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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Milton Cason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milton Cason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Harper!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cason on his heels. He'll look to pass Cason's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cason seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Harper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cason!
Harper explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harper enables Cason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harper uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cason moves in looking to clinch but Harper pushes him off.
Cason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harper sprawls well initially but Cason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harper has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cason is on him like a limpet, forcing Harper back against the cage.
Harper goes for a takedown attempt but Cason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cason misses with a body kick.
Cason tries to clinch but Harper moves out of range.
Harper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cason tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harper is in Cason's guard.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harper on the ground.
Cason is breathing heavily.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cason's head.
Cason is rocked!
Harper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harper is working Cason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Cason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harper landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper stands up and waves to Cason to follow him.
Harper closes the distance looking for a takedown. Harper picks Cason up and slams him brutally to the floor. Cason is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Roy Harper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Umbu Lailungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniello Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umbu Lailungi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbu Lailungi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lailungi circles away.
Pablo walks into a straight right hand from Lailungi.
Lailungi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lailungi lands a left and a right that sends Pablo crashing to the canvas! Lailungi dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Daniello Pablo has been cut.
Pablo looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lailungi is looking to stand but Lailungi has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lailungi controlling from mount.
Pablo tries to lock up and control but Lailungi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lailungi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pablo is looking to escape.
Lailungi tries to get up but Pablo was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo throws a strike but Lailungi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lailungi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pablo is proving hard to escape from.
Lailungi postures up.
Lailungi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pablo on the ground.
Lailungi wants to stand but Pablo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lailungi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pablo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lailungi has managed to get both his arms back between Pablo's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lailungi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sloppy strikes from Lailungi. Those never looked like landing.
Lailungi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pablo gets tackled into the cage by Lailungi. Lailungi maintains the clinch.
Pablo breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Lailungi blocks the leg kick.
Pablo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lailungi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Umbu Lailungi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.
Lailungi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lailungi - that will leave a mark!
Lailungi lands with a good body shot.
Lailungi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lailungi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pablo looks to land a left hand but Lailungi moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lailungi.
Lailungi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pablo eats them both and turns towards Lailungi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lailungi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lailungi lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Pablo sprawling to the canvas. Lailungi follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Pablo hang on?
Pablo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lailungi wants to stand up but Pablo is controlling the position.
Pablo is still in real trouble! Can Lailungi finish him?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pablo seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lailungi wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Pablo uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lailungi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lailungi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lailungi is aware though and is defending well.
Lailungi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pablo is proving hard to escape from.
Lailungi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pablo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umbu Lailungi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniello Pablo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lailungi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pablo takes a step back to recover.
Pablo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pablo shoots in but no luck this time.
Umbu Lailungi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lailungi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pablo's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Lailungi.
Lailungi feints and as Pablo raises his hands in defense, Lailungi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo has a closed guard, preventing Lailungi from standing up.
Lailungi stands up from Pablo's guard - Lailungi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Lailungi as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Lailungi.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Lailungi scoring well with a low kick there.
Lailungi lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pablo enables Lailungi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pablo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lailungi defends it easily.
Lailungi wanted to stand there but Pablo had control of the position.
Pablo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pablo has a closed guard, preventing Lailungi from standing up.
Pablo trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lailungi wants to stand but Pablo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lailungi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lailungi won't allow Pablo to sweep him here.
Pablo has a closed guard, preventing Lailungi from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pablo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lailungi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lailungi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lailungi cracks the inside of Pablo's front leg.
Lailungi jabs Pablo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lailungi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?
Lailungi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pablo's guard.
Lailungi wants to stand but Pablo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pablo has his foot on Lailungi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lailungi works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Pablo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lailungi escapes and throws Pablo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lailungi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pablo to his feet.
Lailungi thuds a left hand into Pablo's body.
Lailungi scores with a one two! Pablo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lailungi.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt.
Umbu Lailungi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.
Lailungi connects with a right hand. Pablo shakes it off.
Lailungi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pablo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umbu Lailungi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lailungi scores with a leg kick.
Lailungi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pablo has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umbu Lailungi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniello Pablo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lailungi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lailungi - that will leave a mark!
Some wild striking there from Lailungi.
Lailungi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lailungi decides to stand back up. Lailungi steps back and let's Pablo get back to his feet.
Lailungi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lailungi misses with a wild combination.
A lazy body kick from Lailungi
and Pablo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pablo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lailungi throws a series of punches but Pablo moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pablo throws a series of punches but Lailungi avoids them all with ease.
Lailungi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lailungi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pablo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lailungi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pablo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Lailungi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Lailungi shows good takedown defense.
Umbu Lailungi is winning the standup battle so far.
Pablo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lailungi scores with a punch to the head.
Lailungi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lailungi pushes Pablo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lailungi breaks from the clinch.
Lailungi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lailungi.
Lailungi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lailungi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lailungi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pablo clinches up with Lailungi and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lailungi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Lailungi scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pablo tries to clinch up.
Pablo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lailungi as he connects with a hook.
Pablo shoots in looking for a takedown but Lailungi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pablo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Umbu Lailungi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.
Lailungi throws a series of punches but Pablo moves out of range.
Lailungi lands with a nice combination. Pablo backs away looking to recover.
Lailungi looks to land a combination. Pablo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pablo misses with a few strikes there.
Lailungi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pablo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lailungi swivels and escapes.
Lailungi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pablo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lailungi.
Nice takedown defense from Lailungi. No joy for Pablo on that attempt.
Pablo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lailungi throws a head kick that half lands.
Lailungi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lailungi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pablo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lailungi.
Lailungi scores with a body shot.
Pablo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lailungi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lailungi scores with a three punch combo!
Lailungi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pablo eats them both and turns towards Lailungi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pablo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lailungi's half guard.
Daniello Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lailungi wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pablo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lailungi is trying to stand up here but Pablo is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pablo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lailungi's head.
Pablo is looking to advance position but Lailungi won't allow it.
Pablo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lailungi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Umbu Lailungi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pablo prevents Lailungi from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umbu Lailungi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lailungi 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umbu Lailungi!
The defeated Daniello Pablo had this to say: 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Bracha (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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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Blanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eli Bracha!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bracha.
Bracha swats away the attempt to clinch by Blanco.
Bracha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blanco. That did some damage!
Bracha lands with a right hand.
It looks like Pablo Blanco has been cut.
Blanco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blanco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blanco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blanco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Bracha.
Blanco is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bracha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blanco will feel that in the morning.
Oh Blanco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanco misses with a leg kick
and Bracha counters with a body kick.
Bracha closes the distance and clinches.
Bracha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blanco or not.
Blanco seems to have got his legs back now.
Bracha lands a nice shot to the body.
Blanco is breathing heavily.
Bracha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bracha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bracha landing knees to the body.
Bracha lands with a right to the head.
Bracha lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracha cracks Blanco with a nice body shot.
Bracha crunches a lovely knee into Blanco's ribcage.
Good body shot from Bracha.
Nice body punch from Bracha - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Bracha.
Bracha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bracha stalling against the cage.
Bracha struggles to land a body shot inside as Blanco controls his hands.
Bracha lands with a left to the head.
Blanco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blanco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bracha works on Blanco's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bracha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bracha unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Blanco! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bracha is unloading with more strikes now! Blanco drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Bracha!
An out of breath Eli Bracha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shadow Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shadow Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank James!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Deathgrip sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James throws a low kick but Deathgrip avoids it.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deathgrip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deathgrip moves away.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with a double jab.
James attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deathgrip, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deathgrip pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shadow Deathgrip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deathgrip after a bit of a struggle.
James has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Deathgrip clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James is looking for a choke. Deathgrip gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Deathgrip manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Deathgrip lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James has his foot on Deathgrip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deathgrip works his way back into a safe position though.
James has his foot on Deathgrip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deathgrip works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James working for a triangle but Deathgrip defends it easily.
James working for a triangle but Deathgrip defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deathgrip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deathgrip engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deathgrip is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathgrip stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Deathgrip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James working for a triangle but Deathgrip defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deathgrip manages to get himself to full guard.
Deathgrip will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James has gone for a leg lock! Deathgrip slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James 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! Deathgrip rolls with it to try and escape but James cranks on the arm and Deathgrip is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank James!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Frank James made sure he mentioned Cyclone Nutrition Company, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Brunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Watt's choice of entrance music: 30 Seconds To Mars - Closer To The Edge. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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137 lbs
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146 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Brunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Watt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunner misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Watt.
Watt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Watt.
Watt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brunner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watt scores with a jab to the body.
Watt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunner.
Brunner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brunner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watt.
Brunner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watt is able to avoid easily.
Watt checks a leg kick.
Watt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunner.
Watt thuds a left hand into Brunner's body.
Brunner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Watt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brunner's hands.
Watt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunner throws a hook to the side of Watt's head but Watt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Derek Watt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunner swinging wildly here.
Watt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brunner, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunner.
Watt lands with a light punch inside.
Watt tries to land knees in the clinch but Brunner avoids the damage to the body.
Brunner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Watt after a bit of a struggle.
Watt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Watt fails to land.
Watt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunner tries for a takedown but Watt manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Watt.
Brunner takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mike Brunner has been cut.
Brunner wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Brunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunner wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watt.
Brunner manages to break the clinch.
Watt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watt wants it to stay on the feet.
Watt throws a good cross that connects.
Watt lands a nice hook to Brunner's body. Brunner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brunner darts in looking for a takedown but Watt gets double underhooks and turns Brunner into the cage.
Watt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brunner up against the cage.
Watt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt misses with a punch on the inside.
Brunner is trying to drag Watt to the mat but Watt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Watt misses with the head strike.
Watt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunner's brow.
Watt scores with a shot to the side of Brunner's head.
Watt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brunner backwards.
Watt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Watt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brunner.
Watt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watt misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunner.
Watt lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Watt on the inside.
Watt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brunner is trying to drag Watt to the mat but Watt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Watt lands an uppercut.
Watt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brunner wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brunner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brunner up against the cage.
Watt misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Watt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Brunner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watt tries to clinch but Brunner moves out of range.
Watt throws a leg kick that misses.
Brunner misses with a jab to the body
enabling Watt to counter with a crisp jab.
Watt with a hook.
Watt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunner.
Derek Watt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watt throws a body punch but Brunner moves out of range.
Watt scores with a hook to the body. Brunner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brunner shoots in and drives through. Watt sprawls well.
Brunner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brunner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watt.
Brunner with a hook.
Watt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brunner's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunner throws a nice looking combination but Watt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watt lands a jab.
Brunner shoots in but no luck this time.
Watt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brunner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brunner is looking to wear down Watt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brunner moves forwards but Watt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Watt delivers a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watt.
Watt misses with a shot to the body
letting Brunner counter with a right hand.
Brunner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watt dodges the punch combination from Brunner.
Watt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Watt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Watt catches Brunner right on the button with a cross.
Watt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brunner is rocked!
Brunner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Watt counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Brunner out cold! What a finish! Watt is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Watt!
Derek Watt made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonney kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is public enemy number 1. Ron Paul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
136 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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29
135 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Paul!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonney scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bonney is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paul defends it well.
Paul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paul.
Bonney is looking to work some ground and pound but Paul has wrist control.
Bonney forces his way into half guard.
Paul is trying to get back to full guard.
Paul wants to control but Bonney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bonney wants to free his trapped foot but Paul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paul sees it coming and defends easily.
Paul trying to control here.
Bonney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paul sees it coming and defends easily.
Paul wants to improve his position but Bonney is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney is pressing down on Paul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paul is holding on for now.
Paul is looking for a sweep. Bonney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonney seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
Bonney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonney is looking for a kimura here.
Bonney is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paul pushes Bonney off and gets back to his feet.
Bonney shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense.
Bonney tried to score with a low kick but Paul checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Paul checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paul takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Paul clinches with his opponent.
Paul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bonney jumps guard but Paul turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bonney jumps guard but Paul stands there with Bonney around his waist. Bonney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Bonney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonney has picked Paul up - he's going for a ride! Bonney dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bonney is working for a kimura but Paul is defending it quite comfortably.
Paul wants to control but Bonney is keeping busy.
Bonney is working for a kimura but Paul is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul is looking to control Bonney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paul avoid being mounted?
Paul manages to get to full guard.
Paul looking for a guillotine here but Bonney defends easily.
Bonney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Paul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bonney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to sweep but no luck.
Paul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bonney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bonney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paul trying to keep a closed guard but Bonney is proving a slippery customer.
Paul wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
Bonney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonney works over Paul with some ground and pound from guard.
Bonney has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonney is in close to Paul's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bonney connects with a couple of short punches.
Bonney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonney throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Bonney dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paul is looking to clinch but Bonney is avoiding it.
Paul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bonney wants to control but Paul postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonney gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paul trying to mount his opponent but Bonney defends it.
Paul is trying to work for a kimura but Bonney is defending well.
Bonney looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bonney looking for submissions off his back.
Paul uses his free foot to push down on Bonney's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bonney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney is trying to escape the mount.
Bonney regains half guard.
Paul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paul trying to control the action but Bonney is working from the bottom.
Bonney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paul is working away from the top position though.
Bonney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonney's head.
Paul postures up.
Paul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bonney is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Bonney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Paul working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Paul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul cracks Bonney with a solid left hand.
Paul forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul drops an elbow to the side of Bonney's head.
Bonney actively working from the bottom here.
Paul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonney defends it well.
Bonney is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bonney wants to get back to full guard.
Bonney actively working from the bottom here.
Paul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bonney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonney looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paul throwing shots but Bonney is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg.
Paul is pressing down on Bonney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bonney is holding on for now.
Paul wants to take a breather but Bonney is having none of it.
Bonney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paul pulls his head out easily.
Bonney tries to roll over but Paul keeps him under control.
Paul thows a huge punch but Bonney dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bonney manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paul defends well.
Bonney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that William Bonney will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Paul clinches up with Bonney and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonney wants a takedown but no success here.
Paul prevents the takedown attempt.
Paul is looking to control Bonney's arms but Bonney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paul has his back to the cage.
Paul scores with a knee to the head.
Bonney tries for a takedown but Paul manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Bonney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bonney is looking for a takedown.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonney avoids it.
Paul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bonney blocks an elbow strike from Paul.
Paul swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Paul looking to throw knees to the head but Bonney is blocking nicely.
Bonney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paul prevents it.
Bonney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bonney looking to score a takedown here. Paul is defending well but Bonney drives through and ends up in Paul's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonney stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.
Bonney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paul!
Bonney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paul's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to pass to full mount but Bonney defends it.
Bonney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paul pulls his head out easily.
Bonney makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bonney.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul landing some decent shots from guard.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Bonney is keeping the position.
Bonney looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paul has picked Bonney up and slammed him! Bonney can't keep hold of the triangle and Paul manages to pass to side control!
Bonney wants to control but Paul postures up.
Paul advances nicely into full mount.
Bonney is desperately trying to improve his position but Paul has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Paul.
Bonney bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bonney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonney preventing the sweep.
Paul looking for a guillotine here but Bonney defends easily.
Bonney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paul is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney forces his way into half guard.
Paul tries to roll over but Bonney keeps him under control.
Ron Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney lands with a punch from half guard.
William Bonney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paul is striking off his back. Bonney thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
William Bonney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonney seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonney is looking for a kimura here.
Paul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonney.
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 William Bonney.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonney, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Bonney!
William Bonney made sure to mention his sponsor, Cyclone Nutrition Company in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harald Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson comes into the arena with Shaggy - Feel The Rush blaring out of the sound system. William Sims has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
138 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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34
143 lbs
28 - 18 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harald Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, William Sims!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sims scores with a hook to the body. Andersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sims tries a low kick but Andersson avoids it.
Sims keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sims moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sims moves out of range of the body kick from Andersson.
Sims connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sims misses with an uppercut
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sims pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andersson is out of range and Sims settles back down.
Sims throws a push kick but Andersson slaps the foot to one side.
Sims avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Sims.
Sims uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Sims chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sims scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy body kick from Andersson
and Sims counters with a right hand to the body.
Sims looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Andersson forces Sims back against the cage and clinches.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Andersson in his tracks for a moment.
Sims creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses.
Sims pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sims.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Andersson - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Andersson - that landed with a thud.
Sims told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sims landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson is working Sims over against the cage.
Andersson avoiding damage as Sims throws knees to the body.
Sims has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sims avoiding damage.
Andersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sims's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands with a left to the head.
Sims misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Sims throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson lands with a right to the head.
Sims just leaning against Andersson, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Sims tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Andersson avoiding damage as Sims throws knees to the body.
Andersson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersson tries to throw a body punch but Sims avoids it by throwing Andersson back against the cage.
Sims blocking some punches.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sims uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sims lands a knee to the body.
Andersson avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the cage.
Sims throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sims effectively controlling the action here.
Andersson tries to work over Sims's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sims blocks a body shot from Andersson.
Sims trying to land knees to the body.
Sims putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andersson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Andersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sims missing with knees to the body.
Sims scores with a shoulder strike.
Andersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sims taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Andersson.
Sims misses with a knee strike.
Andersson blocks the elbow strike.
Andersson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Sims blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sims tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Sims has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Sims taking a breather.
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Sims blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sims lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the cage.
Sims looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sims creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses.
Sims has Andersson pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sims throws a head punch that misses.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Sims landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Sims dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Sims does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sims scores with a nice right hand.
Andersson is rocked!
Sims rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andersson counters with a left and a right that stings Sims.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sims keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
Nice defenses there by Andersson.
Sims misses the jab.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Sims.
Sims takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sims moves away from the strike by Andersson.
Andersson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Sims drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Andersson follows Sims to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Andersson!
A very excited looking Harald Andersson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heath Marcum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heath Marcum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcum defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Marcum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson tries to roll over but Marcum keeps him under control.
Marcum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson trying to hold on to Marcum's head to control him but Marcum postures up.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcum prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Marcum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Marcum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcum lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Marcum there.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson keeping control of the position.
Marcum slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Marcum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcum winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marcum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Marcum from advancing position.
Marcum with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Marcum from controlling successfully.
Marcum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Marcum from controlling successfully.
Marcum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marcum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marcum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marcum landing some decent shots from guard.
Marcum works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Marcum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson seems keen to control Marcum's posture.
Marcum stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Marcum postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Marcum throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcum wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcum throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marcum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marcum throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcum's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Marcum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Marcum is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Marcum looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Marcum keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Marcum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marcum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson moves out of range as Marcum strikes.
Marcum darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Marcum into the cage.
Marcum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Marcum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marcum.
Jackson parries the strikes from Marcum easily there. Marcum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
Marcum in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marcum is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcum wants to get back to his feet.
Marcum is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcum controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marcum is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martin Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marcum lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marcum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marcum throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Marcum lands a few punches from side control.
Marcum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Marcum tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marcum looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcum postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marcum off and has taken his back!
Jackson biding his time, controlling Marcum.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Marcum tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not allowing Marcum to control his hands.
Jackson controls the position.
Marcum trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip.
Jackson has the hooks in. Marcum is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson controls the position.
Marcum tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marcum is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum trying to control but not successfully.
Marcum tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
Good control from Jackson.
Marcum can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcum is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Marcum dominated that second round.
That's time! Marcum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big right from Jackson misses.
Marcum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marcum blocks a jab.
Marcum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marcum.
Marcum tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Marcum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcum has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcum is defended easily by Jackson.
Martin Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Marcum shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Marcum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marcum goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Marcum tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Our sources have told us that Marcum has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Marcum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Marcum throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Marcum moved out of range nicely.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcum.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcum doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Marcum moves out of range.
Marcum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcum has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marcum's knee momentarily.
Jackson throws a body punch but Marcum moves out of range.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Marcum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcum is defended easily by Jackson.
Marcum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson throws a head kick but Marcum moves out of range.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Heath Marcum has been cut.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Marcum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcum walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Marcum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marcum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Marcum moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Marcum misses.
Martin Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcum shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Marcum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcum shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Marcum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Marcum is out of range.
Martin Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcum fails to land the takedown.
Heath Marcum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Marcum is out of range.
Heath Marcum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Marcum avoids it well.
Marcum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcum avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Marcum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Marcum defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marcum 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Marcum!
As Heath Marcum got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I wanna thank my fans and foremost and give thanks to God. Im gonna train to become the best at this sport and dedicate this win to my family back home. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Mutou (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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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldman throws a right hand that misses
and Mutou counters with a single leg into guard. Goldman didn't expect that.
My spies in Rings Russia inform me that Mutou has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Goldman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutou is one step ahead there.
Mutou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman wants to sweep but no luck.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Mutou throws a strike but Goldman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou working a defensive guard here.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldman won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Mutou throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mutou is pulling down on Goldman's head. It's preventing any offense from Goldman, at least for the moment.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Goldman controlling him for the moment.
Goldman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goldman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goldman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mutou is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutou, not yet.
Goldman throwing strikes but missing.
Mutou is trying to control the position but Goldman postures up.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mutou keeping full guard, as Goldman tries to pass.
Mutou 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.
Mutou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mutou manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is looking to improve his position but Mutou isn't that keen on the idea.
Mutou landing strikes from the mount and Goldman is in trouble!
Mutou scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Goldman?
Goldman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Valhalla Training Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Goldman taking shots to the head.
It looks like Michael Goldman has been cut.
Goldman tries to lock up and control but Mutou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mutou putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman tries to reverse the position but Mutou maintains control.
Mutou scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mutou landing strikes, looking to finish!
Michael Goldman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to lock up and control but Mutou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goldman can't escape the position.
Mutou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mutou trying to control but Goldman is having none of it.
Goldman is in a horrible position here. Mutou smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jeez, Michael Goldman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Goldman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Meet the Future logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Your'e The Best Around. Zio has chosen Old Mcdonald had a farm as his entrance music. Bod Zio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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178 cm
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137 lbs
26 - 15 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kesuke Miyagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zio throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyagi.
Zio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miyagi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zio. That one must have hurt.
Zio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zio avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a big head kick that sends Zio tumbling to the mat! Miyagi takes a step backwards and waves Zio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zio is rocked!
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!
Miyagi feints a jab and as Zio dips his head, Miyagi unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Zio right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Zio falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Miyagi smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kesuke Miyagi!
Kesuke Miyagi retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kesuke Miyagi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Bod Zio stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations!'.
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