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Imperial 17: Karl vs Okunaba PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Creepy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koriolan Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creepy comes to the cage accompanied by Icky Thump. Uncle Creepy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Dangerous GnP
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uncle Creepy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Koriolan Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creepy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Creepy there.
Creepy misses the jab.
Creepy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creepy 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.
Creepy lands a nice looking body kick.
Creepy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koltun scores with a nice head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Koltun scores with a four punch combination!
Koltun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Creepy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creepy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koltun is out of range and Creepy settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Creepy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koltun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creepy.
Creepy throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun scores with a nice head shot.
Koltun throws a leg kick but Creepy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uncle Creepy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creepy was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Creepy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun feints a counter leg kick.
Creepy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creepy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Koltun throws a shot to the body.
Koltun thumps Creepy with a low kick.
Creepy lands a slapping body shot.
Creepy blocks a head kick by Koltun.
Creepy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koltun manages to avoid it.
Koltun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Creepy tests Koltun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koltun pivots, looking for a leg kick but Creepy is out of range and Koltun settles back down.
Creepy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koltun connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Creepy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Creepy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koltun connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Creepy. Creepy obviously looking to wear him down.
Creepy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koltun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creepy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Creepy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Creepy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koltun's calf.
Nice body punch from Koltun.
Koltun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creepy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koltun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creepy's head backwards.
Creepy lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for Creepy.
Koltun is rocked!
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun is still on wobbly legs! Can Creepy finish him?
A bone on bone clash there as Koltun blocks the leg kick.
Koltun throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun seems to have recovered his senses.
Koltun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koltun throws a hook to the side of Creepy's head but Creepy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Creepy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Creepy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Creepy tries to work over Koltun's front leg with a kick but Koltun checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creepy lands a nice shot to the body.
Creepy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Creepy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Creepy misses with an uppercut.
Creepy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Creepy.
Creepy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koltun.
Creepy lands a jab to the head.
Creepy misses the shot to the body.
Creepy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koltun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koltun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koltun lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Creepy fails to land.
Koltun blocking some punches.
Creepy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun swings wildly with an uppercut but Creepy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creepy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koltun backwards.
Creepy misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Creepy fails to land.
Koltun slowing the pace effectively.
Koltun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Creepy's defenses.
Creepy lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Creepy.
Creepy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koltun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Creepy on the inside.
Creepy throws a head punch that misses.
Koltun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creepy struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creepy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creepy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creepy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koltun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Creepy backwards.
Creepy has a couple of punches blocked by Koltun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Uncle Creepy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Creepy.
Donk. Creepy catches Koltun right on the button with a cross.
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Koltun scores with a leg kick.
Koltun looks to land a body kick but Creepy moved away.
Koltun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Creepy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koltun swings for the body but Creepy moves out of range.
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Creepy lands a lovely overhand right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koltun in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Koltun works Creepy's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creepy misses with a head kick.
Creepy just misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun throws a body punch but Creepy moves out of range.
Koltun throws a hook but Creepy blocks it.
Creepy lands the left hand.
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!
Creepy defending well as Koltun loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun avoids the head kick by Creepy.
Creepy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koltun throws out the jab.
Creepy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koltun's sensitive parts.
Uncle Creepy is winning the standup battle so far.
Koltun misses with a head kick.
Creepy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koltun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koltun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Creepy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Creepy scores with a body shot.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Creepy.
Creepy checks a low kick from Koltun.
Creepy looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Koltun throws a leg kick but Creepy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koltun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Creepy lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creepy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Creepy throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
Koltun connects with the punch.
Koltun lands a head shot.
Creepy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koltun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creepy connects with a nice looking jab.
Koltun lands a glancing blow to the side of Creepy's head.
Creepy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koltun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Creepy throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
Creepy misses with a body shot.
Koltun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Creepy misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Creepy lands a big head kick that sends Koltun to the canvas! Creepy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uncle Creepy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
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Good kicks
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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 Los Angeles, Zach Makovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorokov lands a glancing blow to the side of Makovsky's head.
The fighters circling - Sorokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorokov catches Makovsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makovsky throws a body kick that misses
and Sorokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Makovsky throws a nice looking combination but Sorokov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makovsky dives in and scores a takedown into Sorokov's guard.
Makovsky stands up over Sorokov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sorokov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sorokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Makovsky is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Power Plant that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Makovsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sorokov trying to control the position.
Makovsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makovsky connects with a couple of short punches.
Makovsky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makovsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sorokov's head.
Makovsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sorokov wants to control but Makovsky passes easily into half guard.
Sorokov is refusing to be controlled, as Makovsky sits in half guard.
Well, if Makovsky is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky trying to pass the guard but Sorokov defending well.
Makovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makovsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makovsky thows a huge punch but Sorokov dodges it nicely.
Makovsky slows the pace down in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sorokov is looking to control Makovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sorokov avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sorokov.
Sorokov misses the jab.
Sorokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makovsky at a distance.
Makovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Sorokov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Makovsky drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorokov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Makovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sorokov.
Sorokov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Makovsky on his heels. He'll look to pass Makovsky's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov working some strikes from top position.
Sorokov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makovsky is keeping the position for now.
Sorokov with a nice head shot there.
Makovsky looking to control.
Makovsky keeping moving, preventing Sorokov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makovsky haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky is pulling down on Sorokov's head to control his posture.
Makovsky controls Sorokov momentarily but Sorokov frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Makovsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sorokov sprawls well initially but Makovsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sorokov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Makovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorokov is retaining full guard.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorokov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sorokov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makovsky is aware though and is defending well.
Makovsky trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Makovsky preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sorokov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Makovsky counter with a right hand.
Sorokov lands a right hook to the body.
Makovsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makovsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sorokov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makovsky trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Makovsky with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky won't allow Sorokov to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Sorokov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sorokov is trying to control the position but Makovsky postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Makovsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makovsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sorokov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makovsky.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makovsky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makovsky misses with a leg kick.
Makovsky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuri Sorokov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sorokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sorokov takes a swing at Makovsky's ribcage but misses.
Sorokov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Makovsky tenderised Sorokov's leg. Sorokov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sorokov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sorokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zach Makovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sorokov trying to control but Makovsky is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky controls Sorokov momentarily but Sorokov frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sorokov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Makovsky has wrist control.
Sorokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorokov looking to sit in guard and control but Makovsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sorokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Sorokov keeps moving.
Sorokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makovsky throws a strike but Sorokov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Makovsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Makovsky, not yet.
Sorokov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sorokov wants to control from the top but Makovsky keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sorokov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sorokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Makovsky tries to counter with a takedown but Sorokov is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Sorokov.
Yuri Sorokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorokov.
Makovsky thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sorokov wants to clinch up but Makovsky keeps it at a distance.
Makovsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Sorokov's guard.
Makovsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makovsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Makovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sorokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makovsky manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov trying to control but Makovsky is working from the bottom.
Sorokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Makovsky has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makovsky is on top in guard.
Makovsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makovsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makovsky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Sorokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius 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 George Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Bill Uru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uru comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Man - Aloe Blacc kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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179 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Bill Uru!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedro.
We've been hearing reports that Pedro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pedro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uru's guard.
Uru keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Pedro postures up.
Pedro advances position into side control!
Uru trying to remain calm as Pedro controls from the top position.
Uru is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro trying to control the action but Uru is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Uru's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pedro lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Uru's face as Pedro controls the position.
Check out the look on Pedro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pedro cracks Uru with a big elbow.
Uru taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
Pedro cracks Uru with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pedro controlling from side mount.
Pedro is working Uru over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pedro cracks Uru with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pedro cracks Uru with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro scoring with punches and elbows.
Pedro works to advance to full mount. Uru defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Uru is trying desperately to improve position.
Uru wants to hold on but Pedro pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pedro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pedro controlling his opponent.
Pedro working Uru over with strikes here.
Pedro raining down shots from the mount!
Pedro landing strikes from the mount.
Pedro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pedro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Uru can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pedro working Uru over with strikes here.
Uru is rocked!
Uru tries to reverse the position but Pedro maintains control.
Uru is still in real trouble! Can Pedro finish him?
Pedro landing strikes from the mount and Uru is in trouble!
Pedro softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Uru is out cold! Pedro jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Pedro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Pavlovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flannery comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Desmond Flannery has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Pavlovich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery with a poor takedown
and Pavlovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Pavlovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flannery fails with the takedown
and Flannery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flannery will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pavlovich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Flannery is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Pavlovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Flannery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Pavlovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Flannery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pavlovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pavlovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Flannery. Flannery gets slowly back to his feet.
Flannery is breathing heavily.
Pavlovich with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pavlovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flannery closes the distance and clinches up with Pavlovich, looking for a takedown. Flannery pushes Pavlovich against the cage but Pavlovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flannery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flannery with a poor takedown
and Pavlovich counters with a crisp right hand that drops Flannery! Pavlovich lets Flannery back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Flannery is rocked!
Flannery drops his hands momentarily. Pavlovich doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Flannery staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Flannery doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Pavlovich!
Anton Pavlovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeru Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeru Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kobayashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barksdale is looking to chop away at Kobayashi's legs.
Barksdale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barksdale looks for the body kick but Kobayashi saw that one coming.
Kobayashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kobayashi misses with a low kick.
Barksdale checks a leg kick nicely.
Barksdale shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobayashi sprawls well. He's pushed Barksdale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kobayashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kobayashi.
Barksdale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kobayashi is fending him off so far but Barksdale persists. Nope, Kobayashi circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale throws a jab when Kobayashi was well out of range.
Kobayashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kobayashi quickly recovers to half guard.
Kobayashi is looking for a sweep. Barksdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale is keen to just control but Kobayashi is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kobayashi wants to control but Barksdale is keeping busy.
Barksdale is working for a submission of some sort.
Kobayashi tries to roll over but Barksdale keeps him under control.
Kobayashi trying to control here.
Barksdale 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.
Kobayashi wants to improve his position but Barksdale is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kobayashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kobayashi wants to get back to his feet.
Barksdale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kobayashi looks to land a body kick but Barksdale moved away.
Kobayashi throws a chopping leg kick but Barksdale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barksdale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barksdale shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobayashi sprawls well. He's pushed Barksdale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kobayashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Barksdale is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barksdale dives in and grabs Kobayashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kobayashi pushes down on Barksdale's head and hops out.
Kobayashi thumps Barksdale with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Barksdale tries for a takedown but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Kobayashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takeru Kobayashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobayashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barksdale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kobayashi misses with the head strike.
Barksdale turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barksdale manages to end up in side control.
Barksdale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kobayashi regains half guard, as Barksdale was trying to land strikes.
Kobayashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barksdale throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is pulling down on Barksdale's head to control his posture.
Kobayashi keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barksdale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kobayashi's head.
Barksdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kobayashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kobayashi trying to keep a closed guard but Barksdale is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Avon Barksdale will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barksdale tries to clinch up.
Barksdale blocks a head kick by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kobayashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Barksdale throws a lazy right hand but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barksdale looks to throw the jab but Kobayashi is out of range.
Barksdale scores with a shot to the body.
Kobayashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barksdale is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kobayashi as Barksdale shoots in.
Kobayashi thinks about the counter body kick.
That kick from Kobayashi tenderised Barksdale's leg. Barksdale is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kobayashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Barksdale. Barksdale gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobayashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barksdale's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale connects with an inside leg kick.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Kobayashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barksdale tries to clinch up but Kobayashi circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barksdale is defended easily by Kobayashi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barksdale shoots in looking for a takedown. Kobayashi tries to sprawl out of it but Barksdale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kobayashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobayashi moves away.
Barksdale is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kobayashi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A leg kick checked by Barksdale.
Kobayashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kobayashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Kobayashi saw that one coming.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kobayashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Barksdale is wise to it.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Kobayashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kobayashi throws a leg kick but Barksdale checks it.
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobayashi tries to land a front kick but Barksdale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kobayashi avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kobayashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale misses with a kick to the body
and Kobayashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Barksdale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barksdale.
Kobayashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobayashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Kobayashi tries to land a leg kick but Barksdale saw it coming and moves away.
Barksdale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kobayashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barksdale prevents a body shot from Kobayashi.
Barksdale has Kobayashi pressed against the cage, preventing Kobayashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barksdale lands a right hand.
Barksdale scores with a shot to the side of Kobayashi's head.
Kobayashi gets underhooks to prevent Barksdale's takedown attempt.
Barksdale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kobayashi is defending well.
Barksdale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobayashi's efforts to push away.
Barksdale gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobayashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Our spies down at at TC's House Of Pain *LOP* inform us that Kobayashi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barksdale stands up over Kobayashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barksdale is one step ahead there.
Barksdale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kobayashi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale is trying to work for a kimura but Kobayashi is defending well.
Barksdale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barksdale has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barksdale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kobayashi is not content to let Barksdale control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Barksdale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobayashi as he avoids it easily.
Barksdale misses with a right hand
and Kobayashi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barksdale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Kobayashi moves out of range.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobayashi.
Barksdale moves into the clinch.
Barksdale wants a takedown but no success here.
Barksdale is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barksdale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kobayashi after a bit of a struggle.
Barksdale tightens his grip and picks Kobayashi up, before dumping him to the ground. Kobayashi manages to land in guard.
Barksdale throws a big elbow that misses.
Kobayashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobayashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kobayashi trying to control the position.
Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kobayashi can do to turn this around?
Barksdale throws a strike but Kobayashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barksdale wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barksdale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barksdale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barksdale connects with a nice short shot to Kobayashi's temple.
Kobayashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barksdale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barksdale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barksdale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barksdale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kobayashi defends it well.
Barksdale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobayashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeru Kobayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barksdale seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barksdale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barksdale works his way into side control.
Barksdale trying to control the action but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kobayashi tries to buck Barksdale off but Barksdale is having none of it.
Barksdale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barksdale swings around for an armbar but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barksdale's guard.
Barksdale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barksdale is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale throwing strikes but missing.
Barksdale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kobayashi's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barksdale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Holohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Worm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holohan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Come out and Fight. Worm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Der Kaptain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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23
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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21
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Holohan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grey Worm!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holohan misses with a straight left.
Holohan throws out a powerful jab.
Worm connects with a crisp jab.
Holohan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holohan wants to pass the guard but Worm is defending well.
Holohan seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Worm has recovered full guard.
Worm is pulling down on Holohan's head. It's preventing any offense from Holohan, at least for the moment.
Holohan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holohan stays in close to Worm's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm trying to keep a closed guard but Holohan is proving a slippery customer.
Holohan looking to sit in guard and control but Worm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holohan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Worm defends well.
Worm advances to half guard.
Holohan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Worm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holohan wants to get back to full guard but Worm has passed into side control.
Holohan tries to bench press Worm off him but Worm keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here.
Holohan is trying to improve his position.
Holohan wants to control but Worm postures up.
Worm working the ground and pound.
Holohan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Worm off and has taken his back!
Worm showing good submission defense here.
Holohan doesn't have the hooks in and Worm manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holohan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holohan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Worm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holohan keeping full guard, as Worm tries to pass.
Worm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holohan taking some punishment here, with Worm in his half guard.
Holohan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Worm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holohan defending well though.
We've been hearing good reports from Holohan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Holohan wants to get back to full guard.
Holohan wants to get back to full guard but Worm has mounted him!
Worm dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holohan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Worm is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holohan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Worm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holohan is looking to escape.
Worm breaks from Holohan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Worm lands a big elbow.
Holohan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worm lands a big elbow - Holohan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Holohan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Grey Worm!
Our winner, Grey Worm, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Patrick Holohan spoke after the fight, saying '"A life making mistakes is not only more honourable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing at all."'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Takemura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Beast. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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World class 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daisuke Takemura!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takemura misses with a body shot.
Takemura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body punch from Takemura.
Takemura misses with a hook to the body
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan throws a hook but Takemura blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takemura.
Takemura tries for a takedown but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryan scores with a head kick.
Takemura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Takemura misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Takemura's defenses.
Ryan lands a big right hand that sends Takemura crashing to the mat! Ryan stays standing though and waves Takemura back to his feet!
Takemura is rocked!
Ryan 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takemura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takemura is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Takemura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan lands with a shot to the body.
Takemura seems to have recovered his senses.
Takemura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryan rather than just go for the knockout.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takemura throws a sloppy body shot
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takemura shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrew Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Takemura.
Takemura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Ryan.
Takemura throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan counters with a big right hand! Oh Takemura is in trouble here! Ryan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Ryan!
After winning the bout, Andrew Ryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Daisuke Takemura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Euolocao'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cid Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Savas Bulent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife comes to the cage accompanied by Anciients - Raise the Sun. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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 Rio de Janeiro, Cid Strife!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Savas Bulent!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife doesn't manage to clinch there - Bulent circles away.
Strife is looking to slow Bulent down with leg kicks.
Strife ducks under a wild hook from Bulent.
Strife ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bulent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strife takes a swing at Bulent's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Bulent.
Bulent misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Bulent.
Strife gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strife lands with a right to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bulent has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Strife'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.
Strife stalling in the clinch.
Strife scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strife lands a body punch.
Strife tries to throw a body punch but Bulent avoids it by throwing Strife back against the cage.
Strife can't find room to land a body shot as Bulent controls the action.
Strife swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Strife.
Bulent wants to get back to striking at distance but Strife won't allow it.
I was talking to Strife's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bulent takes a shot to the head.
Strife lands a shot to the body.
Strife has a couple of punches blocked by Bulent.
Strife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strife working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bulent lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strife backwards.
Strife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulent jumps guard but Strife turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bulent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strife has a couple of punches blocked by Bulent.
Strife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strife scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bulent has Strife pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strife manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cid Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Savas Bulent.
Bulent tries to circle away but Strife has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Strife on the inside.
Bulent wants to break free but Strife has control.
Strife throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulents head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulent.
Bulent tries for a takedown but Strife manages to get underhooks.
Strife misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strife holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulent controls his hands.
Bulent looking to stall.
Strife tries a body shot but Bulent blocks it.
Strife misses with some punches.
Strife works on Bulent's body with a couple of short punches.
Strife struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulent controls his hands.
Bulent looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bulent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strife just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strife.
Bulent looks winded!
Strife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulent's elbow.
Strife lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulent's elbow.
A hook to the body from Strife.
Strife throws a head punch that misses.
Strife lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strife scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bulent tries to pull guard but Strife holds him up against the cage and eventually Bulent drops back down to his feet.
Strife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Strife as the two fighters clinch.
Strife lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strife lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strife presses Bulent against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Strife.
Bulent prevents a body shot from Strife.
Strife lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulent backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Strife dominated that round.
That's time! Strife's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Strife thumps Bulent with a low kick.
Bulent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulent looks for a takedown but Strife sprawls well.
Strife clinches with his opponent.
Strife scores with a shot to the side of Bulent's head.
Strife lands with a light punch inside.
Strife lands with a short shot to the head.
Strife struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulent controls his hands.
Strife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulent's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulent blocks a body shot from Strife.
Bulent wants to break free but Strife has control.
Strife is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bulent can do to turn this around?
Strife lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strife misses with a punch on the inside.
Strife works on Bulent's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulent controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Strife.
Bulent is breathing heavily.
Strife scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Strife.
Strife lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulent.
Strife lands a hook that snaps the head of Bulent backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strife.
A body shot lands from Strife.
Strife pushes Bulent back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strife tries a body shot but Bulent blocks it.
Strife lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bulent or not.
Strife working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bulent is rocked!
Strife lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bulent is still on wobbly legs! Can Strife finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strife throws a big uppercut that drops Bulent! More strikes from Strife and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bulent lies dazed against the cage as Strife celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cid Strife!
Cid Strife retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Cid Strife thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tural Agaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tural Agaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agaev scores with the left hand. Cage knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Agaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Cage should have avoided that one.
Cage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Agaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Agaev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cage - the referee stops the clock and Agaev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cage. Agaev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Agaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Agaev throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Agaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Agaev walks into a straight right hand from Cage.
Agaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage blocks a head kick by Agaev.
Cage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agaev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cage.
Cage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Agaev scores with a hook to the body. Cage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Agaev in his tracks.
Cage is looking to chop away at Agaev's legs.
It looked like Agaev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cage.
Agaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agaev lands with a kick to the temple. Cage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Agaev off balance momentarily.
Cage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cage blocks a head kick by Agaev.
Cage is looking for the big counter here.
Agaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Agaev slips under a jab.
Agaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Agaev looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.
Cage misses with a hook.
Agaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agaev lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agaev misses with a hook
and Cage counters with a three punch combo that has Agaev backing up. Agaev nods at Cage to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Agaev misses the target.
Cage throws the kick towards the body but Agaev avoids it.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Agaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Agaev tries to avoid it.
Agaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Cage.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Agaev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cage throws a series of punches but Agaev moves out of range.
Agaev scores with the left hand. Cage knows he should have avoided that one.
Agaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Agaev misses the body punch
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cage.
Agaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agaev ducks right into an uppercut from Cage.
Cage lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Agaev backs up against the cage.
Cage throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Agaev misses its target.
Cage scores with a shot to the body.
Agaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Agaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Agaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Cage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Agaev is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Agaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Agaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Agaev throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agaev lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agaev misses with a left hand
and Cage counters with a left and a right that stings Agaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Cage there.
A solid body kick from Cage.
Agaev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cage. That one must have hurt.
Cage misses with a right hand
and Agaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Agaev misses.
Cage misses with a kick to the body.
Agaev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cage.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agaev throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agaev is looking to land body kicks.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Cage keeps Agaev at a distance using the push kick.
Agaev lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cage scores with a head kick.
Agaev takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Agaev.
Agaev thows a body kick. Cage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnny Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage misses with a body kick.
Agaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage slips a straight right by Agaev.
A slow jab from Agaev misses its intended target.
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Agaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Agaev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Agaev misses with a body kick.
Cage throws out a counter right but Agaev avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Agaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Agaev misses with a looping left.
Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Agaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Agaev's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agaev throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Johnny Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cage lands a jab to the nose.
Agaev misses with a wild body shot.
Agaev avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage throws a series of punches but Agaev avoids them all with ease.
Cage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Agaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Agaev misses with a jab to the body
and Cage counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Agaev misses its intended target.
Cage misses with a kick to the body.
Cage blocks the body kick.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agaev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agaev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage throws the kick towards the body but Agaev avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cage.
Agaev moves out of range as Cage throws a body kick.
Agaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Agaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage.
Agaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Agaev moves out of range easily.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Agaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Cage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Agaev takes a step back to recover.
Cage throws out a powerful jab.
Agaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cage works the jab nicely.
Cage slips a straight right by Agaev.
Agaev misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cage throws a head kick that half lands.
Agaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Agaev blocks a head kick by Cage.
Cage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cage moves out of range of the body kick.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Agaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Agaev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Agaev throws a leg kick which misses Cage's front leg but catches the back leg as Cage tries to avoid it.
Cage keeps Agaev at a distance using the push kick.
Agaev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cage counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Agaev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agaev. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Agaev off balance momentarily.
Cage scoring well with a low kick there.
Cage lands a head shot.
Agaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Agaev throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Agaev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cage scores with a jab to the head.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Agaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Agaev tries to avoid it.
Cage scoring well with a low kick there.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cage feints and then cracks Agaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agaev down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agaev missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by Agaev misses
and Cage counters with a two punch combo.
Agaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Agaev misses.
Cage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Agaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Agaev blocks a head kick by Cage.
Agaev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cage just manages to avoid it.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Agaev.
Cage connects with a leg kick. Agaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Agaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Agaev's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agaev throws out the jab.
Agaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agaev throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Agaev blocks a head kick by Cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage thumps Agaev with a low kick.
Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Agaev at a distance.
Agaev throws a head kick that misses.
Cage was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage delivers a nice body kick.
Cage lunges at Agaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Agaev's hand.
Cage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Agaev. Agaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That kick from Cage tenderised Agaev's leg. Agaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Agaev throws a wild body kick that Cage sees coming a mile off.
Cage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cage swinging wildly here.
Cage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Agaev.
A punch lands to the side of Agaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Agaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Cage slips a jab from Agaev.
Jab from Agaev.
Agaev tries to move into range but Cage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tural Agaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Agaev misses the target.
Cage throws a leg kick but Agaev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Agaev lands with a hook. Cage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cage is looking to slow Agaev down with leg kicks.
Agaev misses with a looping left.
Cage throws out a counter right but Agaev avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Agaev misses
and Cage counters with a one-two to the body.
Cage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agaev momentarily.
Agaev throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Agaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agaev misses with the body kick
and Cage counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Agaev takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
As Agaev backs off Cage throws a huge counter combo but Agaev manages to avoid it all.
Agaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cage scores with a push kick.
Agaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cage feints and then cracks Agaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agaev down.
Agaev throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage thuds a left hand into Agaev's body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cage - that will leave a mark!
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cage - that will leave a mark!
Cage delivers a nice body kick.
Cage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agaev.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Agaev down.
A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage cracks Agaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agaev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Agaev slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Cage connects with a jab.
Cage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Agaev's head backwards.
Agaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cage scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Agaev misses.
A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage feints and then cracks Agaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agaev down.
Agaev misses with a looping left.
Agaev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cage 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnny Cage made sure he mentioned Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pernell Karl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pernell Karl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okunaba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karl if he has to take too many more of those.
Karl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Karl.
Okunaba throws a front kick that sends Karl stumbling back into the cage.
Pernell Karl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba with a poor takedown
and Karl counters with a one-two to the body.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Karl misses with a jab to the body
and Okunaba counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okunaba fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karl down.
Okunaba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okunaba remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Okunaba is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Karl is trying to escape and Okunaba transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Karl is forced to tap! Nice work there by Okunaba! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba is the new welterweight champion!
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba 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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