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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Gubarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gubarev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mutant Ninja. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasily Gubarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willy Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wuzz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wuzz with the counter takedown but Gubarev avoids it easily.
Gubarev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gubarev wants to clinch up but Wuzz keeps it at a distance.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch but Wuzz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gubarev tries to clinch but Wuzz moves out of range.
Gubarev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wuzz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wuzz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wuzz tries to keep at a distance but Gubarev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gubarev trying to land knees to the body.
Wuzz avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Gubarev trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Wuzz avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Wuzz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wuzz can't get the takedown.
Wuzz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wuzz.
Gubarev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wuzz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gubarev trying to land knees to the body.
Gubarev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wuzz avoids it.
Gubarev working Wuzz over with knees to the body.
Gubarev working Wuzz over with knees to the body.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wuzz managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wuzz is defending well for now.
Gubarev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wuzz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gubarev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wuzz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev trying to land knees to the body.
Wuzz avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Wuzz avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Wuzz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gubarev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasily Gubarev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Wuzz.
Gubarev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Wuzz tries to counter it with a takedown but Gubarev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gubarev wants to clinch.
And Wuzz tries to counter it with a takedown but Gubarev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gubarev is looking to clinch.
Gubarev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gubarev clinches up with Wuzz and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuzz avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Wuzz avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Gubarev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wuzz blocks it with crossed arms.
Wuzz wants a takedown.
Gubarev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wuzz looks winded!
Wuzz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Wuzz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gubarev is defending well.
Gubarev trying to land knees to the body.
Wuzz can't get the takedown.
Gubarev landing knees to the body.
Wuzz managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Wuzz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wuzz.
Gubarev stops a takedown attempt from Wuzz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wuzz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Wuzz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wuzz is defending well for now.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Wuzz avoids the damage to the body.
Wuzz avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
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!
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wuzz.
Gubarev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wuzz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wuzz has Gubarev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gubarev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gubarev is pressed up against the cage. Wuzz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gubarev down to the mat. Gubarev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gubarev wants to clinch.
And Wuzz tries to counter it with a takedown but Gubarev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Gubarev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gubarev is looking to clinch but Wuzz is avoiding it.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wuzz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gubarev misses with a low kick.
Gubarev wants to clinch up but Wuzz keeps it at a distance.
Wuzz with the counter takedown but Gubarev avoids it easily.
Gubarev moves in looking to clinch but Wuzz pushes him off.
Gubarev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wuzz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gubarev wants to clinch.
Gubarev throws a sloppy head kick and Wuzz moves out of range easily.
Wuzz swats away the attempt to clinch by Gubarev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz scores with a takedown into Gubarev's guard.
Gubarev trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gubarev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuzz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gubarev keeping moving, preventing Wuzz from controlling successfully.
Gubarev has his hands on Wuzz's head, controlling the position.
Wuzz preventing the sweep.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wuzz passes Gubarev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gubarev tries to roll over but Wuzz keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wuzz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gubarev tries to roll over but Wuzz keeps him under control.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gubarev defends it well.
Gubarev wants to improve his position but Wuzz is controlling well.
Wuzz is working for a kimura but Gubarev is defending it quite comfortably.
Gubarev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wuzz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wuzz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gubarev keeps working.
Gubarev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gubarev tries to get to full guard but Wuzz has control of the leg.
Wuzz is working for a kimura but Gubarev is defending it quite comfortably.
Gubarev tries to roll over but Wuzz keeps him under control.
Wuzz is thwarting Gubarev's attempts to control the position.
Gubarev is in trouble now - Wuzz has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev is trying to reverse the position but instead Wuzz has taken his back - oops!
Wuzz doesn't have the hooks in and Gubarev manages to turn into his guard.
Wuzz looking for a sweep. Not yet Wuzz, not yet.
Wuzz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gubarev won't allow Wuzz to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gubarev is looking to work some ground and pound but Wuzz has wrist control.
Wuzz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gubarev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gubarev pushes down on Wuzz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gubarev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Willy Wuzz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wuzz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gubarev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wuzz wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wuzz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gubarev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wuzz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gubarev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wuzz blocks a head kick by Gubarev.
Wuzz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch but Wuzz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gubarev connects with an inside leg kick.
Gubarev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gubarev tries to clinch up.
Wuzz keeps the fight on the outside.
Wuzz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gubarev tries to clinch but Wuzz moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wuzz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gubarev gets back to half guard.
Gubarev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wuzz is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gubarev is looking to improve his position.
Gubarev is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz passes to side control.
Gubarev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wuzz off and has taken his back!
Gubarev struggling to land strikes to the head as Wuzz covers up.
Gubarev throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Wuzz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gubarev.
Gubarev doesn't have the hooks in and Wuzz manages to turn into his guard.
Wuzz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gubarev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gubarev 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gubarev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gubarev is trying to keep Wuzz in close.
Wuzz stays in close to Gubarev's body and controls the position.
Wuzz passes Gubarev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gubarev is trying to control but can't.
Wuzz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gubarev wants to get back to full guard but Wuzz has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gubarev wants to control but Wuzz is having none of it.
Gubarev is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz moves to back control.
Wuzz looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Wuzz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gubarev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gubarev for a finish.
Wuzz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gubarev is defending well though. Wuzz let's go of the attempt for now.
Wuzz is looking for the choke from the back position but Gubarev is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Wuzz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gubarev is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gubarev tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wuzz's arms.
Gubarev trying to control the hands but Wuzz won't let him.
Wuzz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wuzz looking to break Gubarev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gubarev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wuzz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wuzz is not going to allow Gubarev to sit and survive in this position.
Wuzz working for the choke.
Wuzz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wuzz avoiding Gubarev 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Gubarev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuzz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gubarev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Wuzz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wuzz 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Willy Wuzz!
An out of breath Willy Wuzz 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kusilutka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Kusilutka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
176 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Kusilutka!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacroix stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Lacroix.
Kusilutka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lacroix but Lacroix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kusilutka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice takedown defense from Lacroix. No joy for Kusilutka on that attempt.
Lacroix thinks about countering with a body kick.
Max Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kusilutka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kusilutka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lacroix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kusilutka.
Kusilutka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusilutka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kusilutka moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
Kusilutka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kusilutka shoots and misses
and Lacroix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lacroix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lacroix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kusilutka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kusilutka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacroix.
Kusilutka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kusilutka darts in looking for a takedown but Lacroix gets double underhooks and turns Kusilutka into the cage.
Kusilutka ducks under a wild hook from Lacroix.
Kusilutka has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka darts in looking for a takedown but Lacroix gets double underhooks and turns Kusilutka into the cage.
Lacroix is looking to counter punch.
Kusilutka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Lacroix regains half guard.
Kusilutka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kusilutka seems to be working for a kimura but Lacroix defends the submission attempt.
Lacroix desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lacroix trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka throwing shots but Lacroix is blocking nicely.
Kusilutka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lacroix defends it well.
Kusilutka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lacroix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lacroix.
Lacroix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kusilutka with a nice head shot there.
Kusilutka tries to free his leg and advance position but Lacroix is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lacroix is trying to control the position but Kusilutka postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kusilutka with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lacroix throws a lazy right hand but Kusilutka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kusilutka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lacroix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kusilutka.
Kusilutka is looking for a kimura but Lacroix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kusilutka to get the leverage.
Lacroix won't allow Kusilutka to pass to mount.
Lacroix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kusilutka.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusilutka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lacroix is defending against the submission attempts here by Kusilutka.
Kusilutka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lacroix's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lacroix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lacroix looks to score with a jab to the body but Kusilutka is just out of range.
Kusilutka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Igor Kusilutka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lacroix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacroix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kusilutka shoots for a takedown but Lacroix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lacroix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacroix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacroix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusilutka can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Lacroix. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka fails to land the takedown.
Max Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kusilutka.
Lacroix misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacroix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lacroix throws a hook but Kusilutka avoids it easily.
Kusilutka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacroix. That's going to slow Kusilutka down.
Kusilutka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lacroix defends well and Kusilutka ends up having to push Lacroix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kusilutka tries to clinch
and Lacroix counters with a right hand to the body.
Kusilutka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kusilutka lands in his opponent's guard.
Kusilutka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lacroix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kusilutka is one step ahead there.
Kusilutka throws a big right hand that misses.
Kusilutka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lacroix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lacroix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lacroix!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacroix trying to control the position but Kusilutka is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka struggling a bit here.
Kusilutka is looking to regain half guard here but Lacroix keeps moving and retains side control.
Lacroix is looking to take a break and control but Kusilutka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kusilutka is looking for a sweep.
Kusilutka has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lacroix is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kusilutka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lacroix trying to control the position but Kusilutka is working away.
Kusilutka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Igor Kusilutka has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusilutka is looking to improve his position.
Kusilutka is doing well to control the position and prevent Lacroix from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lacroix dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lacroix looks to throw the jab but Kusilutka is out of range.
Lacroix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacroix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kusilutka.
Kusilutka moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
Max Lacroix is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacroix finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Kusilutka tries to counter it with a takedown but Lacroix pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kusilutka dives in and grabs Lacroix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lacroix pushes down on Kusilutka's head and hops out.
Max Lacroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacroix gets caught flat footed, as Kusilutka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka throws a big right hand that misses.
Lacroix pulls Kusilutka in to control the position.
Lacroix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kusilutka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kusilutka.
Kusilutka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kusilutka tries to free his leg and advance position but Lacroix is retaining full guard.
Lacroix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kusilutka's guard.
Lacroix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lacroix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kusilutka has his foot on Lacroix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacroix works his way back into a safe position though.
Kusilutka is trying to keep Lacroix in close.
Lacroix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kusilutka is looking to sweep but instead, Lacroix has passed into half guard.
Lacroix slows the pace down in half guard.
Lacroix thows a huge punch but Kusilutka dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka punching from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lacroix punishes Kusilutka's body with a nice straight punch.
Igor Kusilutka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kusilutka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacroix.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacroix.
Kusilutka shoots for a takedown but Lacroix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kusilutka.
Lacroix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Max Lacroix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Igor Kusilutka has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kusilutka or perhaps it was just good defense by Lacroix, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Lacroix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix throws a front kick aimed at Kusilutka's knee but Kusilutka avoids it well.
Lacroix throws out a powerful jab.
Kusilutka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lacroix tries to avoid it but Kusilutka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lacroix to the ground. Lacroix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lacroix lands with a cross.
Lacroix misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lacroix connects with a jab.
Kusilutka slips a jab from Lacroix.
Lacroix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kusilutka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Lacroix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacroix, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Lacroix!
After winning the bout, Max Lacroix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodsport for all !!. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
205 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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26
210 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Vector!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vector avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vector shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Browne trying to control from the bottom.
Browne tries to roll over but Vector keeps him under control.
Browne actively working from the bottom here.
Browne wants to improve his position but Vector is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne is working hard here to advance position.
Browne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Athletico Spizz MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vector winds up and cracks Browne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Browne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vector missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Browne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vector controls the pace.
Browne seems keen to control Vector's posture.
Vector trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom.
Vector scoring with punches to the head and body.
Browne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Browne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Browne wants to sweep here but Vector controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Browne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vector manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Browne is in close to Vector's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Browne trying to control the position from guard on top but Vector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Browne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vector looking for a sweep. Not yet Vector, not yet.
Browne looking to sit in guard and control but Vector gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Browne is trying to keep Vector in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Browne's head.
Vector working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Browne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vector is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vector defends well.
Vector wants to control from the top but Browne keeps moving.
Browne wants to sweep but no luck.
Vector trying to control the position from guard on top but Browne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vector got a little sloppy there for a moment and Browne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vector has managed to get both his arms back between Browne's legs - danger averted.
Vector is looking to work some ground and pound but Browne has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vector wants to control from the top but Browne keeps moving.
Browne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Browne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Browne pushes Vector up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Browne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Vector will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Browne.
Vector manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Browne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Browne working for a triangle but Vector defends it easily.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Vector from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne wants to sweep but no luck.
Vector throws a big elbow that misses.
Browne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vector trying to control the position from guard on top but Browne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Browne is on top in guard.
Vector throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vector wants to get back to his feet but Browne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Browne landing some decent shots from guard.
Browne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Browne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Browne wants to control from the top but Vector keeps moving.
Browne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vector is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Browne is aware though and is defending well.
Vector throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vector keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully.
Vector throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Browne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vector has momentary wrist control but Browne slips an elbow through the middle.
Vector tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Browne trying to control the position from guard on top but Vector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vector tries to pass to full mount but Browne defends it.
Browne is trying to get back to full guard.
Browne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vector chips away with some ground and pound.
Browne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Vector from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vector avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Victor Vector has got the better of the ground game so far.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Vector from controlling successfully.
Browne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vector stopping the sweep attempt from Browne.
Browne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Browne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Browne dominated that second round.
That's time! Browne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Browne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Browne tries to close the distance and clinch but Vector swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vector looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vector not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vector trying to mount his opponent but Browne defends it.
Browne wants to get back to full guard.
Browne wants to control but Vector is keeping busy.
Vector missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vector wants to stand up but Browne manages to regain full guard.
Browne is trying to keep Vector in close.
Browne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vector manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vector looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Browne is defending well. Vector quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Browne has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vector celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Vector!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Burishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burishkov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Not a step back. Jong Un has chosen DPRKorean National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
210 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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32
220 lbs
14 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Burishkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Jong Un!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burishkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burishkov prevents Jong Un from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burishkov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jong Un throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burishkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burishkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jong Un, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burishkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jong Un eats them both and turns towards Burishkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Kim Jong Un has been cut.
Burishkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burishkov grinds an elbow into Jong Un's temple.
Jong Un is looking to regain half guard here but Burishkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Burishkov working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burishkov stands up.
Jong Un doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burishkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jong Un's coach down at ELITE University of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jong Un's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burishkov blocks a body shot from Jong Un.
Jong Un tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burishkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jong Un tries to work over Burishkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Burishkov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Burishkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burishkov misses with a low kick.
Burishkov throws a body punch but Jong Un moves out of range.
Burishkov instigates a clinch.
Burishkov breaks from the clinch.
Jong Un takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burishkov throws a push kick but Jong Un slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burishkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Jong Un tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burishkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burishkov moves into the clinch.
Jong Un has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burishkov after a bit of a struggle.
Viktor Burishkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jong Un.
Burishkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jong Un has double underhooks.
Jong Un misses with an elbow strike.
Jong Un tries to score a body lock takedown but Burishkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burishkov is trying to pull guard but Jong Un turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Un escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burishkov wants to slow Jong Un down by chopping away at his legs.
Jong Un tries to sprawl but Burishkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jong Un trying to control here.
It looks like Burishkov is going to stand back up.
Jong Un is trying to maintain the position but Burishkov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burishkov trying to control the action but Jong Un is working from the bottom.
Burishkov stands up out of the half guard.
Jong Un fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burishkov connects with a looping right hand.
Burishkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burishkov scores with a nice head shot.
Burishkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burishkov wants to clinch up but Jong Un keeps it at a distance.
Jong Un misses with a two punch combination.
Burishkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burishkov moves into range and clinches up with Jong Un.
Burishkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Un gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Un breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burishkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jong Un on his heels. He'll look to pass Jong Un's guard now, I'm sure.
Jong Un not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jong Un thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Burishkov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burishkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jong Un swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burishkov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jong Un misses with a takedown
and Jong Un takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Burishkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Un's cut.
That's time! Burishkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jong Un gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jong Un fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jong Un is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burishkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Burishkov.
Burishkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burishkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burishkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burishkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burishkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jong Un is rocked!
Burishkov connects with a nice cross there... Jong Un is looking wobbly and Burishkov recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jong Un to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Burishkov jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Viktor Burishkov!
Viktor Burishkov made sure to mention his sponsor, Sparta Fightware in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Karhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhula has chosen Will Smith - Men In Black as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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32
162 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
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World class MT
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Karhula!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Albertsson throws a lazy right hand but Karhula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albertsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albertsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhula.
Albertsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karhula throws a hook but Albertsson blocks it.
Karhula manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Albertsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Albertsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Karhula looking to pass the guard.
Karhula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karhula with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhula slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Albertsson defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhula misses with the ground and pound.
Karhula working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karhula working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Karhula trying to control the action but Albertsson is working from the bottom.
Karhula tries to score with some ground and pound. Albertsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Karhula landing a few strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Albertsson is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albertsson prevents Karhula from moving into mount.
Karhula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karhula lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like Bernt Albertsson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhula looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Albertsson is avoiding damage well.
Karhula throws an elbow but Albertsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Karhula working the head and body with strikes.
Karhula trying to control the position but Albertsson is working away.
Albertsson gets back to half guard.
Karhula is thwarting Albertsson's attempts to control the position.
Karhula seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Albertsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula slows the pace down in half guard.
Karhula passes to full mount!
Karhula scoring with strikes but Albertsson is staying in there.
Albertsson is in a horrible position here. Karhula smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bernt Albertsson's cut is getting worse.
Karhula looking to land elbow strikes but Albertsson uses the position to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Karhula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhula trying to mount his opponent but Albertsson defends it.
Karhula lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karhula works his foot free and advances to mount.
Albertsson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Karhula.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albertsson manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Albertsson, under a barage of strikes from Karhula.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Karhula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernt Albertsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albertsson.
Albertsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhula throws out the jab.
Karhula lands a glancing blow to the side of Albertsson's head.
Bernt Albertsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karhula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karhula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albertsson. Albertsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Karhula shoots in looking for a takedown but Albertsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karhula's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Albertsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albertsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Karhula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Albertsson under the eye.
Jeez, Bernt Albertsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Albertsson throws a good cross that connects.
Karhula cracks Albertsson with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Albertsson takes a swing at Karhula's ribcage but misses.
Albertsson scores with a shot to the body.
Karhula misses with a two punch combination.
Albertsson misses with a low kick.
Karhula shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Albertsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karhula wants to control from the top but Albertsson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhula wants to pass the guard but Albertsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karhula tries to free his leg and advance position but Albertsson is retaining full guard.
Karhula passes Albertsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karhula thows a huge punch but Albertsson dodges it nicely.
Albertsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karhula lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Karhula there.
Karhula scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karhula is looking to take a break and control but Albertsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karhula thows a huge punch but Albertsson dodges it nicely.
Karhula is looking to advance position but Albertsson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula is just content to waste time from the top position. Albertsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Karhula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Albertsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karhula passes into half guard.
Karhula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karhula throwing shots but Albertsson is blocking nicely.
Karhula looks to land a strike but Albertsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Karhula has passed into side control.
Karhula with the ground and pound but Albertsson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Karhula is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Albertsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Karhula's guard.
Karhula pulls Albertsson in to control the position.
Albertsson preventing the sweep.
Albertsson wants to control from the top but Karhula keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tero Karhula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bernt Albertsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Karhula lands a jab to the head.
Karhula scores with a jab.
Karhula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albertsson.
Karhula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karhula throws a hook to the side of Albertsson's head but Albertsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albertsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karhula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albertsson moves away.
Albertsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karhula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albertsson lands an overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Karhula.
Sloppy strikes from Karhula. Those never looked like landing.
Karhula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karhula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhula closes the distance and clinches up with Albertsson, looking for a takedown. Karhula pushes Albertsson against the cage but Albertsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Albertsson scores with a jab to the head.
Albertsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Albertsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Albertsson avoids the body shot from Karhula.
Albertsson dodges the punch combination from Karhula.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albertsson.
Albertsson misses with a hook. Karhula ducked under it nicely.
Albertsson throws a solid leg kick but Karhula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albertsson.
Karhula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertsson.
Albertsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Albertsson!
Bernt Albertsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albertsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Albertsson throws a leg kick
and Karhula counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karhula.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhula tries to free his leg and advance position but Albertsson is retaining full guard.
Karhula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albertsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bernt Albertsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhula forces his way into half guard.
Karhula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tero Karhula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karhula works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Karhula.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bernt Albertsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tero Karhula!
Our winner, Tero Karhula, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackman comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - It's Dark & Hell Is Hot. Oystenteller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Satanic Darkness. Harvey Jackman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller misses with a body shot.
Oystenteller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackman loads up on a big right hand but Oystenteller slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Jackman.
Oystenteller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Oystenteller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oystenteller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oystenteller tries to clinch up
enabling Jackman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman lunges at Oystenteller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oystenteller's hand.
Oystenteller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oystenteller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller has closed the distance and engaged Jackman in a clinch.
Oystenteller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oystenteller is looking to control Jackman but Jackman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Oystenteller is looking for the choke from the back position but Jackman is controlling his hands well.
Can Jackman hold on?! Oystenteller is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Oystenteller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
My spies in Sanitarium inform me that Oystenteller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oystenteller somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman wants to get back to his feet.
Oystenteller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oystenteller missing with strikes from the back.
Jackman fending off the submission attempt from Oystenteller.
Well, with Oystenteller on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jackman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oystenteller working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Jackman is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Oystenteller has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Jackman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
Daarstknasset Oystenteller decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincente Saldivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupolski comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincente Saldivar!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski throws a nice looking combination but Saldivar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saldivar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tupolski counters with an outside leg kick.
Tupolski clobbers Saldivar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tupolski lands a jab-cross combination.
Tupolski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Tupolski misses
and Saldivar counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupolski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saldivar.
As Saldivar backs away, Tupolski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tupolski misses with a hook
and Saldivar counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saldivar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saldivar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saldivar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Saldivar.
We've been informed that Saldivar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but Saldivar seems unphased.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Saldivar misses.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by Saldivar.
A telegraphed right hand from Saldivar misses the target.
Tupolski misses with a low kick as Saldivar jumps back.
Saldivar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saldivar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a jab. Saldivar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupolski throws a leg kick
and Saldivar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski feints a jab promting Saldivar to slip. Tupolski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saldivar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saldivar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saldivar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tupolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Saldivar is just out of range.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saldivar throws a body shot but no joy.
Saldivar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski throws a right hand that Saldivar ducks under and follows up with a left that Saldivar also avoids with ease.
Saldivar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saldivar lands with a shot to the body.
Tupolski stuns Saldivar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tupolski moves into range and clinches up with Saldivar.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tupolski throws an elbow but misses.
Saldivar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saldivar scores with a shoulder strike.
Saldivar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Saldivar controls the action.
Saldivar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski blocks the elbow strike.
Saldivar takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski blocks an uppercut.
Saldivar misses with a body punch.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Saldivar misses with a punch on the inside.
Saldivar is leaning against Tupolski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Saldivar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saldivar wants to stall.
Saldivar trying to control the position but instead, Tupolski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saldivar into the cage.
Saldivar is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Tupolski has denied him.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saldivar avoids it.
Saldivar working aggressively here.
Saldivar is working Tupolski over against the cage.
Saldivar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Saldivar as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tupolski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saldivar on the side of the head.
Tupolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saldivar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saldivar looks to land a combination but Tupolski avoids it well.
Saldivar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range.
Saldivar throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saldivar. Saldivar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldivar looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Saldivar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Saldivar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saldivar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saldivar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tupolski checks the leg kick.
Tupolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saldivar's head.
Some wild striking there from Saldivar.
A low kick from Tupolski misses
and Saldivar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saldivar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saldivar feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Saldivar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tupolski's calf.
Tupolski throws a series of punches but Saldivar moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski wants to clinch.
Saldivar swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Saldivar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tupolski scores with a decent looking hook.
Saldivar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski 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 Saldivar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saldivar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saldivar throws out a counter right but Tupolski avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saldivar lands a leg kick that knocks Tupolski off balance momentarily.
Saldivar throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a nice looking combination but Saldivar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saldivar counters with a body kick.
Saldivar feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Saldivar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
It looks like Tupolski has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tupolski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saldivar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski moves out of range of the leg kick from Saldivar.
Saldivar misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski looks to land a combination but Saldivar avoids it well.
Saldivar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupolski.
Saldivar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tupolski connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saldivar scores with a shot to the body.
Saldivar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tupolski counters with a stiff right hand.
Saldivar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
Tupolski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tupolski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saldivar's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Saldivar checks a leg kick.
Saldivar throws out a counter right but Tupolski avoids it with no problem.
Saldivar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tupolski's hands.
Tupolski rushes Saldivar and presses him up against the cage.
Tupolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Saldivar fails to land.
Tupolski lands with a light punch inside.
Tupolski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saldivar backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tupolski.
Saldivar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Saldivar as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saldivar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saldivar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saldivar.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saldivar's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Saldivar.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Saldivar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Saldivar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski tries to throw a body punch but Saldivar avoids it by throwing Tupolski back against the cage.
Tupolski misses with a knee strike.
Saldivar throws an elbow but it misses.
Tupolski is trying to stall.
Saldivar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saldivar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tupolski avoiding damage as Saldivar throws knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saldivar backwards.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Saldivar blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saldivar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Saldivar.
Tupolski managing to block the knees to the body from Saldivar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
Vincente Saldivar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saldivar misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Saldivar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Saldivar.
Katurian Tupolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saldivar misses with a body punch.
Tupolski stalling in the clinch but Saldivar improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saldivar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saldivar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saldivar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saldivar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saldivar misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Saldivar.
Still in the clinch, Tupolski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tupolski trying to control the position but instead, Saldivar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tupolski into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saldivar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saldivar lands with a short shot to the head.
Saldivar wants to stall.
Saldivar can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
A body shot lands from Saldivar.
Saldivar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saldivar is trying to stall.
Saldivar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tupolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saldivar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincente Saldivar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupolski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Chick had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Chick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Burgundy throws a leg kick which misses Chick's front leg but catches the back leg as Chick tries to avoid it.
Chick moves away from the strike by Burgundy.
Burgundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chick.
Chick slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Chick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burgundy avoids it.
Burgundy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burgundy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chick misses with a body kick.
Chick with a jab.
Chick misses with a low kick.
Chick scores with a leg kick.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burgundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burgundy throws a sloppy head kick and Chick moves out of range easily.
Burgundy instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgundy manages to break the clinch.
Burgundy blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick lands a head kick. Burgundy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination.
Chick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Chick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chick misses the target.
Andy Chick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chick slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Chick misses with a looping left.
Chick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burgundy in his tracks.
Chick checks a low kick from Burgundy.
Chick thows a leg kick but Burgundy checks it
and Burgundy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burgundy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chick - the referee stops the clock and Burgundy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chick. Burgundy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burgundy looks winded!
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!
Burgundy staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgundy moves away.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut
and Chick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burgundy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burgundy is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burgundy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chick - the referee stops the clock and Burgundy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chick. Burgundy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chick feints a jab and as Burgundy dips his head, Chick unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Burgundy right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Burgundy falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Chick smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andy Chick!
Andy Chick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forclit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cypress Hill-Trouble. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Forclit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradshaw lands a jab to Forclit's midsection.
Bradshaw looks for the body kick but Forclit saw that one coming.
Forclit wants to counter with a clinch but Bradshaw pushes him away.
Forclit throws a body shot but no joy.
Forclit tries a head kick but it misses.
Forclit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forclit misses with a hook.
Bradshaw lands a nice looking body kick.
Dudley Bradshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradshaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forclit's head.
Bradshaw misses with a left hand
and Forclit counters by clinching up.
Forclit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forclit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradshaw's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Forclit fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Forclit.
Bradshaw throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw blocks an uppercut.
Forclit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bradshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bradshaw goes for a takedown attempt but Forclit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Forclit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradshaw. Forclit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradshaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forclit is fending him off so far but Bradshaw persists. Nope, Forclit circles away and we're back to standing.
Bradshaw digs a good hook to Forclit's body.
Bradshaw misses with a looping right.
Bradshaw takes a swing at Forclit's ribcage but misses.
Forclit shoots in for a takedown but Bradshaw shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw scores with a hook to the body. Forclit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bradshaw swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
Bradshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
Forclit misses the shot to the body.
Bradshaw is looking to wear down Forclit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Forclit tries to clinch up but Bradshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Forclit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forclit sizes up Bradshaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Bradshaw misses the shot to the body.
Bradshaw works Forclit's body with a nice hook.
Bradshaw throws a body punch but Forclit moves out of range.
Bradshaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch
and Forclit counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land.
Forclit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradshaw controls his hands.
Bradshaw blocks an elbow strike from Forclit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Forclit backwards.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Bradshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bradshaw is working for takedown but Forclit is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradshaw lands with a left to the head.
Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw cracks Forclit with a nice body shot.
Bradshaw is trying to drag Forclit to the mat but Forclit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bradshaw avoiding damage.
Bradshaw gets through Forclit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradshaw.
Forclit digs a right hand into Bradshaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bradshaw's gas tank.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forclit works on Bradshaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Forclit misses with a punch on the inside.
Forclit avoiding damage as Bradshaw throws knees to the body.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradshaw.
Forclit blocks a body shot from Bradshaw.
Forclit misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forclit misses with a punch on the inside.
Forclit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bradshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Forclit avoids it.
Forclit misses with a body punch.
Bradshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forclit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bradshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Bradshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Forclit clinches.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Happy Forclit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Forclit scores with a shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Bradshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Forclit throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Forclit misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradshaw.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradshaw.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dudley Bradshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradshaw misses with a straight left.
Forclit wants to counter with a clinch but Bradshaw pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forclit.
Forclit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bradshaw. That did some damage!
Bradshaw misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
Forclit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Forclit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradshaw. Forclit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forclit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bradshaw.
Forclit checks a leg kick.
Bradshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Forclit throws a hook but Bradshaw blocks it.
Forclit cracks a nice hook into Bradshaw's ribs.
Forclit takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Forclit tries to land a body kick
and Bradshaw counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Forclit throws a looping overhand right but Bradshaw ducks down to avoid it.
Bradshaw connects with a right hand. Forclit shakes it off.
Bradshaw walks into a left hand.
Bradshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bradshaw throws a body punch but Forclit moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit lunges at Bradshaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bradshaw's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Forclit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradshaw misses with a takedown
and Forclit counters by moving into the clinch.
Forclit pushes Bradshaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bradshaw stops a takedown attempt from Forclit.
Forclit working aggressively here.
Forclit managing to block the knees to the body from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Forclit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Forclit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bradshaw avoids a wild elbow strike from Forclit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw gets through Forclit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forclit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Forclit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bradshaw.
Forclit throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Forclit after a bit of a struggle.
Forclit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forclit tries to work over Bradshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bradshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Bradshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forclit has a couple of punches blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradshaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bradshaw tries to throw a body punch but Forclit avoids it by throwing Bradshaw back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit cracks Bradshaw with a nice body shot.
Bradshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Forclit avoids it.
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradshaw looks to land a right hand but Forclit moved out of range.
Bradshaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Forclit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradshaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Forclit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Forclit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forclit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bradshaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradshaw circles away from the clinch attempt
and Forclit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Happy Forclit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Forclit looks to land a left hand but Bradshaw moved out of range nicely.
Bradshaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forclit gets a clinch.
Bradshaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bradshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch.
Forclit misses with some punches.
Bradshaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forclit.
A head punch on the inside from Forclit fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradshaw.
Bradshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forclit avoiding damage as Bradshaw throws knees to the body.
Forclit prevents a body shot from Bradshaw.
Forclit has a couple of punches blocked by Bradshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bradshaw prevents it.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Forclit backwards.
Bradshaw is trying to push Forclit away but Forclit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Forclit working aggressively here.
Bradshaw tries to work over Forclit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bradshaw breaks from the clinch.
Bradshaw blocks a jab.
Bradshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forclit misses with a body kick.
Forclit avoids the body shot from Bradshaw.
Forclit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bradshaw on the side of the head.
Forclit avoids a kick to the body.
Bradshaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot.
Forclit clobbers Bradshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bradshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Forclit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bradshaw.
Forclit connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Forclit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Forclit.
Bradshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Forclit lands an uppercut.
Bradshaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Forclit is defending well for now.
Bradshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Bradshaw misses.
Bradshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forclit avoids the body shot from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw sets himself, and Forclit steps forward looking for the clinch! Bradshaw avoids it this time.
Bradshaw throws a head kick but Forclit moves out of range.
Forclit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bradshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bradshaw finds it's target.
Forclit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bradshaw under the eye.
Bradshaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bradshaw throws a shot from downtown. Forclit moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Forclit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forclit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the side of Forclit's head but Forclit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forclit avoids the body shot from Bradshaw.
Forclit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Forclit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forclit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Forclit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw motions for Forclit to come forward. Bradshaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Bradshaw misses.
Forclit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bradshaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradshaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forclit's head.
Forclit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bradshaw in his tracks.
Forclit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A clash of legs there as Forclit blocks the low kick.
Bradshaw misses with a hook. Forclit ducked under it nicely.
Forclit throws a series of punches but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Forclit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bradshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Forclit's shoulder, as Forclit tries to avoid the shot.
Forclit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradshaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dudley Bradshaw.
I think Bradshaw has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Happy Forclit!
A determined Happy Forclit didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Maverick has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Maverick - just one landing.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runkputte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Runkputte misses.
Maverick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Runkputte blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Runkputte scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Dan Maverick has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Runkputte.
Runkputte blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Maverick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Maverick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maverick lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maverick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Runkputte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maverick.
Runkputte misses with a straight right.
Runkputte tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runkputte wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte misses with a low kick.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick throws a head kick but Runkputte moves out of range.
Runkputte lands with a cross.
Runkputte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runkputte moves into range and clinches up with Maverick.
Runkputte lands a left hand.
A short left from Runkputte.
Runkputte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Runkputte scores with a hook to the body.
Runkputte stalling the fight.
Runkputte misses with a body punch.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.
Runkputte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick tightens his grip and picks Runkputte up, before dumping him to the ground. Runkputte manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maverick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maverick postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maverick throws a big elbow that misses.
Maverick looking to pass the guard.
Runkputte seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Runkputte wants to sweep here but Maverick controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Maverick working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Runkputte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Runkputte keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body punch from Maverick.
Jorde Runkputte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runkputte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte with a nice cross.
Runkputte throws a big shot that misses.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runkputte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands.
Runkputte digs a good hook to Maverick's body.
Runkputte instigates a clinch.
Runkputte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
Runkputte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maverick.
Maverick gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Runkputte looking for a sweep. Not yet Runkputte, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Runkputte is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte looking to pass the guard.
Runkputte wants to control from the top but Maverick keeps moving.
Runkputte tries to free his leg and advance position but Maverick is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maverick is trying to control the position but Runkputte postures up.
Runkputte wants to control from the top but Maverick keeps moving.
Maverick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maverick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Runkputte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Runkputte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Runkputte misses
and Maverick counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Runkputte down.
Runkputte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maverick.
Runkputte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Maverick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runkputte.
Maverick cracks the inside of Runkputte's front leg.
Runkputte wants to land a leg kick but Maverick is out of range.
Maverick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runkputte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maverick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runkputte gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Runkputte.
Runkputte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maverick lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Runkputte looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick tries to work over Runkputte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Runkputte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Runkputte misses with the head strike.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte lands a shoulder strike.
Runkputte working aggressively here.
Runkputte lands a left hand.
Maverick lands a damaging elbow.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Runkputte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runkputte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Runkputte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maverick is trying to break the clinch but Runkputte is controlling him.
Runkputte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runkputte's elbow.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Runkputte - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Runkputte swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maverick as Runkputte tries to tie him up.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runkputte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runkputte throws a head punch that misses.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.
Runkputte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkputte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Runkputte tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Runkputte back against the cage.
Runkputte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Runkputte.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maverick is trying to push Runkputte away but Runkputte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Runkputte lands with a light punch inside.
Maverick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Runkputte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Runkputte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Runkputte has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Runkputte blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Runkputte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jorde Runkputte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maverick.
A short right from Runkputte.
Runkputte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runkputte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Runkputte.
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Runkputte punishes Maverick's body with a nice straight punch.
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and Runkputte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Runkputte scoring well with a low kick there.
Runkputte moves to clinch but Maverick breaks away
and Maverick counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Runkputte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runkputte tries to clinch there but Maverick circles away.
Maverick throws a wild body kick that Runkputte sees coming a mile off.
Runkputte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Runkputte is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Runkputte moves out of range as Maverick strikes.
Maverick digs a good body shot into Runkputte's ribs.
No joy there for Runkputte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jorde Runkputte is winning the standup battle so far.
Maverick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maverick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Runkputte looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
Maverick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Runkputte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick connects with a solid leg kick.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Runkputte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maverick doesn't seem phased though.
Runkputte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maverick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick throws a leg kick but Runkputte sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maverick.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runkputte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Runkputte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maverick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runkputte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Runkputte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Maverick misses
and Maverick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runkputte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maverick under the eye.
Maverick misses with a takedown attempt - Runkputte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maverick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Runkputte throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Runkputte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runkputte scores with a jab to the head.
Runkputte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maverick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maverick looks for the body kick but Runkputte saw that one coming.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maverick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maverick swings for the body but Runkputte moves out of range.
Runkputte throws out a powerful jab.
Maverick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Runkputte rather than just go for the knockout.
Runkputte throws a push kick but Maverick slaps the foot to one side.
Runkputte scores with a hook.
Runkputte stuffs the takedown attempt from Maverick. Maverick gets slowly back to his feet.
Maverick throws out a loose jab but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Runkputte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maverick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Runkputte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Runkputte misses with a wild body shot.
Runkputte throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Runkputte.
Maverick slips a straight right by Runkputte.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
Runkputte misses the jab.
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Runkputte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Maverick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runkputte.
Runkputte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dan Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte 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.
Runkputte doesn't manage to clinch there - Maverick circles away.
Donk. Runkputte catches Maverick right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkputte connects with a nice looking jab.
That has opened up Dan Maverick's cut even more.
Maverick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runkputte misses with a two punch combination.
Runkputte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maverick throws a front kick that sends Runkputte stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runkputte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkputte.
No joy there for Runkputte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runkputte blocks the body kick.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runkputte. That did some damage!
Runkputte on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Runkputte throws an overhand right that lands on Maverick's shoulder, as Maverick tries to avoid the shot.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runkputte.
Runkputte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jorde Runkputte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Runkputte is looking to chop away at Maverick's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorde Runkputte.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Runkputte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorde Runkputte!
A relieved looking Jorde Runkputte thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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