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AMS FC 84 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lamond (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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lamond!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamond rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson avoiding damage as Lamond throws knees to the body.
Lamond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Lamond.
Lamond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Lamond lands a nice elbow.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamond controls his hands.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamond.
Lamond manages to break the clinch.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lamond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson looking to stall.
Lamond breaks from the clinch.
Lamond closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamond misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamond wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Lamond breaks the clinch.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lamond manages to break the clinch.
Lamond scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like John Anderson has been cut.
Lamond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lamond moves into the clinch.
Lamond is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Lamond scores with a shoulder strike.
Lamond connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lamond up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lamond.
Lamond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Lamond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamond has managed to clinch.
Lamond trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Lamond.
Lamond misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamond.
Lamond is stalling here.
Lamond scores a nice knee to the body.
Lamond stalling against the cage.
Lamond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lamond landing knees to the body.
Lamond lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Lamond blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Lamond tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Lamond tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamond controls his hands.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Lamond's ribcage. Lamond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lamond lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Lamond trying to land knees to the body.
Lamond misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamond's elbow.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamond can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lamond throws an elbow but misses.
Lamond working hard to break the clinch.
Lamond missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Lamond manages to break the clinch.
Anderson has Lamond up against the cage in a clinch.
Lamond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamonds head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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!
Lamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamond's elbow.
Lamond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamond tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamond lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Lamond tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lamond backwards.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamond moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Lamond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Lamond lands a knee to the head.
Lamond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lamond up against the cage.
Lamond throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Lamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Lamond rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamond scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Lamond lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Lamond tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Lamond back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson pushes Lamond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anderson clinches up with Lamond and pushes him back against the cage.
Lamond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Lamond landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lamond blocks an uppercut.
Lamond looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lamond blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamond backwards.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamond backwards.
Lamond connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Lamond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lamond trying to land knees to the body.
Gordon Lamond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Lamond.
Lamond scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Lamond blocking some punches.
Lamond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lamond wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Lamond taking a breather.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lamond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Lamond.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lamond backwards.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Lamond, against the cage.
Lamond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamond clinches with his opponent.
Lamond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamond's elbow.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lamond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Lamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamond instigates a clinch.
Lamond stalling against the cage.
Lamond struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson taking a breather.
Lamond is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson cracks Lamond with a nice body shot.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Lamond.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Lamond prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Lamond blocks a body shot from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Lamond with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lamond has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Lamond misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson tries a body shot but Lamond blocks it.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Lamond stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lamond is controlling him.
Anderson tries to work over Lamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson avoiding damage as Lamond throws knees to the body.
Lamond takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gordon Lamond will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lamond checks a low kick from Anderson.
Lamond wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson pushes Lamond up against the cage in a clinch.
Lamond landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lamond misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lamond throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lamond tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Lamond looking to stall.
Lamond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lamond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lamond tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamond.
Lamond trying to land knees to the body.
Lamond throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lamond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamond.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamond is trying to break free.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Lamond controls the action.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson tries to stall but Lamond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Lamond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamond.
Lamond lands a shot to the body.
Lamond looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamond blocking some punches.
Lamond misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamond manages to break the clinch.
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Lamond, against the cage.
Anderson tries to work over Lamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lamond breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Lamond pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lamond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Lamond connects with a knee to the head.
Lamond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson presses Lamond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lamond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Lamond pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lamond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
John Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Lamond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lamond misses with the head strike.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Lamond trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lamond wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson pushes Lamond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamond wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Lamond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lamond managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Lamond working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson trying to stall but Lamond improves his position.
Gordon Lamond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Lamond landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lamond has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Lamond!
Gordon Lamond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kk Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Ron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewer's entrance music is scooby doo. A fine choice. Ron has chosen Carmina Burana O Fortuna as his entrance music. Genghis Ron is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kk Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genghis Ron!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer tries to move into range but Ron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ron lands with a good body shot.
Ron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Ron misses with an uppercut.
Ron throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brewer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brewer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ron was well out of range. Poor timing from Brewer.
Ron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ron throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Brewer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kk Brewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewer takes one on the button.
Ron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brewer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ron looks to land a combination but Brewer avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewer lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ron closes the distance and pushes Brewer back into the cage.
Brewer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ron up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ron fails to land.
Brewer tries for a takedown but Ron manages to get underhooks.
Brewer struggles to land a body shot inside as Ron controls his hands.
Brewer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brewer scores with a shoulder strike.
Ron blocking some punches.
Brewer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Ron controls the action.
Ron misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brewer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer working aggressively here.
Ron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ron swings wildly with an uppercut but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brewer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brewer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ron tries to clinch up
and Brewer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer lands a head shot.
Brewer lands with a nice body kick.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Ron circles away.
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ron's calf.
Brewer moves into the clinch.
Brewer trying to control the position but instead, Ron has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brewer into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ron struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewer controls his hands.
Ron misses with a body punch.
Brewer lands with a right to the head.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ron has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brewer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ron can turn it around.
Ron misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brewer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brewer keeps the fight on the outside.
Brewer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brewer, right into the meat.
Brewer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ron throws a sloppy head kick
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brewer lands with a kick to the temple. Ron shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brewer lands a leg kick that knocks Ron off balance momentarily.
Ron checks a leg kick.
Ron lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brewer throws a head kick but Ron moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ron.
Ron connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Brewer tumbling to the canvas! Ron pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Brewer was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Genghis Ron!
An out of breath Genghis Ron 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 John Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffan Stove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stove has chosen Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Steffan Stove has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Hawke's chin.
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steffan Stove!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stove can pounce on him.
Stove scores with a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Hawke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hawke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stove stuns Hawke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stove connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawke.
Stove lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stove controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hawke is looking to pass Stove's guard but actually Stove recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke trying to control the position from guard on top but Stove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stove seems keen to control Hawke's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawke trying to control but Stove is working from the bottom.
Hawke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stove scores with a jab to the head.
Stove scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stove throws a head kick that misses.
Hawke fails with the takedown
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawke misses with a takedown
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hawke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stove scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawke is rocked!
Hawke shoots in but Stove avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Hawke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawke misses with a takedown attempt - Stove sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawke seems to have got his legs back now.
Stove scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke throws a hook but Stove avoids it easily.
Stove lands a leg kick that knocks Hawke off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Stove.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stove darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stove has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawke shoots and misses
and Stove counters with a crisp right that sends Hawke to the canvas! Stove follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steffan Stove!
A very excited looking Steffan Stove rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxon Robert Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sata kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Onward to Victory!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jaxon Robert Campbell enters the cage!
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiro Sata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaxon Robert Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sata sizes up Campbell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Sata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campbell as he jumps to the side.
Sata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akiro Sata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell slips under a jab.
Campbell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sata.
Campbell walks into a straight right hand from Sata.
Sata throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Sata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Campbell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sata tries to clinch up
and Campbell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sata's knee momentarily.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Sata's head but Sata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Sata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Campbell sprawls well. Campbell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sata gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiro Sata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sata just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Campbell ducks right into an uppercut from Sata.
Sata throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sata misses with an uppercut. Campbell saw that one coming.
Campbell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell.
Campbell blocks a jab.
Campbell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
Sata is looking to counter punch.
Sata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Campbell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sata's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Sata misses with a body shot.
Sata swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell swings for the body but Sata moves out of range.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Sata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sata is looking to clinch.
Campbell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campbell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Campbell lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sata digs a good hook to Campbell's body.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sata sizes up Campbell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Campbell swats away the attempt to clinch by Sata.
Sata jabs at Campbell's body.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Campbell thuds a left hand into Sata's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Campbell as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Campbell. That snapped Sata's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell throws a lazy uppercut
and Sata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sata coming out on top.
Campbell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Campbell has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sata lands a jab to the nose.
Campbell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sata went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Sata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Sata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sata. Those never looked like landing.
Sata shoots in but Campbell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sata just misses with a punch to the body.
Sata staying out of range there.
Campbell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sata's head backwards.
Sata tries to clinch there but Campbell circles away.
Campbell lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaxon Robert Campbell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Campbell.
Sata shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Campbell works the jab nicely.
Sata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sata lands in his opponent's guard.
Campbell has momentary wrist control but Sata slips an elbow through the middle.
Sata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sata being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sata slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sata.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campbell defends it well.
Sata is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sata moves nicely into side control.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Campbell can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sata in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sata lands a nice forearm strike.
Sata looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Campbell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sata.
Sata throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sata is trying to get an arm triangle but Campbell is defending well.
Sata throws an elbow but Campbell slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sata in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sata in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sata 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.
Sata trying to control the position but Campbell is working away.
Sata looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Campbell is avoiding damage well.
Sata trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campbell with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Sata is just out of range.
Sata ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Sata manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Campbell on his heels. He'll look to pass Campbell's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akiro Sata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sata wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Sata stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
Sata throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sata slips nicely into half guard.
Sata prevents Campbell from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akiro Sata dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sata fails with a takedown attempt.
Sata shoots for a takedown but Campbell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sata has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiro Sata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Sata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sata throwing a counter right hand but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Sata just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sata tries for a takedown but Campbell circles away easily
enabling Campbell to counter with a crisp jab.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Sata.
Sata moves forwards but Campbell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sata, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sata walks into a straight right hand from Campbell.
Sata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campbell.
Campbell lunges at Sata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sata's hand.
Sata fails with a takedown attempt.
Sata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaxon Robert Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell throws a right hand that misses
and Sata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Campbell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campbell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sata swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Campbell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sata checks it well.
Sata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Sata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sata throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Campbell misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a really nice looking cross but Sata seems unphased.
Campbell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sata wants to clinch.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Campbell lands a jab to the head.
Sata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sata throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Campbell gets underhooks to prevent Sata's takedown attempt.
Campbell scores with a shoulder strike.
Sata prevents a body shot from Campbell.
Nice body punch from Campbell - that landed with a thud.
Campbell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Sata has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campbell misses with a body punch.
Campbell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sata defending well as Campbell loads up on a big left hand.
Sata moves out of range of the strikes.
Sata throws a big counter combination but Campbell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters circling a little - Campbell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campbell doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Campbell.
Sata swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sata is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell has a hand on Sata's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sata takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sata misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Robert Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Campbell 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaxon Robert Campbell!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaxon Robert Campbell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb. mr Benn 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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209 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, mr Benn!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totto misses with a few strikes there.
Totto scores with a jab to the body.
Benn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Totto.
A nice side step and Benn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Totto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benn swinging wildly here.
Totto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benn was well out of range. Poor timing from Totto.
Benn throws a nice looking combination but Totto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Totto misses with a body shot.
Benn stuffs the takedown.
Totto throws a combination. Benn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Totto scores with a one two! Benn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Totto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Totto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Totto circles away quickly and effectively.
Veron Totto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Totto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benn loads up on a big right hand but Totto slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Totto checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Totto misses the target.
Totto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benn shoots in looking for a takedown but Totto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benn looks to score with a jab to the body but Totto is just out of range.
Totto avoids the body shot from Benn.
Totto takes a swing at Benn's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benn. That's going to slow Totto down.
Benn misses with a double jab
and Totto counters with a right hand to the body.
Totto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Totto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Totto is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Benn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Totto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benn on his heels. He'll look to pass Benn's guard now, I'm sure.
Benn trying to control the position here.
Totto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn wants to sweep here but Totto controlling him for the moment.
Totto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Totto trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totto content to stall in guard here.
Totto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Totto wants to control from the top but Benn keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Totto is looking to wear down Benn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Totto scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn misses with a takedown attempt - Totto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Totto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benn as he jumps to the side.
Totto stuffs the takedown attempt from Benn. Benn gets slowly back to his feet.
Veron Totto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr Benn.
A slow jab from Benn misses its intended target.
Totto scores with a shot to the body.
Totto throws out a powerful jab.
Totto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn dodges the ground and pound from Totto.
Benn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Totto seems to be working for a kimura but Benn defends the submission attempt.
Totto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benn looking for a sweep. Not yet Benn, not yet.
Totto landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Totto forces his way into half guard.
Benn is defending against the submission attempts here by Totto.
Benn is looking for a sweep. Totto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veron Totto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Totto blocks a leg kick.
Benn misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Benn.
An attempted straight right counter from Totto misses the target.
Totto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Totto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Totto takes a swing at Benn's ribcage but misses.
Benn unleashes a big counter combination but Totto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Totto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benn is trying to defend but Totto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Benn is pressing down on Totto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn controlling Totto's posture.
Benn keeping moving, preventing Totto from controlling successfully.
Totto passes Benn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Totto working Benn over with strikes.
Benn taking some punishment here, with Totto in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Totto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benn 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.
Totto throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn controlling the position.
Totto won't allow Benn to sweep him here.
Benn looking for a guillotine here but Totto defends easily.
Totto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Totto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Totto trying to control but Benn is working from the bottom.
Benn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Totto is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn wants to sweep but no luck.
Totto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Totto manages to get himself to full guard.
Benn wants to control from the top but Totto keeps moving.
Totto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Totto is striking but Benn is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Benn is looking to advance position but Totto won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Benn.
Totto landing rabbit punches to the side of Benn's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Totto controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Totto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but mr Benn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Benn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benn is looking to slow Totto down with leg kicks.
Benn misses with the combination.
Veron Totto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Totto lands a jab-cross combination.
Benn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Totto shoots in looking for a takedown. Benn tries to sprawl out of it but Totto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Totto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto checks a leg kick.
Veron Totto is winning the standup battle so far.
Totto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Totto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Totto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Totto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Benn some visible discomfort.
Totto throws a strike aimed at the side of Benn's head but Benn avoids it well.
Benn is trying to control Totto's posture but Totto avoids it.
Totto in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Benn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Veron Totto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Veron Totto thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zero Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisse Indian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Last of the Mohicans. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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210 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zero Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nisse Indian!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Indian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hero half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Indian ducks right into an uppercut from Hero.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hero.
Indian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Indian is in Hero's guard.
Hero has control of Indian's left arm, preventing Indian from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Indian looking to pass the guard.
Indian stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Indian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Indian sprawls and moves away.
Indian checks a leg kick.
Indian fails with the takedown.
Hero attempts a counter takedown but Indian avoids it well and moves away.
Nisse Indian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Nisse Indian has been cut.
Indian connects with a nice looking jab.
Hero feints and then cracks Indian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Indian down.
Indian throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Hero jabs at Indian's body.
Hero is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Indian darts in looking for a takedown but Hero gets double underhooks and turns Indian into the cage.
Hero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Indian looks winded!
Indian throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Indian misses with a straight left.
Hero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Indian sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indian misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero lunges at Indian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Indian's hand.
Hero misses with a wild combination.
Hero swats away the attempt to clinch by Indian.
Indian dodges the punch combination from Hero.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Indian.
Zero Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nisse Indian.
Hero swings for the body but Indian moves out of range.
Indian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hero as he avoids it easily.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Indian.
Indian just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHero.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Indian misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Indian misses with a straight left.
Indian checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hero.
Hero throws a leg kick but Indian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Indian moves out of range easily.
Indian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Indian was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hero is looking to wear down Indian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Indian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Indian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Indian might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Indian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero fakes the leg kick and cracks Indian in the body.
Indian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Indian moves forwards but Hero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Indian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hero counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Indian is in trouble here! Hero pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Zero Hero!
During a confident post fight interview, Zero Hero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Nisse Indian spoke after the fight, saying 'my spirit will return my people will return'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
147 lbs
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25
146 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrance Brookins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell is looking to clinch but Brookins is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Wayne Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brookins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brookins lands with a cross.
Brookins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campbell at a distance.
Brookins misses with a body kick.
Brookins moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Campbell blocks a leg kick.
Brookins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice straight punches there by Campbell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Campbell.
Brookins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Campbell.
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!
Campbell throws a poor cross that misses
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campbell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Campbell lands a jab to the nose.
Brookins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Campbell is staying active underneath Brookins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brookins.
Brookins is trying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brookins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Campbell is defending against the submission attempts here by Brookins.
Brookins looks to land a strike but Campbell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brookins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brookins tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Brookins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brookins trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brookins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brookins landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brookins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brookins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Brookins.
Campbell slaps away a takedown attempt from Brookins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brookins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brookins shoots for a double leg takedown but Campbell sprawls well. He's pushed Brookins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brookins shoots in but Campbell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Brookins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Brookins.
Brookins misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brookins has time to react.
Campbell throws a hook but Brookins avoids it easily.
Campbell throws a body shot but no joy.
Campbell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brookins swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Brookins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Brookins misses.
Campbell tries to clinch but Brookins moves out of range.
Brookins pushes Campbell up against the cage in a clinch.
Brookins blocks an uppercut.
Campbell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Brookins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brookins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brookins swats away the attempt to clinch by Campbell.
Brookins misses with a two punch combination.
Brookins moves forwards but Campbell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Campbell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brookins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brookins misses with a hook to the body
and Campbell counters with a nice body shot.
Brookins with a jab.
Campbell throws a jab but it's blocked by Brookins.
Brookins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Campbell looks to move away, Brookins throws a big counter combo bu Campbell just gets out of the way.
Terrance Brookins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brookins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell tries to counter with a clinch but Brookins shakes him off and moves away.
Campbell throws a chopping leg kick but Brookins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brookins.
Campbell throws a low kick, looking for Brookins's leg but Brookins calmly moves out of range.
Brookins is looking for a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Campbell scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brookins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brookins manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but Brookins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brookins manages to avoid it.
Campbell stuffs the takedown.
Brookins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Campbell thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Campbell does it's job there.
Campbell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brookins is rocked!
Campbell throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Brookins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campbell scores with a body shot.
Campbell throws a monster overhand right that drops Brookins! Campbell follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Campbell!
Wayne Campbell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ksawery Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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33
145 lbs
14 - 18 - 1 |
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26
143 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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
14 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiji Kawada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawada moves in looking to clinch but Koltun pushes him off.
Kawada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koltun has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kawada is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kawada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawada doesn't manage to clinch there - Koltun circles away.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kawada defends it well.
Kawada misses with a head kick.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kawada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koltun circles away.
Kawada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
Kawada gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Koltun.
Koltun passes to full mount!
Kawada is trying desperately to improve position.
Koltun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kawada is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun with shots to the head and body - Kawada looks very uncomfortable down there.
Koltun lands a couple of good shots and Kawada has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Koltun scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kawada is looking for a way out.
Kawada is trying to stand back up.
Koltun connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kawada to escape the position.
Koltun keeps control of the position as Kawada tries to break free.
Koltun connects with a big shot to the side of Kawada's head.
Koltun working for a choke but Kawada is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada tries to escape but Koltun has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Koltun lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun scores with punches to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Koltun.
Kawada defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koltun doesn't have the hooks in and Kawada manages to turn into his guard.
Koltun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kawada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kawada trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada tries to free his leg and advance position but Koltun is retaining full guard.
Kawada is working hard here to advance position.
Kawada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koltun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kawada working some strikes from top position.
Kawada trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun wants to sweep here but Kawada controlling him for the moment.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawada.
Kawada looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun has control of Kawada's left arm, preventing Kawada from doing any damage.
Koltun looking for a guillotine here but Kawada defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koltun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kawada is sitting in close to Koltun's body. Koltun has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kawada is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kawada is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Koltun.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ksawery Koltun!
A less than humble Ksawery Koltun misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haarmann comes to the cage accompanied by Macabre - Fritz Haarmann The Butcher . Fritz Haarmann is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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30
210 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Haarmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Li!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haarmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Li has time to react.
Haarmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Haarmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Li.
Haarmann wants to control but Li postures up.
Li working the ground and pound but Haarmann is defending the strikes.
Haarmann wants to control but Li postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Li landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Li working the ground and pound but Haarmann is defending the strikes.
Li is working Haarmann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Haarmann is not content to let Li control the position.
Haarmann tries to buck Li off but Li is having none of it.
Haarmann is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Li not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haarmann taking some punishment here, with Li in his half guard.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Haarmann is trying to control but can't.
Haarmann actively working from the bottom here.
Haarmann has a hand on Li's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Li takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Haarmann tries to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Li lands a nice shot to the head.
Li avoids the attempt from Haarmann to control.
Li landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haarmann gets back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Li working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Li throwing shots but Haarmann is blocking nicely.
Haarmann taking some punishment here, with Li in his half guard.
Li is trying to control. Haarmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Li passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haarmann!
Li lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haarmann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Li is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Li is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Haarmann is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Li! Haarmann is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Li!
Jason Li was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Fritz Haarmann had this to say: 'Zum Teufel!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Hanzzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Greiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greiner has chosen August Burns Red - Spirit Breaker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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25
208 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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25
217 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Hanzzle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Greiner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzzle just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzzle wants to slow Greiner down by chopping away at his legs.
Greiner scores with a body shot.
Hanzzle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaws Clubhouse in the buildup to the fight.
Hanzzle slips under a jab.
Hanzzle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanzzle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Greiner's sensitive parts.
Hanzzle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greiner walks into a left hand.
Hanzzle misses with a head kick.
Greiner throws a right hand that misses
and Hanzzle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hanzzle pushes Greiner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greiner lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanzzle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greiner with a knee to the head.
It looks like Yuri Hanzzle has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greiner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanzzle avoids it.
Greiner stalling in the clinch but Hanzzle improves position.
Hanzzle can't find room to land a body shot as Greiner controls the action.
Hanzzle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greiner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzzle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Greiner.
Greiner cracks Hanzzle with a nice body shot.
Greiner tries to circle away but Hanzzle has him pinned against the cage.
Greiner taking a breather.
Greiner misses with a punch on the inside.
Greiner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Hanzzle.
Greiner tries a body shot but Hanzzle blocks it.
Greiner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
Hanzzle tries to work over Greiner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greiner blocks an uppercut.
Greiner is trying to maintain a safe position but Hanzzle gets an underhook and turns Greiner into the cage.
Hanzzle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greiner's elbow.
Hanzzle scores with a hook to the body.
Hanzzle is working Greiner over against the cage.
Hanzzle pushes Greiner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greiner trying to stall but Hanzzle improves his position.
Hanzzle blocks an elbow strike from Greiner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greiner backwards.
Hanzzle cracks Greiner with a nice body shot.
Greiner looks winded!
Hanzzle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanzzle struggles to land a body shot inside as Greiner controls his hands.
Hanzzle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greiner blocks a body shot from Hanzzle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzzle blocks an uppercut.
Greiner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanzzle as Greiner tries to tie him up.
Hanzzle blocks an uppercut.
Greiner tries a body shot but Hanzzle blocks it.
Hanzzle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greiner.
A bit of stalling here from Greiner.
Hanzzle lands with a light punch inside.
Greiner throws a head punch that misses.
Hanzzle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanzzle struggles to land a body shot inside as Greiner controls his hands.
Greiner blocks an uppercut.
Greiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanzzle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greiner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greiner 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 Hanzzle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanzzle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greiner takes a swing at Hanzzle's ribcage but misses.
Hanzzle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Greiner manages to circle out of the way.
Greiner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanzzle can pounce on him.
Hanzzle swings for the body but Greiner moves out of range.
Hanzzle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hanzzle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Greiner counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanzzle drives through with a takedown into Greiner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hanzzle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanzzle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greiner wants to improve his position but instead Hanzzle has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle is keen to just control but Greiner is a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanzzle is taking a breather. Greiner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hanzzle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanzzle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hanzzle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greiner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanzzle trying to pass the guard but Greiner defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hanzzle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Hanzzle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A thudding body kick lands there by Hanzzle!
Hanzzle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greiner.
Greiner avoids the head kick by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle lands with a good body shot.
Hanzzle throws a leg kick which misses Greiner's front leg but catches the back leg as Greiner tries to avoid it.
Hanzzle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greiner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanzzle misses with a body shot.
Hanzzle swings for the body but Greiner moves out of range.
Hanzzle lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzzle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greiner on the side of the head.
Hanzzle wants to land a leg kick but Greiner is out of range.
Hanzzle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greiner manages to avoid it.
Greiner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanzzle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanzzle works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Greiner is trying to improve his position.
Hanzzle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hanzzle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greiner keeps working.
Hanzzle controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzzle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greiner keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Greiner down.
Hanzzle working the ground and pound.
Hanzzle lands a nice forearm strike.
Hanzzle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greiner keeps working.
Hanzzle wants to control for a moment but Greiner uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Greiner won't allow Hanzzle to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greiner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanzzle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greiner is looking for a sweep. Hanzzle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanzzle drops an elbow to the side of Greiner's head.
Hanzzle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Greiner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanzzle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanzzle's back!
Greiner lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hanzzle's head.
Hanzzle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Greiner's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greiner punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Greiner's guard. Nice work there by Hanzzle.
Greiner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hanzzle wants to improve his position but Greiner is controlling well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greiner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greiner trying to control the action but Hanzzle is working from the bottom.
Hanzzle tries to roll over but Greiner keeps him under control.
Greiner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hanzzle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Hanzzle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanzzle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greiner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greiner misses the shot to the body.
Hanzzle jabs Greiner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Greiner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanzzle wants to clinch up but Greiner keeps it at a distance.
Hanzzle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hanzzle is looking to wear down Greiner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Greiner throws a head kick but Hanzzle moves out of range.
Hanzzle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanzzle.
Hanzzle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greiner blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greiner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanzzle.
Hanzzle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greiner defends it nicely.
Hanzzle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greiner can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanzzle.
Greiner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanzzle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greiner.
Hanzzle throws a head kick that misses
and Greiner counters with a takedown into side control.
Hanzzle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hanzzle is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanzzle actively working from the bottom here.
Hanzzle tries to roll over but Greiner keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greiner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greiner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greiner moves nicely into side control.
Hanzzle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Greiner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Greiner wants to take a breather but Hanzzle is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanzzle is trying to keep Greiner in close.
Hanzzle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanzzle, not yet.
Hanzzle pulls Greiner in to control the position.
Hanzzle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Greiner has passed into side control.
Hanzzle is trying to get back to half guard.
Greiner throwing strikes but Hanzzle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Greiner tries to bench press Hanzzle off him but Hanzzle keeps the position.
Hanzzle throws a strike aimed at the side of Greiner's head but Greiner avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle wants to control but Greiner is keeping him busy.
Greiner is trying to control Hanzzle's posture but Hanzzle avoids it.
Greiner is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanzzle scoring with punches and elbows.
Hanzzle looks up at the clock and then as Greiner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hanzzle smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greiner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hanzzle tries to score with some ground and pound. Greiner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Matt Greiner just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yuri Hanzzle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanzzle throws the kick towards the body but Greiner avoids it.
Greiner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hanzzle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanzzle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Greiner.
Hanzzle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Greiner misses.
Hanzzle darts in and clinches Greiner up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hanzzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzzle punishes Greiner's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanzzle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanzzle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuri Hanzzle is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanzzle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greiner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanzzle scores with a spinning back kick!
Yuri Hanzzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanzzle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greiner throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Hanzzle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greiner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greiner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Greiner.
Greiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanzzle.
Greiner connects with a right hand. Hanzzle shakes it off.
Hanzzle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanzzle avoids the body shot from Greiner.
Hanzzle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanzzle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greiner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanzzle checks it well.
Hanzzle blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greiner.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanzzle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanzzle misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle lands with an uppercut that bounces Greiner off the cage and back into range.
Greiner needs to keep his hands up - Hanzzle had a free shot at his head there.
Greiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanzzle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greiner.
Hanzzle scores with a hook to the body. Greiner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greiner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanzzle with a nice cross.
Greiner ducks under a wild hook from Hanzzle.
Nice straight punches there by Hanzzle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanzzle.
Hanzzle slips a jab and a cross from Greiner.
Hanzzle throws a push kick but Greiner slaps the foot to one side.
Matt Greiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanzzle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greiner pinned against the cage. Greiner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greiner misses the shot to the body.
Greiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanzzle. Hanzzle obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanzzle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greiner moves away.
A clash of legs there as Greiner blocks the low kick.
Hanzzle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greiner.
Greiner throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanzzle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Greiner's guard.
Hanzzle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greiner pulls Hanzzle in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanzzle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Greiner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanzzle's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanzzle keeping moving, preventing Greiner from controlling successfully.
Greiner is fighting to break Hanzzle's control of his arms but Hanzzle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Greiner wants to control from the top but Hanzzle keeps moving.
Hanzzle pulls Greiner in close to his closed guard and prevents Greiner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hanzzle working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hanzzle had his way with Matt Greiner in that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Hanzzle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Greiner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hanzzle takes a swing at Greiner's ribcage but misses.
Greiner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanzzle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanzzle looks to score with a jab to the body but Greiner is just out of range.
Greiner delivers a nice body kick.
Hanzzle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanzzle throws a hook to the side of Greiner's head but Greiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanzzle tries to clinch but Greiner moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzzle throws a push kick but Greiner slaps the foot to one side.
Greiner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanzzle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greiner moves forwards but Hanzzle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hanzzle looks for the body kick but Greiner saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzzle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck for Hanzzle with that takedown attempt.
Hanzzle lands with a right hand.
Greiner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanzzle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Greiner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greiner throws an off balance right hand
and Hanzzle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Greiner!
Greiner tries to bench press Hanzzle off him but Hanzzle keeps the position.
Greiner wants to control but Hanzzle postures up.
Hanzzle is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greiner wants to control but Hanzzle postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greiner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hanzzle is trying to control the action in half guard but Greiner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanzzle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greiner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanzzle.
Greiner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanzzle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanzzle's back!
Hanzzle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greiner is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hanzzle. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Greiner tries to keep control of the position but Hanzzle is staying busy.
Greiner lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hanzzle hold on?!
Hanzzle looking very determined here, making life difficult for Greiner.
Hanzzle tries to escape the position.
Hanzzle just trying to survive but Greiner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Greiner misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Greiner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hanzzle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greiner works his way into side control.
Hanzzle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Greiner off and has taken his back!
Greiner covers up after that shot from Hanzzle.
Greiner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hanzzle.
Hanzzle lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hanzzle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greiner is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Hanzzle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanzzle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Hanzzle!
Yuri Hanzzle retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Yuri Hanzzle 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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