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AMS FC 92 Prelims PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeny Gorkovenko (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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francis Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeny Gorkovenko!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorkovenko throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Ford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gorkovenko connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Francis Ford has been cut.
Gorkovenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorkovenko scores with a jab.
Gorkovenko tries to clinch up.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gorkovenko throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Gorkovenko misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorkovenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gorkovenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ford counters with a straight right hand.
Ford lands a glancing blow to the side of Gorkovenko's head.
It looks like Eugeny Gorkovenko has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorkovenko works Ford's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Gorkovenko misses.
Ford throws a jab when Gorkovenko was well out of range.
A jab from Gorkovenko misses.
Gorkovenko tries to bum rush Ford with a series of wild strikes but Ford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorkovenko misses the jab.
It looked like Ford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gorkovenko.
Gorkovenko staying out of range there.
Gorkovenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
Gorkovenko misses the shot to the body.
Ford attempts a counter takedown but Gorkovenko avoids it well and moves away.
Gorkovenko misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Gorkovenko - just one landing.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorkovenko.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Ford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gorkovenko.
Gorkovenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorkovenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gorkovenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford tries to score a body lock takedown but Gorkovenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gorkovenko tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford works on Gorkovenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Ford pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ford takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorkovenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorkovenko or not.
Gorkovenko tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorkovenko's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Ford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorkovenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gorkovenko scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Gorkovenko.
Gorkovenko misses with a straight right.
Gorkovenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gorkovenko moves into range and clinches up with Ford.
Gorkovenko tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Ford blocking some punches.
Gorkovenko throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Ford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gorkovenko tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Gorkovenko avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorkovenko working aggressively here.
Ford is working for takedown but Gorkovenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ford tries a body shot but Gorkovenko blocks it.
Gorkovenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford prevents a body shot from Gorkovenko.
Ford manages to break the clinch.
Eugeny Gorkovenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorkovenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Gorkovenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gorkovenko staying out of range there.
Ford gets tackled into the cage by Gorkovenko. Gorkovenko maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeny Gorkovenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gorkovenko cracks Ford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gorkovenko staying out of range there.
Gorkovenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gorkovenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorkovenko lands a big right hand that sends Ford crashing to the mat! Gorkovenko stays standing though and waves Ford back to his feet!
Ford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ford misses with a hook. Gorkovenko ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford darts in and clinches Gorkovenko up against the cage.
Gorkovenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorkovenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ford - that landed with a thud.
Gorkovenko prevents a body shot from Ford.
Gorkovenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorkovenko has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ford lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford.
Gorkovenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gorkovenko can turn it around.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gorkovenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gorkovenko can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Gorkovenko can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Ford looking to slow down the pace here.
Gorkovenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Gorkovenko misses with a body punch.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorkovenko misses with a body punch.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gorkovenko is pushing Ford up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gorkovenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford tries to break free but Gorkovenko pushes him back against the cage.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorkovenko controls his hands.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gorkovenko lands with a left to the head.
Ford trying to stall but Gorkovenko improves his position.
Ford blocks a body shot from Gorkovenko.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gorkovenko tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorkovenko controls his hands.
Gorkovenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorkovenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Gorkovenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorkovenko is looking to control Ford's arms but Ford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gorkovenko has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gorkovenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gorkovenko misses with a punch to the body.
Gorkovenko working aggressively here.
Ford has Gorkovenko pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gorkovenko fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorkovenko prevents a body shot from Ford.
Ford tries to work over Gorkovenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorkovenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Ford goes for a takedown attempt but Gorkovenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gorkovenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorkovenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ford misses with a takedown
and Gorkovenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gorkovenko misses the shot to the body.
Gorkovenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gorkovenko takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Gorkovenko misses with a body punch
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Gorkovenko fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeny Gorkovenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gorkovenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gorkovenko throws a big shot that misses.
Gorkovenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorkovenko clobbers Ford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ford throws a hook but Gorkovenko avoids it easily.
Gorkovenko connects with a crisp jab.
and Ford counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gorkovenko! He's just covering up as Ford starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Ford!
During a confident post fight interview, Francis Ford thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Shavershian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavershian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by John O'callaghan - Zyzz Version V2, - Find Yourself feat. Sarah Howells (Re. Aziz Shavershian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Aziz Shavershian!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavershian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Assassin.
Shavershian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Assassin on the side of the head.
Shavershian moves into the clinch.
Assassin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shavershian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shavershian lands a body shot.
Shavershian tries to throw a body punch but Assassin avoids it by throwing Shavershian back against the cage.
Shavershian lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shavershian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavershian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Assassin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shavershian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavershian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Assassin takes one to the side of the head.
Shavershian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Assassin needs to keep his hands up - Shavershian had a free shot at his head there.
Assassin is rocked!
Aziz Shavershian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavershian lands with a cross.
Oh Assassin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shavershian lands a brutal uppercut that launches Assassin off his feet! Assassin tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aziz Shavershian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhen Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruno Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhen Ji!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji throws out the jab.
Stahl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Stahl.
Stahl presses Ji against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ji looks winded!
Stahl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahl darts in and clinches Ji up against the cage.
Stahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stahl working aggressively here.
Stahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Zhen Ji has been cut.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Ji avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage.
Ji stalling in the clinch.
Stahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Stahl.
I was talking to Stahl's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ji backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Stahl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Stahl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stahl.
A short uppercut from Stahl.
Stahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stahl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ji.
Stahl misses with a body punch.
Stahl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stahl lands a shot to the body.
Stahl pushes Ji back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ji is rocked!
A hook to the body from Stahl.
Ji is still on wobbly legs! Can Stahl finish him?
Ji is trying to push Stahl away but Stahl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stahl unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ji! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stahl is unloading with more strikes now! Ji drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Stahl!
Bruno Stahl thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Kono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Ron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Carmina Burana O Fortuna. Genghis Ron 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hideo Kono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genghis Ron!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ron misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kono counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ron scores with a jab to the head.
Kono misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ron. Kono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ron drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kono pushes Ron away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ron gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kono is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kono trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ron wants to control but Kono is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kono is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ron has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ron working the strikes but Kono uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ron stops Kono from getting back to his feet.
Kono avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ron.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ron.
Kono dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ron. That did some damage!
Kono connects with a leg kick. Ron looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kono lands a nice looking body kick.
Kono misses with a kick to the body.
Ron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kono with a body shot.
Kono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kono sprawls well. Kono wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ron gets slowly back to his feet.
Ron ducks under a wild hook from Kono.
Kono ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kono lands a glancing blow to the side of Ron's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ron fails with a takedown attempt.
Kono is looking to clinch.
Kono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kono goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kono throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ron misses with a hook. Kono ducked under it nicely.
Ron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kono sprawls well. Kono wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ron gets slowly back to his feet.
Ron just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKono.
Hideo Kono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genghis Ron.
Kono punishes Ron's body with a nice straight punch.
Kono lands a jab to Ron's midsection.
Kono throws a hook but Ron avoids it easily.
Ron doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ron tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ron missing with a left hand there. Kono was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ron misses the target.
Ron tries to clinch up but Kono circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kono getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kono lands a jab to Ron's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kono scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kono with a jab.
Ron misses with a wild body shot.
Kono moves away from the strike by Ron.
Kono slips under a jab.
Kono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ron.
Kono was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ron throws the left hand but Kono avoids the punch easily.
Kono misses with a wild body shot.
Kono misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Ron has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Kono.
Kono fakes the leg kick and cracks Ron in the body.
Ron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ron throws a head kick that misses
and Kono counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Kono dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ron.
Ron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ron! But no joy.
Kono lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ron fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kono to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kono looks to clinch but Ron throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kono taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Genghis Ron!
During a confident post fight interview, Genghis Ron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raphael Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamson throws a leg kick but Lacroix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adamson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lacroix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adamson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lacroix. Lacroix obviously looking to wear him down.
Adamson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacroix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adamson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lacroix throws an overhand right that lands on Adamson's shoulder, as Adamson tries to avoid the shot.
Adamson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adamson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adamson blocks a head kick by Lacroix.
Adamson scores with a sloppy right hand. Lacroix should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacroix on the side of the head.
Adamson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Lacroix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adamson scores with the left hand. Lacroix knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacroix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Exiled Stand Up - Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamson scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adamson checks it well.
Lacroix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adamson. Adamson obviously looking to wear him down.
Lacroix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adamson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lacroix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamson.
Adamson cracks a nice hook into Lacroix's ribs.
Lacroix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacroix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adamson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adamson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adamson throws an off balance right hand
and Lacroix counters with a nice body shot.
Lacroix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacroix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adamson under the eye.
Adamson lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adamson.
Lacroix checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson throws the kick towards the body but Lacroix avoids it.
Lacroix closes the distance and clinches up with Adamson, looking for a takedown. Lacroix pushes Adamson against the cage but Adamson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adamson slips under a jab from Lacroix.
Adamson feints the counter takedown.
Lacroix throws a looping overhand right but Adamson ducks down to avoid it.
Lacroix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adamson scores with a shot to the body.
Adamson throws a head kick but Lacroix moves out of range.
Raphael Adamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacroix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adamson looks to land a left hand but Lacroix moved out of range nicely.
Adamson scores with a body shot.
Adamson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacroix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacroix throws a body punch but Adamson moves out of range.
Adamson cracks Lacroix with an open hand slap.
Adamson throws a body punch but Lacroix moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson blocks the body kick.
Adamson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adamson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lacroix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adamson throws out a leg kick but Lacroix moves out of range and Adamson only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacroix misses its target.
Adamson throws a head kick but Lacroix moves out of range.
Adamson misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Lacroix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacroix cracks Adamson with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacroix.
Adamson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adamson connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacroix looks to score with a jab to the body but Adamson is just out of range.
Adamson moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
Adamson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacroix.
Lacroix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Adamson.
Adamson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacroix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adamson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacroix is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Lacroix is predictable there
and Adamson counters with a single leg into guard. Lacroix didn't expect that.
Lacroix keeping moving, preventing Adamson from controlling successfully.
Adamson wants to pass the guard but Lacroix is keeping the position.
Adamson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adamson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Adamson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adamson misses with a low kick as Lacroix jumps back.
Lacroix tries to sprawl but Adamson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adamson is looking for a kimura but Lacroix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adamson to get the leverage.
Adamson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Adamson connects with a nice short shot to Lacroix's temple.
Lacroix is looking for a sweep. Adamson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adamson lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson throws a strike but Lacroix avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adamson is pushing down on Lacroix's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lacroix is fighting to maintain full guard but Adamson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lacroix trying to control but Adamson postures up.
Adamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson is working for a submission of some sort.
Adamson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lacroix working for a triangle but Adamson defends it easily.
Lacroix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Adamson works over Lacroix with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacroix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adamson is aware though and is defending well.
Lacroix looking for a sweep. Not yet Lacroix, not yet.
Adamson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lacroix's guard.
Lacroix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adamson is working away from the top position though.
Adamson trying to control the action but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix gets full guard.
Adamson trying to control but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
Lacroix trying to keep a closed guard but Adamson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adamson throws a chopping leg kick but Lacroix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adamson ducks under a wild hook from Lacroix.
Adamson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lacroix defends it well.
Adamson lunges at Lacroix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacroix's hand.
Adamson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacroix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adamson scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamson connects with an inside leg kick.
Lacroix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adamson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacroix.
Adamson scores with a decent looking hook.
Adamson tries for a takedown but Lacroix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lacroix wants to land a leg kick but Adamson is out of range.
Lacroix moves out of range of the body kick.
Adamson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacroix.
Adamson catches Lacroix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lacroix is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adamson lunges at Lacroix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacroix's hand.
Lacroix throws a lazy right hand but Adamson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adamson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacroix ducks right into an uppercut from Adamson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Adamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lacroix scores with a jab.
Adamson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adamson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacroix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lacroix looks to land a left hand but Adamson moved out of range nicely.
Adamson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lacroix defends it well.
Adamson throws out a powerful jab.
Adamson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacroix was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamson.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacroix misses its target.
Lacroix moves out of range of the leg kick from Adamson.
Raphael Adamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Adamson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Lacroix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson throws the kick towards the body but Lacroix avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Adamson.
Adamson lands an overhand right.
Adamson misses with a straight right.
Adamson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson scores with a body shot.
Adamson throws a right hand that Lacroix ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacroix also avoids with ease.
Lacroix thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lacroix ducks under a wild hook from Adamson.
Adamson swings widly with a right hand
and Lacroix counters with a one-two to the body.
Adamson throws a solid leg kick but Lacroix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adamson.
Lacroix throws a low kick, looking for Adamson's leg but Adamson calmly moves out of range.
Adamson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adamson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adamson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adamson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacroix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacroix throws a leg kick but Adamson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adamson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacroix's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adamson defending well as Lacroix loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adamson, right into the meat.
A big left from Lacroix misses.
Lacroix looks to land a left hand but Adamson moved out of range nicely.
Lacroix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Adamson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lacroix dives in and grabs Adamson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adamson pushes down on Lacroix's head and hops out.
Adamson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy body kick from Adamson
letting Lacroix counter with a right hand.
Lacroix misses with a wild body shot.
Adamson feints the counter takedown.
Lacroix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adamson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Adamson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson looks to land a left hand but Lacroix moved out of range nicely.
Adamson misses with a body kick.
Lacroix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adamson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacroix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lacroix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adamson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacroix is just out of range.
Adamson thuds a left hand into Lacroix's body.
Adamson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adamson works Lacroix's body with a nice hook.
Adamson avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Adamson.
Nice jab there from Adamson.
Max Lacroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adamson takes a swing at Lacroix's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamson misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adamson.
Adamson lands with a right hand.
Lacroix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adamson's calf.
Adamson thows a body kick. Lacroix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adamson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacroix slips under a jab from Adamson.
Lacroix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adamson moves away.
Adamson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lacroix swivels and escapes.
Lacroix takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lacroix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Adamson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Adamson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adamson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Adamson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicola Cardinale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicola Cardinale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardinale lands a head kick!
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cardinale throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Cardinale sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Cardinale avoids it this time.
Cardinale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cardinale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardinale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardinale.
Cardinale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cardinale is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brown to the mat. Brown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing that Cardinale has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardinale wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cardinale wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cardinale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cardinale 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.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown pulls Cardinale in close to prevent any damage.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Cardinale from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trey Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardinale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Trey Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown with a nice cross.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cardinale throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Cardinale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cardinale tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cardinale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Cardinale feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown moves out of range as Cardinale strikes.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardinale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Cardinale tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Cardinale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown misses with a hook. Cardinale ducked under it nicely.
Cardinale scores with a leg kick.
Cardinale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Nicola Cardinale has been cut.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Cardinale is out of range.
Cardinale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cardinale throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardinale misses the target.
Brown misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cardinale.
Brown throws a low kick but Cardinale moves out of range easily.
That kick from Cardinale tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab from Brown.
Cardinale throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardinale tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardinale.
Cardinale connects with a high kick.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardinale.
Brown jabs at Cardinale's body.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Nicola Cardinale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cardinale moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cardinale tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardinale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardinale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cardinale avoids the body shot from Brown.
Cardinale lands a high kick!
Trey Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cardinale checks a leg kick.
Cardinale lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cardinale lands a jab to the nose.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardinale.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardinale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Brown catches Cardinale right on the button with a cross.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Cardinale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Cardinale saw it coming and moves away.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Cardinale's leg but Cardinale calmly moves out of range.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brown rushes Cardinale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cardinale is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown trying to stall but Cardinale improves his position.
Brown has Cardinale pressed against the cage, preventing Cardinale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Cardinale's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardinale breaks the clinch.
Cardinale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cardinale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cardinale throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Cardinale
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cardinale to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Cardinale's knee but Cardinale avoids it well.
Cardinale misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Brown.
Cardinale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardinale lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Cardinale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown misses with a straight left.
A lazy body kick from Cardinale
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cardinale, right into the meat.
Cardinale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardinale is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Cardinale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Cardinale in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardinale.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Cardinale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cardinale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cardinale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cardinale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Cardinale lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Brown takes a swing at Cardinale's ribcage but misses.
Cardinale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cardinale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cardinale lands a front kick.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cardinale tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cardinale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Cardinale drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Cardinale tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown slips under a jab.
Cardinale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown throws out a counter right but Cardinale avoids it with no problem.
Cardinale looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Cardinale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Cardinale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cardinale just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Cardinale counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Cardinale is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown is pulling down on Cardinale's head to control his posture.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown is pulling down on Cardinale's head to control his posture.
Cardinale working some strikes from top position.
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.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown keeping full guard, as Cardinale tries to pass.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Cardinale is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cardinale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown thuds a left hand into Cardinale's body.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Cardinale throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Cardinale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Cardinale persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardinale swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Cardinale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
That kick from Cardinale tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cardinale.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Cardinale is out of range.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardinale.
A good leg kick by Cardinale.
Cardinale throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown thows a leg kick but Cardinale checks it
and Cardinale counters with a stiff right hand.
Cardinale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown clobbers Cardinale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nicola Cardinale's cut is getting worse.
Cardinale's corner calls for a 1-2. Cardinale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for Brown.
Cardinale tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cardinale fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cardinale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cardinale tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cardinale's efforts to push away.
Cardinale is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Trey Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Brown avoiding damage.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trey Brown.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed has chosen 50 Cent walks stone cold out - Patiently Waiting as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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23
183 lbs
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177 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergio Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Corbin Creed!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moraes avoids the body shot from Creed.
Creed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moraes's calf.
Creed 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.
Moraes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Moraes tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
Creed cracks Moraes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moraes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moraes has Creed up against the cage in a clinch.
Moraes blocks an elbow strike.
Moraes takes a shot to the head.
Moraes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moraes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Creed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moraes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Creed - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Moraes controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moraes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Creed's brow.
Our sources have told us that Moraes has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Moraes tries to pull guard but Creed holds him up against the cage and eventually Moraes drops back down to his feet.
Creed dodges an elbow strike from Moraes.
Moraes looking for a takedown.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Moraes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Creed after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Moraes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moraes avoids a wild elbow strike from Creed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Creed.
Moraes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Creed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Creed trying to stall but Moraes improves his position.
Moraes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Creed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moraes swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moraes jumps guard but Creed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moraes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moraes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Creed just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moraes's brow.
Creed avoiding damage as Moraes throws knees to the body.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creed stops a takedown attempt from Moraes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moraes as Creed tries to tie him up.
Moraes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Creed.
Creed throws an elbow but it misses.
Creed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moraes up against the cage.
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Creed throws an elbow but misses.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moraes backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moraes throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed blocks the elbow strike.
Moraes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moraes lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moraes wants a takedown but no success here.
Moraes blocks an elbow strike.
Creed avoids a wild elbow strike from Moraes.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moraes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moraes lands an elbow inside that Creed shrugs off.
Moraes lands a nice elbow.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of Moraes's head.
Creed avoids a wild elbow strike from Moraes.
Moraes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Creed's defenses.
Moraes lands a hook that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moraes is working for takedown but Creed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Creed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moraes presses Creed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Creed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moraes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moraes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed tries a body shot but Moraes blocks it.
Creed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moraes tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Moraes back against the cage.
Creed blocks the elbow strike.
Moraes misses with some punches.
Creed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moraes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moraes.
Creed dodges an elbow strike from Moraes.
Moraes jumps guard and drags Creed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Moraes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Creed controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Creed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Creed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Creed trying to control but Moraes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corbin Creed will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moraes.
Moraes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corbin Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed misses the jab.
Creed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Creed tries for a takedown but Moraes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moraes.
Creed misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Moraes.
Creed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moraes lands an elbow inside that Creed shrugs off.
Moraes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Creed walks away with a smile on his face. Moraes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moraes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Creed misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed swings for the body but Moraes moves out of range.
Moraes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moraes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moraes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moraes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Moraes.
A head kick from Creed lands but Moraes takes it in his stride.
Creed throws a leg kick but Moraes moved away.
Moraes defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Moraes tries to counter by clinching up but Creed breaks away and moves out of range.
Creed throws a body punch but Moraes moves out of range.
Moraes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creed.
Moraes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed scores with a sloppy right hand. Moraes should have avoided that one.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Moraes tries to counter with a takedown but Creed is quick to defend against it.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Moraes is just out of range.
Creed swats away the attempt to clinch by Moraes.
Sergio Moraes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moraes is rocked!
Creed is stalking Moraes. Moraes circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Creed, and it's lights out! Moraes really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corbin Creed!
Corbin Creed decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Holger Routakirves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Routakirves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Miami Nights 1984 - Elevator of Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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158 lbs
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169 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Holger Routakirves!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routakirves misses the jab.
Routakirves drives through and clinches with Burton against the cage.
Routakirves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Routakirves tries to score a body lock takedown but Burton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burton digs a right hand into Routakirves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Routakirves's gas tank.
Routakirves tries to pull guard but Burton won't allow it.
Routakirves misses with a body punch.
Burton lands an elbow that stopped Routakirves in his tracks for a moment.
Routakirves misses with a punch on the inside.
Burton presses Routakirves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Routakirves takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Kalevi Holger Routakirves has been cut.
Routakirves tries for a takedown but Burton manages to get underhooks.
Jack Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalevi Holger Routakirves.
A nice left hand lands by Burton.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Routakirves tries for a takedown. No joy.
Routakirves looking for a takedown.
Routakirves tries to score a body lock takedown but Burton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Routakirves looking for a takedown.
Routakirves looks winded!
Burton lands an elbow just above Routakirves 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton lands a nice uppercut.
Burton presses Routakirves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton lands a hook that snaps the head of Routakirves backwards.
Burton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Burton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burton lands an elbow inside.
Routakirves is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burton.
Routakirves is still on wobbly legs! Can Burton finish him?
Burton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burton is working Routakirves over against the cage.
Burton pushes Routakirves against the cage. Burton is working some dirty boxing. Burton pushes off with a quick right hook! Routakirves goes down! Routakirves tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Burton moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Burton!
A very excited looking Jack Burton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Pae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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27
195 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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191 lbs
13 - 4 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, William Adama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Pae!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pae lands a nice hook to Adama's body. Adama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adama scores with a nice head shot.
Pae slips a straight right by Adama.
Adama tries to bum rush Pae with a series of wild strikes but Pae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pae will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adama checks the leg kick.
Pae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adama tries to clinch up.
Adama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from Pae tenderised Adama's leg. Adama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adama lands with a hook. Pae tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adama wants to clinch up but Pae keeps it at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Adama blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Adama misses
and Pae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pae.
Adama tries to move into range but Pae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adama misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adama.
Pae checks a low kick from Adama.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pae checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pae! But no joy.
Adama thuds a left hand into Pae's body.
Pae with a hook.
Adama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pae.
Adama missing with a left hand there. Pae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adama drops his hands momentarily and Pae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been informed that Pae has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Adama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pae.
Pae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adama backing away here, and Pae unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pae swats away the attempt to clinch by Adama.
Adama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pae manages to avoid it.
Pae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pae throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pae.
A low kick from Adama is predictable there
and Pae counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adama doesn't seem bothered though.
Adama throws a leg kick that misses.
Pae is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pae pushes Adama away with a front kick.
Adama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pae takes a swing at Adama's ribcage but misses.
Adama moves out of range as Pae throws a body kick.
Adama misses with a double jab
enabling Pae to counter with a crisp jab.
Adama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
William Adama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pae with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adama to score with a decent uppercut.
Adama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pae goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Adama is rocked!
It looks like William Adama has been cut.
Pae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adama.
Oh Adama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Pae lands a beautiful left hook that drops Adama. Adama tries to recover but Pae is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Adama lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Pae!
An out of breath Joe Pae thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Malverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fakhri El Hashem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Hashem has chosen Kassaman as his entrance music. 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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26
147 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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154 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Malverde!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fakhri El Hashem!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malverde blocks a jab.
Malverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
El Hashem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
El Hashem misses with a lunging right hand
and Malverde counters with a good low kick that El Hashem was not able to check.
El Hashem throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Malverde.
It looks like Fakhri El Hashem has been cut.
El Hashem's coach down at Sanitarium was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on El Hashem's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Malverde. That snapped El Hashem's head back.
El Hashem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malverde manages to avoid it.
Malverde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malverde ducks under a wild hook from El Hashem.
Malverde feints and then cracks El Hashem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow El Hashem down.
El Hashem thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Hashem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Hashem misses with a body punch
enabling Malverde to counter with a crisp jab.
Fakhri El Hashem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malverde throws a series of punches but El Hashem moves out of range.
El Hashem misses with an uppercut. Malverde saw that one coming.
Malverde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
El Hashem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malverde.
Malverde fires out a quick counter leg kick but El Hashem just manages to avoid it.
El Hashem looks to land a combination but Malverde avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malverde is on the wrong end of a nice combination from El Hashem.
El Hashem blocks the body kick.
El Hashem throws a series of punches but Malverde avoids them all with ease.
El Hashem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
El Hashem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malverde counters with a nice low kick that buckles El Hashem's knee momentarily.
El Hashem throws the left hand but Malverde avoids the punch easily.
Malverde slips under a jab.
Malverde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
El Hashem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
El Hashem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malverde can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Hashem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malverde counters with a leg kick.
El Hashem misses the body punch
and Malverde counters with a good, hard body kick but El Hashem shrugs it off.
Malverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malverde lands a really nice looking cross but El Hashem seems unphased.
El Hashem misses with a hook. Malverde ducked under it nicely.
Malverde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
El Hashem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malverde.
El Hashem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malverde punishes El Hashem's body with a nice straight punch.
Malverde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malverde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malverde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
El Hashem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Hashem misses with a body shot.
Malverde throwing a counter right hand but El Hashem manages to avoid it.
Malverde has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malverde.
Malverde scores with a shoulder strike.
Malverde swings wildly with an uppercut but El Hashem uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Hashem slowing the pace effectively.
Malverde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Hashem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malverde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malverde feinted with a counter takedown.
Malverde is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malverde lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from El Hashem. Those never looked like landing.
El Hashem throws a combination that misses
and Malverde counters with a good, hard body kick but El Hashem shrugs it off.
El Hashem looks winded!
Malverde's corner calls for a 1-2. Malverde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
El Hashem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
El Hashem misses with a double jab.
El Hashem misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malverde punishes El Hashem's body with a nice straight punch.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Malverde! El Hashem is backing up but he can't get away as Malverde lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops El Hashem and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jesus Malverde!
Jesus Malverde retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Jesus Malverde made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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RATING
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