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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystyn Kavanagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kavanagh comes to the cage accompanied by Julie Ruin- VGi. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krystyn Kavanagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eugene Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov ducks under a wild hook from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws a jab but it's blocked by Morozov.
Morozov tries for a takedown but Kavanagh circles away easily
and Kavanagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kavanagh clinches with his opponent.
Kavanagh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morozov tries for a takedown but Kavanagh circles away easily
and Kavanagh counters with a right hand to the body.
Morozov staying out of range there.
Morozov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kavanagh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krystyn Kavanagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugene Morozov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kavanagh!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morozov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kavanagh counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kavanagh. That snapped Morozov's head back.
Kavanagh misses with the combination.
Kavanagh lands a high kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kavanagh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kavanagh lands a big head kick that sends Morozov tumbling to the mat! Kavanagh takes a step backwards and waves Morozov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Morozov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavanagh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morozov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kavanagh finish him?
Kavanagh lands with a right that hurts Morozov. Morozov looks to clinch but Kavanagh throws a short knee that drops Morozov. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Krystyn Kavanagh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sata has chosen Onward to Victory! as his entrance music. Stardust Corpsegrinder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Akiro Sata's chin.
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akiro Sata!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpsegrinder wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sata.
Sata tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Corpsegrinder as he jumps to the side.
Sata fails with the takedown
and Corpsegrinder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiro Sata.
Corpsegrinder lands a head kick. Sata smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sata fails with the takedown.
Corpsegrinder clinches with his opponent.
Sata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sata misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder cracks Sata with a nice body shot.
Corpsegrinder putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Corpsegrinder misses with a knee strike.
Sata is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Corpsegrinder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sata has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corpsegrinder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Corpsegrinder lands a right hand.
Sata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corpsegrinder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Corpsegrinder.
Sata is rocked!
Corpsegrinder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sata looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corpsegrinder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sata is still on wobbly legs! Can Corpsegrinder finish him?
The referee is keeping an eye on Corpsegrinder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sata seems to have recovered his senses.
Corpsegrinder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corpsegrinder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corpsegrinder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sata blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder lands an elbow inside that Sata shrugs off.
Corpsegrinder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sata has a couple of punches blocked by Corpsegrinder.
Sata takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Corpsegrinder gets underhooks to prevent Sata's takedown attempt.
Sata ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sata no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Corpsegrinder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Corpsegrinder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stardust Corpsegrinder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Corpsegrinder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder scoring well with a low kick there.
Sata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corpsegrinder sprawls well. Corpsegrinder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sata gets slowly back to his feet.
Sata fails with a takedown attempt.
Corpsegrinder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corpsegrinder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sata forces Corpsegrinder back against the cage and clinches.
Corpsegrinder prevents a body shot from Sata.
Sata misses with a punch to the body.
Sata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Corpsegrinder after a bit of a struggle.
Sata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Corpsegrinder lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sata tries to throw a body punch but Corpsegrinder avoids it by throwing Sata back against the cage.
Corpsegrinder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corpsegrinder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sata takes a knee right on the jaw!
Corpsegrinder lands a big elbow that sends Sata down! Sata recovers to guard.
It looks like Akiro Sata has been cut.
Corpsegrinder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Corpsegrinder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Corpsegrinder lands a couple of digs.
Corpsegrinder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corpsegrinder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stardust Corpsegrinder.
Sata fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akiro Sata's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Corpsegrinder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corpsegrinder misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corpsegrinder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corpsegrinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sata tries to land a body kick
and Corpsegrinder counters with a good, hard body kick but Sata shrugs it off.
Sata takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Corpsegrinder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corpsegrinder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sata misses with a takedown attempt
and Corpsegrinder makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sata really felt that one!
Sata misses with a takedown
and Corpsegrinder counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder lands a nice looking body kick.
Sata with a poor takedown
and Corpsegrinder counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiro Sata.
Sata is breathing heavily.
Corpsegrinder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sata, pushing him back against the cage.
Corpsegrinder tries a knee to the head but Sata blocks it.
Sata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Corpsegrinder pushes off an throws an elbow but Sata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Corpsegrinder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Corpsegrinder to work.
Sata wants a takedown.
Sata dodges an elbow strike from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sata's efforts to push away.
Corpsegrinder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sata can do to turn this around?
Sata manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder lands a high kick to the side of Sata's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Corpsegrinder dives into guard, looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sata 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.
Corpsegrinder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Sata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Corpsegrinder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sata misses with some punches.
Sata pulls guard successfully.
Corpsegrinder trying to control but Sata is working from the bottom.
Sata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corpsegrinder controls the pace.
Corpsegrinder wants to pass the guard but Sata is keeping the position.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the position from guard on top but Sata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stardust Corpsegrinder.
Sata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corpsegrinder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sata dives in and grabs Corpsegrinder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corpsegrinder pushes down on Sata's head and hops out.
Corpsegrinder gets tackled into the cage by Sata. Sata maintains the clinch.
Sata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Corpsegrinder landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Corpsegrinder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corpsegrinder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corpsegrinder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sata blocks it with crossed arms.
Corpsegrinder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corpsegrinder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Corpsegrinder connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Sata goes down! Corpsegrinder jumps into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corpsegrinder content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akiro Sata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corpsegrinder as he avoids it easily.
Sata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corpsegrinder cracks the inside of Sata's front leg.
Sata clinches up against the cage.
Sata tries to pull guard but Corpsegrinder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Corpsegrinder lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corpsegrinder.
Sata is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiro Sata.
Corpsegrinder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corpsegrinder looking to throw knees to the head but Sata is blocking nicely.
Corpsegrinder is stalling here.
Corpsegrinder lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder lands a hook that snaps the head of Sata backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Corpsegrinder.
Sata tries to throw a body punch but Corpsegrinder avoids it by throwing Sata back against the cage.
Sata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corpsegrinder has him pressed against the cage.
Sata drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sata working hard to break the clinch.
Corpsegrinder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Corpsegrinder stalling in the clinch.
Sata manages to break the clinch.
Sata fails with the takedown
and Corpsegrinder counters with a stiff right hand.
Corpsegrinder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corpsegrinder moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sata throws a wild body kick that Corpsegrinder sees coming a mile off.
Corpsegrinder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sata, pushing him back against the cage.
Corpsegrinder lands a big knee to the head and Sata goes down! Corpsegrinder is looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corpsegrinder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Corpsegrinder tries a head kick but it misses.
Akiro Sata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corpsegrinder lands a big head kick that sends Sata to the canvas! Corpsegrinder follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stardust Corpsegrinder!
Our winner, Stardust Corpsegrinder, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Caco Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caco Vera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caco Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera tries to land a leg kick but Kramer saw it coming and moves away.
A nice combination there by Vera.
Vera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kramer throws a poor cross that misses
and Vera counters with a left and a right that stings Kramer.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kramer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
Vera ducks under a wild hook from Kramer.
Vera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kramer looks to land a right hand but Vera moved out of range.
Kramer looks to score with a jab to the body but Vera is just out of range.
Kramer has a takedown stuffed.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kramer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Vera is looking to land body kicks.
Vera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kramer checks it well.
Kramer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kramer tests Vera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera dodges the punch combination from Kramer.
Kramer throws a leg kick but Vera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kramer connects with a crisp jab.
Vera gets caught napping as Kramer dives in and scores a takedown. Vera manages to retain guard.
Kramer 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.
Vera wants to stand and escape but Kramer is having none of it.
Vera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kramer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damian Kramer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vera throws the left hand but Kramer avoids the punch easily.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Kramer moves out of range easily.
Vera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kramer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kramer staying out of range there.
Caco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Vera misses with a head kick.
Caco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kramer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vera lands a jab to the head.
Kramer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
Vera misses with a double jab.
Kramer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kramer cracks Vera with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kramer is able to avoid easily.
Kramer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kramer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vera misses the jab.
Vera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kramer blocks a head kick by Vera.
Vera slips a jab and a cross from Kramer.
Vera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vera defending well as Kramer loads up on a big left hand.
Kramer's corner calls for a 1-2. Kramer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kramer takes a swing at Vera's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Kramer tenderised Vera's leg. Vera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Kramer. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kramer as he connects with a hook.
Vera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kramer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kramer works over Vera's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kramer misses the target.
Kramer misses with a low kick as Vera jumps back.
Vera gets caught napping as Kramer dives in and scores a takedown. Vera manages to retain guard.
Vera wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kramer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vera wants to sweep here but Kramer controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Kramer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kramer.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Vera lands a nice looking body kick.
Kramer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kramer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kramer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vera throws a leg kick which misses Kramer's front leg but catches the back leg as Kramer tries to avoid it.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kramer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera throws a head kick but Kramer moves out of range.
Vera throws a head kick but Kramer moves out of range.
Vera checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera throws a body kick that misses.
Kramer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kramer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kramer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kramer is looking to chop away at Vera's legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera throws a leg kick that misses.
Kramer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vera quickly recovers to half guard.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kramer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera trying to control here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vera wants to improve his position but Kramer is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Caco Vera.
Vera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Kramer scores with a takedown into Vera's guard.
Kramer stops Vera from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vera working a defensive guard but Kramer passes into half guard.
Kramer controlling the action here.
Kramer trying to mount his opponent but Vera defends it.
Kramer content to control rather than advance.
Vera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vera.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kramer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera wants to stand up but Kramer is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damian Kramer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kramer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vera throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Vera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kramer scores with a jab to the body.
Kramer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kramer throws a leg kick but Vera moved away.
Kramer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Vera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vera looks to throw a body kick
and Kramer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kramer misses with a hook
and Vera counters with a solid body kick.
Vera throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Kramer throws a series of punches but Vera moves out of range.
Vera slips a straight right by Kramer.
Kramer looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vera's guard.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vera is looking to stand up but Kramer isn't so interested in that idea.
Kramer won't allow Vera to sweep him here.
Kramer stays in close to Vera's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vera is looking to stand up but Kramer isn't so interested in that idea.
Damian Kramer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Kramer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kramer misses with a double jab
and Vera counters with a straight right hand.
Vera staying out of range there.
Kramer moves out of range of the body kick from Vera.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vera manages to avoid it.
Vera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vera catches Kramer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kramer throws out the jab.
Vera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kramer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Kramer misses.
Kramer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vera. Vera obviously looking to wear him down.
Kramer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Damian Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vera throws a head kick that half lands.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kramer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
Damian Kramer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vera walks into a stiff left hand from Kramer.
Kramer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kramer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kramer avoids the head kick by Vera.
Kramer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kramer somewhat.
Kramer looks to land a combination. Vera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vera is looking to chop away at Kramer's legs.
Kramer connects with a nice looking jab.
Kramer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vera tries to avoid it but Kramer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vera to the ground. Vera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vera.
Kramer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kramer cracks Vera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kramer slips under a jab.
Caco Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vera checks a leg kick.
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vera.
Vera throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kramer gets the takedown into side control.
Vera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Vera is very close to passing his half guard.
Vera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Kramer.
Well Kramer 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damian Kramer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vito Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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28
158 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Brock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brock.
Eddie Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferrari as he connects with a hook.
Brock staying out of range there.
Ferrari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferrari slaps away a takedown attempt from Brock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferrari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferrari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brock is trying to force a seperation but Ferrari has the dominant position.
Ferrari lands a left hand.
Ferrari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Ferrari misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrari is leaning against Brock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferrari tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
Brock is trying to force a seperation but Ferrari has the dominant position.
Ferrari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brock up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferrari manages to break the clinch.
Ferrari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brock dips to his left and cracks Ferrari with an uppercut!
Brock throws a jab when Ferrari was well out of range.
Ferrari throws a solid leg kick but Brock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferrari throws a jab when Brock was well out of range.
Brock throws out a powerful jab.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Ferrari pushes him off.
Ferrari swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Ferrari fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Brock to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Brock looks to clinch but Ferrari throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Brock taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vito Ferrari!
A victorious Vito Ferrari 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ishmael Boorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Og Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boorg comes to the cage accompanied by In the Jailhouse Now. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ishmael Boorg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Og Kush!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boorg moves into the clinch.
Kush is struggling to control the position.
Boorg lands an elbow that stopped Kush in his tracks for a moment.
Boorg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kush or not.
Boorg misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boorg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boorg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boorg missing with knees to the body.
Kush is trying to break the clinch but Boorg has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kush.
Kush throws a head punch that misses.
Boorg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boorg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kush up against the cage.
Kush blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Kush.
Kush has had enough of the clinch but Boorg keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boorg missing with knees to the body.
Kush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boorg gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kush is controlling Boorg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boorg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kush keeps working.
Kush wants to get back to his feet.
Kush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boorg wants to control but Kush is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boorg tries to clinch up.
Boorg darts in and clinches Kush up against the cage.
Boorg scores a nice knee to the body.
Kush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kush breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Boorg.
Boorg thumps Kush with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush is looking to clinch but Boorg is avoiding it.
Kush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boorg misses with a low kick.
Boorg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boorg lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boorg throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boorg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boorg trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Boorg throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boorg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boorg trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ishmael Boorg.
Kush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boorg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boorg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kush is fending him off so far but Boorg persists. Nope, Kush circles away and we're back to standing.
Kush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boorg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishmael Boorg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Kush as he connects with a hook.
Boorg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boorg clinches up with Kush and pushes him back against the cage.
Kush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kush misses with the head strike.
Boorg struggles to land a body shot inside as Kush controls his hands.
Boorg breaks the clinch.
Kush moves out of range of the leg kick from Boorg.
Boorg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boorg tries to bum rush Kush with a series of wild strikes but Kush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boorg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boorg is looking to clinch.
Kush throws a right and a left that Boorg avoids nicely.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boorg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boorg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boorg walks into a jab.
Kush tries to clinch there but Boorg circles away.
Kush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boorg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boorg misses with a body kick.
Boorg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boorg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boorg shoots for a double leg takedown but Kush sprawls well. He's pushed Boorg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kush lands with a right hand.
Ishmael Boorg is winning the standup battle so far.
Kush closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boorg counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boorg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kush's brow.
A short uppercut from Kush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kush.
Kush throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boorg lands an elbow just above Kush 's eye.
Kush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kush.
Boorg struggles to land a body shot inside as Kush controls his hands.
Boorg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kush blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Boorg.
Kush lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boorg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kush misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kush throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boorg backwards.
Kush is looking to control Boorg's arms but Boorg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kush has his back to the cage.
Kush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kush works on Boorg's body with a couple of short punches.
Boorg misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boorg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boorg tries a knee to the head but Kush blocks it.
Kush scores with a shot to the side of Boorg's head.
Kush misses with a punch on the inside.
Ishmael Boorg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boorg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boorg takes a shot to the head.
Kush misses with the head strike.
Kush pushes Boorg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kush.
Kush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kush taking a breather.
Boorg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boorg keeps the fight on the outside.
Kush looks to clinch
and Boorg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kush wants to get back to his feet but Boorg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boorg trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Kush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ishmael Boorg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boorg wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Og Kush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Kush.
Kush tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boorg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boorg.
Boorg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boorg distracts Kush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boorg throwing strikes but missing.
Boorg wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush is looking to stand up but Boorg isn't so interested in that idea.
Boorg lands a couple of elbows.
Boorg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boorg looking to pass the guard.
Boorg wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kush wants to clinch but Boorg slips to the side
and Boorg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kush is trying to break the clinch but Boorg is controlling him.
Kush avoids a wild elbow strike from Boorg.
Boorg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boorg misses with a punch on the inside.
Boorg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kush.
Boorg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boorg tightens his grip and picks Kush up, before dumping him to the ground. Kush manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush keeping full guard, as Boorg tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boorg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Og Kush has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kush scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Ishmael Boorg has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush tries to clinch but Boorg moves out of range.
Kush moves into the clinch.
Kush blocks a body shot from Boorg.
A shot in the inside from Kush.
Kush working aggressively here.
Kush tries to stall but Boorg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kush throws a punch but it's blocked by Boorg.
Boorg is trying to pull guard but Kush has him pressed against the cage.
Kush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boorg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kush blocks it with crossed arms.
Boorg working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boorg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kush dodges an elbow strike from Boorg.
Kush is trying to break the clinch but Boorg is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishmael Boorg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boorg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishmael Boorg!
A relieved looking Ishmael Boorg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Honey Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Taurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Honey Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Taurus!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Badger tries to avoid it but Taurus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Badger to the ground. Badger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Badger lands a big head kick that sends Taurus tumbling to the mat! Badger takes a step backwards and waves Taurus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Taurus is rocked!
It looks like Miguel Taurus has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Badger off balance momentarily.
Taurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Badger finish him?
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badger.
Badger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Badger coming out on top.
Taurus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taurus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taurus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taurus throws a chopping leg kick but Badger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taurus has a takedown stuffed.
A punch lands to the side of Taurus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miguel Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taurus is looking to clinch but Badger is avoiding it.
A left lands for Badger.
Taurus throws a leg kick
and Badger counters with a nice body shot.
Taurus moves out of range as Badger strikes.
Badger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taurus throws a body punch but Badger moves out of range.
Taurus misses with a takedown attempt - Badger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Honey Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Taurus.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Taurus seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Badger checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Taurus.
Taurus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Badger is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Taurus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Badger down.
Badger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badger throws a combination. Taurus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taurus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Badger is fending him off so far but Taurus persists. Nope, Badger circles away and we're back to standing.
Taurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badger.
Taurus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Badger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Badger misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Badger misses the target.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badger is looking to chop away at Taurus's legs.
Badger thumps Taurus with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus throws a low kick but Badger avoids it.
Badger swinging wildly here.
Taurus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Badger avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taurus.
Badger thuds a left hand into Taurus's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taurus.
Badger connects with a nice looking jab.
Taurus misses with a low kick as Badger jumps back.
Taurus moves in looking to clinch but Badger pushes him off.
Badger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taurus.
Taurus throws a solid leg kick but Badger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taurus.
Badger lunges at Taurus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taurus's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taurus is looking to clinch.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taurus defending well as Badger loads up on a big left hand.
Badger lands a jab to the head.
Badger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurus can pounce on him.
Taurus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taurus, right into the meat.
Taurus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taurus throws a leg kick that misses.
Badger throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Badger.
Badger throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Badger misses its intended target.
Badger keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Badger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taurus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Badger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taurus.
Badger just misses with a punch to the body.
Taurus shoots in but Badger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Badger's leg. Badger is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Badger misses its intended target.
Badger looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Badger throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus is looking to chop away at Badger's legs.
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Badger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Taurus tries to clinch up but Badger circles away and keeps his distance.
Badger misses with a low kick.
Honey Badger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honey Badger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Taurus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Badger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Badger.
Badger misses with a straight right.
Taurus throws a leg kick
and Badger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurus can pounce on him.
Taurus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Badger sprawls well. Badger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taurus gets slowly back to his feet.
Badger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taurus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Badger's calf.
Taurus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Badger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus swinging wildly here.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badger.
Taurus wants to land a leg kick but Badger is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taurus.
Badger lands a nice looking body shot.
Badger scores with a sloppy right hand. Taurus should have avoided that one.
Badger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Badger lands a nice hook to Taurus's body. Taurus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Badger.
A shot to the liver by Badger. Beautiful body shot.
Badger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Badger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taurus's head.
Taurus tries to clinch up.
Taurus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taurus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taurus tries to clinch but Badger is having none of it.
Taurus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badger.
Badger lands a really nice looking cross but Taurus seems unphased.
Badger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Taurus is predictable there
and Badger counters with a nice body shot.
Badger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taurus. Taurus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Badger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Badger misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Taurus shoots in and drives through. Badger sprawls well.
Badger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Badger scores with a four punch combination!
Badger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taurus.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taurus.
A left lands for Badger.
Some bone on bone action there as Badger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taurus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taurus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurus throws a low kick but Badger avoids it.
Badger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Badger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taurus. Taurus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taurus throws a leg kick which misses Badger's front leg but catches the back leg as Badger tries to avoid it.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taurus tries to clinch up but Badger circles away and keeps his distance.
Badger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Badger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Badger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taurus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taurus blocks the body kick.
Badger swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taurus thumps Badger with a low kick.
Taurus tries to clinch but Badger moves out of range.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badger looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus misses with a low kick.
Taurus fails to land the takedown.
Honey Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Taurus.
Taurus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Badger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taurus.
Badger slaps away a takedown attempt from Taurus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taurus thumps Badger with a low kick.
Badger misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taurus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Taurus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miguel Taurus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Taurus scoring well with a low kick there.
Badger scores with a punch to the head.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Badger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taurus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taurus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Badger just misses with a punch to the body.
Taurus darts in and clinches Badger up against the cage.
Badger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badger tries to land a knee to the head but Taurus blocks with his arms.
Taurus working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badger.
Taurus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taurus tries a knee to the head but Badger blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Taurus fails to land.
Taurus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Badger lands with a left to the head.
Taurus misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Badger.
Badger breaks from the clinch.
Taurus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badger circles away quickly and effectively.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badger.
Badger avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Good work by Taurus as he checks the leg kick.
Taurus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taurus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Badger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taurus's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taurus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taurus tries a low kick but Badger avoids it.
Badger lands with an overhand left.
Badger scores with a body shot.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Badger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tauruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus lands a head kick!
Badger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Badger.
Badger throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Taurus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Badger.
Badger throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Badger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taurus throws a leg kick but Badger checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taurus.
Taurus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Badger looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
Badger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Badger digs a good body shot into Taurus's ribs.
Badger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taurus under the eye.
Taurus closes the distance and clinches up with Badger, looking for a takedown. Taurus pushes Badger against the cage but Badger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Honey Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Taurus.
Taurus misses with a low kick.
Badger checks a leg kick.
Badger scores with a jab. Taurus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taurus 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 Badger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Badger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taurus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Badger's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Badger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.
Badger lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badger connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Taurus! He's out on his feet! Badger rushes in and drops Taurus with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Honey Badger!
Honey Badger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rey Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pj Veenstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jericho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AR-Swift: Awesome God . 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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26
168 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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32
167 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rey Jericho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pj Veenstra!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veenstra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jericho was covering up waiting for the punch and Veenstra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Veenstra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jericho is keeping the position for now.
Veenstra keeps trying to improve his position.
Veenstra throws a strike but Jericho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Veenstra throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jericho escapes and throws Veenstra's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Veenstra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jericho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jericho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Veenstra some visible discomfort.
Jericho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jericho cracks Veenstra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jericho working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veenstra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Jericho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veenstra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jericho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jericho prevents Veenstra from improving his position.
Jericho thows a huge punch but Veenstra dodges it nicely.
Jericho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jericho lands with a punch from half guard.
Veenstra throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jericho is nestled in close to Veenstra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Veenstra actively working from the bottom here.
Veenstra is looking for a sweep. Jericho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Jericho.
Nice strikes from Jericho there.
Veenstra has hold of Jericho's hands but Jericho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veenstra gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Veenstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jericho stands up over Veenstra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jericho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Veenstra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jericho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jericho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jericho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Veenstra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Veenstra has momentary wrist control but Jericho slips an elbow through the middle.
Veenstra has momentary wrist control but Jericho slips an elbow through the middle.
Veenstra is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veenstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jericho wants to stand but Veenstra is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jericho landing with the ground and pound.
Jericho works over Veenstra with some ground and pound from guard.
Jericho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Veenstra's head.
Jericho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jericho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jericho is in close to Veenstra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jericho trying to control but Veenstra is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jericho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Veenstra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Veenstra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jericho is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veenstra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Veenstra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jericho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jericho lands a couple of elbows.
Jericho landing some decent shots from guard.
Veenstra is still in real trouble! Can Jericho finish him?
Jericho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Veenstra has an active guard here but Jericho has managed to pass into half guard.
Veenstra seems to have recovered his senses.
Jericho trying to control the action but Veenstra is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veenstra is looking for a sweep. Jericho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jericho working over Veenstra with some ground and pound. Veenstra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jericho is thwarting Veenstra's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Jericho dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veenstra.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Veenstra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jericho is in Veenstra's guard.
Jericho is in close to Veenstra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rey Jericho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jericho postures up.
Jericho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jericho lands a couple of elbows.
Veenstra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jericho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jericho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jericho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Veenstra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jericho has managed to get both his arms back between Veenstra's legs - danger averted.
Jericho landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veenstra isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jericho stacks Veenstra 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 Jericho!
Jericho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho is working Veenstra over with some ground and pound from side control.
Veenstra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Veenstra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jericho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Veenstra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jericho wants to control but Veenstra is keeping him busy.
Jericho cracks Veenstra with a big right hand but Veenstra just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jericho scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Veenstra is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jericho can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Jericho!
Rey Jericho retains his lightweight title!
Rey Jericho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo has chosen Run This Town as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Greene!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene throws the kick towards the body but Aldo avoids it.
Good work by Aldo as he checks the leg kick.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Greene misses the jab.
Greene throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aldo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo misses with a combination
and Greene counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Greene lands a jab to the head.
Greene finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo scores with a takedown into Greene's guard.
Greene keeping full guard, as Aldo tries to pass.
Greene trying to control the position.
Aldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
Greene seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aldo 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're going to have a standup here because Danny Greene wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aldo dips to his left and cracks Greene with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Aldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aldo thumps Greene with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greene lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Greene lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Greene.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Greene is avoiding it.
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aldo misses with a kick to the body
and Greene counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greene is looking to wear down Aldo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Greene throws a leg kick but Aldo checks it.
Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo thows a body shot but no joy.
Greene checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Greene lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Aldo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Greene counters with a nice leg kick.
Danny Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danny Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo throws a solid leg kick but Greene takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aldo.
Aldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greene.
Aldo throws a push kick but Greene slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Aldo blocks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Aldo walks into a straight right hand from Greene.
Aldo slips a jab from Greene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Greene dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Greene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Greene throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Greene takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Greene blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Aldo shoots in and drives through. Greene sprawls well.
Greene doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greene avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Greene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aldo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo thows a body shot but no joy.
Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Aldo.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greene looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Greene scores with a four punch combination!
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo misses with a straight right.
Danny Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Greene lands a jab.
Greene lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldo's sensitive parts.
Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Greene.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aldo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene with a hook.
Greene attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Greene lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice jab there from Greene.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
A shot to the liver by Greene. Beautiful body shot.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick from Aldo.
Greene throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greene takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
Greene jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo ducks right into an uppercut from Greene.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene delivers a nice body kick.
Greene rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greene throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Greene dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Greene throws out a leg kick but Aldo moves out of range and Greene only half commits.
Greene blocks a low kick nicely.
Aldo throws a lazy head kick
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aldo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Greene throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greene jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aldo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick from Aldo.
Donk. Greene catches Aldo right on the button with a cross.
Greene misses with a head kick.
A jab from Greene misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greene moves out of range as Aldo throws a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Aldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greene doesn't seem phased though.
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Greene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Greene slams his shin into Aldo's torso.
Aldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Greene works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Greene is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Aldo lands a nice shot that snaps Greene's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Greene.
Greene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aldo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Greene's guard.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aldo stands and throws Greene's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aldo trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aldo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Greene defend it? Aldo steps over the head and cranks it - Greene is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Aldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo is the new featherweight champion!
Jose Aldo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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