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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Bratislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punisher has chosen The Punishment as his entrance music. The Punisher 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Bratislov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Punisher!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punisher cracks Bratislov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Punisher throws a right and a left that Bratislov avoids nicely.
Punisher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bratislov was covering up waiting for the punch and Punisher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bratislov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bratislov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bratislov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Punisher rolls with it to try and escape but Bratislov cranks on the arm and Punisher is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Bratislov!
The Punisher was interviewed post fight and said 'Hell of a workout.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hayha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayha comes into the arena with Harvester of Sorrow blaring out of the sound system. Kuula is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Hayha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayha misses with a hook.
Hayha lands with a kick to the temple. Kuula shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hayha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hayha is trying to work for a sweep but Kuula has mounted him!
Kuula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuula controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayha gets back to half guard.
Hayha is positioning himself well to prevent Kuula advancing to mount.
My spies in WarZone Training Facility 2 inform me that Kuula has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuula wants to pass to mount but Hayha is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha is looking for a sweep. Kuula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayha is working hard here to advance position.
Hayha is positioning himself well to prevent Kuula advancing to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Simo Hayha wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kuula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hayha to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuula throws a body punch but Hayha moves out of range.
A big left from Hayha misses.
Hayha connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayha. Kuula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuula goes for a double leg but Hayha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayha continues to drive forward.
Simo Hayha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kuula.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayha.
Hayha misses with some punches.
Hayha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayha lands with a light punch inside.
Hayha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayha.
Kuula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayha tries a body shot but Kuula blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuula's elbow.
Hayha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
Kuula changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Hayha. No joy for Kuula on that attempt.
Kuula looks winded!
Hayha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayha lands a nice hook to Kuula's body. Kuula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayha tests Kuula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kuula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simo Hayha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayha throws a leg kick which misses Kuula's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuula tries to avoid it.
Hayha feints with a jab and clips Kuula right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kuula is sent crashing into the canvas and Hayha leaps in for the kill! Kuula tries to get to his feet but Hayha is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kuula is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Hayha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Scarpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Osterlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory Scarpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kauko Osterlander!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Osterlander blocks the low kick.
Osterlander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scarpa.
Osterlander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scarpa looks to land a left hand but Osterlander moved out of range nicely.
Osterlander misses the shot to the body.
Scarpa keeps the fight on the outside.
Scarpa shoots in and drives through. Osterlander sprawls well.
Osterlander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scarpa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Osterlander wants to control but Scarpa postures up.
Scarpa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarpa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Osterlander is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarpa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Osterlander is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Scarpa yanks on the arm and Osterlander is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Scarpa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Scarpa!
After winning the bout, Gregory Scarpa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Break Walls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walls has chosen Can´t hold us as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Drago Maximov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Drago Maximov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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211 lbs
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198 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Break Walls!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walls moves in looking to clinch but Maximov pushes him off.
Walls fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximov lands with a right hand.
Maximov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walls gets tackled into the cage by Maximov. Maximov maintains the clinch.
Maximov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walls backwards.
Walls is working for takedown but Maximov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walls pushes Maximov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maximov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walls or not.
Maximov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Walls up against the cage.
Maximov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walls backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walls backwards.
Maximov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maximov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximov.
Walls lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
A short right from Maximov.
Walls is rocked!
Maximov lands a left hand.
Walls is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximov finish him?
Maximov breaks the clinch.
Walls is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Maximov Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Walls is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Drago Maximov!
Drago Maximov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauhallinen Pommi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Velemir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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217 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rauhallinen Pommi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Velemir!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velemir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pommi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velemir throws a jab but it's blocked by Pommi.
Pommi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velemir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pommi moves away.
Velemir misses with an uppercut. Pommi saw that one coming.
Pommi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velemir was well out of range. Poor timing from Pommi.
Pommi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velemir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pommi manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Velemir 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.
Pommi connects with a leg kick. Velemir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pommi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pommi.
Velemir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pommi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velemir closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pommi's guard.
Pommi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pommi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pommi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pommi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pommi tries to control but Velemir wriggling away.
Velemir is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pommi wants to finish this one by submission but Velemir is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pommi.
Pommi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Velemir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Velemir shrugs it off.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velemir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pommi controlling from mount.
Velemir is squirming around, avoiding Pommi's attempts to control the action.
Velemir has given up his back.
Pommi controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pommi is cranking Velemir's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Velemir! He's tightened the choke and Velemir is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rauhallinen Pommi!
Rauhallinen Pommi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julle Hallava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-master of puppets. Hallava is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kotiteollisuus - Iankaikkinen. Julle Hallava will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aj Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julle Hallava!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallava gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benn being controlled here momentarily.
Benn wants to stand but Hallava is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hallava looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallava seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Aj Benn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Benn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallava.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hallava wants to get back to full guard.
Hallava is defending against the submission attempts here by Benn.
Benn is working for a submission of some sort.
Benn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hallava is looking for a sweep. Benn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hallava is just riding it out for now. Benn eventually gives up the hold.
Hallava is controlling Benn's trapped leg to prevent Benn from advancing to side control.
Benn trying to control from half guard but Hallava is working away.
Hallava trying to control here.
Benn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hallava does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava wants to improve his position but Benn is controlling well.
Benn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Benn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hallava looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hallava looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hallava!
Hallava working the head with strikes.
Benn is not content to let Hallava control the position.
Hallava is working Benn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hallava working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallava is looking to take a break and control but Benn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benn struggling a bit here.
Hallava wants to control but Benn is keeping him busy.
Benn is trying to control Hallava's posture but Hallava avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hallava in side control lands a decent elbow.
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 Aj Benn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hallava has Benn up against the cage in a clinch.
Benn wants a takedown.
Benn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hallava is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benn tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallava lands a shoulder strike.
Hallava can't find room to land a body shot as Benn controls the action.
A short left from Hallava.
Hallava misses with the head strike.
Hallava lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Aj Benn has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Hallava fails to land.
Benn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benn tries to break the clinch but Hallava is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hallava after a bit of a struggle.
Hallava swings wildly with an uppercut but Benn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benn dodges an elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benn's elbow.
Hallava prevents the takedown attempt.
Benn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallava.
Benn can't get the takedown.
Hallava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallava gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn working aggressively here.
Benn managing to block the knees to the body from Hallava.
Hallava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallava prevents the takedown attempt.
Benn prevents a body shot from Hallava.
Hallava digs a right hand into Benn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benn's gas tank.
Benn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava misses with a body punch.
Benn dodges an elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn.
Hallava throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Hallava.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hallava.
Hallava lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hallava tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benn avoids it.
Hallava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benn's elbow.
Hallava using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hallava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Benn dodges an elbow strike from Hallava.
A hook to the body from Hallava.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hallava fails to land.
Benn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hallava gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hallava misses with an elbow over the top.
Benn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallava manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benn manages to get himself to full guard.
Benn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benn being controlled here, momentarily.
Benn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hallava doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hallava manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julle Hallava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aj Benn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hallava avoids the head kick by Benn.
Hallava stuffs the takedown.
Hallava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aj Benn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hallava's waist but Hallava gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benn off to one side.
Benn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hallava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benn dives in and grabs Hallava's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hallava pushes down on Benn's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallava throws a head kick but Benn moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benn.
Benn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hallava circles away quickly and effectively.
Hallava throws a series of punches but Benn avoids them all with ease.
Hallava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benn throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benn. Benn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hallava blocks a head kick by Benn.
Benn shoots for a takedown but Hallava saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hallava tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallava keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benn shoots in looking for a takedown but Hallava manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hallava.
Benn throws a head kick that misses
and Hallava counters with a straight right hand.
Aj Benn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benn checks a leg kick.
Hallava throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benn moves away.
Hallava lands with an uppercut that bounces Benn off the cage and back into range.
Hallava looks to throw the jab but Benn is out of range.
Hallava scores with a hook.
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!
Benn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hallava but Hallava pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Julle Hallava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benn.
Hallava bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benn's head.
Hallava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Julle Hallava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benn closes the distance and clinches up with Hallava, looking for a takedown. Benn pushes Hallava against the cage but Hallava circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benn shoots in for a takedown but Hallava shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hallava sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benn somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hallava scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hallava moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallava throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Benn digs a good body shot into Hallava's ribs.
Hallava looks to land a right hand but Benn moved out of range.
Hallava has managed to clinch.
Benn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benn wants a takedown.
Hallava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benn blocks an elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava swings wildly with an uppercut but Benn uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hallava.
Aj Benn's cut is getting worse.
Hallava creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benn's defenses.
A short right from Hallava.
A short right from Hallava.
Benn takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benn has Hallava pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hallava manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hallava gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hallava lands an elbow just above Benn 's eye.
Benn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallava.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julle Hallava comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hallava has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julle Hallava!
A relieved looking Julle Hallava thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Rimppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Erkki Rimppi enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Weiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Rimppi!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimppi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weiner.
We've been informed that Rimppi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chris Weiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rimppi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Weiner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rimppi finds it's way round the side to connect with Weiner's head.
Rimppi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Rimppi lands.
Weiner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Rimppi.
Rimppi connects with a jab.
Rimppi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle, before Weiner throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rimppi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Weiner lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Chris Weiner!
In his post fight interview, Chris Weiner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaeger comes into the arena with Beat It blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Jamison Jaeger has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jamison Jaeger seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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24
209 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamison Jaeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Molski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jaeger to the mat! Jaeger manages to get full guard.
Molski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaeger is keeping the position for now.
Molski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jaeger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaeger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Molski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaeger's head.
Molski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Molski looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molski wants to control from the top but Jaeger keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Molski tests Jaeger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Jamison Jaeger has been cut.
Molski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Molski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Molski passes Jaeger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaeger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Molski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jaeger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Molski is pressing down on Jaeger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaeger is holding on for now.
Molski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jaeger to regain full guard.
Molski with a nice head shot there.
Jaeger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Molski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Molski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaeger's head.
Molski tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaeger is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski pushing down on Jaeger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Molski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Molski is trying to control. Jaeger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Molski wants to pass the guard but Jaeger is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molski lands with a punch from half guard.
Molski wants to free his trapped foot but Jaeger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Molski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jaeger!
Molski landing strikes from the mount and Jaeger is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molski with shots to the head and body - Jaeger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jaeger wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Molski.
Molski working Jaeger over with strikes here.
Jamison Jaeger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Molski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jaeger looks a forlorn figure.
Jeez, Jamison Jaeger's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jamison Jaeger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martti Molski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lotus Suzinuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Konuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konuhov has chosen Art of War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lotus Suzinuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Konuhov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konuhov fails with the takedown
and Suzinuki counters with a nice uppercut.
Suzinuki moves into range and clinches up with Konuhov.
A left hand lands to the body for Suzinuki.
Suzinuki stops a takedown attempt from Konuhov.
Konuhov tries to score a body lock takedown but Suzinuki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lotus Suzinuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Konuhov.
Suzinuki presses Konuhov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suzinuki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suzinuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Suzinuki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzinuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Suzinuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suzinuki works on Konuhov's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Suzinuki.
Konuhov looks winded!
Suzinuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konuhovs head.
Konuhov is rocked!
Suzinuki lands a body shot.
Konuhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Suzinuki finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzinuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki scores with a shot to the side of Konuhov's head.
Suzinuki lands an uppercut.
Suzinuki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Suzinuki lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Suzinuki.
Konuhov seems to have recovered his senses.
Suzinuki lands with a light punch inside.
Suzinuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konuhov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Suzinuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Suzinuki on the inside.
Suzinuki effectively controlling the action here.
Suzinuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Konuhov wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Suzinuki - that landed with a thud.
Suzinuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suzinuki presses Konuhov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Suzinuki works on Konuhov's body with a couple of short punches.
Suzinuki is working Konuhov over against the cage.
Suzinuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suzinuki digs a right hand into Konuhov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Konuhov's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suzinuki stalls.
Konuhov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Suzinuki after a bit of a struggle.
Suzinuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Konuhov backwards.
Suzinuki is leaning against Konuhov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki has Konuhov pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Konuhov backwards.
Suzinuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suzinuki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Suzinuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suzinuki.
Konuhov has Suzinuki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suzinuki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suzinuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki leaning against his opponent.
Suzinuki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suzinuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suzinuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suzinuki is leaning against Konuhov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suzinuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotus Suzinuki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Suzinuki lands with a good body shot.
Suzinuki closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Konuhov! Suzinuki dives in looking to finish! Konuhov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lotus Suzinuki!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Manibusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanford comes into the arena with The Junkman's Song blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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28
195 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryan Manibusan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manibusan.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but Manibusan is just out of range.
Sanford tries to clinch up but Manibusan circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Pitt in the buildup to the fight.
Sanford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Manibusan avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Manibusan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Manibusan on the inside.
Manibusan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manibusan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanford blocks a body shot from Manibusan.
Manibusan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manibusan has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
Manibusan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manibusan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manibusan's coach down at WarZone Training Facility 2 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Manibusan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanford lands with a right to the head.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Manibusan controls the action.
Manibusan pushes Sanford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manibusan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manibusan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manibusan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Manibusan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanford's elbow.
Manibusan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manibusan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
Sanford blocks a body shot from Manibusan.
Manibusan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manibusan lands with a short shot to the head.
Manibusan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Manibusan avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Manibusan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanford controls his hands.
Sanford works on Manibusan's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Manibusan has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
Manibusan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Manibusan fails to land.
Manibusan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manibusan misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Manibusan as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Manibusan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manibusan.
Manibusan is leaning against Sanford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Manibusan.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Manibusan controls his hands.
Manibusan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manibusan misses with some punches.
Manibusan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Manibusan controls the action.
Manibusan misses with the head strike.
Sanford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manibusans head.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan scores with a shot to the side of Sanford's head.
Manibusan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manibusan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
Sanford blocking some punches.
Manibusan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manibusan scores with a shoulder strike.
Manibusan misses with a body punch.
Manibusan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanford's elbow.
Manibusan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manibusan.
Manibusan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manibusan.
Manibusan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
Manibusan tries to work over Sanford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manibusan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manibusan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manibusan tries to throw a body punch but Sanford avoids it by throwing Manibusan back against the cage.
Sanford tries a body shot but Manibusan blocks it.
Manibusan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanford.
Sanford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manibusans head.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manibusan tries a body shot but Sanford blocks it.
Sanford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manibusan misses with the head strike.
Manibusan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manibusan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Manibusan dominated that round.
That's time! Sanford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manibusan throws out the jab.
Sanford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Manibusan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manibusan lands with a right to the head.
Sanford tries to work over Manibusan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manibusan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanford controls his hands.
Manibusan works on Sanford's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanford is looking to control Manibusan's arms but Manibusan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanford has his back to the cage.
Manibusan scores with a shot to the side of Sanford's head.
A head punch on the inside from Manibusan fails to land.
Manibusan lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manibusan throws a head punch that misses.
Manibusan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanford.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Manibusan avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Manibusan lands an uppercut.
Manibusan misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Manibusan.
Manibusan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manibusan.
Manibusan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manibusan backwards.
Sanford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Manibusan avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Manibusan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Manibusan controls his hands.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manibusan's elbow.
Manibusan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manibusan misses with some punches.
Manibusan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanford controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sanford.
Manibusan lands a left hand.
Manibusan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manibusan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manibusan lands a shoulder strike.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
Manibusan lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manibusan.
Manibusan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manibusan tries to work over Sanford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manibusan misses with a punch on the inside.
Manibusan presses Sanford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manibusan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manibusan's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Manibusan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manibusan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manibusan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manibusan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Manibusan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manibusan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanfords head.
Manibusan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Manibusan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manibusan working aggressively here.
Manibusan working aggressively here.
Bryan Manibusan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manibusan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manibusan pushes Sanford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Manibusan.
Manibusan can't find room to land a body shot as Sanford controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manibusan tries to work over Sanford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manibusan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanford gets through Manibusan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manibusan lands a right hand.
Manibusan misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Sanford.
Manibusan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanfords head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanford.
Sanford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanford trying to stall but Manibusan improves his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manibusan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manibusan.
Sanford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Manibusan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sanford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manibusan forces Sanford back against the cage and clinches.
Sanford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manibusan backwards.
Manibusan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanford's elbow.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
Manibusan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Manibusan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanford working aggressively here.
Sanford presses Manibusan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manibusan lands a shoulder strike.
Manibusan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manibusan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manibusan misses with a punch on the inside.
Manibusan throws a head punch that misses.
Manibusan lands a shot to the body.
Sanford is struggling to control the position.
Manibusan throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Manibusan.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manibusan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Sanford scores with a hook to the body.
Manibusan throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Manibusan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manibusan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanford backwards.
Good body shot from Sanford.
Manibusan misses with a punch to the body.
Manibusan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanford prevents a body shot from Manibusan.
Sanford blocks a body shot from Manibusan.
Manibusan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Fred Sanford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manibusan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford lands with a left to the head.
Manibusan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manibusan.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Manibusan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manibusan blocks a body shot from Sanford.
Manibusan tries to throw a body punch but Sanford avoids it by throwing Manibusan back against the cage.
Manibusan blocking some punches.
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manibusan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanford controls his hands.
Sanford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
Manibusan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanford prevents a body shot from Manibusan.
Manibusan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manibusan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manibusan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Manibusan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manibusan.
A hook to the body from Manibusan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manibusan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manibusan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford blocks a body shot from Manibusan.
Sanford leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Sanford as the two fighters clinch.
Manibusan prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Manibusan controls the action.
A short right from Manibusan on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Manibusan.
Manibusan tries to throw a body punch but Sanford avoids it by throwing Manibusan back against the cage.
Manibusan cracks Sanford with a nice body shot.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manibusan prevents a body shot from Sanford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manibusan.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Manibusan controls the action.
Manibusan tries a body shot but Sanford blocks it.
A body shot lands from Manibusan.
Sanford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manibusan lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Manibusan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanford working aggressively here.
Manibusan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanford.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Manibusan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manibusan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Manibusan!
Bryan Manibusan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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