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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Warrior's Code. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brutality's choice of entrance music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Brutality, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brutality ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Brutality swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Murphy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brutality manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Murphy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brutality to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Brutality throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality controlling from the top position.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brutality content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brutality with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brutality working some strikes from top position.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brutality's guard.
Murphy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brutality works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brutality controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Brutality is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brutality working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brutality trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Brutality looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality wants to sweep but no luck.
Brutality being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Brutality on that attempt.
Brutality shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brutality fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyler Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Brutality.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brutality tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Brutality ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murphy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brutality just manages to avoid it.
Brutality fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutality throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brutality.
Brutality pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brutality misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brutality shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Brutality manages to avoid it.
Brutality scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brutality working away.
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brutality wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brutality postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ultimate Brutality will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brutality throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brutality gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brutality is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brutality is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Brutality is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brutality wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality controlling the position well.
Brutality avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Brutality blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy.
Brutality is trying to get back to full guard.
Brutality trying to control but Murphy postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality just misses with a punch to the body.
Brutality tries to clinch up.
Brutality misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brutality as he avoids it easily.
Brutality stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Brutality has a takedown stuffed.
Tyler Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Brutality.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brutality is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
Brutality shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Brutality sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brutality checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brutality.
Brutality fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brutality leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brutality will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brutality throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Brutality tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Brutality sprawls well.
Brutality goes for a double leg but Murphy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy continues to drive forward.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brutality manages to avoid it.
Brutality darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Brutality into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Brutality has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brutality stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
Brutality breaks the clinch.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brutality sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Brutality shoots in.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brutality counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyler Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Brutality to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Brutality avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brutality continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brutality fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Murphy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brutality drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Brutality.
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Brutality moves his leg out of the way.
Brutality stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brutality wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brutality lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brutality circles away.
Brutality gets a clinch.
Brutality prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Brutality stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Brutality keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brutality gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Brutality darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Brutality ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brutality no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brutality is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Brutality trying to control the position.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Brutality keeps moving.
Brutality throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Brutality gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brutality stands up and waves to Murphy to follow him.
Brutality drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brutality wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy is trying to buck Brutality off.
Ultimate Brutality has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy is not content to let Brutality control the position.
Murphy is trying to escape the position but Brutality is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Brutality shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Brutality saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brutality throws a counter combo.
Brutality shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Brutality's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brutality drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Brutality.
Murphy looking for a sweep but Brutality has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Brutality comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brutality 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Brutality!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Morten Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spark Boro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Joikhaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spark Boro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boro tries a head kick but it misses.
Joikhaaja feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Boro counter with a right hand.
Boro checks a low kick from Joikhaaja.
A little jabbing left from Boro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boro throws a head kick that misses.
Joikhaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boro swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boro stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joikhaaja tries for a takedown but Boro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joikhaaja fails with the takedown.
Boro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joikhaaja moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joikhaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joikhaaja preventing the sweep.
Joikhaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joikhaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boro has momentary wrist control but Joikhaaja slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joikhaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joikhaaja is controlling him.
Joikhaaja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joikhaaja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joikhaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boro wants to stand up but Joikhaaja is controlling him.
Boro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joikhaaja.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joikhaaja postures up in Boro's guard and throws a big left but Boro blocks it.
Joikhaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joikhaaja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joikhaaja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boro is rocked!
Joikhaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joikhaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joikhaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joikhaaja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joikhaaja working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boro's head.
Boro is still in real trouble! Can Joikhaaja finish him?
Joikhaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boro seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joikhaaja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joikhaaja gets to his feet and stands over Boro, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Boro felt that one! Joikhaaja unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Boro from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morten Joikhaaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay's entrance music is SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!!. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255 lbs
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290 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnie McDougle!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay defending well as McDougle loads up on a big left hand.
McDougle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDougle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clay blocks a head kick by McDougle.
McDougle clinches with his opponent.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by McDougle.
McDougle tries to throw a body punch but Clay avoids it by throwing McDougle back against the cage.
Clay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDougle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clay's elbow.
A short uppercut from Clay.
McDougle has Clay pushed against the cage.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by McDougle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDougle struggles to land a body shot inside as Clay controls his hands.
McDougle wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Clay.
McDougle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clay stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDougle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clay is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Clay trying to control the position but instead, McDougle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clay into the cage.
Clay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDougles head.
It looks like Arnie McDougle has been cut.
McDougle is trying to stall.
Clay lands a left hand.
Clay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay is working McDougle over against the cage.
Clay is working McDougle over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Clay.
Clay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDougle backwards.
Clay lands a left hand.
Clay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Clay - that landed with a thud.
McDougle looks winded!
Clay prevents McDougle from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay stalls.
McDougle working aggressively here.
McDougle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDougle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clay's elbow.
McDougle tries to work over Clay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDougle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDougle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clay lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clay.
A short body shot lands from Clay as the two fighters clinch.
Clay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clay.
A left hand lands to the body for Clay.
Clay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDougle or not.
Clay slowing the pace effectively.
Clay lands a hook that snaps the head of McDougle backwards.
That has opened up Arnie McDougle's cut even more.
Clay pushes McDougle against the cage. Clay is working some dirty boxing. Clay pushes off with a quick right hook! McDougle goes down! McDougle tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Clay moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordus Clay!
An out of breath Gordus Clay 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
144 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabian Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Rold!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoi. Hoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Rold throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoi counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Rold misses
and Hoi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rold throws a jab when Hoi was well out of range.
Hoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rold.
Hoi misses with a low kick as Rold jumps back.
Hoi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rold throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rold's knee momentarily.
Hoi lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Rold is predictable there
and Rold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Hoi finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Hoi blocks the low kick.
Hoi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hoi misses with a shot to the body
and Rold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoi loads up on a big right hand but Rold slips the punch.
Hoi misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoi jabs Rold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoi slips a jab from Rold.
Hoi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hoi lands a nice hook to Rold's body. Rold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rold.
Rold throws a hook but Hoi avoids it easily.
Hoi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rold tests Hoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rold lands a head kick. Hoi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoi is rocked!
A solid body kick from Rold.
Hoi works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rold is rocked!
Rold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rold is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoi finish him?
Hoi lands a big right hook! Rold looks hurt but is still standing! Hoi lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Rold falls down and Hoi dives in with a huge hammer fist! Rold's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hoi runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabian Hoi!
Our winner, Fabian Hoi, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Imzda Noob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Perkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imzda Noob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Perkovic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perkovic clinches with his opponent.
Perkovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Perkovic wants the takedown. Noob is fighting it off but Perkovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Noob's guard against the cage.
Noob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perkovic drops back looking for a leg! Noob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Noob manages to kick Perkovic off! Perkovic jumps back into Noob's guard.
Perkovic wants to control from the top but Noob keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkovic has gone for a leg lock! Noob slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perkovic's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noob is standing up over Perkovic. Perkovic looks to escape but Noob dives into side control.
Perkovic is looking for a sweep.
Noob in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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.
Perkovic tries to bench press Noob off him but Noob keeps the position.
Perkovic is letting Noob control him for a moment.
Noob has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Noob continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic tries to buck Noob off but Noob is having none of it.
The referee asks Noob politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Noob prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mikhail Perkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Noob manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perkovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Noob was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Imzda Noob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Perkovic.
Perkovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noob defends it nicely.
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.
Perkovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noob sprawls well. Noob wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perkovic gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Noob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkovic moves into the clinch.
Noob lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Noob - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perkovic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Perkovic manages to end up in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perkovic working the strikes but Noob uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikhail Perkovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Noob throws out a loose jab but Perkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhail Perkovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noob sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noob is looking to counter punch.
Perkovic moves out of range as Noob strikes.
Noob defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perkovic.
Noob appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Noob scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perkovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Noob keeping his opponent close.
Perkovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perkovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Perkovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Noob is defending well.
Perkovic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Noob rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Perkovic's guard! Nice work there by Noob!
Perkovic has his hands on Noob's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noob stopping the sweep attempt from Perkovic.
Perkovic controlling Noob's posture.
Perkovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noob controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noob wants to control from the top but Perkovic keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Noob's guard.
Perkovic has gone for a leg lock! Noob slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perkovic's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noob is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mikhail Perkovic 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!
Perkovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perkovic is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikhail Perkovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perkovic is defended easily by Noob.
It looked like Noob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Noob on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perkovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Noob counter with a right hand.
Imzda Noob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Perkovic.
Noob with a nice cross.
Perkovic ducks right into an uppercut from Noob.
Perkovic dives in and grabs Noob's left leg, looking for a takedown. Noob pushes down on Perkovic's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perkovic is defended easily by Noob.
Perkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkovic darts in and clinches Noob up against the cage.
Perkovic jumps guard and drags Noob to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Perkovic wants to get back to his feet but Noob is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Perkovic keeping full guard, as Noob tries to pass.
Perkovic being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noob wants to control from the top but Perkovic keeps moving.
Noob has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Noob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Noob slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perkovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perkovic somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Noob as Perkovic shoots in.
Noob fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perkovic just manages to avoid it.
Perkovic with a poor takedown
and Noob counters with a thumping low kick.
Noob takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Noob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Imzda Noob is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perkovic needs to keep his hands up - Noob had a free shot at his head there.
Mikhail Perkovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noob's corner calls for a 1-2. Noob obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noob throws out the jab.
Perkovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noob was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noob.
Imzda Noob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noob's waist but Noob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perkovic off to one side.
Noob cracks the inside of Perkovic's front leg.
Perkovic forces Noob back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noob scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perkovic looking for a takedown.
Perkovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perkovic is trying to pull guard but Noob turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perkovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Imzda Noob showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perkovic 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 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mikhail Perkovic!
Mikhail Perkovic 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rex Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Brubaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the cage accompanied by Solonen ja Kosola - RÄPPII . Brubaker has chosen August Burns Red - Poor Millionaire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Rex Tyler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rex Tyler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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32
149 lbs
31 - 14 - 0 |
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26
146 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rex Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JB Brubaker!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brubaker is trying to defend but Tyler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler working Brubaker over with strikes.
Brubaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tyler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tyler wants to pass the guard but Brubaker is keeping the position.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brubaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.
Tyler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler preventing the sweep.
Tyler postures up.
Tyler postures up in Brubaker's guard and throws a big left but Brubaker blocks it.
Tyler advances to half guard.
Tyler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyler is working for a submission of some sort.
Brubaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyler's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is in bad spot here.
Tyler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tyler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brubaker.
Tyler trying to control the position but Brubaker manages to sink in the hooks.
Tyler tries to roll but Brubaker sticks to his back.
Tyler just trying to survive but Brubaker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker misses with a punch to the head.
Brubaker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brubaker doesn't have the hooks in and Tyler manages to turn into his guard.
Brubaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brubaker's head.
Brubaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brubaker looking to control.
Brubaker managing to control the position.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Brubaker blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brubaker keeping full guard, as Tyler tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brubaker misses with a looping right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyler or perhaps it was just good defense by Brubaker, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Tyler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyler lands in his opponent's guard.
Tyler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
Tyler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brubaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brubaker preventing the sweep.
Tyler has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Brubaker should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tyler has tightened it up now! Brubaker should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rex Tyler!
After winning the bout, Rex Tyler 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Televing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Televing's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nightwish - End of all Hope. Savage has chosen Urban Struggle as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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285 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Televing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Savage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Televing instigates a clinch.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage jumps guard but Televing stands there with Savage around his waist. Savage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Savage jumps into guard, dragging Televing to the mat.
Savage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Televing scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Televing moves into the clinch.
Savage can't get the takedown.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage shoots in but no luck this time.
Christian Televing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Savage.
Televing clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Televing keeps control of Savage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Savage tries a body shot but Televing blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Televing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Televing prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savage is trying to drag Televing to the mat but Televing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Televing is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Televing.
Televing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Televing is working Savage over against the cage.
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage dives in for a single leg takedown but Televing sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Televing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savage, pushing him back against the cage.
Savage is trying to maintain a safe position but Televing gets an underhook and turns Savage into the cage.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Televing is controlling him.
Televing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savage's elbow.
Televing misses with an elbow strike.
Savage is trying to stall.
Televing misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Televing lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage looks winded!
Televing throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savages head.
A short right from Televing on the inside.
Savage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Savage looking to stall.
Televing lands with a right to the head.
Televing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Televing.
Televing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Televing throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Televing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savage is rocked!
Televing creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Savage! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Televing.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Televing!
Christian Televing bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riaq Rowanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
164 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harald Hillgrund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riaq Rowanda!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowanda catches Hillgrund with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rowanda looks to land a combination. Hillgrund sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hillgrund avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hillgrund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rowanda.
Hillgrund dodges the punch combination from Rowanda.
Rowanda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Rowanda misses.
Rowanda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rowanda wants it to stay on the feet.
Rowanda tries a quick counter leg kick but Hillgrund is wise to it.
Hillgrund wants to clinch
and Rowanda counters with a nice body shot.
Rowanda tries to clinch
and Hillgrund counters with a single leg into guard. Rowanda didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowanda trying to keep a closed guard but Hillgrund is proving a slippery customer.
Hillgrund stops Rowanda from standing up.
Hillgrund trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowanda wants to stand and escape but Hillgrund is having none of it.
Hillgrund postures up in Rowanda's guard and throws a big left but Rowanda blocks it.
Hillgrund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hillgrund sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rowanda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hillgrund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rowanda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hillgrund is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rowanda tries to clinch but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Hillgrund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hillgrund shoots in and drives through. Rowanda sprawls well.
Hillgrund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rowanda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hillgrund was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rowanda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hillgrund lands with a good body shot.
Hillgrund clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda gets underhooks to prevent Hillgrund's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harald Hillgrund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowanda wants to break free but Hillgrund has control.
Hillgrund keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rowanda's efforts to push away.
Rowanda tries to break the clinch but Hillgrund is controlling the position.
Rowanda told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rowanda is trying to break the clinch but Hillgrund is controlling him.
Rowanda tries to break the clinch but Hillgrund is controlling the position.
Hillgrund tries to land knees in the clinch but Rowanda avoids the damage to the body.
Rowanda blocks an elbow strike from Hillgrund.
Rowanda trying to stall but Hillgrund improves his position.
Rowanda looking to slow down the pace here.
Hillgrund manages to pull guard.
Rowanda wants to pass the guard but Hillgrund is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rowanda is aware though and is defending well.
Rowanda trying to control but Hillgrund is working from the bottom.
Hillgrund bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rowanda's guard.
Hillgrund trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hillgrund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hillgrund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hillgrund trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hillgrund passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rowanda pushes Hillgrund away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hillgrund gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hillgrund tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowanda is trying to control Hillgrund's posture but Hillgrund avoids it.
Rowanda is looking to reverse the position.
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 Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hillgrund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rowanda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund tries to work over Rowanda's front leg with a kick but Rowanda checks it.
Riaq Rowanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hillgrund avoids the head kick by Rowanda.
Hillgrund doesn't manage to clinch there - Rowanda circles away.
Rowanda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hillgrund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rowanda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throws a sloppy head kick and Rowanda moves out of range easily.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rowanda as he jumps to the side.
Rowanda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillgrund has managed to clinch.
Rowanda is trying to force a seperation but Hillgrund has the dominant position.
Hillgrund pushes off an throws an elbow but Rowanda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hillgrund tries to land knees in the clinch but Rowanda avoids the damage to the body.
Hillgrund fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowanda is trying to break free.
Rowanda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rowanda throws a right hand that Hillgrund ducks under and follows up with a left that Hillgrund also avoids with ease.
Hillgrund tries for a takedown but Rowanda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harald Hillgrund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hillgrund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rowanda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riaq Rowanda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rowanda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hillgrund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rowanda's calf.
Rowanda lands with a shot to the body.
Rowanda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rowanda throws a series of punches but Hillgrund moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hillgrund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hillgrund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rowanda.
Rowanda throws a series of punches but Hillgrund avoids them all with ease.
Hillgrund throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rowanda's head.
Hillgrund paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harald Hillgrund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund rushes Rowanda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hillgrund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hillgrund trying to land knees to the body.
Rowanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hillgrund swinging wildly here.
Rowanda connects with a looping right hand.
Hillgrund misses with a series of wild punches.
Rowanda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rowanda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hillgrund manages to avoid it.
Rowanda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rowanda throws a lazy right hand but Hillgrund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rowanda misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund blocks a head kick by Rowanda.
Hillgrund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rowanda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rowanda throws a body shot but no joy.
Rowanda tries to bum rush Hillgrund with a series of wild strikes but Hillgrund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rowanda moves out of range of the strikes.
Rowanda unleashes a big counter combination but Hillgrund bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rowanda throws a body punch but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Rowanda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hillgrund looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hillgrund slips under a jab from Rowanda.
Hillgrund just misses with a punch to the body.
Rowanda misses with a double jab.
Hillgrund tries to close the distance and clinch but Rowanda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hillgrund scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Rowanda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hillgrund, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund feints and then cracks Rowanda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rowanda down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rowanda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hillgrund thuds a left hand into Rowanda's body.
Rowanda misses with a looping left.
Hillgrund moves into the clinch successfully.
Rowanda breaks the clinch.
Rowanda looks to land a right hand but Hillgrund moved out of range.
Hillgrund scores with a jab. Rowanda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hillgrund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hillgrund misses with a series of wild punches.
Riaq Rowanda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rowanda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hillgrund looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hillgrund slips under a jab from Rowanda.
Rowanda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hillgrund moves away.
Hillgrund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rowanda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riaq Rowanda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rowanda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rowanda misses with a double jab.
Rowanda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hillgrund gets a double leg takedown into Rowanda's guard.
Hillgrund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rowanda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rowanda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hillgrund is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillgrund sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rowanda's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund is thwarting Rowanda's attempts to control the position.
Rowanda is trying to stand up here but Hillgrund is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Hillgrund seems content to control.
Hillgrund is looking for a kimura here.
Hillgrund looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rowanda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harald Hillgrund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rowanda is looking to escape.
Rowanda is positioning himself well to prevent Hillgrund advancing to mount.
Hillgrund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hillgrund controlling the action here.
Hillgrund is trying to work for a kimura but Rowanda is defending well.
Rowanda has a hand on Hillgrund's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hillgrund takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rowanda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowanda wants to control but Hillgrund is having none of it.
Rowanda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hillgrund working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hillgrund controlling the position easily from mount.
Hillgrund with good strikes from the mount here!
Hillgrund with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund lands a heavy elbow.
Hillgrund pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rowanda is rocked!
Hillgrund controlling the pace for now.
Rowanda is still in real trouble! Can Hillgrund finish him?
Hillgrund trying to control but Rowanda is having none of it.
Rowanda seems to have recovered his senses.
Rowanda wants to control but Hillgrund is having none of it.
Rowanda is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hillgrund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowanda can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hillgrund lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rowanda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hillgrund lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Hillgrund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hillgrund 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Hillgrund!
A very excited looking Harald Hillgrund made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mercer checks a leg kick.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
Lang tried to score with a low kick but Mercer checks it.
Mercer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mercer blocks it well.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Lang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mercer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Mercer down.
Mercer moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang cracks Mercer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lang lands with a nice combination. Mercer backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercer misses with a two punch combination.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lang.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercer misses the target.
Lang thuds his right hand into Mercer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mercer is looking to score with low kicks.
Lang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mercer checks it well.
Mercer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lang is out of range and Mercer settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Lang misses.
Lang clobbers Mercer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mercer keeps Lang at a distance using the push kick.
Alex Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Lang does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lang walks into a straight right hand from Mercer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mercer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mercer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mercer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mercer tries to improve position but can't.
Mercer is trying to buck Lang off.
Lang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mercer has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang grinds an elbow into Mercer's temple.
Lang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercer keeps working.
Lang working away.
Lang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercer keeps working.
Lang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mercer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lang landing strikes.
Lang trying to control the position but Mercer is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer sneaks back into half guard.
Lang is taking a breather. Mercer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer misses with a low kick.
And Lang tries to counter it with a takedown but Mercer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mercer slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lang blocks a head kick by Mercer.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Lang lands a jab to the nose.
Mercer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lang lands the left hand.
Mercer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Mercer moves out of range easily.
Lang lands with a shot to the body.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lang thuds a left hand into Mercer's body.
Lang throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
Mercer checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Mercer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercer. That's going to slow Lang down.
Lang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lang staying out of range there.
Mercer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Lang lands with a nice body kick.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Mercer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer checks a leg kick.
Lang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mercer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Lang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Lang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
Lang thuds his right hand into Mercer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
Lang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mercer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lang lands a nice hook to Mercer's body. Mercer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Mercer blocks the low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lang.
Mercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Lang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Mercer 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.
A leg kick checked by Mercer.
Lang lands with a hook. Mercer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mercer. No joy for Lang on that attempt.
Mercer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercer staying out of range there.
Lang throws a body kick that misses.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lang moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mercer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mercer swats away the attempt to clinch by Lang.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Lang checks it.
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer throws a push kick but Lang slaps the foot to one side.
Mercer connects with a body shot that sends Lang's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lang drops his hands momentarily and Mercer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Lang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lang connects with a crisp jab.
Lang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mercer 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 Lang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lang cracks Mercer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mercer feints and then cracks Lang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lang down.
Mercer throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
Lang needs to keep his hands up - Mercer had a free shot at his head there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mercer - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mercer walks into a straight right hand from Lang.
A jab lands there for Lang.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Lang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick by Mercer misses
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercer checks a low kick from Lang.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Mercer is looking to counter punch.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang lands the left hand.
Lang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mercer counters with a body kick that stops Lang in his tracks momentarily.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Lang.
Mercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercer.
Lang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lang lands with a nice body kick.
It looks like Mercer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mercer throws a body kick that misses
so Lang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mercer pulls Lang in close to prevent any damage.
Mercer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lang is controlling him.
Lang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lang pushing down on Mercer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mercer is trying to stand back up but Lang is controlling him
Lang passes to side control.
Lang wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer tries to bench press Lang off him but Lang keeps the position.
The referee asks Lang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mercer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lang.
Lang wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang landing strikes.
Lang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lang throws an elbow but Mercer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lang has knee on belly momentarily but Mercer bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mercer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer wants to get back to his feet but Lang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alex Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Mercer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a body kick that stops Lang in his tracks momentarily.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer backing away here, and Lang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mercer throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
58% |
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