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SP FN 9: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cenk Uygur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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183 cm
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dana White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cenk Uygur!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uygur lands a nice looking body kick.
Uygur tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uygur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uygur tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Uygur.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uygur clinches up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uygur is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Uygur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Uygur uses good head movement to avoid it.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uygur's elbow.
Uygur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uygur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uygur can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
Uygur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uygur is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
Uygur is working White over against the ropes.
Uygur being controlled against the ropes.
White lands a nice uppercut.
Uygur trying to stall but White improves his position.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Uygur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
Uygur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
Uygur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Uygur scores with a nice hook to the head.
White breaks the clinch.
Uygur throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Cenk Uygur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uygur avoids the body shot from White.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uygur moves away.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Uygur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Dana White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uygur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uygur throws a leg kick but White checks it.
White moves out of range as Uygur strikes.
Uygur takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Uygur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uygur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uygur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uygur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Uygur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uygur digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uygur missing with knees to the body.
Uygur keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uygur tries a head kick but it misses.
Uygur throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
Uygur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uygur misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uygur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uygur 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.
Uygur wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Uygur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Uygur misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uygur tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
White 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.
Uygur misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Uygur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uygur throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White scores with a jab to the body.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Uygur scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uygur misses with a combination
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uygur lands with a good body shot.
Uygur tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Uygur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White 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.
White throws a hook but Uygur blocks it.
Uygur tries to clinch up.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uygur.
Uygur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White ducks under a wild hook from Uygur.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab lands there for White.
Uygur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White tries to land a front kick but Uygur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cenk Uygur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Uygur closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White counters with a nice body kick.
White lands a body shot.
Uygur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Uygur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uygur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uygur.
White lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Uygur is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uygur throws a big shot that misses.
Uygur throws a jab when White was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uygur throws a low kick but White avoids it.
Uygur throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Uygur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cenk Uygur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White checks a leg kick.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uygur closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Uygur pushes White against the ropes but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from White.
It looks like Cenk Uygur has been cut.
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uygur under the eye.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uygur takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Uygur tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uygur throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uygur misses with a double jab
and White counters with a slapping leg kick.
Uygur is breathing heavily.
White cracks a nice hook into Uygur's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uygur is looking to land body kicks.
Uygur tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White connects with a body shot that sends Uygur's belly button to the back.
A head kick by Uygur misses
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Uygur 's knee.
Uygur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
White slips a straight right by Uygur.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
White scores with a spinning back kick!
White connects with a jab.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
Nice defenses there by White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uygur.
White scores with a one two! Uygur had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uygur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from White does it's job there.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Uygur off the ropes and back into range.
Uygur avoids a kick to the body.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uygur is defended easily by White.
Dana White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cenk Uygur.
Uygur looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Uygur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by White.
White misses with a body shot.
White misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uygur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
Uygur wants to clinch.
Uygur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
A shot to the liver by Uygur. Beautiful body shot.
White looks to land a left hand but Uygur moved out of range nicely.
Uygur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White ducks under a wild hook from Uygur.
Uygur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
A big right from Uygur misses.
Uygur tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana White dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cenk Uygur's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Uygur tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uygur throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
Uygur tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White staying out of range there.
Uygur misses with a hook to the body
and Uygur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White misses with a hook. Uygur ducked under it nicely.
Uygur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uygur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uygur tries a head kick but it misses.
White scores with a hook to the body. Uygur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White 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.
Uygur throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Uygur.
White lunges at Uygur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uygur's hand.
Uygur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by White there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uygur tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uygur fails with an attempt to clinch.
White throws a shot to the body.
Uygur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uygur misses with a straight right.
Uygur thows a body shot but no joy.
White keeps Uygur at a distance using the push kick.
White scores with a jab to the body.
White misses with a head kick.
White works the jab nicely.
Uygur tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uygur. Uygur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White scores with a push kick.
White lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uygur lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uygur tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Uygur has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from White.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uygur misses with a hook
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Uygur.
Uygur fails with an attempt to clinch.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uygur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uygur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
White slips under a jab from Uygur.
Uygur throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Uygur 's knee.
Uygur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uygur lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uygur slips a jab from White.
Uygur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uygur is looking to clinch.
Uygur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uygur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from White - that will leave a mark!
White blocks a jab.
Uygur throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uygur takes a step back to recover.
Uygur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dana White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cenk Uygur.
White throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Uygur is trying desperately to land a takedown but White is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Uygur.
White ducks under a wild hook from Uygur.
A shot to the liver by Uygur. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uygur shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from White.
Uygur tries to clinch
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uygur thinking.
Uygur tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White thuds his shin into the meat of Uygur's side.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from White.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White pushes Uygur away with a front kick.
Uygur throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Uygur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Uygur misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dana White showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White 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 Albert Achterberg 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... Dana White!
Dana White got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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154 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taj Mahal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahal tries to sprawl but Puch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mahal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puch pulls his head out easily.
Mahal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puch pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mahal actively working from the bottom here.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahal defending well though.
Mahal looking for submissions off his back.
Mahal is refusing to be controlled, as Puch sits in half guard.
Puch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mahal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puch.
Puch trying to control from half guard but Mahal is working away.
Mahal is pressing down on Puch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahal is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch is looking for a sweep. Mahal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puch trying to control here.
Puch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mahal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mahal seems to be working for a kimura but Puch defends the submission attempt.
Puch is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahal.
Puch trying to hold on to Mahal's head to control him but Mahal postures up.
Mahal is looking for a kimura here.
Puch is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch is working hard here to advance position.
Puch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mahal is trying to work for a kimura but Puch is defending well.
Puch looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mahal passes into side control!
Mahal is trying to get an arm triangle but Puch is defending well.
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!
Mahal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Puch some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mahal advances to mount.
Puch gets back to half guard.
Mahal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mahal moves into full mount! Puch won't be happy about that!
Mahal lands a nice shot to the head.
Mahal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Puch bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Puch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahal is keeping the position for now.
Mahal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puch has managed to get both his arms back between Mahal's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahal's head.
Mahal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puch defends well.
Mahal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Puch is in close to Mahal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puch lands a couple of elbows.
Puch is working Mahal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puch is working Mahal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puch wants to control from the top but Mahal keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taj Mahal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mahal throws an overhand right that lands on Puch's shoulder, as Puch tries to avoid the shot.
Puch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mahal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Puch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Puch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahal is aware though and is defending well.
Puch trying to control the position.
Mahal stands and throws Puch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Puch misses with a strike from the bottom.
Mahal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Puch can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch tries to improve position but can't.
Mahal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puch, who protects the arm well.
Mahal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Puch can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mahal landing strikes.
Puch regains half guard.
Mahal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puch defending well though.
Taj Mahal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahal is trying to work for a kimura but Puch is defending well.
Mahal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puch keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puch.
Puch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Puch lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahal has hold of Puch's hands but Puch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Puch working Mahal over with strikes.
Puch prevents Mahal from improving his position.
Mahal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Puch connects with a nice short shot to Mahal's temple.
Puch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Puch winds up and cracks Mahal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Puch is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Puch there.
Puch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puch lands strikes from half guard.
Puch wants to free his trapped foot but Mahal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mahal looking for submissions off his back.
Puch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mahal gets full guard.
Puch connects with a couple of short punches.
Puch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mahal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahal is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puch lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahal's head.
Puch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahal's head.
Mahal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puch defends it easily.
Puch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puch scoring with some ground and pound.
Puch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mahal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puch connects with a couple of short punches.
Puch cracks Mahal with a solid left hand.
Puch postures up in Mahal's guard and throws a big left but Mahal blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robledo Puch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mahal misses with a low kick.
Puch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahal pinned against the ropes. Mahal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puch misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahal counters with a nice uppercut.
Puch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mahal's guard.
Mahal has momentary wrist control but Puch slips an elbow through the middle.
Mahal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puch is aware though and is defending well.
Puch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puch throwing strikes from guard but Mahal blocks nicely.
Mahal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mahal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puch manages to get himself to full guard.
Puch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahal throws a big elbow that misses.
Puch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahal defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahal trying to control but Puch is working from the bottom.
Mahal pushes down on Puch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mahal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mahal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahal trying to control the position from guard on top but Puch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puch trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mahal manages to get himself to full guard.
Puch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Puch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puch stands up over Mahal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mahal looking for a guillotine here but Puch defends easily.
Puch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Mahal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puch is aware though and is defending well.
Puch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mahal has his feet on Puch's thighs here. He's pushed Puch off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Puch screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taj Mahal!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tyrone Wallace was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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30
139 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Herbert Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herbert Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace drives through and clinches with Hughes against the ropes.
Wallace drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hughes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wallace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hughes pinned against the ropes. Hughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wallace is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've been hearing that Hughes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wallace has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wallace clinches with his opponent.
Come on Wallace - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hughes has Wallace pushed against the ropes.
Wallace prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Wallace works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wallace prevents Hughes from getting back to his feet.
Hughes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wallace is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hughes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hughes wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position.
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wallace has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Wallace is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wallace avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hughes lands a nice short elbow.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wallace trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes prevents Wallace from standing back up.
Wallace slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is adopting a defensive guard.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wallace is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wallace is on top in guard.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Wallace looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wallace 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wallace is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrone Wallace will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hughes 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 Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wallace takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
My spies in LOD: Gym of the Gods inform me that Wallace has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hughes wants to improve his position but Wallace is controlling well.
Wallace thows a huge punch but Hughes dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Hughes is defending well.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wallace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hughes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.
Wallace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wallace wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace wants to stand but Hughes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wallace works his way into side control.
Tyrone Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wallace is chipping away with strikes.
Wallace works to advance to full mount. Hughes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Wallace has a good base and remains in mount.
Wallace scoring with strikes but Hughes is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes tries to lock up and control but Wallace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes can't escape the position.
Wallace working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Wallace isn't that keen on the idea.
Wallace punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wallace with the ground and pound from mount.
Wallace lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hughes hang on?
Hughes is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Hughes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace cracks Hughes with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Wallace!
Tyrone Wallace made sure to mention his sponsor, LOD: Affordable Quality in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fenton Meeks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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36
154 lbs
30 - 22 - 0 |
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28
153 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fenton Meeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Russel!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel throws a looping overhand right but Meeks ducks down to avoid it.
Meeks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meeks pushes Russel back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Russel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meeks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meeks is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meeks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Russel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meeks can't find room to land a body shot as Russel controls the action.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russel's elbow.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Russel drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Russel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meeks's guard.
Meeks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Russel passes into half guard.
Russel slips a nice elbow through Meeks's hands, connecting with Meeks's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks has one foot on Russel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Meeks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russel lands a head shot.
Russel throws an off balance right hand
and Meeks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meeks throws a lazy uppercut
and Meeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meeks throws a hook but Russel blocks it.
Russel moves in looking to clinch but Meeks pushes him off.
Meeks missing with a left hand there. Russel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meeks looks to land a left hand but Russel moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Russel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Meeks throws an overhand right that lands on Russel's shoulder, as Russel tries to avoid the shot.
Meeks slips a jab from Russel.
Russel needs to keep his hands up - Meeks had a free shot at his head there.
Russel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Russel misses the target.
Jab, jab by Meeks - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks looks to land a right hand but Russel moved out of range.
Russel misses with an uppercut.
Russel misses with a wild body shot.
Meeks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russel tries for a takedown but Meeks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Meeks's head coaches at Thunder Dome that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Russel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meeks is trying to defend but Russel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Russel thows a huge punch but Meeks dodges it nicely.
Meeks is trying to maintain the position but Russel is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Russel wants to control but Meeks is keeping him busy.
Russel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meeks trying to control but Russel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russel.
Meeks is looking to improve his position.
Russel is trying to control. Meeks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Russel in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Russel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meeks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meeks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meeks tries to get out of the position.
Russel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Russel is looking to stall here but Meeks recovers full guard.
Russel is looking to work some ground and pound but Meeks has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meeks controls Russel momentarily but Russel frees himself.
Russel tries to free his leg and advance position but Meeks is retaining full guard.
Meeks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russel.
Russel throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russel throws a big elbow that misses.
Meeks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russel scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meeks keeping full guard, as Russel tries to pass.
Meeks is trying to keep Russel in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Russel dominated that round.
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.
Meeks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Russel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meeks.
Meeks misses with a hook.
Meeks wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Meeks misses its intended target.
A combination from Russel does no damage.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Russel circles away.
Russel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch lands to the side of Meeks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Russel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russel swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Russel throws a hook but Meeks avoids it easily.
Meeks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meeks tries to clinch but Russel moves out of range.
Russel lands with a hook. Meeks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Russel goes for a takedown attempt but Meeks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russel shoots in but Meeks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Russel circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meeks.
Meeks looks to land a combination but Russel avoids it well.
Russel looks to land a left hand but Meeks moved out of range nicely.
Russel throws a lazy right hand but Meeks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russel swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Russel fails with a takedown attempt.
Fenton Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Russel.
Russel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Meeks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Russel is putting a hurting on Meeks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Meeks struggling a bit here.
Russel working the body and head with strikes.
Meeks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Russel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Meeks is trying to control Russel's posture but Russel avoids it.
Russel is staying tight to Meeks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Russel working away.
Meeks is not content to let Russel control the position.
Meeks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Meeks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Russel wants to control but Meeks is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Meeks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Russel cracks Meeks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Meeks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Russel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meeks struggling a bit here.
Russel is putting a hurting on Meeks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Russel gets to mount! Meeks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel lands with some strikes.
Russel is landing with some decent strikes but Meeks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russel lands with some strikes.
Meeks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Russel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Russel trying to control but Meeks is having none of it.
Russel working Meeks over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meeks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Russel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Russel pushes him off.
Russel misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Meeks.
A jab from Russel misses.
Meeks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meeks 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.
Meeks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Meeks keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Ben Russel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Russel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Meeks dives on top into guard.
Meeks preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russel is on top in guard.
Meeks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Russel landing with the ground and pound.
Russel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meeks is on top in guard.
Russel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Russel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Meeks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Russel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russel trying to keep a closed guard but Meeks is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Russel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Russel has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Meeks's face.
Russel is landing with some decent strikes but Meeks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Russel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Meeks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Russel with the ground and pound from mount.
Meeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Russel on the ground.
Russel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel lands a couple of good shots and Meeks has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Russel gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Russel cracks Meeks with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Meeks from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Russel throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Meeks!
Russel scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Russel scores with strikes from the back.
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!
Meeks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Can Meeks hold on?! Russel is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Meeks is keeping busy.
Russel has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Meeks.
Meeks is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Russel landing with strikes.
Oh Meeks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russel avoiding Meeks 's attempts to control his hands.
Russel is loading up with his shots from the back and Meeks is in big trouble! Meeks taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ben Russel!
Ben Russel very nearly forgot to thank Fight Night Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kota Kamiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamiya comes to the ring accompanied by Muse - Supremacy. Raine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX : It's Dark & Hell Is Hot. Aldo Raine told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kota Kamiya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Raine!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Raine.
Raine blocks a head kick by Kamiya.
Raine gets caught flat footed, as Kamiya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Raine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamiya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kamiya wants to control from the top but Raine keeps moving.
Kamiya throwing strikes but missing.
Raine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo inform us that Raine has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamiya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamiya trying to control but Raine is working from the bottom.
Kamiya throwing strikes but missing.
Raine is trying to control the position but Kamiya postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya content to stall in guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kamiya closes the distance and pushes Raine back into the ropes.
Kamiya prevents Raine from breaking the clinch.
Raine tries to break free but Kamiya pushes him back against the ropes.
Kamiya avoiding damage as Raine throws knees to the body.
Kamiya tries to stall but Raine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamiya avoiding damage as Raine throws knees to the body.
Raine blocks a body shot from Kamiya.
Kamiya tries to stall but Raine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamiya works on Raine's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamiya throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamiya has a couple of punches blocked by Raine.
Kamiya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamiya prevents it.
Raine prevents a body shot from Kamiya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamiya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamiya missing with knees to the body.
Raine pulls guard.
Kamiya looking to pass the guard.
Kamiya postures up in Raine's guard and throws a big left but Raine blocks it.
Kamiya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kamiya is looking for a kimura but Raine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamiya to get the leverage.
Kamiya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamiya.
Raine trying to control but Kamiya postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Raine taking some punishment here, with Kamiya in his half guard.
Kamiya is keen to just control but Raine is a slippery customer.
Kamiya 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.
Kamiya trying to control the action but Raine is working from the bottom.
Kamiya prevents Raine from standing back up.
Kamiya lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamiya.
Raine wants to improve his position but Kamiya is controlling well.
Kamiya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raine defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kamiya throws an elbow that misses. Raine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kamiya's guard. Nice move by Raine!
Kamiya controls Raine momentarily but Raine frees himself.
Kamiya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raine pushes down on Kamiya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamiya pushes Raine off looking to stand but Raine dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kota Kamiya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kamiya darts in looking for a takedown but Raine gets double underhooks and turns Kamiya into the ropes.
Kamiya misses with a body punch.
Raine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kamiya lands a really nice looking cross but Raine seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raine is defended easily by Kamiya.
Kamiya is looking to clinch.
Raine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kamiya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamiya fails with a takedown attempt.
Raine clinches.
Raine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamiya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kota Kamiya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Raine.
Kamiya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raine tries to avoid it but Kamiya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raine to the ground. Raine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine has Kamiya up against the ropes in a clinch.
Raine tries to pull guard but Kamiya won't allow it.
Kamiya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamiya tries to throw a body punch but Raine avoids it by throwing Kamiya back against the ropes.
Raine pulls guard effortlessly.
Kamiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raine 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.
Kamiya landing some decent shots from guard.
Raine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamiya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine controlling Kamiya's posture.
Kamiya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamiya postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kamiya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raine's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamiya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Raine dives on top into guard.
Kamiya keeping full guard, as Raine tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamiya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raine has managed to get both his arms back between Kamiya's legs - danger averted.
Raine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamiya looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamiya looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamiya!
Kamiya is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Kamiya.
Kamiya tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Raine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya throwing shots but Raine is blocking nicely.
Kamiya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raine is trying to stand back up but Kamiya is controlling him
Kamiya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Raine!
Kamiya lands a couple of good shots and Raine has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raine tries to break free.
Raine preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kamiya.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kamiya.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamiya keeps control of the position as Raine tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kota Kamiya dominated that second round.
That's time! Kamiya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kamiya throws a body kick that misses.
Raine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kamiya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamiya shoots in for a takedown but Raine shows good takedown defense.
Raine sizes up Kamiya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamiya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raine dives in and grabs Kamiya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamiya pushes down on Raine's head and hops out.
Raine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raine moves into the clinch.
Kamiya struggles to land a body shot inside as Raine controls his hands.
Kamiya looking to stall.
Kamiya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamiya tries a body shot but Raine blocks it.
Raine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kamiya quickly recovers to half guard.
Kamiya is trying to get back to full guard.
Raine trying to pass the guard but Kamiya defending well.
Kamiya is pressing down on Raine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kamiya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamiya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raine's guard.
Raine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamiya is aware though and is defending well.
Kamiya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamiya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamiya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamiya connects with a couple of short punches.
Kamiya throwing strikes but missing.
Kamiya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kamiya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aldo Raine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kamiya!
Kamiya tries to reverse the position but Raine maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kamiya looks for a takedown but Raine sprawls well.
Kamiya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kamiya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamiya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raine.
Kamiya tries to work over Raine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raine trying to stall but Kamiya improves his position.
Raine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Raine scores with a four punch combination!
Kamiya dives in and grabs Raine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raine pushes down on Kamiya's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kota Kamiya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamiya throws a body kick that misses.
Raine misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamiya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kamiya with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamiya.
Kota Kamiya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aldo Raine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamiya walks into a jab.
A big left from Raine misses.
Raine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamiya's hands.
Raine throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamiya.
Kamiya forces Raine back against the ropes and clinches.
Raine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raine swings for the body but Kamiya moves out of range.
A combination from Raine does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raine avoids a kick to the body.
Raine misses the jab.
Raine misses with a looping left.
Kamiya works Raine's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kota Kamiya.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamiya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kota Kamiya!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kota Kamiya waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Ban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojciech Sakrucki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakrucki has chosen Kochana Polsko as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Ban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wojciech Sakrucki!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ban looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ban looks to clinch
so Sakrucki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sakrucki looking to sit in guard and control but Ban gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ban has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakrucki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ban's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakrucki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ban manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sakrucki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ban postures up.
Sakrucki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakrucki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ban to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban keeping moving, preventing Sakrucki from controlling successfully.
Ban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakrucki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakrucki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ban might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sakrucki is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakrucki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakrucki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ban's head.
Sakrucki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakrucki postures up in Ban's guard and throws a big left but Ban blocks it.
Sakrucki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakrucki trying to control but Ban is working from the bottom.
Sakrucki looking to sit in guard and control but Ban gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sakrucki controls Ban momentarily but Ban frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakrucki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ban haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ban stopping the sweep attempt from Sakrucki.
Sakrucki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakrucki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakrucki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ban has picked Sakrucki up and slammed him! Sakrucki can't keep hold of the triangle and Ban manages to pass to side control!
Sakrucki is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Ban seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ban throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sakrucki is looking for a sweep.
Sakrucki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sakrucki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ban's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ban's back!
Sakrucki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ban knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ban for a finish.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakrucki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wojciech Sakrucki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ban tries to clinch but Sakrucki moves away
and Sakrucki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ban's guard.
Sakrucki postures up in Ban's guard and throws a big left but Ban blocks it.
Ban has momentary wrist control but Sakrucki slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakrucki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sakrucki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakrucki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakrucki postures up.
Sakrucki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ban tries to clinch
and Sakrucki counters with a takedown into side control.
Sakrucki throws a strike aimed at the side of Ban's head but Ban avoids it well.
Sakrucki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ban rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sakrucki's guard! Nice work there by Ban!
Sakrucki controlling Ban's posture.
Ban preventing the sweep.
Sakrucki pulls Ban in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakrucki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakrucki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sakrucki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ban is concentrating on defense, preventing Sakrucki from advancing position.
Ban tries to roll over but Sakrucki keeps him under control.
Ban trying to control from the bottom.
Wojciech Sakrucki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban has hold of Sakrucki's hands but Sakrucki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sakrucki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakrucki is trying to control. Ban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakrucki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakrucki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sakrucki is keen to just control but Ban is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sakrucki connects with a nice short shot to Ban's temple.
Sakrucki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakrucki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sakrucki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ban keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban is looking to control Sakrucki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ban avoid being mounted?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakrucki trying to mount his opponent but Ban defends it.
Sakrucki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakrucki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakrucki is trying to control. Ban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakrucki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ban defending well though.
Sakrucki stalling away here and it's allowed Ban to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wojciech Sakrucki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ban closes the distance but Sakrucki moves to the side
and Sakrucki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ban!
An elbow from Sakrucki crashes against the mat.
Sakrucki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sakrucki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ban, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Sakrucki.
Sakrucki is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakrucki working the ground and pound from side control.
Sakrucki tries to score with some ground and pound. Ban controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakrucki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ban is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Sakrucki.
Sakrucki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sakrucki trying to control the action but Ban is working from the bottom.
Sakrucki throws a strike aimed at the side of Ban's head but Ban avoids it well.
Sakrucki tries to score with some ground and pound. Ban controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakrucki taking a break here but Ban is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sakrucki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakrucki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakrucki with the ground and pound but Ban uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sakrucki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakrucki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ban is controlling Sakrucki's posture.
Ban lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sakrucki!
Wojciech Sakrucki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakrucki working to try and regain half guard.
Ban avoids the attempt from Sakrucki to control.
Sakrucki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakrucki regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakrucki wants to get back to full guard.
Bo Ban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakrucki is concentrating on defense, preventing Ban from advancing position.
Sakrucki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakrucki.
Sakrucki working a defensive guard here.
Sakrucki has Ban pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakrucki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakrucki is trying to control. Ban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wojciech Sakrucki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakrucki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wojciech Sakrucki!
Wojciech Sakrucki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Butrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall has chosen Parkway Drive - Sleepwalker as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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168 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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162 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Butrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winston McCall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butrovic throws a right and a left that McCall avoids nicely.
Butrovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butrovic throws an overhand right that lands on McCall's shoulder, as McCall tries to avoid the shot.
Butrovic slips a jab from McCall.
A jab from Butrovic misses.
Butrovic misses with an uppercut. McCall saw that one coming.
Butrovic misses the shot to the body.
A big left from McCall misses.
McCall swings for the body but Butrovic moves out of range.
Butrovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by McCall.
Butrovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCall.
Butrovic throws out a loose jab but McCall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butrovic tries for a takedown but McCall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Butrovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloppy strikes from Butrovic. Those never looked like landing.
McCall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butrovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCall.
Butrovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Butrovic misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Butrovic misses the target.
Butrovic throws a looping overhand right but McCall ducks down to avoid it.
Butrovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Butrovic looking to pass the guard.
McCall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butrovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butrovic is one step ahead there.
Butrovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic looking to pass the guard.
McCall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Butrovic!
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!
McCall wants to control the pace but Butrovic is squirming around nicely.
McCall prevents Butrovic from getting the reversal.
McCall trying to control but Butrovic is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Butrovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Butrovic gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Butrovic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCall wants to take a breather but Butrovic is having none of it.
Butrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCall advances position into side control!
McCall is looking to take a break and control but Butrovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butrovic is looking to regain half guard here but McCall keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Butrovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Butrovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Butrovic trying to hold on to McCall's head to control him but McCall postures up.
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 Hannibal Butrovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Butrovic jabs McCall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Butrovic.
Hannibal Butrovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butrovic drives through with a takedown into McCall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Butrovic wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
Butrovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Butrovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butrovic.
McCall wants to sweep here but Butrovic controlling him for the moment.
McCall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butrovic defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic pushing down on McCall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Butrovic tries to pass to full mount but McCall defends it.
Butrovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCall has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCall is trying to maintain the position but Butrovic is very close to passing his half guard.
McCall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butrovic.
Butrovic prevents McCall from improving his position.
McCall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Butrovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCall manages to get to full guard.
McCall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butrovic is one step ahead there.
McCall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Butrovic!
McCall trying to control but Butrovic is having none of it.
Butrovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic is working hard here to advance position.
McCall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Butrovic is on top in guard.
McCall being controlled here, momentarily.
Butrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCall controls Butrovic momentarily but Butrovic frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McCall looking for a sweep. Not yet McCall, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Butrovic passes McCall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCall looking for submissions off his back.
Butrovic prevents McCall from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butrovic content to control rather than advance.
McCall is looking for a sweep. Butrovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Butrovic dominated that second round.
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!
Butrovic lands a right hook to the body.
Butrovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Butrovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCall ducks under a wild hook from Butrovic.
McCall takes a swing at Butrovic's ribcage but misses.
McCall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butrovic scores with a takedown into McCall's guard.
McCall looking to control.
Butrovic forces his way into half guard.
Butrovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCall keeps working.
McCall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Butrovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Butrovic's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic rolls, trying to escape but McCall keeps control of the position.
Hannibal Butrovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCall gets his hands free as Butrovic looks to control.
Butrovic is keeping busy.
McCall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Butrovic is really stuck here.
Butrovic manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Butrovic.
Butrovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butrovic has an active guard here but McCall has managed to pass into half guard.
McCall passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic prevents McCall from improving position.
Hannibal Butrovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCall trying to control the position but Butrovic is working away.
Butrovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Butrovic tries to improve position but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCall trying to control the action but Butrovic is working from the bottom.
Butrovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Winston McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butrovic keeps working.
McCall is pressing down on Butrovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Butrovic is holding on for now.
Butrovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Butrovic.
McCall stopping the sweep attempt from Butrovic.
Butrovic pulls McCall in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Butrovic stalks McCall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCall's face. McCall staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butrovic moves away.
Butrovic connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hannibal Butrovic.
Well Butrovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Butrovic!
Hannibal Butrovic 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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