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Imperial 14: Adekambi vs Kim PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Kearney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Tidal Wave (feat. Alpines). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Kearney!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones Jr throwing a counter right hand but Kearney manages to avoid it.
Kearney punishes Jones Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Kearney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barry Kearney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kearney's shoulder, as Kearney tries to avoid the shot.
Kearney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kearney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kearney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Kearney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kearney blocks a jab.
A jab from Jones Jr misses.
Kearney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kearney lands with a nice combination. Jones Jr backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Kearney misses.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Kearney moves out of range.
Kearney uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones Jr has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kearney.
Kearney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kearney tries to clinch there but Jones Jr circles away.
Jones Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kearney counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones Jr looks to land a right hand but Kearney moved out of range.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Kearney moves out of range.
Jones Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kearney.
Kearney is looking to clinch.
Kearney jabs Jones Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kearney connects with a right hand. Jones Jr shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Kearney. That snapped Jones Jr's head back.
A jab lands there for Kearney.
Kearney stuns Jones Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping 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!
Kearney scores with a punch to the head.
Kearney takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jones Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kearney staying out of range there.
Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kearney.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kearney moves into the clinch.
Kearney lands with a right to the head.
Kearney tries to work over Jones Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones Jr prevents a body shot from Kearney.
Jones Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Kearney has double underhooks.
Kearney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones Jr backwards.
Kearney can't find room to land a body shot as Jones Jr controls the action.
Jones Jr breaks the clinch.
Kearney jabs Jones Jr right on the nose. Jones Jr blinks but takes it well.
Jones Jr takes a swing at Kearney's ribcage but misses.
Kearney misses with a hook. Jones Jr ducked under it nicely.
Jones Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kearney.
Kearney punishes Jones Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kearney looks to land a combination but Jones Jr avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Jones Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kearney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Kearney moves out of range of the strikes.
Kearney connects with a single shot there.
Kearney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Kearney misses with a body punch.
Jones Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Kearney.
Jones Jr breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kearney cracks Jones Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kearney with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kearney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kearney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones Jr on the side of the head.
Jones Jr lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Kearney. Beautiful body shot.
Jones Jr takes one to the chin there.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kearney moves away.
A shot to the liver by Jones Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Jones Jr takes one on the button.
Kearney scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kearney takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kearney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kearney lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Jones Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kearney doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones Jr circles away.
Kearney bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones Jr's head backwards.
Kearney throws a good cross that connects.
Jones Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones Jr walks into a straight right hand from Kearney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Kearney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones Jr blocks a jab.
Jones Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kearney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kearney throws a lazy right hand but Jones Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kearney lands an overhand right.
Barry Kearney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kearney scores with a punch to the head.
Jones Jr stuns Kearney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
Kearney misses with a wild body shot.
Jones Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kearney dips to his left and cracks Jones Jr with an uppercut!
Kearney tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kearney lands a jab to the nose.
Kearney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kearney scores with a nice strike.
Jones Jr walks into a left hand.
Jones Jr loads up on a big right hand but Kearney slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kearney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kearney moves away.
Kearney misses with a double jab.
Kearney lands a right hook to the body.
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kearney cracks a nice hook into Jones Jr's ribs.
Jones Jr misses the shot to the body.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kearney moves away.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kearney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones Jr throws a right and a left that Kearney avoids nicely.
Jones Jr is looking to wear down Kearney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kearney ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Kearney lands a nice shot that snaps Jones Jr's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kearney.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut. Kearney saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Kearney as he connects with a hook.
Kearney rushes Jones Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kearney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr lands an uppercut.
Kearney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kearney tries a body shot but Jones Jr blocks it.
Jones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kearney.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kearney pushes Jones Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kearney digs a right hand underneath Jones Jr's ribcage. Jones Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Jones Jr.
Kearney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kearney tries to work over Jones Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kearney lands with a light punch inside.
Kearney lands with a right to the head.
Jones Jr tries to break the clinch but Kearney is controlling the position.
Jones Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kearney breaks from the clinch.
Kearney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Kearney.
Kearney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones Jr takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kearney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr digs a good hook to Kearney's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kearney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kearney scores with a hook to the body. Jones Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kearney slips under a jab.
Kearney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kearney misses the shot to the body.
Jones Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Kearney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kearney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones Jr throws out the jab.
Kearney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kearney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kearney throws a good cross that connects.
Kearney scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
Kearney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Kearney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kearney lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Kearney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab by Kearney.
Jones Jr scores with the left hand. Kearney knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kearney.
Jones Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones Jr misses with a straight right.
Kearney connects with a jab.
Kearney throws a body punch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones Jr throws the left hand but Kearney avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Kearney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kearney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
Kearney misses with a few strikes there.
Kearney with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Kearney catches Jones Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kearney cracks Jones Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kearney counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kearney misses with a wild body shot.
Kearney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones Jr walks into a straight right hand from Kearney.
Kearney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kearney with a jab.
Kearney ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Kearney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kearney takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jones Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kearney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kearney.
Barry Kearney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kearney struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones Jr controls his hands.
Kearney misses with a body punch.
Kearney lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kearney wants to stall.
Jones Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Kearney fails to land.
Kearney swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr breaks the clinch.
Brad Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kearney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones Jr eats them both and turns towards Kearney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kearney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kearney! But no joy.
Jones Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones Jr takes a swing at Kearney's ribcage but misses.
Kearney throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Kearney.
Jones Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kearney punishes Jones Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Kearney scores with a shot to the body.
Kearney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kearney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kearney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kearney throws a right and a left that Jones Jr avoids nicely.
Kearney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the side of Kearney's head but Kearney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kearney slips a jab from Jones Jr.
Kearney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kearney moves away.
Kearney slips a straight right by Jones Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Kearney steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones Jr.
Kearney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barry Kearney 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.
Kearney avoids the body shot from Jones Jr.
Kearney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kearney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones Jr tries to break the clinch but Kearney is controlling the position.
Jones Jr working aggressively here.
Jones Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Jones Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Jones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kearney.
Jones Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kearney blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Kearney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kearney 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Kearney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pawel Kowalski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Kowalski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan lands the left hand.
Ryan takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Ryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalski throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan scores with a hook.
Kowalski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kowalski wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Kowalski swings for the body but Ryan moves 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!
Kowalski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryan lands a jab.
Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ryan. That one must have hurt.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ryan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jake Ryan!
Jake Ryan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marat Tandelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marat Tandelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorokov walks into a stiff left hand from Tandelov.
Tandelov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tandelov misses the shot to the body.
Sorokov cracks Tandelov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Marat Tandelov has been cut.
Sorokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tandelov looks to land a right hand but Sorokov moved out of range.
Sorokov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tandelov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sorokov.
Sorokov tries to clinch there but Tandelov circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Tandelov misses its target.
Tandelov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sorokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tandelov.
Sorokov ducks under a wild hook from Tandelov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sorokov darts in trying to clinch
and Tandelov counters with a right hand to the body.
Sorokov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandelov is staying active underneath Sorokov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sorokov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tandelov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sorokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tandelov defending well though.
Tandelov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Iron fight team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tandelov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sorokov looks to land a strike but Tandelov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sorokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Sorokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tandelov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sorokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tandelov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tandelov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tandelov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tandelov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tandelov has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sorokov wants to pass the guard but Tandelov is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sorokov with a nice cross.
Tandelov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorokov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov looks to clinch
and Tandelov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sorokov trying to keep a closed guard but Tandelov is proving a slippery customer.
Tandelov trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Tandelov postures up.
Tandelov lands a couple of digs.
Sorokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tandelov wants to pass the guard but Sorokov is keeping the position.
Sorokov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tandelov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tandelov wants to stand up but Sorokov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sorokov is looking to improve his position.
Tandelov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sorokov to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorokov, not yet.
Sorokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marat Tandelov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sorokov throws a hook but Tandelov blocks it.
Tandelov stuns Sorokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sorokov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tandelov counters with a nice body shot.
Jab by Tandelov.
Sorokov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tandelov's half guard.
Sorokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tandelov's head.
Sorokov thows a huge punch but Tandelov dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tandelov defending well though.
Tandelov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov throwing shots but Tandelov is blocking nicely.
Sorokov trying to mount his opponent but Tandelov defends it.
Sorokov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sorokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sorokov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tandelov!
Sorokov looking to control but Tandelov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sorokov looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sorokov.
Sorokov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sorokov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sorokov throwing strikes here but Tandelov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sorokov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tandelov is working to get back to half guard.
Tandelov taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sorokov.
Sorokov misses with a head shot.
Tandelov working to try and regain half guard.
Sorokov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sorokov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sorokov throws some wild stikes that Tandelov manages to avoid easily.
Sorokov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sorokov looking to finish with strikes here!
Sorokov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sorokov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sorokov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sorokov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tandelov because Sorokov loaded up on that one.
Sorokov is landing with some decent strikes but Tandelov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sorokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tandelov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sorokov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tandelov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sorokov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marat Tandelov's cut.
That's time! Tandelov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A lazy left from Tandelov finds it's target.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tandelov as he avoids it easily.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorokov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tandelov sprawls well. He's pushed Sorokov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sorokov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tandelov counters with a nice uppercut.
Marat Tandelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Sorokov.
Sorokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tandelov circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Tandelov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tandelov.
Sorokov throws a lazy uppercut
and Tandelov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandelov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sorokov keeps working.
Sorokov wants to control but Tandelov is keeping busy.
Tandelov wants to take a breather but Sorokov is having none of it.
Tandelov controlling the action here.
Sorokov is looking for a sweep. Tandelov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tandelov trying to control the action but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good shot there by Sorokov.
Tandelov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sorokov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tandelov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sorokov throws a sloppy body shot
and Tandelov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sorokov clobbers Tandelov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sorokov looks to land a right hand but Tandelov moved out of range.
Marat Tandelov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorokov.
Sorokov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tandelov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sorokov has time to react.
Sorokov has managed to clinch.
Yuri Sorokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sorokov slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tandelov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tandelov stalling in the clinch but Sorokov improves position.
Tandelov throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Tandelov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sorokov 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sorokov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Bill Uru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by Switchblade Smiles. Uru has chosen The Man - Aloe Blacc as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arjen Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Bill Uru!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Uru misses with the head strike.
Overeem is struggling to control the position.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sonny Bill Uru has been cut.
Uru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uru misses with a low kick as Overeem jumps back.
Overeem goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Overeem scores with a kick to the body.
Overeem has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Overeem wants to slow Uru down by chopping away at his legs.
Overeem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uru scores with a punch to the head.
Uru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uru throws a looping overhand right but Overeem ducks down to avoid it.
Overeem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Overeem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Overeem scores with a nice body kick.
Uru wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Uru misses with a hook. Overeem ducked under it nicely.
Uru gets tackled into the cage by Overeem. Overeem maintains the clinch.
Uru swings wildly with an uppercut but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Overeem.
Overeem avoiding damage as Uru throws knees to the body.
Uru trying to control the position but instead, Overeem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uru into the cage.
Overeem stalling.
Uru has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
Overeem working Uru over with knees to the body.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Uru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands a right hand.
Uru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uru gets through Overeem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Overeem stalling in the clinch.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uru or not.
Uru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Overeem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem has Uru pressed against the cage.
Uru misses with a punch on the inside.
Uru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uru tries to throw a body punch but Overeem avoids it by throwing Uru back against the cage.
Overeem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Overeem blocks a body shot from Uru.
Overeem blocks a body shot from Uru.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uru takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Uru fails to land.
Uru managing to block the knees to the body from Overeem.
Uru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Overeem blocks an uppercut.
Uru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uru lands with a right to the head.
Overeem stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uru.
Overeem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overeem lands a left hand.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Uru blocks it.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uru is looking to break free of the clinch but Overeem has double underhooks.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uru blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Overeem.
A short right from Overeem.
Overeem prevents a body shot from Uru.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Overeem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Overeem working Uru over with knees to the body.
Overeem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uru is defending well for now.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uru has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Overeem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Uru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overeem stalling.
Uru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Bill Uru's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Overeem lands a nice looking body kick.
Overeem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Overeem leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Overeem fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Overeem obliges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
Overeem looking to throw knees to the head but Uru is blocking nicely.
Uru tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Overeem obliges.
Knees to the body from Overeem.
Arjen Overeem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Overeem lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Uru seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Overeem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uru backwards.
Overeem slowing the pace effectively.
Uru misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uru can do to turn this around?
Overeem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Uru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Uru blocks with his arms.
Overeem is pushing Uru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.
Overeem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Overeem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem taking a breather.
Uru wants to break the clinch but can't.
Overeem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uru.
Overeem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uru up against the cage.
Overeem prevents a body shot from Uru.
Overeem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uru swings wildly with an uppercut but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uru throws a head punch that misses.
Uru being controlled against the cage.
Uru takes a knee right on the jaw!
Uru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Overeem has Uru pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.
Uru leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uru.
A short body shot lands from Overeem as the two fighters clinch.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uru leaning against his opponent.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Uru blocks it.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Uru blocks it.
Uru has had enough of the clinch but Overeem keeps him there for the moment.
Overeem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uru avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem controlling the action here for a moment.
Overeem has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Overeem lands a left hand.
Overeem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Overeem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uru backwards.
Overeem blocking some punches.
Overeem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uru.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Uru misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Overeem missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Overeem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Bill Uru's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Uru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overeem connects with a single shot there.
Overeem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uru.
Uru throws a nice looking combination but Overeem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uru moves in looking to clinch but Overeem pushes him off.
A shot to the body from Uru misses
and Overeem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uru's knee momentarily.
Arjen Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Uru throws a poor cross that misses
and Overeem counters with a thumping low kick.
Overeem looks to land a left hand but Uru moved out of range nicely.
Overeem blocks a jab.
Overeem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uru.
Overeem connects with a leg kick. Uru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Overeem.
Uru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overeem lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Overeem.
Overeem is looking to slow Uru down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Overeem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Overeem darts in and clinches Uru up against the cage.
Overeem effectively controlling the action here.
Overeem scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Overeem.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uru has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Overeem.
Uru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Overeem with a nice cross.
Uru takes a kick to the side of the head.
Uru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overeem throws out the jab.
Overeem rushes Uru and presses him up against the cage.
Uru misses with a body punch.
Overeem blocking some punches.
Uru tries to break free but Overeem pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uru throws a head punch that misses.
Overeem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uru is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Uru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem is pushing Uru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Uru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Overeem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Uru blocks with his arms.
Uru working aggressively here.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uru working aggressively here.
Uru has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
Uru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Overeem is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Overeem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uru defending well as Overeem loads up on a big left hand.
Overeem looks to throw a body kick
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Overeem as Uru tries to tie him up.
Arjen Overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uru takes a knee right on the jaw!
Uru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uru tries a knee to the head but Overeem blocks it.
Uru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uru misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uru misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Uru fails to land.
Uru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Overeem scores a nice knee to the body.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Uru has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
Uru misses with a punch on the inside.
Overeem keeps control of Uru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Overeem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uru's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem feints and then cracks Uru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uru down.
Uru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overeem.
Sonny Bill Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uru thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Overeem has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Overeem!
Arjen Overeem thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziba Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziba Halo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilkins scores with a nice head shot.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Wilkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
Halo stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilkins. Wilkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Halo dodges the punch combination from Wilkins.
Halo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Wilkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halo throws a jab when Wilkins was well out of range.
As Halo tries to get set, Wilkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Halo manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilkins darts in looking for a takedown but Halo gets double underhooks and turns Wilkins into the cage.
Wilkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Halo misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo scores with a leg kick.
Halo cracks Wilkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
Wilkins works the jab nicely.
Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilkins slips a jab and a cross from Halo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Halo.
Halo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halo throws a hook but Wilkins avoids it easily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Halo! Wilkins is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziba Halo!
A less than humble Ziba Halo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anna Velvet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bret Hart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anna Velvet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart slips under a jab.
Hart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Velvet.
Velvet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Velvet lands with a shot to the body.
Velvet scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one.
Hart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velvet checks a low kick from Hart.
Hart misses with a looping right.
Hart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hart doesn't manage to clinch there - Velvet circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart blocks a head kick by Velvet.
A punch combination from Hart misses.
Velvet swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Hart rushes Velvet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velvet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Velvet.
Velvet pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Velvet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velvet avoids the elbow strike from Hart, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Velvet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hart has had enough of the clinch but Velvet keeps him there for the moment.
Velvet misses with a body punch.
Hart struggles to land a body shot inside as Velvet controls his hands.
Velvet blocks an uppercut.
Velvet gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hart throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Velvet swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velvet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Velvet as Hart tries to tie him up.
Hart tries to stall but Velvet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hart seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Velvet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velvet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velvet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
Velvet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hart leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hart misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart struggles to land a body shot inside as Velvet controls his hands.
Velvet scores with a shot to the side of Hart's head.
Velvet is struggling to control the position.
Hart is trying to break the clinch but Velvet has him pressed against the cage.
Hart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hart is looking to break free of the clinch but Velvet has double underhooks.
Velvet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velvet has him pressed against the cage.
Hart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velvet.
Hart can't find room to land a body shot as Velvet controls the action.
Velvet leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart struggles to land a body shot inside as Velvet controls his hands.
Hart is trying to force a seperation but Velvet has the dominant position.
Velvet taking a breather.
Hart is working Velvet over against the cage.
Hart taking a breather.
Hart breaks from the clinch.
Velvet looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Hart throws a leg kick but Velvet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Velvet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hart can pounce on him.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velvet.
As Velvet backs off Hart throws a huge counter combo but Velvet manages to avoid it all.
Anna Velvet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Hart blocks the leg kick.
Velvet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Velvet is looking to wear down Hart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Velvet checks it well.
Hart takes a swing at Velvet's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anna Velvet dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Velvet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hart misses with a straight right.
Hart misses with an uppercut.
Velvet tries to work over Hart's front leg with a kick but Hart checks it.
Hart tries a quick counter leg kick but Velvet is wise to it.
Hart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velvet stuns Hart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velvet tries to work over Hart's front leg with a kick but Hart checks it.
Velvet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Hart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hart tries to clinch up but Velvet circles away and keeps his distance.
Velvet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velvet throws a series of punches but Hart moves out of range.
Velvet throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet lands a head shot.
Hart tries a head kick but it misses.
Velvet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hart can do to turn this around?
Velvet has Hart up against the cage in a clinch.
Hart is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velvet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velvet blocks a body shot from Hart.
A short uppercut from Velvet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Velvet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velvet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
Velvet avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hart fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velvet lands a nice shot to the body.
Velvet throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hart.
Anna Velvet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hart lands a nice uppercut.
Hart tries to land a knee to the head but Velvet blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart prevents a body shot from Velvet.
Hart is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Velvet stalling.
Velvet misses with some punches.
Velvet lands a right hand.
Hart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hart tries to break free but Velvet pushes him back against the cage.
Hart letting Velvet take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velvet blocks an uppercut.
Velvet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velvet is keeping busy.
Velvet blocks an uppercut.
Velvet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hart tries to work over Velvet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Hart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velvet has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Hart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Velvet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velvet cracks Hart with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Hart.
Velvet stalls.
Hart blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velvet just leaning against Hart, taking a breather.
Velvet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hart's efforts to push away.
Velvet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Velvet as Hart tries to tie him up.
Hart wants to stall.
Velvet tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Velvet back against the cage.
Hart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velvet misses with a wild combination.
Hart throws a series of strikes that have Velvet backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anna Velvet 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!
Velvet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hart checks it well.
Velvet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart moves out of range of the strikes.
Velvet jabs at Hart's body.
Sloppy strikes from Hart. Those never looked like landing.
Velvet just misses with a punch to the body.
Velvet throws a body punch but Hart moves out of range.
Velvet misses with a body shot.
Velvet is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velvet.
Velvet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hart takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anna Velvet is winning the standup battle so far.
Velvet slips under a jab from Hart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hart.
Velvet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Velvet misses with a looping left.
Velvet stuns Hart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velvet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velvet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Velvet.
Hart misses the jab.
Velvet avoids a kick to the body.
Velvet throws a shot to the body.
Velvet clinches.
Velvet tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Velvet back against the cage.
Velvet tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velvet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velvet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velvet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
Hart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velvet has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Velvet on the inside.
Velvet tries a body shot but Hart blocks it.
Velvet blocks the elbow strike.
Velvet tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Velvet back against the cage.
Velvet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hart using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart manages to break the clinch.
Velvet misses with a straight left.
Hart wants to clinch
and Velvet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velvet throws a body shot but no joy.
Hart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velvet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart misses with an uppercut.
Hart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velvet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velvet.
Velvet throws a leg kick
and Hart counters with a head kick. That will keep Velvet thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hart throws a body shot but no joy.
Hart throws a body punch but Velvet moves out of range.
Velvet misses with a wild body shot.
Velvet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hart is out of range.
Hart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velvet takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Velvet scores with a shot to the body.
Hart is looking to clinch.
Hart slips under a jab from Velvet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Velvet coming out on top.
Anna Velvet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velvet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velvet connects with an inside leg kick.
Velvet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velvet catches Hart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Velvet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velvet.
Hart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velvet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Velvet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hart is looking to clinch.
Hart tries to clinch there but Velvet circles away.
Bret Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velvet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hart is out of range and Velvet settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anna Velvet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velvet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anna Velvet!
Anna Velvet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wampage Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cas Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come Over (feat. Stylo G). Wampage Johnson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wampage Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cas Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Maverick back into the cage.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Come on Maverick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Maverick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
Johnson takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maverick.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maverick slips under a jab from Johnson.
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Maverick tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maverick's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Maverick scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Maverick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Maverick against the cage.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick is working Johnson over against the cage.
Maverick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick misses with a series of wild punches.
Maverick gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson tries to stall but Maverick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maverick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Maverick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maverick stalling against the cage.
Johnson is pushing Maverick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson trying to stall but Maverick improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Maverick.
Maverick trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Maverick is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maverick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cas Maverick will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Maverick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Maverick.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Maverick lands with a short shot to the head.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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!
Maverick tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Maverick.
Maverick is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Maverick.
Maverick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Maverick won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.
Maverick is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Maverick into the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Johnson letting Maverick take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cas Maverick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Maverick.
Johnson is looking to control Maverick's arms but Maverick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maverick feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maverick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.
Maverick lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maverick darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Maverick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maverick keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maverick is trying to stall.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Maverick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good body shot from Maverick.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maverick is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maverick has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maverick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Maverick wants to stall.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cas Maverick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maverick connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Cas Maverick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a body punch but Maverick moves out of range.
A nice side step and Maverick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good leg kick by Maverick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maverick connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Nice shot by Maverick.
Maverick wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maverick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson is looking to wear down Maverick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maverick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maverick.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maverick is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Maverick finds it's target.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maverick tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Maverick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Maverick gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maverick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Maverick on the inside.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Maverick improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Cas Maverick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Maverick's ribcage. Maverick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wampage Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maverick.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Maverick.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Maverick stalling.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Maverick is trying to stall.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Maverick scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maverick up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Maverick blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Maverick - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cas Maverick.
Well Maverick 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cas Maverick!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Adekambi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jong Un Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adekambi comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Jong Un Kim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mohammed Adekambi's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mohammed Adekambi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jong Un Kim!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adekambi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adekambi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Adekambi ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Adekambi is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Adekambi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adekambi misses with a leg kick
and Kim counters with a nice leg kick.
Adekambi throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Kim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim misses the jab.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Adekambi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adekambi misses with a straight left.
Kim tries to land a leg kick but Adekambi saw it coming and moves away.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Adekambi. Those never looked like landing.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Adekambi checks it.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Kim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kim now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kim looks to land a combination but Adekambi avoids it well.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adekambi manages to avoid it.
Adekambi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adekambi throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Adekambi looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adekambi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adekambi ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Adekambi throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kim is trying to counter with his kicks.
Adekambi throws out a leg kick but Kim moves out of range and Adekambi only half commits.
Kim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adekambi checks it well.
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Adekambi jabs at Kim's body.
Adekambi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kim at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Adekambi misses the target.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adekambi manages to avoid it.
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Adekambi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adekambi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adekambi scores with a hook to the body. Kim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adekambi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adekambi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kim checks a leg kick nicely.
Kim lands a jab.
Kim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adekambi thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Kim tenderised Adekambi's leg. Adekambi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adekambi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adekambi checks a leg kick.
Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Adekambi's side.
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Adekambi misses its target.
Adekambi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kim's calf.
Adekambi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adekambi misses with a hook
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Adekambi sees coming a mile off.
Kim misses with a kick to the body
and Adekambi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adekambi misses with a looping right.
Kim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adekambi throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Adekambi misses
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adekambi blocks a leg kick.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kim lands a two punch combo.
Adekambi is rocked!
Kim scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Adekambi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adekambi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adekambi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kim lets loose with a powerful body kick. Adekambi will feel that in the morning.
Kim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adekambi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kim scrambles back to his feet.
Kim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws an overhand right that drops Adekambi like a sack of potatoes! Kim dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jong Un Kim!
Jong Un Kim is the new bantamweight champion!
Jong Un Kim decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Takemura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daisuke Takemura 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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daisuke Takemura!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takemura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okunaba avoids it really well and circles away.
Takemura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takemura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takemura tries to keep at a distance but Okunaba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takemura tries to break the clinch but Okunaba is controlling the position.
Okunaba misses with a body punch.
Okunaba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okunaba gets through Takemura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba can't find room to land a body shot as Takemura controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takemura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Okunaba after a bit of a struggle.
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Takemura.
Okunaba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okunaba gets through Takemura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba lands an uppercut.
Okunaba lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okunaba.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a body punch.
Okunaba pushes Takemura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Okunaba - that landed with a thud.
Takemura looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okunaba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takemura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okunaba is defending well.
A body shot lands from Okunaba.
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takemura backwards.
Okunaba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takemura backwards.
Okunaba misses with a body punch.
Okunaba gets through Takemura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Okunaba.
Okunaba tries to work over Takemura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba lands a shot to the body.
Okunaba cracks Takemura with a nice body shot.
A short right from Okunaba on the inside.
Okunaba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takemura or not.
Takemura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Okunaba works on Takemura's body with a couple of short punches.
Okunaba lands a nice shot to the body.
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Takemura's head.
Still in the clinch, Okunaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba presses Takemura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okunaba is leaning against Takemura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
A shot in the inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Takemura's head.
Okunaba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okunaba scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands an uppercut.
Okunaba presses Takemura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okunaba scores with a hook to the body.
Okunaba lands with a short shot to the head.
Takemura is rocked!
Okunaba lands a body shot.
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!
A body shot lands from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takemura is still on wobbly legs! Can Okunaba finish him?
Okunaba lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba digs a right hand into Takemura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takemura's gas tank.
Okunaba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takemura seems to have recovered his senses.
Okunaba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba misses with a body punch.
Okunaba lands with a light punch inside.
Okunaba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okunaba lands a nice uppercut.
Okunaba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okunaba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takemura backwards.
Takemura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okunaba is leaning against Takemura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba pushes Takemura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okunaba presses Takemura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okunaba scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crack! A monster head kick from Okunaba and Takemura falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Okunaba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Daisuke Takemura spoke after the fight, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Euolocao'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Cage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Cage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva works Cage's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Cage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cage finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cage.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a low kick but Cage moves out of range easily.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cage - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cage. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cage jabs at Silva's body.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cage on the side of the head.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cage dodges the punch combination from Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Cage should have avoided that one.
Silva tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cage circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Cage counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Cage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva slips under a jab from Cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Cage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Cage takes one on the button.
Silva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cage lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Cage.
Silva misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Cage is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cage throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab.
Cage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva misses with a low kick as Cage jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Cage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cage avoids the body shot from Silva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cage.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cage.
Cage throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Cage only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva wants to clinch up but Cage keeps it at a distance.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.
Cage raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cage throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Cage will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice shot lands for Cage.
Cage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Cage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cage throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Cage scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cage misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cage counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Cage misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Cage throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Cage lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cage thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cage.
Silva scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva throws a big counter combination but Cage scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage scores with a nice body kick.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cage.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cage!
Cage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cage scores with a push kick.
Cage cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Cage pushes him off.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Silva moves out of range as Cage throws a body kick.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Cage stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Cage cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Cage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cage.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Cage misses.
Johnny Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva lands a jab.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Cage with a hook.
Cage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva slips under a jab from Cage.
Jab by Silva.
Cage wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Cage connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Cage lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cage - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cage. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Cage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cage tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage slips under a jab.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Silva down.
Cage lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wanderlei Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Silva checks a low kick from Cage.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva tries to clinch up but Cage circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Cage is predictable there
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Cage backing up. Cage nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cage scores with a nice head shot.
Cage throws a shot to the body.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Cage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Cage catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva is looking to wear down Cage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Silva down.
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Cage as he connects with a hook.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Cage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silva has Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage misses with some punches.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva presses Cage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
Silva clinches.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Cage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a low kick as Cage jumps back.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kemists ↑ 5x160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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