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FFC Young Guns VI Title Clash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bronk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Olajawon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Bronk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Olajawon!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olajawon moves away.
Olajawon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronk clinches up against the cage.
Bronk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olajawon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronk tries to clinch but Olajawon moves out of range.
Olajawon forces Bronk back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Bronk.
Olajawon swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olajawon breaks the clinch.
Olajawon scores with a nice head shot.
Olajawon throws a right and a left that Bronk avoids nicely.
Bronk shoots in for a double leg but Olajawon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Bronk.
Sloppy strikes from Olajawon. Those never looked like landing.
Olajawon looks to land a combination but Bronk avoids it well.
Bronk has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronk breaks the clinch.
Bronk misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olajawon misses with a double jab.
Olajawon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olajawon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bronk.
Bronk fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Bronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronk is breathing heavily.
Olajawon lunges at Bronk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronk's hand.
Olajawon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Olajawon breaks from the clinch.
Bronk tries to close the distance and clinch but Olajawon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olajawon blocks the body kick.
Bronk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olajawon moves away.
No joy there for Olajawon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Olajawon.
Olajawon tries to bum rush Bronk with a series of wild strikes but Bronk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronk tries to keep at a distance but Olajawon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Olajawon prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon tries to break free but Bronk pushes him back against the cage.
Olajawon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Olajawon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olajawon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Olajawon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olajawon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olajawon lands a nice hook to Bronk's body. Bronk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olajawon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olajawon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Olajawon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bronk thumps Olajawon with a low kick.
Olajawon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bronk looks for a takedown but Olajawon sprawls well.
Bronk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bronk obliges.
Bronk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olajawon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bronk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronk is looking to slow Olajawon down with leg kicks.
Olajawon tries to move into range but Bronk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olajawon throws a series of punches but Bronk moves out of range.
Bronk shoots for a takedown but Olajawon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronk darts in and clinches Olajawon up against the cage.
Bronk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Olajawon is trying to break the clinch but Bronk is controlling him.
Bronk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronk throws a leg kick which misses Olajawon's front leg but catches the back leg as Olajawon tries to avoid it.
Bronk tries to clinch but Olajawon is having none of it.
Olajawon fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olajawon has a couple of punches blocked by Bronk.
Olajawon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Olajawon is trying to push Bronk away but Bronk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Olajawon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronk is trying to drag Olajawon to the mat but Olajawon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bronk tries to score a body lock takedown but Olajawon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olajawon misses with the head strike.
Bronk blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bronk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bronk pulls guard effortlessly.
Olajawon landing some decent shots from guard.
Bronk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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 Paul Bronk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Olajawon.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olajawon but Olajawon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olajawon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bronk backs up against the cage.
Bronk slips a jab and a cross from Olajawon.
Bronk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olajawon circles away quickly and effectively.
Olajawon leaves Bronk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Olajawon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronk closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olajawon can't break the clinch.
Olajawon can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronk.
Bronk lands a nice elbow.
Bronk is working for takedown but Olajawon is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Bronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olajawon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olajawon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Olajawon does no damage.
Bronk gets tackled into the cage by Olajawon. Olajawon maintains the clinch.
Bronk lands a knee to the head.
Bronk lands a damaging elbow.
Olajawon has had enough of the clinch but Bronk keeps him there for the moment.
Bronk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Olajawon after a bit of a struggle.
Bronk looking for a takedown.
Olajawon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olajawon rushes Bronk and presses him up against the cage.
Olajawon is trying to force a seperation but Bronk has the dominant position.
Olajawon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bronk or not.
Bronk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olajawon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olajawon rushes Bronk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olajawon tries to break the clinch but Bronk is controlling the position.
Olajawon is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronk has double underhooks.
Olajawon is trying to break the clinch but Bronk is controlling him.
Bronk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Olajawon uses from the top position.
Bronk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olajawon's guard.
Bronk wants to control from the top but Olajawon keeps moving.
Olajawon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bronk is controlling him.
Olajawon controlling Bronk's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon wants to stand but Bronk is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good exchange - Olajawon coming out on top.
Bronk tries to clinch but Olajawon is having none of it.
Olajawon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paul Bronk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Olajawon.
Olajawon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronk shoots in for a double leg but Olajawon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bronk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bronk duly obliges.
Bronk throws a hook to the side of Olajawon's head but Olajawon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olajawon throws a series of punches but Bronk moves out of range.
Olajawon instigates a clinch.
Bronk blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon tries to break free but Bronk pushes him back against the cage.
Olajawon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bronk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olajawon lands a jab-cross combination.
Olajawon swinging wildly here.
A big left from Olajawon misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronk has a takedown stuffed.
Olajawon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hakeem Olajawon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Olajawon gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olajawon is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronk has double underhooks.
Bronk prevents Olajawon from breaking the clinch.
Bronk looking for a takedown.
Olajawon tries to circle away but Bronk has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Olajawon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bronk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Olajawon. Those never looked like landing.
Olajawon connects with a body shot that sends Bronk's belly button to the back.
Olajawon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bronk, pushing him back against the cage.
Bronk tries to pull guard but Olajawon holds him up against the cage and eventually Bronk drops back down to his feet.
Hakeem Olajawon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olajawon is trying to break the clinch but Bronk is controlling him.
Bronk breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronk.
Bronk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olajawon.
Bronk tries to clinch up but Olajawon circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronk jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Olajawon clinches up against the cage.
Bronk prevents Olajawon from breaking the clinch.
Bronk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronk tries to close the distance and clinch but Olajawon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Olajawon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Olajawon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Olajawon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bronk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olajawon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olajawon closes the distance and clinches.
Bronk blocks an uppercut.
Olajawon lands with a right to the head.
Olajawon tries to break free but Bronk pushes him back against the cage.
Olajawon tries to throw a body punch but Bronk avoids it by throwing Olajawon back against the cage.
Olajawon is trying to push Bronk away but Bronk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bronk prevents a body shot from Olajawon.
Bronk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olajawon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bronk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronk tries to clinch there but Olajawon circles away.
Olajawon scores with a one two! Bronk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hakeem Olajawon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronk tries for a takedown but Olajawon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Bronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olajawon has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olajawon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Olajawon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Olajawon has Bronk up against the cage in a clinch.
Olajawon is trying to push Bronk away but Bronk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Bronk.
Bronk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bronk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Olajawon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bronk tries to stall but Olajawon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olajawon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olajawon misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olajawon can't find room to land a body shot as Bronk controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bronk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olajawon clinches up with Bronk and pushes him back against the cage.
Bronk prevents Olajawon from breaking the clinch.
Olajawon is trying to break the clinch but Bronk has him pressed against the cage.
Olajawon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olajawon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Olajawon does no damage.
Bronk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Olajawon.
Bronk misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Bronk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olajawon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bronk takes a swing at Olajawon's ribcage but misses.
Olajawon closes the distance and clinches.
Bronk manages to break the clinch.
Bronk walks into a left hand.
Bronk tries to clinch but Olajawon is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olajawon has closed the distance and engaged Bronk in a clinch.
Bronk breaks from the clinch.
Olajawon throws a series of punches but Bronk moves out of range.
Olajawon moves into the clinch.
Bronk is trying to stall.
Bronk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olajawon lands a jab.
Olajawon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Olajawon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olajawon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Olajawon!
Hakeem Olajawon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osea Divisor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuivanen comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z - Run This Town. Divisor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Break You by Drowning Pool. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Kuivanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osea Divisor!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuivanen throws a series of punches but Divisor moves out of range.
Osea Divisor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuivanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuivanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Divisor has his foot on Kuivanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuivanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuivanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuivanen wants to control from the top but Divisor keeps moving.
Kuivanen wants to pass the guard but Divisor is keeping the position.
Kuivanen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuivanen wants to control from the top but Divisor keeps moving.
Kuivanen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Divisor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Divisor has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuivanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Divisor manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Divisor looking for a guillotine here but Kuivanen defends easily.
Divisor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Divisor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuivanen!
Poor strikes thrown by Divisor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divisor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Anton Kuivanen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divisor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Divisor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kuivanen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuivanen can't escape the position.
Divisor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Divisor takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Divisor has his arm under Kuivanen's chin here. Game over son! Divisor squeezes tightly and Kuivanen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Osea Divisor!
A victorious Osea Divisor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boozan Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes into the arena with Nightcall blaring out of the sound system. Phil Cruz 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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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boozan Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Alves misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alves 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 Cruz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cruz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alves checks the leg kick.
Alves looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz knocks Alves to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Alves is rocked!
It looks like Boozan Alves has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves wants to control but Cruz postures up.
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alves trying to remain calm as Cruz controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Cruz 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.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Phil Cruz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alves wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Alves trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Alves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boozan Alves has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alves blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruz can pounce on him.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Alves as he checks the leg kick.
Boozan Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Alves misses.
Alves shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boozan Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Alves misses
and Cruz counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Alves! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phil Cruz!
Our winner, Phil Cruz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Syd Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmon Jorjinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik comes to the cage accompanied by Let The Rhythm Hit Em. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Syd Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmon Jorjinho!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Datsik finds it's way through Jorjinho's defenses.
The fighters circling - Datsik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Jorjinho avoids them all with ease.
Jorjinho moves away from the strike by Datsik.
Datsik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by Datsik - just one landing.
Jorjinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datsik.
Datsik thows a body shot but no joy.
Datsik misses with a left hand
and Jorjinho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Jorjinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datsik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Datsik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jorjinho.
Datsik looks to land a left hand but Jorjinho moved out of range nicely.
Jorjinho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorjinho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Datsik lands with an overhand left.
Jorjinho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jorjinho is rocked!
Jorjinho walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Jorjinho limp body while Datsik jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Syd Datsik!
Syd Datsik thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jamesion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Van Deinsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamesion's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The red carpet. Van Deinsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bonafide - Dirtbound. John Van Deinsen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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133 lbs
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162 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Jamesion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Van Deinsen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Deinsen with a poor takedown
and Jamesion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Deinsen won't be happy with that.
Jamesion working away.
Jamesion landing strikes.
Van Deinsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Van Deinsen moves into full guard.
Van Deinsen wants to sweep here but Jamesion controlling him for the moment.
Van Deinsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jamesion defends it easily.
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!
Jamesion trying to control but Van Deinsen is working from the bottom.
Jamesion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jamesion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Deinsen on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamesion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Mark Jamesion wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jamesion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jamesion wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Deinsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jamesion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Deinsen's guard.
Mark Jamesion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Van Deinsen.
Van Deinsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Deinsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Deinsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jamesion is one step ahead there.
Jamesion is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van Deinsen is working an open guard so Jamesion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Deinsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jamesion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamesion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Deinsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Deinsen pushes down on Jamesion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jamesion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jamesion tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jamesion desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jamesion is trying to stand.
Van Deinsen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Jamesion as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamesion has his hands on Van Deinsen's head, controlling the position.
Van Deinsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jamesion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jamesion has escaped and now he's on top!
Jamesion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamesion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Deinsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Deinsen, not yet.
Jamesion content to stall in guard here.
Jamesion wanted to stand there but Van Deinsen had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van Deinsen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jamesion!
Van Deinsen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Deinsen avoids the attempt from Jamesion to control.
Jamesion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Deinsen working for a guillotine from mount but Jamesion is in no mood to give up.
Van Deinsen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamesion is trying to escape the mount.
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 Mark Jamesion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Jamesion. No joy for Van Deinsen on that attempt.
Van Deinsen slips a jab and a cross from Jamesion.
Van Deinsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamesion as he avoids it easily.
Jamesion shoots in and bounces Van Deinsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jamesion trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Deinsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Deinsen looking for subs off his back but Jamesion has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jamesion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jamesion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Van Deinsen manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Deinsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jamesion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Deinsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamesion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Deinsen is proving hard to escape from.
Van Deinsen trying to keep a closed guard but Jamesion is proving a slippery customer.
Van Deinsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Deinsen keeping full guard, as Jamesion tries to pass.
Jamesion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Deinsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jamesion has managed to get both his arms back between Van Deinsen's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamesion wants to control from the top but Van Deinsen keeps moving.
Van Deinsen working a defensive guard here.
Jamesion tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Deinsen is retaining full guard.
Van Deinsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Deinsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamesion preventing the sweep.
Van Deinsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Van Deinsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen is looking for a kimura here.
John Van Deinsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Deinsen prevents Jamesion from improving his position.
Van Deinsen trying to control from half guard but Jamesion is working away.
Van Deinsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Jamesion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Deinsen is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamesion is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Deinsen.
Jamesion manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mark Jamesion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Deinsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Jamesion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Deinsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mark Jamesion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Van Deinsen.
Jamesion has Van Deinsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jamesion pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Van Deinsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Deinsen misses with a takedown
and Jamesion counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Deinsen's guard now.
Jamesion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jamesion won't allow Van Deinsen to sweep him here.
Jamesion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jamesion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jamesion preventing the sweep.
Van Deinsen has an active guard here but Jamesion has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Jamesion is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Deinsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Deinsen.
Van Deinsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jamesion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jamesion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Deinsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Deinsen, not yet.
Van Deinsen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jamesion!
Jamesion is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen wants to finish this one by submission but Jamesion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Van Deinsen.
Jamesion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jamesion wants to control but Van Deinsen is having none of it.
Van Deinsen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jamesion is surviving well by controlling Van Deinsen's body position as best he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Deinsen is working for a guillotine from mount but Jamesion frees his head quite easily.
Jamesion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Deinsen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen avoids the attempt from Jamesion to control.
Van Deinsen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Van Deinsen throws some wild stikes that Jamesion manages to avoid easily.
Van Deinsen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jamesion manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jamesion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Deinsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jamesion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Deinsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jamesion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van Deinsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Jamesion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Deinsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jamesion gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Van Deinsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Deinsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Van Deinsen!
John Van Deinsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vecheslav Gurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gurin comes to the cage accompanied by Dolphin - I Will Live. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
145 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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23
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vecheslav Gurin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey O Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurin shoots in looking for a takedown but O Doherty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gurin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
O Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Gurin slips the punch.
O Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gurin shoots for a double leg takedown but O Doherty sprawls well. He's pushed Gurin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gurin has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vecheslav Gurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gurin blocks a jab.
O Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Gurin ducks down to avoid it.
O Doherty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gurin.
O Doherty works the jab nicely.
O Doherty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Doherty stuffs the takedown.
O Doherty cracks Gurin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gurin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gurin shoots in looking for a takedown. O Doherty tries to sprawl out of it but Gurin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Doherty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Doherty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Doherty stuns Gurin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gurin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Doherty is fending him off so far but Gurin persists. Nope, O Doherty circles away and we're back to standing.
Gurin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Doherty misses with a looping left.
Gurin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gurin dodges the punch combination from O Doherty.
O Doherty lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gurin backs up against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gurin.
O Doherty throws out a loose jab but Gurin uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty looks to throw the jab but Gurin is out of range.
O Doherty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Doherty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gurin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
O Doherty wants to control but Gurin postures up.
Gurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Doherty, who protects the arm well.
O Doherty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gurin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gurin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
O Doherty stops Gurin from passing to mount.
O Doherty pushes Gurin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gurin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gurin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Doherty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gurin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Doherty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Doherty is looking for a sweep.
Gurin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gurin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Doherty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if O Doherty can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on O Doherty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gurin tries for a kimura but O Doherty is defending well.
Gurin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Doherty, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Doherty wants to get back to his feet.
Gurin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gurin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. O Doherty looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gurin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. O Doherty is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gurin lets go of the hold and O Doherty can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vecheslav Gurin!
Vecheslav Gurin is the new featherweight champion!
Vecheslav Gurin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes into the arena with Evil Scarecrow- Robotatron blaring out of the sound system. Zack Price acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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150 lbs
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165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Rasputin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zack Price!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Rasputin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Price is looking to clinch.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rasputin.
Price closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rasputin counters with a right hand to the body.
Rasputin forces Price back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rasputin is trying to drag Price to the mat but Price just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Price - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Rasputin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Price is defending well for now.
Rasputin avoids the elbow strike from Price, against the cage.
Rasputin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Price lands with a light punch inside.
Price manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rasputin as Price tries to tie him up.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
Rasputin blocks the elbow strike.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price tries a knee to the head but Rasputin blocks it.
Price scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rasputin lands a nice elbow.
Price looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Price lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Price pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Price scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rasputin avoids the elbow strike from Price, against the cage.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Price wants to clinch.
Price chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rasputin can pounce on him.
Zack Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rasputin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rasputin showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Price is trying to control but can't.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rasputin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Price is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rasputin, into his guard.
Price seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Price dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Price keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rasputin shoots in and drives through. Price sprawls well.
Price fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Price swings widly with a right hand
and Rasputin counters by moving into the clinch.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasputin avoids it.
Rasputin is trying to pull guard but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Rasputin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Price is defending well for now.
Rasputin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Price is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Price dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rasputin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rasputin blocks an elbow strike.
Price is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rasputin is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Price lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rasputin blocks an elbow strike from Price.
Price pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Price avoids a wild elbow strike from Rasputin.
Price trying to stall but Rasputin improves his position.
Rasputin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Price looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Price trying to stall but Rasputin improves his position.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rasputin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Price lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin blocks an elbow strike.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasputin avoids it.
Rasputin has Price pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Price manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Price looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Price stops a takedown attempt from Rasputin.
Zack Price seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Price just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rasputin's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin lands a damaging elbow.
Rasputin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Price in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rasputin as Price tries to tie him up.
Rasputin avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price missing with knees to the body.
Rasputin pushes off an throws an elbow but Price leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Price prevents the takedown attempt.
Rasputin blocks an elbow strike from Price.
Price dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Rasputin blocking some punches.
Rasputin throws an elbow but it misses.
Rasputin can't get the takedown.
Price using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Price throws an elbow that misses.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
Rasputin is working for takedown but Price is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price slows down the pace here.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Rasputin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rasputin's defenses.
Rasputin letting Price take a breather here.
Price lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Price stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price trying to control the position but instead, Rasputin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Price into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Price just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rasputin's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rasputin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rasputin walks into a stiff left hand from Price.
Price is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rasputin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Price tries to avoid it but Rasputin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Price to the ground. Price escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Price throws a hook but Rasputin avoids it easily.
Price tries to clinch there but Rasputin circles away.
Price tries to clinch up.
Price has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Price misses the jab.
A punch combination from Price misses.
Price fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rasputin, pushing him back against the cage.
Price pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rasputin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Price lands a shoulder strike.
Price with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Price.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a damaging elbow.
Rasputin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Price's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rasputin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the head but Price blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
Rasputin takes an elbow to the temple.
Rasputin lands a left hand.
Price blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a knee to the head but misses.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasputin.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rasputin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Price is defending well for now.
Rasputin wants to take the fight to the mat but Price manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rasputin is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price scores with a shot to the side of Rasputin's head.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Price is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rasputin blocks the elbow strike.
Rasputin managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
Rasputin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rasputin trying to land knees to the body.
Rasputin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rasputin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Rasputin trying to land knees to the body.
Rasputin blocks an elbow strike.
Rasputin is working for takedown but Price is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rasputin manages to pull guard.
Price is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rasputin wants to get back to his feet but Price is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Zack Price hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rasputin pushes Price up against the cage in a clinch.
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Price really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Price throws a lazy right hand but Rasputin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasputin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Price throws a big shot that misses.
Price lands an overhand right.
Rasputin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Price moves to clinch but Rasputin breaks away
and Rasputin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price scores with a jab to the body.
Price lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Rasputin moves out of range easily.
Price lands with a shot to the body.
Price throws a leg kick
and Rasputin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Price.
Nice shot lands for Rasputin.
Zack Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasputin moves into the clinch.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Price just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rasputin's brow.
Rasputin blocks an elbow strike from Price.
Price tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rasputin tries for a takedown but Price manages to get underhooks.
Rasputin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Price after a bit of a struggle.
Price missing with knees to the body.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasputin avoids it.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasputin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rasputin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Price is defending well for now.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rasputin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Price is defending well for now.
Price tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin blocks the elbow strike.
Rasputin tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Price is trying to maintain a safe position but Rasputin gets an underhook and turns Price into the cage.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the head but Price blocks with his arms.
Rasputin throws a punch but it's blocked by Price.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price has Rasputin pressed against the cage.
Rasputin avoids a wild elbow strike from Price.
Price has Rasputin pressed against the cage.
Rasputin takes an elbow to the temple.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Price looking to slow down the pace here.
Rasputin managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to score a body lock takedown but Price shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Price pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rasputin trying to land knees to the body.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Price gets underhooks to prevent Rasputin's takedown attempt.
Price is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Rasputin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rasputin lands with a light punch inside.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Price's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Price dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Rasputin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rasputin drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Price tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasputin avoids the damage to the body.
Rasputin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Price lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Price lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin dodges an elbow strike from Price.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Rasputin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Price is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Price on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rasputin tries to pull guard but Price forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rasputin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Price avoids a wild elbow strike from Rasputin.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Rasputin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Price is looking to control Rasputin's arms but Rasputin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Price has his back to the cage.
Price avoiding damage as Rasputin throws knees to the body.
Rasputin has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Price just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rasputin's brow.
Rasputin tightens his grip and picks Price up, before dumping him to the ground. Price manages to land in guard.
Rasputin stands up over Price, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rasputin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zack Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rasputin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rasputin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rasputin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rasputin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piotr Rasputin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasputin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Price pulls Rasputin in close to prevent any damage.
Rasputin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rasputin looking to pass the guard.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rasputin throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Price wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Rasputin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Price has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Price!
Zack Price is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Zack Price, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edson Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lloyed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry comes into the arena with Shadow of the Day blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edson Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Lloyed!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lloyed misses with a series of wild punches.
Perry blocks a leg kick.
Perry swings for the body but Lloyed moves out of range.
Perry throws an overhand right that lands on Lloyed's shoulder, as Lloyed tries to avoid the shot.
Perry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lloyed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perry takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheers as Lloyed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perry doesn't seem phased though.
Lloyed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perry backs up against the cage.
Perry throws a leg kick which misses Lloyed's front leg but catches the back leg as Lloyed tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lloyed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lloyed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Perry.
Nice uppercut lands for Lloyed. That snapped Perry's head back.
A shot to the liver by Lloyed. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyed moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lloyed throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Lloyed.
A jab from Lloyed misses.
Perry lunges at Lloyed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lloyed's hand.
Lloyed throws a head kick that misses
and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lloyed looks to score with a jab to the body but Perry is just out of range.
That kick from Lloyed tenderised Perry's leg. Perry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lloyed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lloyed cracks the inside of Perry's front leg.
Lloyed lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lloyed. Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perry throws a jab when Lloyed was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lloyed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perry tries to bum rush Lloyed with a series of wild strikes but Lloyed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Perry misses.
Lloyed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away.
Lloyed throws a right and a left that Perry avoids nicely.
Lloyed misses with a body kick.
Perry misses with a hook.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyed scores with a decent looking hook.
Lloyed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perry wants to slow Lloyed down by chopping away at his legs.
Lloyed lands with a nice combination. Perry backs away looking to recover.
A slow jab from Perry misses its intended target.
Lloyed moves out of range of the strikes.
Perry thumps Lloyed with a low kick.
Lloyed takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lloyed just misses with a punch to the body.
Perry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lloyed.
Perry looks to land a left hand but Lloyed moved out of range nicely.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyed misses with a head kick.
Lloyed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry throws a hook to the side of Lloyed's head but Lloyed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lloyed throws a nice head kick!
Lloyed throws the left hand but Perry avoids the punch easily.
Edson Perry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perry throws a leg kick but Lloyed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lloyed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perry backs up against the cage.
Perry blocks a head kick by Lloyed.
A lazy left from Perry finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Lloyed.
Lloyed feints and then cracks Perry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perry down.
Lloyed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perry throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lloyed to counter with a crisp jab.
Perry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lloyed.
Perry misses the jab.
Lloyed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perry.
Lloyed moves out of range as Perry strikes.
Perry misses with a wild combination.
Perry connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Perry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lloyed with a nice cross.
Perry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Lloyed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Perry connects with a body shot that sends Lloyed's belly button to the back.
Perry throws a low kick, looking for Lloyed's leg but Lloyed calmly moves out of range.
Perry throws a looping overhand right but Lloyed ducks down to avoid it.
Lloyed slips a straight right by Perry.
Lloyed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perry. That did some damage!
Perry throws a chopping leg kick but Lloyed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perry swings for the body but Lloyed moves out of range.
Lloyed throws a head kick that misses.
Lloyed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perry.
Perry throws a sloppy head kick and Lloyed moves out of range easily.
Perry throws the left hand but Lloyed avoids the punch easily.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Perry bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lloyed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lloyed fails to land with a series of punches.
Perry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lloyed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyed throws the left hand but Perry avoids the punch easily.
Perry throws a body punch but Lloyed moves out of range.
Perry misses with a hook to the body
and Lloyed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Perry misses with an uppercut
and Lloyed counters by moving into the clinch.
Perry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lloyed as Perry tries to tie him up.
Lloyed misses with a knee to the head.
Perry working aggressively here.
Perry struggles to land a body shot inside as Lloyed controls his hands.
Perry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lloyed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perry misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyed scores with a hook to the body.
Lloyed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perry blocks it with crossed arms.
Lloyed crunches a lovely knee into Perry's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyed connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perry throws an elbow but misses.
Lloyed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perry's efforts to push away.
Perry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lloyed's elbow.
Lloyed lands a shot to the body.
Lloyed throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
Stalling in the clinch from Perry.
Perry lands a left hand.
Perry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lloyed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Josh Lloyed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lloyed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry takes one to the side of the head.
Lloyed moves away from the strike by Perry.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lloyed - that will leave a mark!
Donk. Perry catches Lloyed right on the button with a cross.
Perry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lloyed lands with a nice body punch.
Lloyed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lloyed connects with a right hand. Perry shakes it off.
That kick from Lloyed tenderised Perry's leg. Perry is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Lloyed.
Lloyed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perry tries to avoid it but Lloyed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perry to the ground. Perry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lloyed cracks the inside of Perry's front leg.
Lloyed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lloyed cracks the inside of Perry's front leg.
Lloyed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four 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!
Perry avoids the head kick by Lloyed.
Perry throws a looping overhand right but Lloyed ducks down to avoid it.
Perry connects with the punch.
Perry misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Perry.
Lloyed blocks a jab.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyed moves away.
Perry swings widly with a right hand
and Lloyed counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lloyed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perry's hands.
Lloyed misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lloyed lands with an overhand left.
Perry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lloyed shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Lloyed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Perry dips to his left and cracks Lloyed with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Lloyed misses.
Perry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perry checks a leg kick.
Lloyed lands a nice shot to the body.
Perry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lloyed manages to avoid it.
Perry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lloyed scoring well with a low kick there.
Lloyed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Perry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perry scores with a nice head shot.
Perry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lloyed throws out the jab.
Lloyed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perry misses with a wild body shot.
Lloyed ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
Perry lands an overhand right.
Lloyed moves away from the strike by Perry.
Perry lands with a nice body punch.
Perry tries to bum rush Lloyed with a series of wild strikes but Lloyed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lloyed tries to close the distance and clinch but Perry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lloyed throws a jab but it's blocked by Perry.
Perry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perry throws a low kick but Lloyed avoids it.
Lloyed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perry checks it well.
Lloyed thuds a left hand into Perry's body.
A head kick misses from Perry.
Perry misses with a few strikes there.
Edson Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lloyed misses with a two punch combination.
Josh Lloyed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lloyed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lloyed checks the leg kick.
Perry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Lloyed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lloyed moves out of range of the strikes.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lloyed.
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!
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Lloyed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lloyed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perry throws a right and a left that Lloyed avoids nicely.
Lloyed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a leg kick
and Lloyed counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Perry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lloyed.
Perry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lloyed misses with a head kick.
Perry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perry moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perry.
Perry throws a hook but Lloyed blocks it.
Perry throws a body kick that misses.
Perry misses with a straight right.
Perry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lloyed thows a leg kick but Perry checks it
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perry misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry checks a low kick from Lloyed.
A big left from Perry misses.
Nice shot by Lloyed.
Lloyed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lloyed to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lloyed.
Lloyed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyed was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perry looks to land a right hand but Lloyed moved out of range.
Lloyed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lloyed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Edson Perry.
Well Lloyed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Lloyed!
Josh Lloyed gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daffy Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jammin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Jammin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daffy Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Jammin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jammin misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jammin is trying to control but can't.
Jammin is pressing down on Drake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jammin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drake stacks Jammin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drake!
Jammin is trying to control Drake's posture but Drake avoids it.
Jammin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jammin on the ground.
Drake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jammin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jammin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
Jammin looking to break Drake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Drake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jammin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Drake wants to escape the position.
Jammin looking for the RNC.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jammin tightening his grip on Drake, looking for the choke.
Jammin working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Drake is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Jammin has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Drake taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Jammin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Malone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dee Stirling!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stirling moves out of range of the strikes.
Josh Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone lands with an overhand left.
Stirling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malone dodges the punch combination from Stirling.
Stirling throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malone misses with an uppercut.
Malone misses with a few strikes there.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stirling was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Jab by Malone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone moves into the clinch successfully.
Malone prevents Stirling from breaking the clinch.
Malone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stirling's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Malone to work.
Malone seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone manages to break the clinch.
Stirling lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Josh Malone has been cut.
Dee Stirling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stirling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Stirling.
Malone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malone punishes Stirling's body with a nice straight punch.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stirling sprawls well. Stirling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
Stirling misses with a double jab.
Malone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stirling just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stirling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malone counters with a nice body kick.
Stirling loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Malone throws a shot to the body.
Malone closes the distance and clinches.
Stirling takes a knee to the side of the body.
Malone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stirling to keep the fight standing.
Malone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stirling blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Malone to work.
Malone breaks the clinch.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Stirling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stirling throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Stirling throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stirling momentarily.
Malone lands with a straight right. Stirling didn't see that one coming.
Stirling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stirling is rocked!
Malone thows a body shot but no joy.
Stirling takes one to the chin there.
Stirling misses with a left hand
and Malone counters with a good low kick that Stirling was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone scoring well with a low kick there.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone tries to clinch but Stirling is having none of it.
Malone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stirling.
A big right from Malone misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling throws a sloppy body shot
and Malone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stirling. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stirling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stirling is still on wobbly legs! Can Malone finish him?
Stirling swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone.
Stirling seems to have recovered his senses.
Stirling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malone rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stirling. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stirling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malone to score with a decent uppercut.
Malone throws a shot to the body.
Stirling looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Malone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Malone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malone throws a head kick but Stirling moves out of range.
Stirling cracks Malone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malone tries to clinch up
and Stirling counters with a left to the body.
Stirling throws an off balance right hand
and Malone moves into the clinch.
Stirling is trying to break the clinch but Malone is controlling him.
Stirling manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Malone misses.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stirling.
Dee Stirling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Stirling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone tries for a takedown but Stirling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stirling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stirling tries to bum rush Malone with a series of wild strikes but Malone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Malone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stirling doesn't seem phased though.
Stirling is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Malone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malone connects with a high kick.
Stirling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malone misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Stirling counter with a right hand.
Malone throws a right and a left that Stirling avoids nicely.
Stirling dodges the punch combination from Malone.
Stirling fails to land with a series of punches.
Josh Malone is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Stirling. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone moves into the clinch.
Stirling tries to stall but Malone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stirling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stirling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stirling managing to block the knees to the body from Malone.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stirling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stirling struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Stirling is working Malone over against the cage.
Malone can't get the takedown.
Stirling wants to break free but Malone has control.
Malone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stirling blocks it with crossed arms.
Malone tries to work over Stirling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stirling is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Malone is stalling here.
Malone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stirling to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stirling wants to break free but Malone has control.
Malone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malone has Stirling pushed against the cage.
Stirling avoids the elbow strike from Malone, against the cage.
Malone lands a nice elbow.
Malone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stirling wants to break free but Malone has control.
Stirling tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malone up against the cage.
Stirling has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stirling up against the cage.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stirling throws a looping overhand right but Malone ducks down to avoid it.
Malone shoots in for a double leg but Stirling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stirling takes one on the button.
Stirling lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stirling counters with a straight right hand.
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 Josh Malone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Malone's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stirling throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stirling misses with a wild body shot.
Malone is looking to slow Stirling down with leg kicks.
Stirling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stirling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stirling throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Malone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stirling backwards.
Malone leaning against his opponent.
Stirling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Josh Malone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malone drops Stirling with a big knee straight up the middle! Stirling is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Dee Stirling has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malone pushes Stirling away with a front kick.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Malone there.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stirling manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Stirling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stirling stuns Malone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malone thows a body shot but no joy.
Malone misses with a hook. Stirling ducked under it nicely.
Stirling throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Stirling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malone pushes Stirling up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malone throws a right and a left that Stirling avoids nicely.
Stirling throws a right hand that misses
and Malone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Malone misses with a kick to the body
and Stirling counters with a nice body shot.
Stirling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stirling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malone.
Stirling throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone.
Nice shot by Malone.
Stirling dodges the punch combination from Malone.
Stirling works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malone blocks a jab.
Stirling digs a good hook to Malone's body.
Stirling ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
No joy there for Stirling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone avoids the body shot from Stirling.
Malone throws out a loose jab but Stirling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stirling throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
Malone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stirling swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Malone slips a straight right by Stirling.
Malone misses with a looping right.
Stirling throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malone scores with a jab.
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!
Stirling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stirling misses with a lunging right hand
and Malone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Malone clearly takes 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!
Stirling stuffs the takedown attempt from Malone. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Malone.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stirling can do to turn this around?
Stirling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malone.
Malone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stirling.
Stirling swinging wildly here.
Stirling keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Stirling.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Stirling's head but Stirling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone takes a swing at Stirling's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malone.
Stirling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Stirling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malone shoots in but Stirling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stirling lands a slapping body shot.
Malone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stirling.
Stirling walks into a jab.
Malone darts in trying to clinch
and Stirling counters with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
Stirling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Stirling.
Malone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stirling.
A punch combination from Stirling misses.
Malone looks for the body kick but Stirling saw that one coming.
Stirling defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Malone takes a swing at Stirling's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stirling was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone dodges the punch combination from Stirling.
Stirling thows a body shot but no joy.
Stirling scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stirling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone throws a leg kick but Stirling sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stirling misses with a body shot.
Stirling throws a series of punches but Malone avoids them all with ease.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stirling manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone lands a glancing blow to the side of Stirling's head.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Stirling.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stirling manages to avoid it.
Stirling looks to land a combination but Malone avoids it well.
Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malone tries to clinch there but Stirling circles away.
Malone cracks Stirling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stirling throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Malone had his way with Dee Stirling in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Malone tries to bum rush Stirling with a series of wild strikes but Stirling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Malone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malone lands with a nice body punch.
Malone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stirling.
Malone dodges the punch combination from Stirling.
Malone lands a lovely overhand right.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Stirling avoids it.
Stirling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stirling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone connects with a leg kick. Stirling looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malone slips a jab from Stirling.
Stirling takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stirling is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Malone swings for the body but Stirling moves out of range.
Malone slips a straight right by Stirling.
Malone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stirling swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone.
Malone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stirling slips under a jab from Malone.
Stirling slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a body punch but Stirling moves out of range.
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stirling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stirling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stirling throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Malone wants to land a leg kick but Stirling is out of range.
Stirling misses with a wild combination.
Malone swings for the body but Stirling moves out of range.
Malone scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stirling takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stirling misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stirling.
Stirling lands a body shot.
Malone pushes Stirling up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone fails to pull guard.
Stirling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stirling is trying to push Malone away but Malone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stirling is trying to push Malone away but Malone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stirling swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling digs a right hand into Malone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malone's gas tank.
Malone lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dee Stirling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone has Stirling pressed against the cage, preventing Stirling from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Josh Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stirling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone misses with the combination.
A big left from Stirling misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stirling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stirling throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Malone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Malone!
Josh Malone is the new super heavyweight champion!
Josh Malone decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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