now in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mahoney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Escobar throws an elbow but Mahoney slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney is trying to improve his position.
Escobar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mahoney tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Mahoney is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mahoney regains half guard there - taking advantage of Escobar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Mahoney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar is trying to control. Mahoney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahoney's head.
Escobar throwing shots but Mahoney is blocking nicely.
Mahoney is trying to get back to full guard.
Escobar wants to advance to full mount but Mahoney doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard.
Mahoney wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahoney is keeping the position for now.
Mahoney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Escobar trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pablo Escobar.
Escobar clinches up with Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar trying to stall but Mahoney improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney throws an elbow that misses.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahoney throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Escobar blocks the elbow strike.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Escobar lands a right hand.
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 Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
Mahoney lands with a slapping head kick.
Mahoney misses with a head kick.
Mahoney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar checks a leg kick.
Mahoney fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar is out of range.
Mahoney tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahoney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stalling in the clinch from Escobar.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar avoids the damage to the body.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Escobar is working Mahoney over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahoney throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahoney obliges.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahoney or not.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney misses with a knee to the head.
Escobar pushes Mahoney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahoney is breathing heavily.
Escobar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns Escobar into the cage.
Escobar can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Escobar pushes Mahoney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahoney lands an elbow inside.
Escobar looking to stall.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobar is defending well for now.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Mahoney.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pablo Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobar avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Escobar managing to block the knees to the body from Mahoney.
Escobar blocks the elbow strike.
Mahoney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Escobar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobar is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahoney.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Escobar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar blocks an elbow strike.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney misses with a knee strike.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Mahoney takes a shot to the head.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahoney throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Escobar to work.
Escobar presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahoney is keeping busy.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobar is defending well for now.
Escobar taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escobar lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Escobar tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Escobar is pushing Mahoney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar is pushing Mahoney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Escobar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahoney circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobar jabs Mahoney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahoney avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Mahoney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Mahoney forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Escobar tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahoney misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahoney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Escobar's brow.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Escobar tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Mahoney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns Escobar into the cage.
Escobar blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Escobar blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Mahoney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Escobar avoids the elbow strike from Mahoney, against the cage.
Escobar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Mahoney scores with a knee to the head.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Mahoney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it misses.
Mahoney misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kris Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobar is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Escobar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahoney pushes off an throws an elbow but Escobar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahoney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Escobar's brow.
Escobar digs a right hand into Mahoney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahoney's gas tank.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar blocks it with crossed arms.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney misses with a knee to the head.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar avoids the damage to the body.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Mahoney pushes off an throws an elbow but Escobar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Escobar avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escobar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Escobar taking a breather.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Mahoney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobar avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Escobar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pvt. Dino Paparelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vato Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dino Paparelli and Vato Loco. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Powerful takedowns
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Pvt. Dino Paparelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vato Loco!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco misses with a straight left.
Loco checks a low kick from Paparelli.
Paparelli tries to clinch up but Loco circles away and keeps his distance.
Paparelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paparelli takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
Paparelli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Loco misses.
Loco tries to score with a low kick but Paparelli moves his leg out of the way.
Loco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paparelli finds it's way round the side to connect with Loco's head.
Loco swings for the body but Paparelli moves out of range.
Loco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loco clobbers Paparelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Loco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paparelli throws a front kick aimed at Loco's knee but Loco avoids it well.
Paparelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paparelli lands with a right hand.
It looks like Vato Loco has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Paparelli does it's job there.
Loco ducks under a wild hook from Paparelli.
Loco tests Paparelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paparelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paparelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Paparelli.
Paparelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loco.
Paparelli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vato Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco misses the shot to the body.
Paparelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loco slips under a jab from Paparelli.
Loco misses with a right hand
and Paparelli counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paparelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paparelli slips under a jab from Loco.
Loco misses with a leg kick.
Paparelli throws a lazy right hand but Loco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paparelli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loco's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paparelli.
Loco 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.
Paparelli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loco. Loco obviously looking to wear him down.
Loco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paparelli closes the distance and clinches.
Paparelli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Paparelli lands a shoulder strike.
Paparelli keeps control of Loco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loco is trying to break the clinch but Paparelli has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paparelli gets through Loco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Loco wants to get back to striking at distance but Paparelli won't allow it.
Loco wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paparelli.
Loco tries to break the clinch but Paparelli is controlling the position.
Loco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paparelli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loco's efforts to push away.
Paparelli has Loco pressed against the cage, preventing Loco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paparelli manages to break the clinch.
Paparelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loco, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Paparelli.
Loco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paparelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loco.
Loco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Paparelli to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Loco.
Paparelli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco moves out of range as Paparelli strikes.
Paparelli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paparelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body punch from Paparelli.
Loco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paparelli closes the distance and clinches.
Loco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paparelli has Loco pressed against the cage, preventing Loco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paparelli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Loco looks gassed!
A left hand lands to the body for Paparelli.
Paparelli breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paparelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loco steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paparelli. That one must have hurt.
Paparelli scores with a takedown into Loco's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Paparelli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pvt. Dino Paparelli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vato Loco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Loco walks into a straight right hand from Paparelli.
Paparelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paparelli defending well as Loco loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Paparelli.
Loco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paparelli counters with a straight right hand.
Loco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Loco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Vato Loco's cut even more.
An inside leg kick lands from Paparelli.
Loco is breathing heavily.
Loco lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Paparelli blocks the low kick.
Loco looks to land a right hand but Paparelli moved out of range.
Loco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paparelli gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Loco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paparelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paparelli lands with a right to the head.
Paparelli scores with a hook to the body.
Loco avoids the elbow strike from Paparelli, against the cage.
Paparelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Good body shot from Paparelli.
Paparelli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paparelli breaks from the clinch.
Paparelli thumps Loco with a low kick.
Paparelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loco misses with a lunging right hand
and Paparelli counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Paparelli tenderised Loco's leg. Loco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paparelli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco gets tackled into the cage by Paparelli. Paparelli maintains the clinch.
Paparelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The cut above Vato Loco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paparelli tries to land a knee to the head but Loco blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Paparelli.
Loco managing to block the knees to the body from Paparelli.
Paparelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Paparelli.
Paparelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paparelli is looking to slow Loco down with leg kicks.
Loco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paparelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paparelli dips to his left and cracks Loco with an uppercut!
Paparelli wants to land a leg kick but Loco is out of range.
Loco ducks right into an uppercut from Paparelli.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paparelli. That's going to slow Loco down.
Vato Loco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paparelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paparelli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paparelli pushes Loco up against the cage in a clinch.
Loco blocks a body shot from Paparelli.
Paparelli lands a nice uppercut.
Paparelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loco.
Paparelli presses Loco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paparelli lands a left hand.
Vato Loco's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Paparelli digs a right hand underneath Loco's ribcage. Loco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paparelli pushes Loco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paparelli lands a shoulder strike.
Paparelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Locos head.
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!
Paparelli lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vato Loco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pvt. Dino Paparelli!
Pvt. Dino Paparelli really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that D.O.A. PRESENTS: PRIME DESIGNS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mitrione Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pvt. Claude Dillingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claude Dillingham. Chooooooooon! I think Mitrione Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man. Matt Mitrione Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Mitrione Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pvt. Claude Dillingham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mitrione Jr.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dillingham looking to score a takedown here. Mitrione Jr is defending well but Dillingham drives through and ends up in Mitrione Jr's guard.
Mitrione Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dillingham manages to get himself to full guard.
Mitrione Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mitrione Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dillingham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitrione Jr is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitrione Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mitrione Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillingham working for a triangle but Mitrione Jr defends it easily.
Mitrione Jr throws a strike but Dillingham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mitrione Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillingham trying to control but Mitrione Jr is working from the bottom.
Dillingham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mitrione Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillingham has managed to get both his arms back between Mitrione Jr's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillingham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitrione Jr wants to sweep here but Dillingham controlling him for the moment.
Mitrione Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillingham trying to control but Mitrione Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dillingham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mitrione Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillingham has managed to get both his arms back between Mitrione Jr's legs - danger averted.
Dillingham is standing up over Mitrione Jr. Mitrione Jr looks to escape but Dillingham dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dillingham prevents Mitrione Jr from escaping the position.
Mitrione Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dillingham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitrione Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Mitrione Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mitrione Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Mitrione Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mitrione Jr pushes Dillingham away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dillingham gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dillingham is chipping away with strikes.
It looks like Matt Mitrione Jr has been cut.
Mitrione Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Dillingham scoring with strikes.
Dillingham looks up at the clock and then as Mitrione Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dillingham smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mitrione Jr is rocked!
Mitrione Jr gets back to half guard.
Dillingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitrione Jr keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillingham working Mitrione Jr over with strikes.
Matt Mitrione Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mitrione Jr is looking to improve his position.
Dillingham stops Mitrione Jr from getting back to his feet.
Dillingham is keen to just control but Mitrione Jr is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dillingham connects with a nice short shot to Mitrione Jr's temple.
Mitrione Jr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dillingham manages to move to mount!
Dillingham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Mitrione Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pvt. Claude Dillingham!
A very excited looking Pvt. Claude Dillingham 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayhem's entrance music is Bullet With A Name by Nonpoint. A fine choice. Kafka has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Mayhem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Kafka!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kafka back to the cage. Mayhem follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Viktor Kafka has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kafka checks a leg kick.
Kafka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayhem tries to avoid it but Kafka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayhem to the ground. Mayhem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kafka drives through and clinches with Mayhem against the cage.
Mayhem works on Kafka's body with a couple of short punches.
Kafka blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem scores with a shot to the side of Kafka's head.
Mayhem stops a takedown attempt from Kafka.
Kafka takes a shot to the head.
Kafka missing with knees to the body.
Mayhem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kafka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kafka tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
Mayhem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Kafka.
Mayhem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kafka misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kafka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kafka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
Kafka lands an elbow just above Mayhem 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kafka.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kafka misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kafka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mayhem avoiding damage as Kafka throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Kafka.
Kafka looking to stall.
Mayhem lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Kafka.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kafka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands an uppercut.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
Kafka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem working hard to break the clinch.
Mayhem digs a right hand underneath Kafka's ribcage. Kafka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mayhem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kafka.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayhem pushes Kafka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
Kafka can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Kafka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kafka scores with a hook to the body.
Mayhem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kafka tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Kafka back against the cage.
Mayhem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Kafka avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage.
Mayhem lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayhem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Kafka.
Kafka slows down the pace here.
Mayhem working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kafka fails to land.
Mayhem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kafka backwards.
Mayhem misses with a body punch.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Kafka.
Stalling in the clinch from Kafka.
Mayhem gets underhooks to prevent Kafka's takedown attempt.
John Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Kafka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a punch but it's blocked by Kafka.
A shot in the inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem is trying to break the clinch but Kafka is controlling him.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
Kafka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayhem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kafka struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Kafka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem blocks a body shot from Kafka.
Mayhem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayhem throws a jab when Kafka was well out of range.
Mayhem scores with a jab to the head.
Mayhem throws out a powerful jab.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kafka blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayhem lands with an uppercut that bounces Kafka off the cage and back into range.
Kafka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayhem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayhem lands a jab.
Kafka fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mayhem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kafka's cut.
That's time! Mayhem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kafka was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a hook but Kafka blocks it.
Mayhem throws out a leg kick but Kafka moves out of range and Mayhem only half commits.
Kafka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mayhem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayhem parries the strikes from Kafka easily there. Kafka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayhem to escape.
Kafka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayhem keeps working.
Mayhem is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kafka off and has taken his back!
Mayhem is trying to stick to Kafka's back but Kafka is turning into Mayhem. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mayhem's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kafka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka is fighting to break Mayhem's control of his arms but Mayhem is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mayhem keeping full guard, as Kafka tries to pass.
Kafka trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Kafka looking to sit in guard and control but Mayhem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka wants to sweep here but Mayhem controlling him for the moment.
Viktor Kafka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mayhem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kafka doesn't seem bothered though.
Mayhem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kafka's hands.
Kafka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Kafka moves out of range.
Mayhem stuffs the takedown.
Kafka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mayhem if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka throws a leg kick but Mayhem sees it coming and moves out of range.
John Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem swings for the body but Kafka moves out of range.
Mayhem tries a low kick but Kafka avoids it.
Mayhem throws a shot from downtown. Kafka moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Mayhem.
Mayhem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kafka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kafka feints and then cracks Mayhem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayhem down.
Mayhem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kafka.
Kafka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayhem circles away.
Mayhem avoids the head kick by Kafka.
Mayhem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kafka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayhem.
Mayhem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mayhem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kafka.
Mayhem lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kafka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayhem but Mayhem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Kafka.
Mayhem throws a hook but Kafka avoids it easily.
Kafka shoots for a takedown but Mayhem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but Kafka is out of range.
Mayhem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayhem forces Kafka back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
A short left from Kafka.
Mayhem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayhem throws a punch but it's blocked by Kafka.
Mayhem misses with a body punch.
Mayhem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kafka backwards.
Kafka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Mayhem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kafka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mayhem misses the jab.
A jab from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayhem misses the jab.
Mayhem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kafka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a hook to the side of Kafka's head but Kafka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kafka looks to land a body kick but Mayhem moved away.
Mayhem blocks a low kick nicely.
Kafka tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Kafka misses.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
John Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayhem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kafka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayhem's waist but Mayhem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kafka off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kafka. That's going to slow Mayhem down.
Mayhem fails to land with a series of punches.
Kafka 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.
Mayhem scores with a sloppy right hand. Kafka should have avoided that one.
Kafka dives in and grabs Mayhem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayhem pushes down on Kafka's head and hops out.
Mayhem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mayhem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kafka's sensitive parts.
Kafka tries to work over Mayhem's front leg with a kick but Mayhem checks it.
Mayhem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kafka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mayhem's sensitive parts.
Kafka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kafka tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayhem is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
Kafka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kafka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Viktor Kafka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kafka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayhem misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayhem circles away.
John Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Mayhem misses its intended target.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Kafka moves out of range.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. Kafka saw that one coming.
Kafka scores with a hook to the body. Mayhem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
Kafka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kafka.
Mayhem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kafka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Mayhem misses its intended target.
Kafka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mayhem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kafka drives through and clinches with Mayhem against the cage.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayhem as Kafka tries to tie him up.
Mayhem lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Mayhem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem wants to get back to striking at distance but Kafka won't allow it.
Kafka blocking some punches.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
John Mayhem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mayhem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mayhem.
Kafka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kafka throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayhem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kafka slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Nice defenses there by Kafka.
Mayhem throws an off balance right hand
and Kafka counters with a big head kick but Mayhem shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Mayhem did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kafka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kafka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mayhem.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kafka was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.
Kafka looks to throw the jab but Mayhem is out of range.
Kafka avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem wants to land a leg kick but Kafka is out of range.
Mayhem throws a series of strikes that have Kafka backpedaling.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mayhem lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kafka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kafka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kafka tries to clinch up.
Mayhem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kafka.
Kafka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayhem thows a leg kick but Kafka checks it
and Kafka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the body
and Kafka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayhem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kafka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem tests Kafka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kafka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Kafka throws a leg kick which misses Mayhem's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayhem tries to avoid it.
Kafka cracks the inside of Mayhem's front leg.
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayhem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kafka.
Mayhem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayhem sizes up Kafka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.
Mayhem misses the jab.
Mayhem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kafka's calf.
Mayhem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. Kafka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mayhem does no damage.
Kafka throws a sloppy head kick and Mayhem moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Mayhem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kafka tries to score with a low kick but Mayhem moves his leg out of the way.
Kafka fails with a takedown attempt.
Kafka defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem lands a jab to Kafka's midsection.
Mayhem motions for Kafka to come forward. Mayhem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem feints a jab promting Kafka to slip. Mayhem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kafka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mayhem swings for the body but Kafka moves out of range.
Mayhem cracks Kafka with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mayhem finds it's way through Kafka's defenses.
Mayhem swings widly with a right hand
and Kafka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayhem's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kafka.
A left and a right from Mayhem both land. Nice combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kafka throws a leg kick but Mayhem moved away.
Mayhem gets caught flat footed, as Kafka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kafka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kafka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kafka wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mayhem trying to keep a closed guard but Kafka is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Mayhem wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kafka is looking to land body kicks.
Kafka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mayhem cracks the inside of Kafka's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayhem swings widly with a right hand
and Kafka counters with a big head kick but Mayhem shrugs it off.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. Kafka saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mayhem lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kafka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kafka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mayhem had his way with Viktor Kafka in that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kafka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mayhem misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. Kafka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown by Kafka or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayhem which made him look bad.
Mayhem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kafka doesn't seem bothered though.
Mayhem throws a hook but Kafka avoids it easily.
Mayhem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kafka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayhem stuffs the takedown attempt from Kafka. Kafka gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayhem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kafka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mayhem scores with a decent looking hook.
Mayhem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kafka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kafka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayhem tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kafka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem scores with a nice right hand.
Mayhem throws a jab when Kafka was well out of range.
Mayhem throws an off balance right hand
and Kafka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mayhem stalks Kafka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kafka's face. Kafka staggers backwards, shaken.
Kafka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Mayhem leaves Kafka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Kafka.
A punch lands to the side of Kafka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mayhem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kafka on the side of the head.
Mayhem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viktor Kafka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
The fighters circling - Kafka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayhem lunges at Kafka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kafka's hand.
Mayhem throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem connects with a jab.
Kafka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Kafka moves out of range.
Kafka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kafka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kafka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Kafka from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Viktor Kafka has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Viktor Kafka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kafka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayhem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kafka staying out of range there.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhem blocks a leg kick.
Mayhem misses with the combination.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kafka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
John Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem cracks a nice hook into Kafka's ribs.
Kafka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhem tries to clinch up but Kafka circles away and keeps his distance.
Kafka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mayhem lands a lovely overhand right.
Mayhem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kafka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mayhem has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mayhem and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mayhem throws a combination that misses
and Kafka counters with an outside leg kick.
Kafka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayhem.
Kafka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mayhem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kafka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Kafka throws a chopping leg kick but Mayhem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mayhem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Mayhem.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayhem, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mayhem!
John Mayhem retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Mayhem made sure he mentioned D.O.A. PRESENTS: PRIME DESIGNS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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