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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Crain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin Crain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Calvin Crain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hard Head!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head swats away the attempt to clinch by Crain.
Crain stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Head is defended easily by Crain.
Crain closes the distance and clinches.
Crain lands a good knee to the midsection. Head won't want to take too many of those.
Head is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Head is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crain.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crain as Head tries to tie him up.
Head looks winded!
Crain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Head's defenses.
It looks like Hard Head has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Crain.
Crain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Head's defenses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crain keeps control of Head as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crain.
Crain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crain stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Calvin Crain.
Crain moves into the clinch.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Crain has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Head's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Head tries to pull guard but Crain won't allow it.
Calvin Crain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hard Head.
Crain lands an elbow that stopped Head in his tracks for a moment.
Head is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crain controlling the action here for a moment.
Head misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crain lands a good knee to the midsection. Head won't want to take too many of those.
Crain lands a good knee to the midsection. Head won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crain putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Head in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crain landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Hard Head's cut even more.
Crain is pushing Head up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Head takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crain slows down the pace here.
Crain seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Crain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head letting Crain take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Calvin Crain.
Head moves into the clinch successfully.
Crain lands a nice knee to the body.
Crain with a knee to the head.
Crain has Head pushed against the cage.
Crain gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Crain lands a nice elbow.
Crain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Head lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crain lands an uppercut.
Crain can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crain obliges.
Crain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head letting Crain take a breather here.
Crain scores with a shoulder strike.
Crain lands a nice uppercut.
The cut above Hard Head's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crain lands a nice knee to the body.
Crain avoiding damage.
Crain landing knees to the body.
Crain taking a breather.
Crain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Crain to work.
Crain scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crain lands a shot to the body.
Crain is trying to maintain a safe position but Head gets an underhook and turns Crain into the cage.
Crain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Head tries to pull guard but Crain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Crain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hard Head's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crain lands an elbow inside that Head shrugs off.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head missing with knees to the body.
Crain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Head lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crain crunches a lovely knee into Head's ribcage.
Crain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Head's defenses.
Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crain is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Crain.
Crain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Head up against the cage.
Head takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crain has Head pushed against the cage.
Crain crunches a lovely knee into Head's ribcage.
Head is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is working for takedown but Crain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crain avoiding damage.
Crain crunches a lovely knee into Head's ribcage.
Crain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crain lands an elbow just above Head 's eye.
Crain lands a nice elbow.
Hard Head's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Crain putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Head in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hard Head's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calvin Crain!
A relieved looking Calvin Crain 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Magomed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Von Richtofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Richtofen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rammstein kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Dragan Magomed has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dragan Magomed seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dragan Magomed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfgang Von Richtofen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Richtofen scores with a hook.
Von Richtofen connects with a crisp jab.
Von Richtofen lands a two punch combo.
Magomed walks into a jab.
Von Richtofen cracks the inside of Magomed's front leg.
Magomed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Richtofen circles away.
Magomed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Richtofen.
We've been hearing reports that Magomed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Magomed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Richtofen.
Von Richtofen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomed tries to move into range but Von Richtofen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Von Richtofen.
Von Richtofen connects with a crisp jab.
Wolfgang Von Richtofen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Richtofen lands a slapping body shot.
Magomed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Von Richtofen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomed backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richtofen lands a head shot.
Wolfgang Von Richtofen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Richtofen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Richtofen slips a jab and a cross from Magomed.
Magomed is breathing heavily.
Von Richtofen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Richtofen lands with a shot to the body.
Von Richtofen fakes the leg kick and cracks Magomed in the body.
Von Richtofen throws a leg kick which misses Magomed's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomed tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Von Richtofen.
Von Richtofen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Richtofen scores with the left hand. Magomed knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Richtofen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomed had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Von Richtofen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomed.
Von Richtofen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Richtofen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Richtofen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Richtofen.
Von Richtofen connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Richtofen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Von Richtofen.
That kick from Von Richtofen tenderised Magomed's leg. Magomed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Richtofen throws a head kick that Magomed semi-blocks.
Von Richtofen scores with a hook to the body. Magomed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Richtofen, right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Von Richtofen.
Von Richtofen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Danga de danga de dang - Von Richtofen scores with a four punch combination!
Von Richtofen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomed is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Richtofen.
Oooooh!!! Von Richtofen has knocked Magomed down with a huge combo! Von Richtofen steps away and waves a wobbly Magomed back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Magomed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richtofen scores with a nice body kick.
Von Richtofen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Richtofen lands a jab to Magomed's midsection.
Von Richtofen throws an overhand right that drops Magomed like a sack of potatoes! Von Richtofen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Von Richtofen!
Wolfgang Von Richtofen 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Singh (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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260 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Ripgut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emmanuel Singh!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ripgut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh.
Ripgut misses with a head kick.
Singh scores with a nice head shot.
Singh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Ripgut.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Ripgut connects with an inside leg kick.
Ripgut moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Ripgut misses the target.
Ripgut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Singh with a jab.
Singh swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Singh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Ripgut 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Ripgut.
Singh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Singh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ripgut on the side of the head.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Singh lands an overhand right.
Singh cracks Ripgut with a good jab.
Ripgut tries to clinch there but Singh circles away.
Ripgut cracks Singh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ripgut.
Singh tests Ripgut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ripgut sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut moves out of range of the strikes.
Singh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh tries to score with a low kick but Ripgut moves his leg out of the way.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Ripgut moves away and avoids it.
Singh lands a really nice looking cross but Ripgut seems unphased.
Singh's corner calls for a 1-2. Singh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Singh scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Singh blocks the leg kick.
Ripgut throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Ripgut tries to clinch there but Singh circles away.
Ripgut lands with a straight right. Singh didn't see that one coming.
Ripgut misses with a low kick as Singh jumps back.
Singh lands a jab to Ripgut's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ripgut cracks Singh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ripgut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Ripgut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ripgut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emmanuel Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh clobbers Ripgut with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Singh misses.
Singh throws a hook but Ripgut blocks it.
Ripgut thumps Singh with a low kick.
Singh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ripgut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripgut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh.
Ripgut connects with a solid leg kick.
Ripgut looks for the body kick but Singh saw that one coming.
Singh throws a solid leg kick but Ripgut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Singh.
Singh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ripgut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singh throws a lazy uppercut
and Ripgut moves into the clinch.
Ripgut looking to throw knees to the head but Singh is blocking nicely.
Singh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ripgut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripgut has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh is trying to push Ripgut away but Ripgut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ripgut throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ripgut trying to land knees to the body.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ripgut has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Singh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Singh scores with a decent looking hook.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ripgut.
Nice defenses there by Ripgut.
Singh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ripgut backs up against the cage.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Singh moves out of range.
Ripgut scores with a kick to the midsection.
Emmanuel Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ripgut moves forwards but Singh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Singh misses with a body kick.
Singh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Singh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Singh.
Singh throws a series of punches but Ripgut avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Singh tried to score with a low kick but Ripgut checks it.
Ripgut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Ripgut's shoulder, as Ripgut tries to avoid the shot.
Singh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ripgut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ripgut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ripgut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Singh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ripgut has him pressed against the cage.
Singh blocks an elbow strike from Ripgut.
Singh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ripgut avoids it.
Ripgut lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Ripgut.
It looks like Emmanuel Singh has been cut.
Ripgut working Singh over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh blocks an elbow strike from Ripgut.
Ripgut lands a damaging elbow.
Ripgut with a knee to the head.
Singh is rocked!
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Singh is still on wobbly legs! Can Ripgut finish him?
Ripgut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ripgut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripgut lands a big knee! That's hurt Singh! Oh, he's all over the place! Ripgut lands another knee that sends Singh to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Ripgut!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Ripgut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sport Billy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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242 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sport Billy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Billy scores with a nice head shot.
Billy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billy.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Billy.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Billy throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Billy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billy is breathing heavily.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov sends Billy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Billy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Billy is rocked!
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Billy's front leg but catches the back leg as Billy tries to avoid it.
Oh Billy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Billy takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kersikov sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Billy bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hamish Kersikov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morpheus Vulcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rand Al Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Morpheus Vulcan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Morpheus Vulcan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 cm
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189 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morpheus Vulcan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rand Al Thor!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Thor moves into range and clinches up with Vulcan.
Vulcan fails to pull guard.
Vulcan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vulcan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Al Thor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vulcan or not.
Al Thor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Thor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Al Thor.
Al Thor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Thor lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Thor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vulcan's face.
Al Thor lands a shot to the body.
Vulcan jumps guard but Al Thor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vulcan is working for takedown but Al Thor is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morpheus Vulcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vulcan is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Thor.
Al Thor presses Vulcan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al Thor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Thor lands a knee to the body.
Al Thor lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vulcan backwards.
Al Thor lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Thor.
Al Thor connects with a knee to the head.
Al Thor landing knees to the head.
It looks like Morpheus Vulcan has been cut.
Al Thor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vulcan or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Thor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vulcan or not.
Good body shot from Al Thor.
A right hand to the body from Al Thor.
Al Thor cracks Vulcan with a nice body shot.
Al Thor works on Vulcan's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Al Thor.
Al Thor scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Al Thor.
A right hand to the body from Al Thor.
Al Thor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Al Thor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Thor works on Vulcan's body with a couple of short punches.
Al Thor pushes Vulcan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vulcan backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Thor.
A right hand to the body from Al Thor.
Al Thor scores a nice knee to the body.
Al Thor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vulcan takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Thor.
Al Thor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vulcan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Thor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al Thor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Thor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Thor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Thor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vulcan wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Thor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vulcan takes a shot to the head.
Al Thor lands a nice knee to the body.
Al Thor lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Al Thor.
A knee to the head by Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Al Thor obliges.
Al Thor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Thor scores with a hook to the body.
Al Thor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Thor lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Thor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al Thor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Al Thor - that landed with a thud.
Al Thor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vulcan is working for takedown but Al Thor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al Thor scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Al Thor - that landed with a thud.
Al Thor lands a nice knee to the body.
Al Thor scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Thor.
Al Thor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vulcan's face.
Al Thor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vulcan backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Thor.
Al Thor presses Vulcan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Thor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Thor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vulcan backwards.
Al Thor lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Thor lands a body shot.
Al Thor landing knees to the body.
Al Thor cracks Vulcan with a nice body shot.
Al Thor connects with a knee to the head.
Al Thor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Thor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Thor with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Al Thor.
Al Thor scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a hook that snaps the head of Vulcan backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Thor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Al Thor obliges.
Al Thor lands a nice knee to the body.
Al Thor is leaning against Vulcan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Al Thor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rand Al Thor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morpheus Vulcan'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.
Good exchange - Al Thor coming out on top.
A jab from Al Thor finds it's way through Vulcan's defenses.
Vulcan moves out of range as Al Thor strikes.
Al Thor misses the shot to the body.
Al Thor throws the left hand but Vulcan avoids the punch easily.
Vulcan fails to land the takedown.
Al Thor closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Thor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vulcan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vulcan walks into a straight right hand from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Thor connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Thor clinches with his opponent.
Vulcan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Thor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Thor with a knee to the head.
Al Thor prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morpheus Vulcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Thor digs a right hand into Vulcan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vulcan's gas tank.
Al Thor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vulcan's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Thor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al Thor digs a right hand into Vulcan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vulcan's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Al Thor as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Al Thor.
Al Thor prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Thor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al Thor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Thor lands a body punch.
Al Thor is leaning against Vulcan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Thor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vulcan or not.
Al Thor connects with a knee to the head.
Al Thor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Al Thor.
Al Thor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vulcan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a knee to the head.
Rand Al Thor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vulcan takes a shot to the head.
Vulcan takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Thor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Al Thor lands a knee to the head.
Vulcan is rocked!
Al Thor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Vulcan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Al Thor as the two fighters clinch.
Vulcan seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Thor scores with a shot to the side of Vulcan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Al Thor on the inside.
Al Thor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vulcan.
Al Thor connects with a knee to the head.
Al Thor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Al Thor.
Al Thor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Al Thor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Al Thor lands a left hand.
Vulcan is trying to pull guard but Al Thor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Al Thor lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Thor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Thor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Thor lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a body punch.
Al Thor lands a shoulder strike.
Al Thor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Al Thor lands a body shot.
Al Thor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vulcan.
A hook to the body from Al Thor.
Al Thor cracks Vulcan with a nice body shot.
Al Thor presses Vulcan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al Thor lands a knee to the body.
Al Thor scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Thor.
Al Thor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Thor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vulcan jumps guard but Al Thor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Al Thor lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Al Thor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rand Al Thor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Morpheus Vulcan'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. This is the final round!
Al Thor pushes Vulcan up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Thor scores with a shot to the side of Vulcan's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Thor.
Al Thor working Vulcan over with knees to the body.
A short right from Al Thor on the inside.
Al Thor lands an uppercut.
Al Thor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al Thor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al Thor crunches a lovely knee into Vulcan's ribcage.
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!
Al Thor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Al Thor - that landed with a thud.
Al Thor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Thor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Al Thor.
Al Thor is working Vulcan over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Thor scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vulcan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Thor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Al Thor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Al Thor.
A hook to the body from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Thor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Al Thor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vulcan taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Thor.
A short uppercut from Al Thor.
Al Thor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Al Thor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Al Thor is working Vulcan over against the cage.
Al Thor with a knee to the head.
Al Thor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Thor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Thor is leaning against Vulcan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vulcan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Thor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al Thor lands a nice shot to the body.
Morpheus Vulcan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vulcan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Thor.
Al Thor moves into the clinch successfully.
Al Thor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Al Thor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al Thor digs a right hand into Vulcan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vulcan's gas tank.
Al Thor lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Thor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Al Thor with a knee to the head.
Al Thor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Al Thor with a knee to the head.
Al Thor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vulcan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Thor to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morpheus Vulcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Thor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vulcan backwards.
Al Thor scores with a hook to the body.
Al Thor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vulcan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vulcan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Thor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Al Thor.
Al Thor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vulcan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Al Thor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vulcan or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Thor.
Al Thor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Thor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Al Thor scores with a shot to the side of Vulcan's head.
Rand Al Thor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vulcan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Thor walks away with a smile on his face. Vulcan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Thor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Thor looks to throw the jab but Vulcan is out of range.
Al Thor throws a leg kick which misses Vulcan's front leg but catches the back leg as Vulcan tries to avoid it.
Al Thor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Thor wants to clinch but Vulcan slips to the side
and Vulcan counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vulcan working the ground and pound but Al Thor is defending the strikes.
Al Thor is trying to get back to his feet.
Morpheus Vulcan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Thor can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Thor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vulcan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rand Al Thor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Thor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rand Al Thor!
Our winner, Rand Al Thor, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yama Mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mama's choice of entrance music: What's Up People by Maximum The Hormone. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Coryatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yama Mama!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coryatt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mama.
Coryatt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mama throws a punch but it's blocked by Coryatt.
Coryatt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mama blocks an elbow strike from Coryatt.
Mama pushes Coryatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coryatt blocks an uppercut.
Mama avoids the elbow strike from Coryatt, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mama avoiding damage as Coryatt throws knees to the body.
Coryatt managing to block the knees to the body from Mama.
Mama can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mama has hold of one of Coryatt's legs. Coryatt is fighting the takedown attempt but Mama gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mama is looking to advance position but Coryatt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Coryatt wants to stand but Mama is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Coryatt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Coryatt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mama is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt controlling the pace for now.
Mama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mama is trying to get back to full guard.
Mama felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mama with the active half guard here but Coryatt passes nicely into side control.
Mama is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt stands up and beckons Mama to his feet.
Coryatt misses with a kick to the body.
Coryatt stuffs the takedown.
Chris Coryatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yama Mama.
Mama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coryatt counters with a head kick. That will keep Mama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coryatt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coryatt.
Mama throws a sloppy head kick
and Coryatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coryatt leaves Mama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mama slips a straight right by Coryatt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mama.
Coryatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mama fails to land the takedown.
Mama drives through and clinches with Coryatt against the cage.
Mama has Coryatt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coryatt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mama avoids the elbow strike from Coryatt, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mama.
Mama misses with an elbow strike.
Coryatt gets underhooks to prevent Mama's takedown attempt.
Mama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mama has Coryatt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Coryatt tumbling to the mat - Mama dives into Coryatt's guard.
Coryatt is trying to keep Mama in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt pulls Mama in close to prevent any damage.
Coryatt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mama is pushing down on Coryatt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coryatt is fighting to maintain full guard but Mama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coryatt is just riding it out for now. Mama eventually gives up the hold.
Mama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Chris Coryatt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coryatt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coryatt is keeping the position for now.
Coryatt is wriggling around but Mama manages to pass to half guard.
Coryatt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mama pushing down on Coryatt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mama prevents Coryatt from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coryatt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mama.
Mama wants to pass the guard but Coryatt is defending well.
Coryatt is trying to maintain the position but Mama is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mama wants to work for an arm triangle but Coryatt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yama Mama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coryatt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coryatt.
Mama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mama postures up.
Mama looking to pass the guard.
Coryatt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mama!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt looking to control but Mama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coryatt controlling from mount.
Mama is desperately trying to improve his position but Coryatt has a good base and remains in mount.
Coryatt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coryatt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mama and Coryatt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mama tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yama Mama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick from Mama lands but Coryatt takes it in his stride.
It looks like Chris Coryatt has been cut.
Mama misses with a series of wild punches.
Mama tried to score with a low kick but Coryatt checks it.
Mama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mama blocks a head kick by Coryatt.
Mama fails with a takedown attempt.
Mama with a poor takedown
and Coryatt counters with a right hand to the body.
Coryatt misses with a leg kick
and Mama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Coryatt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mama has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Coryatt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt manages to get back to half guard.
Mama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coryatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coryatt controlling the position for now.
Mama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coryatt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mama.
Coryatt trying to control here.
Mama wants to work for an arm triangle but Coryatt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mama trying to pass the guard but Coryatt defending well.
Coryatt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Coryatt trying to control from the bottom.
Mama tries to pass to full mount but Coryatt defends it.
Coryatt trying to hold on to Mama's head to control him but Mama postures up.
Chris Coryatt has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coryatt swivels and escapes.
Chris Coryatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yama Mama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Mama blocks the body kick.
Chris Coryatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Coryatt clobbers Mama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mama shoots for a double leg takedown but Coryatt sprawls well. He's pushed Mama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chris Coryatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mama fails to land the takedown.
Coryatt throws a lazy head kick
letting Mama counter with a right hand.
Mama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coryatt tries to avoid it but Mama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coryatt to the ground. Coryatt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coryatt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mama.
Mama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mama throws a front kick aimed at Coryatt's knee but Coryatt avoids it well.
Coryatt misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt misses with a body kick.
Coryatt throws a leg kick
and Mama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mama jumps into guard, dragging Coryatt to the mat.
Coryatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coryatt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coryatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coryatt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Coryatt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Coryatt lands a really nice looking cross but Mama seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yama Mama.
I think Mama 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yama Mama!
Yama Mama 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jose Luciano has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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252 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Luciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer needs to keep his hands up - Luciano had a free shot at his head there.
Luciano lands the left hand.
Mercer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good work by Mercer as he checks the leg kick.
Luciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercer moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano motions for Mercer to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mercer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luciano is looking to improve his position.
Luciano wants to control but Mercer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mercer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mercer is working away from the top position though.
Mercer trying to mount his opponent but Luciano defends it.
Luciano wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.
Mercer trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mercer controlling the action here.
Luciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercer.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mercer in particular looking to stall.
Mercer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luciano defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Luciano is refusing to be controlled, as Mercer sits in half guard.
Luciano trying to hold on to Mercer's head to control him but Mercer postures up.
Luciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.
Mercer wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy.
Mercer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Mercer looks to land a strike but Luciano avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mercer trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mercer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luciano's head.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Luciano is trying to keep Mercer in close.
Luciano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mercer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luciano is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercer keeping control of the position.
Luciano wants to pass to mount but Mercer is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mercer is looking for a sweep. Luciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mercer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Mercer blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer checks a low kick from Luciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Mercer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mercer checks a leg kick.
Mercer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Luciano stuffs the takedown.
Mercer jabs Luciano right on the nose. Luciano blinks but takes it well.
Mercer has a takedown stuffed.
Jose Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Mercer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mercer checks a leg kick.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer dives in and scores a takedown into Luciano's guard.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Mercer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano looking to control.
Mercer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luciano managing to control the position.
Luciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mercer.
Mercer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mercer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mercer trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer postures up in Luciano's guard and throws a big left but Luciano blocks it.
Mercer scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mercer tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luciano has control of Mercer's left arm, preventing Mercer from doing any damage.
Mercer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luciano's guard.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luciano is looking to control Mercer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luciano avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mercer wants to pass to mount but Luciano is defending the position.
Mercer with the ground and pound but Luciano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mercer postures up and lands a big shot to Luciano's brow.
Stu Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mercer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercer is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mercer.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Luciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mercer being controlled here momentarily.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Mercer tries to pass.
Mercer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer stands and throws Luciano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Luciano is not content to let Mercer control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Luciano to see if he's OK.
Luciano is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Mercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mercer checks a leg kick nicely.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Mercer throws a body kick that misses.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Luciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luciano.
Jose Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Mercer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mercer throws a big right hand that misses.
Luciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mercer.
Mercer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mercer throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer throwing strikes but missing.
Mercer landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano looking to control.
Mercer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mercer trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Mercer slips nicely into half guard.
Mercer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Luciano!
Luciano tries to lock up and control but Mercer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mercer breaks from Luciano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mercer working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano working to try and regain half guard.
Mercer landing strikes from the mount.
Mercer is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Luciano goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Mercer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stu Mercer!
Stu Mercer is the new super heavyweight champion!
Stu Mercer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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32
203 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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29
194 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will West!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ricardo Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by West there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
West drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santiago keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santiago pinned against the cage. Santiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West moves away from the strike by Santiago.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses.
Santiago tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santiago pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago gets underhooks to prevent West's takedown attempt.
West dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
West is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santiago is defending well for now.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West shoots in and gets a takedown into Santiago's guard.
West trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
West looking to pass the guard.
Santiago is looking to stand up but West isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
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!
Santiago is looking to stand up but West isn't so interested in that idea.
West works a leg free and moves into half guard.
West is looking to take a break and control but Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West is working for an americana but Santiago has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst West was thinking about the submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working.
Santiago regains half guard.
West seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Santiago has recovered full guard.
West sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santiago's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is working for a submission of some sort.
Santiago is not content to let West control the position.
West is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santiago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time West.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will West dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santiago lands a glancing blow to the side of West's head.
West tries to work over Santiago's front leg with a kick but Santiago checks it.
Santiago moves out of range of the leg kick from West.
Santiago throws a nice head kick!
West scores with a leg kick.
Santiago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santiago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Santiago checks a leg kick.
Santiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santiago sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santiago is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
West is pressing down on Santiago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santiago is holding on for now.
West is taking a breather. Santiago says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West prevents Santiago from standing back up.
West is trying to control the action in half guard but Santiago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
West seems to be working for a kimura but Santiago defends the submission attempt.
Santiago is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
West wants to pass the guard but Santiago is defending well.
West seems to be working for a kimura but Santiago defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to control but West is keeping busy.
Santiago wants to get back to full guard but West has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West wants to control the pace but Santiago is squirming around nicely.
Santiago's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
West controlling from mount.
West is trying to control here but Santiago has managed to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santiago defends it well.
West is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santiago is just riding it out for now. West eventually gives up the hold.
Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santiago looks like he's trying to stand up.
West is trying to work for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
West is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santiago!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Santiago is holding on tight.
West tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
West throws a nice inside leg kick.
West blocks the body kick.
Santiago throws a head kick that half lands.
Santiago throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Santiago misses.
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
West moves out of range as Santiago strikes.
West thows a body shot but no joy.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santiago sprawls well. Santiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
West looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Santiago's head coaches at A'DAM * GYM * PUBLIC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santiago jabs West right on the nose. West blinks but takes it well.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.
Ricardo Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will West.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. West is in Santiago's guard.
Santiago is controlling West's posture.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
Santiago looking to control.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West wants to land a leg kick but Santiago is out of range.
Santiago lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santiago.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago tries a head kick but it misses.
West moves out of range of the body kick from Santiago.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Santiago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Santiago blocks the leg kick.
West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santiago.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santiago throws the kick towards the body but West avoids it.
West misses with a low kick.
Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Santiago dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Santiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Santiago.
West shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santiago is trying to stand.
West is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago pushes West off looking to stand but West dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West seems to be working for a kimura but Santiago defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
Ricardo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West is keen to just control but Santiago is a slippery customer.
Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West stalling away here and it's allowed Santiago to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Santiago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Santiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will West!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabuto Wakizashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
177 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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24
180 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuto Wakizashi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wakizashi is looking to land body kicks.
Wakizashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones connects with a right hand. Wakizashi shakes it off.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Wakizashi's shoulder, as Wakizashi tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Wakizashi scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Wakizashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wakizashi looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wakizashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones checks a low kick from Wakizashi.
Jones feints and then cracks Wakizashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wakizashi down.
Wakizashi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jones falls backwards - clearly groggy! Wakizashi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabuto Wakizashi!
Kabuto Wakizashi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Damnfield clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenric Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Simply Ravishing. David Gray has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenric Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray looks to clinch
and Kyle counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyle.
Kyle circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Kyle scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gray is looking to clinch.
Kyle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Gray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gray is looking to clinch but Kyle is avoiding it.
Kyle throws a solid leg kick but Gray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyle.
Gray tries to clinch
and Kyle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Kyle slips an elbow through the middle.
Kyle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gray 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.
Gray throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyle is one step ahead there.
Kyle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Kyle forces his way into half guard.
Gray missing with punches from the bottom.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Kyle.
Gray is rocked!
Kyle scores with a big shot! Gray's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gray! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenric Kyle!
Kenric Kyle tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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