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AMS LHW Grand Prix R1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magestico Garuntasticos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garuntasticos comes to the cage accompanied by The Monkey Has Escaped!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ricardo Santana enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magestico Garuntasticos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Santana!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana connects with a nice looking jab.
Santana scores with a hook.
Santana catches Garuntasticos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santana throws an overhand right that lands on Garuntasticos 's shoulder, as Garuntasticos tries to avoid the shot.
Garuntasticos throws a jab but it's blocked by Santana.
Santana blocks a leg kick.
Santana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garuntasticos takes one on the button.
Garuntasticos is rocked!
Santana tries to clinch but Garuntasticos is having none of it.
Oh Garuntasticos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Santana.
Garuntasticos seems to have got his legs back now.
Garuntasticos misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santana. Garuntasticos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santana throws a chopping leg kick but Garuntasticos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garuntasticos throwing a counter right hand but Santana manages to avoid it.
A jab from Santana does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana throws a lazy head kick
and Garuntasticos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuntasticos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Ricardo Santana has been cut.
Santana tries to clinch up
and Garuntasticos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santana won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garuntasticos is controlling him well.
Garuntasticos is trying to get an arm triangle but Santana is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Garuntasticos 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.
Santana pushes Garuntasticos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garuntasticos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Garuntasticos looks up at the clock and then as Santana takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garuntasticos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garuntasticos trying to control the action but Santana is working from the bottom.
Santana gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana blocking the ground and pound.
Garuntasticos is working for a guillotine from mount but Santana frees his head quite easily.
Garuntasticos working Santana over with strikes here.
Garuntasticos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garuntasticos 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.
Santana is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garuntasticos is working for a guillotine from mount but Santana frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Garuntasticos working Santana over with strikes here.
Garuntasticos looking to control but Santana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garuntasticos throws some wild stikes that Santana manages to avoid easily.
Santana defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garuntasticos .
Garuntasticos thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garuntasticos wants to control the pace but Santana is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garuntasticos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Santana because Garuntasticos loaded up on that one.
Garuntasticos tries to control but Santana wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Santana really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Garuntasticos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garuntasticos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santana is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garuntasticos is landing with some decent strikes but Santana is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Garuntasticos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magestico Garuntasticos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Santana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Garuntasticos .
Nice uppercut there from Garuntasticos .
Ricardo Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garuntasticos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricardo Santana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garuntasticos .
Garuntasticos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santana checks the leg kick.
Garuntasticos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santana.
Garuntasticos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana misses with a left hand
and Garuntasticos counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuntasticos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santana. Santana obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuntasticos .
Santana scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garuntasticos is out of range and Santana settles back down.
Garuntasticos throws a lazy body kick
and Santana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuntasticos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Santana misses with a left hand
and Santana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Ricardo Santana's cut even more.
Santana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garuntasticos attempts a counter takedown but Santana avoids it well and moves away.
Santana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuntasticos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garuntasticos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garuntasticos .
Santana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garuntasticos lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Santana sprawling to the canvas. Garuntasticos follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Santana hang on?
Santana is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuntasticos is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Santana is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garuntasticos fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Santana from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garuntasticos ! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magestico Garuntasticos !
Magestico Garuntasticos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Penzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeny Gorkovenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Penzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeny Gorkovenko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorkovenko throws a jab when Penzer was well out of range.
Penzer is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Penzer's head coaches at Elite Fighting Temple that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gorkovenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gorkovenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penzer can pounce on him.
Penzer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Penzer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penzer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Eugeny Gorkovenko has been cut.
Gorkovenko misses with an uppercut. Penzer saw that one coming.
Penzer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gorkovenko just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penzer.
Penzer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorkovenko.
Penzer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorkovenko.
Gorkovenko misses with an uppercut
and Penzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Gorkovenko misses.
The fighters circling - Gorkovenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Penzer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Gorkovenko misses.
Gorkovenko has Penzer up against the cage in a clinch.
Gorkovenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gorkovenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorkovenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gorkovenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Penzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penzer manages to break the clinch.
Gorkovenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penzer moves away.
Nice body punch from Penzer.
Gorkovenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penzer circles away quickly and effectively.
Penzer ducks right into an uppercut from Gorkovenko.
Penzer defending well as Gorkovenko loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Penzer misses its target.
Penzer cracks Gorkovenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Penzer misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Penzer.
Gorkovenko looks to throw the jab but Penzer is out of range.
Gorkovenko misses with an uppercut.
Gorkovenko swings for the body but Penzer moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorkovenko throws a looping overhand right but Penzer ducks down to avoid it.
Penzer slips under a jab from Gorkovenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penzer slips a straight right by Gorkovenko.
Penzer throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Penzer! Gorkovenko is out on his feet! Penzer rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gorkovenko is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gorkovenko is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Penzer!
A very excited looking Mario Penzer 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Hall!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kevin Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate thumps Hall with a low kick.
Alzate misses with a kick to the body.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall tries for a takedown but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alzate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alzate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Alzate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt - Alzate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Alzate was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
Niko Alzate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Hall.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Alzate, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Alzate against the cage but Alzate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzate throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Alzate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Alzate gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alzate as he jumps to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alzate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alzate scores with a leg kick.
Hall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall tries for a takedown but Alzate circles away easily
letting Alzate counter with a right hand.
Alzate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Alzate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alzate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
Alzate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Alzate, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Alzate, which made it look bad.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Alzate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Niko Alzate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alzate is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alzate - that will leave a mark!
Alzate throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzate scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alzate scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall looks winded!
Alzate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Alzate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzate lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
Alzate stuffs the takedown.
Hall has his takedown stuffed
and Alzate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall shoots for a takedown but Alzate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alzate misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Alzate finds it's way through Hall's defenses.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown. Alzate tries to sprawl out of it but Hall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alzate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alzate fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hall just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate works the jab nicely.
Alzate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall feints and as Alzate raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hall working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alzate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alzate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hall is in trouble now - Alzate has advanced to mount!
Alzate landing strikes from the mount and Hall is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Alzate cracks Hall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alzate 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.
Alzate lands a big elbow.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alzate working the ground and pound effectively.
Hall is in a horrible position here. Alzate smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alzate controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alzate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alzate pinned against the cage. Alzate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alzate throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall feints the counter takedown.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Alzate, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Alzate against the cage but Alzate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alzate swivels and escapes.
Niko Alzate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Hall.
Alzate cracks the inside of Hall's front leg.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Alzate.
Alzate clinches up against the cage.
Hall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alzate pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alzate lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alzate quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzate makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alzate.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Alzate is keeping the position.
Hall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alzate had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Alzate trying to control the position here.
Hall postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall landing some decent shots from guard.
Hall throws a strike but Alzate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hall keeping full guard, as Alzate tries to pass.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alzate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alzate tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall keeping full guard, as Alzate tries to pass.
Alzate looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alzate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Alzate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Alzate is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
Alzate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall wants to improve his position but Alzate is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alzate wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab from Alzate.
Niko Alzate is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall tries to move into range but Alzate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick from Alzate.
Alzate stuffs the takedown.
Hall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzate.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Alzate.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
Niko Alzate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Hall.
Hall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alzate gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alzate is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Alzate tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Niko Alzate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alzate tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alzate is trying to get back to full guard.
Alzate wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alzate is looking to improve his position.
Hall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kevin Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alzate is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alzate trying to control the position.
Hall is in close to Alzate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hall distracts Alzate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alzate is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Alzate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall throws a sloppy strike and Alzate has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Hall is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Alzate!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niko Alzate!
Niko Alzate seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Turnbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksey Zulughanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zulughanov has chosen Geto Boys - Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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230 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksey Zulughanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zulughanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zulughanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turnbull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zulughanov's sensitive parts.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulughanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turnbull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnbull throws a wild body kick that Zulughanov sees coming a mile off.
Turnbull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turnbull throws a right hand that Zulughanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulughanov also avoids with ease.
Zulughanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zulughanov throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zulughanov manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turnbull moves out of range as Zulughanov strikes.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turnbull throws a head kick but Zulughanov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Zulughanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turnbull fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zulughanov checks it well.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Zulughanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull 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.
Turnbull attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Zulughanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zulughanov misses with a low kick.
Zulughanov takes one to the chin there.
Turnbull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zulughanov avoids the body shot from Turnbull.
Zulughanov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turnbull blocks it well.
Turnbull avoids the head kick by Zulughanov.
Zulughanov blocks the body kick.
Zulughanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zulughanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Mark Turnbull has been cut.
Zulughanov throws a head kick that misses.
Turnbull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zulughanov on the side of the head.
Zulughanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Zulughanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zulughanov throws out a counter right but Turnbull avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a lunging right hand
and Zulughanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zulughanov avoids the head kick by Turnbull.
A good leg kick by Turnbull.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zulughanov will feel that in the morning.
Zulughanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turnbull looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch lands to the side of Turnbull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zulughanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulughanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turnbull wants to slow Zulughanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Zulughanov takes one to the chin there.
Turnbull throws a low kick, looking for Zulughanov's leg but Zulughanov calmly moves out of range.
Turnbull avoids the head kick by Zulughanov.
Turnbull looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A low kick from Turnbull misses
and Zulughanov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a leg kick
and Zulughanov counters with a body kick.
Zulughanov moves out of range of the body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a body kick that misses.
Turnbull tries to clinch
and Zulughanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turnbull throws a shot from downtown. Zulughanov moves away and avoids it.
Zulughanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turnbull throws out a leg kick but Zulughanov moves out of range and Turnbull only half commits.
A countering left hand to the body from Zulughanov misses.
Zulughanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull throws a shot to the body.
Turnbull tries to work over Zulughanov's front leg with a kick but Zulughanov checks it.
Turnbull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zulughanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Zulughanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Zulughanov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turnbull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Zulughanov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turnbull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulughanov checks a leg kick.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Zulughanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull thows a leg kick but Zulughanov checks it
and Zulughanov counters with a head kick that drops Turnbull to the mat! Turnbull scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Turnbull is rocked!
Zulughanov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Turnbull's head, knocking him out cold! Zulughanov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksey Zulughanov!
Post fight, an emotional Aleksey Zulughanov said 'What's up troll, did those 5 lbs made a difference for you?'.
In defeat, Mark Turnbull stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to beating the best manager in the game.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MESHUGGAH - Bleed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Frank Slayer enters the cage!
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213 lbs
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224 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer throws a right hand that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a low kick, right behind Slayer 's knee.
Slayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slayer moves away from the strike by Bradshaw.
Slayer swings for the body but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Slayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slayer 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.
Slayer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slayer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bradshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradshaw looks to land a combination but Slayer avoids it well.
Slayer throws a body punch but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Slayer throws a sloppy head kick and Bradshaw moves out of range easily.
Bradshaw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bradshaw lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradshaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slayer wants to improve his position but instead Bradshaw has moved into half guard.
Slayer is trying to maintain the position but Bradshaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Slayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bradshaw is looking to advance position but Slayer won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Bradshaw'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.
Bradshaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slayer trying to control from the bottom.
Slayer is looking for a sweep. Bradshaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bradshaw stops Slayer from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bradshaw working the head and body with strikes.
Bradshaw wants to take a breather but Slayer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer has one foot on Bradshaw's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bradshaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slayer's waist but Slayer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bradshaw off to one side.
Slayer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bradshaw fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slayer! But no joy.
Bradshaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slayer's calf.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Slayer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slayer is looking to land body kicks.
Slayer lands a jab-cross combination.
A lazy left from Bradshaw finds it's target.
It looks like Frank Slayer has been cut.
Bradshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayer.
Slayer scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradshaw swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Slayer counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Slayer misses.
Bradshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slayer swings for the body but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Slayer takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Bradshaw looks for the body kick but Slayer saw that one coming.
Slayer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bradshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Slayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradshaw.
Slayer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bradshaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slayer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slayer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slayer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bradshaw with a body shot.
Bradshaw takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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 Dudley Bradshaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Slayer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That kick from Bradshaw tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradshaw.
Slayer misses with a two punch combination.
Bradshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayer's sensitive parts.
Slayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slayer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bradshaw digs a good hook to Slayer's body.
Slayer misses with a kick to the body.
Bradshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayer is just out of range.
Slayer throws the left hand but Bradshaw avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Slayer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradshaw.
Slayer takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Slayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slayer! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slayer as he avoids it easily.
Bradshaw avoids the head kick by Slayer.
Bradshaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Frank Slayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses.
Bradshaw misses with the combination.
That kick from Bradshaw tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bradshaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bradshaw throws a push kick but Slayer slaps the foot to one side.
Slayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slayer throws a chopping leg kick but Bradshaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bradshaw appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bradshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Bradshaw takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bradshaw checks it well.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayer.
Bradshaw misses with a low kick.
Slayer moves out of range of the leg kick from Bradshaw.
Slayer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bradshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slayer throws out a leg kick but Bradshaw moves out of range and Slayer only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Slayer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slayer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Bradshaw misses
enabling Slayer to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradshaw is looking to wear down Slayer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slayer is looking to chop away at Bradshaw's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer avoids a kick to the body.
Slayer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradshaw scores with a spinning back kick!
Slayer avoids the body shot from Bradshaw.
Slayer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slayer moves out of range of the body kick.
Slayer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sloppy strikes from Slayer. Those never looked like landing.
Slayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Bradshaw coming out on top.
Slayer misses with a looping left.
Bradshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradshaw misses the shot to the body.
Bradshaw lands with a good body shot.
Slayer throws an off balance right hand
and Bradshaw counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer throws the left hand but Bradshaw avoids the punch easily.
Slayer thows a body kick. Bradshaw tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slayer lands a slapping body shot.
Slayer throws a lazy body kick
and Bradshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Slayer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradshaw dodges the punch combination from Slayer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradshaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bradshaw connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradshaw misses the target.
Slayer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Bradshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Slayer's cut.
That's time! Bradshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bradshaw takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
Slayer throws a big counter head kick but Bradshaw avoids it with no problem.
Bradshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradshaw tries to counter with a takedown but Slayer is quick to defend against it.
Slayer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradshaw throws a quick counter kick to the body but Slayer avoids it.
Bradshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayer's sensitive parts.
Slayer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradshaw counters with a nice kick to the body.
Slayer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it.
Slayer throws an off balance right hand
and Bradshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bradshaw. That's going to slow Slayer down.
Slayer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bradshaw slips under a jab from Slayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bradshaw.
Slayer misses with a wild combination.
Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Slayer misses.
Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slayer.
Slayer throws a push kick but Bradshaw slaps the foot to one side.
Slayer throws a nice looking combination but Bradshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradshaw misses with a leg kick.
Frank Slayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slayer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slayer wants it to stay on the feet.
Slayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradshaw throws out a loose jab but Slayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradshaw digs a good hook to Slayer's body.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw pushes Slayer away with a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bradshaw, right into the meat.
That kick from Bradshaw tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slayer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw wants to improve his position but Slayer is controlling well.
Bradshaw moves into full guard.
Slayer preventing the sweep.
Bradshaw is trying to keep Slayer in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slayer's guard.
Slayer wants to hit a switch here but Bradshaw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Slayer there!
Slayer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bradshaw lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bradshaw controlling from the full mount.
Frank Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudley Bradshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer wants to hold on but Bradshaw pushes him away.
Bradshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayer can do to turn this around?
Slayer is looking to get to half guard.
Bradshaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slayer can't escape the position.
Bradshaw controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Bradshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bradshaw has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dudley Bradshaw!
In his post fight interview, Dudley Bradshaw started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Greiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forclit comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill-Trouble. Greiner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. August Burns Red - Spirit Breaker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matt Greiner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Greiner!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greiner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forclit.
Greiner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Forclit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Forclit misses
and Greiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Forclit.
Greiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matt Greiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greiner jabs at Forclit's body.
Greiner lands a nice shot that snaps Forclit's head back.
Forclit lands a glancing blow to the side of Greiner's head.
Forclit scores with a head kick.
Greiner slips a jab from Forclit.
Greiner misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Greiner.
Forclit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Demon's Progym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forclit throws a looping overhand right but Greiner ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greiner misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Forclit - just one landing.
Greiner scores with a nice strike.
Forclit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greiner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forclit's head.
Greiner checks a low kick from Forclit.
Greiner defending well as Forclit loads up on a big left hand.
Greiner scores with a leg kick.
Greiner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greiner loads up on a big right hand but Forclit slips the punch.
Forclit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forclit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greiner.
Forclit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Forclit missing with a left hand there. Greiner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit misses with an uppercut. Greiner saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forclit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Forclit throws a front kick aimed at Greiner's knee but Greiner avoids it well.
Forclit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greiner under the eye.
Greiner throws a hook to the side of Forclit's head but Forclit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Forclit misses.
Forclit just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Greiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greiner throws a lazy uppercut
and Forclit counters with a stiff right hand.
Greiner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Forclit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forclit slips a jab from Greiner.
Greiner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Greiner misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greiner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Forclit.
Forclit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greiner misses with a left hand
and Forclit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Forclit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Greiner.
Greiner stuffs the takedown.
Greiner connects with a single shot there.
Greiner misses with a body shot.
Greiner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Forclit lands a lovely overhand right.
Greiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forclit was well out of range. Poor timing from Greiner.
Forclit takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greiner throws a body punch but Forclit moves out of range.
Forclit defending well as Greiner loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greiner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Forclit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greiner.
Greiner digs a good hook to Forclit's body.
Forclit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Forclit.
Greiner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Greiner throws a jab when Forclit was well out of range.
Forclit throws a hook but Greiner avoids it easily.
Forclit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Forclit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greiner throws out the jab.
Greiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
Forclit is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Greiner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greiner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greiner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Forclit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greiner looks to land a right hand but Forclit moved out of range.
Forclit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Forclit scores with a kick to the body.
Forclit throws a hook to the side of Greiner's head but Greiner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greiner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Forclit finds it's way through Greiner's defenses.
Forclit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greiner ducks right into an uppercut from Forclit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Forclit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forclit throws a lazy right hand but Greiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Forclit lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greiner throws a body shot but no joy.
Happy Forclit is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forclit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greiner.
Forclit sizes up Greiner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greiner wants to land a leg kick but Forclit is out of range.
Greiner digs a good body shot into Forclit's ribs.
Matt Greiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forclit.
Forclit blocks a jab.
Good work by Forclit as he checks the leg kick.
Forclit throws out a leg kick but Greiner moves out of range and Forclit only half commits.
Greiner tries a quick counter leg kick but Forclit is wise to it.
Forclit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greiner as he jumps to the side.
Greiner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Forclit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Forclit.
Greiner looks to land a left hand but Forclit moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greiner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forclit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Greiner looks to land a body kick but Forclit moved away.
Greiner slips under a jab.
Greiner feints and then cracks Forclit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Forclit down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greiner.
Greiner scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Forclit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greiner motions for Forclit to come forward. Greiner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Greiner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Greiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greiner moves out of range as Forclit throws a body kick.
Forclit misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greiner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Greiner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Forclit misses with a hook. Greiner ducked under it nicely.
Greiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forclit.
Donk. Forclit catches Greiner right on the button with a cross.
Forclit scores with a decent looking hook.
Forclit moves out of range of the leg kick from Greiner.
Forclit tries to counter with a takedown but Greiner is quick to defend against it.
Forclit looks for the body kick but Greiner saw that one coming.
Forclit blocks a head kick by Greiner.
Forclit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Happy Forclit's cut is getting worse.
Good shot there by Forclit.
Forclit looks to land a left hand but Greiner moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Greiner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greiner cracks Forclit with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greiner ducks under a wild hook from Forclit.
Greiner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Forclit looks to throw the jab but Greiner is out of range.
A cross from Forclit lands.
Forclit throws a lazy right hand but Greiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forclit looks to score with a jab to the body but Greiner is just out of range.
Greiner moves out of range as Forclit strikes.
Greiner throws a hook but Forclit blocks it.
Forclit attempts a counter takedown but Greiner avoids it well and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Forclit blocks the leg kick.
Greiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forclit.
Greiner misses the shot to the body.
Greiner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Happy Forclit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Forclit misses with a kick to the body
and Greiner counters with a nice uppercut.
Forclit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Forclit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forclit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greiner.
Forclit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greiner sprawls and moves away.
Greiner slips under a jab.
Greiner throws a fast counter high kick but Forclit manages to duck under it in time.
Greiner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Forclit with a hook.
Forclit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forclit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greiner throws an overhand right that lands on Forclit's shoulder, as Forclit tries to avoid the shot.
Forclit feinted with a counter takedown.
Greiner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Forclit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greiner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Forclit lands with an uppercut that bounces Greiner off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forclit.
Forclit slips under a jab from Greiner.
Greiner missing with a left hand there. Forclit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greiner throws a hook but Forclit blocks it.
Greiner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greiner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greiner throws a looping overhand right but Forclit ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Forclit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Greiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Forclit counter with a right hand.
Greiner throws a looping overhand right but Forclit ducks down to avoid it.
Greiner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Forclit misses.
Forclit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forclit misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Forclit misses with a lunging right hand
and Greiner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Forclit really felt that one!
Decent striking displayed by Forclit there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forclit throws an overhand right that lands on Greiner's shoulder, as Greiner tries to avoid the shot.
Greiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Forclit.
Forclit feinted with a counter takedown.
Forclit cracks Greiner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Forclit misses with a lunging right hand
and Greiner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greiner scores with a nice strike.
Greiner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Forclit throws a hook but Greiner blocks it.
A jab lands there for Forclit.
Greiner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit misses with a hook.
Forclit defending well as Greiner loads up on a big left hand.
Forclit defending well as Greiner loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Greiner misses.
Forclit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greiner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greiner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Forclit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greiner misses with a hook
and Forclit counters with a nice uppercut.
Greiner misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Forclit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Forclit misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greiner.
Greiner takes a swing at Forclit's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greiner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Forclit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forclit slips a straight right by Greiner.
Greiner misses the shot to the body.
Forclit walks into a stiff left hand from Greiner.
Happy Forclit's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice defenses there by Greiner.
Greiner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greiner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Forclit can pounce on him.
Greiner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Forclit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Greiner's guard.
Forclit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Greiner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Greiner.
I think Greiner 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 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Greiner!
A relieved looking Matt Greiner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb. Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Totto.
Lodbrok gets tackled into the cage by Totto. Totto maintains the clinch.
Totto is looking for a takedown.
Lodbrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Totto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Lodbrok on the inside.
Totto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lodbrok to keep the fight standing.
Lodbrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Totto is trying to maintain a safe position but Lodbrok gets an underhook and turns Totto into the cage.
Lodbrok tries to throw a body punch but Totto avoids it by throwing Lodbrok back against the cage.
Totto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Totto.
Totto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veron Totto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Totto avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totto is trying to trip Lodbrok. He has hold of a leg but Lodbrok is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Totto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lodbrok is pulling down on Totto's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto lands a couple of elbows.
Totto stands up over Lodbrok, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Totto throwing strikes but missing.
Lodbrok controls Totto momentarily but Totto frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lodbrok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Totto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lodbrok looking for a sweep. Not yet Lodbrok, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lodbrok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lodbrok 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lodbrok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Totto misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lodbrok.
Totto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Totto with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Totto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lodbrok doesn't seem phased though.
Lodbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Totto.
Lodbrok takes one on the button.
Totto blocks a low kick nicely.
Lodbrok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Totto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lodbrok swings for the body but Totto moves out of range.
Totto sizes up Lodbrok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Totto.
Totto throws a series of punches but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Totto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lodbrok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Totto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Totto misses the target.
Totto loads up on a big right hand but Lodbrok slips the punch.
Lodbrok is trying to counter with his kicks.
Totto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lodbrok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Totto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lodbrok lands a hook that snaps the head of Totto backwards.
Lodbrok avoids a wild elbow strike from Totto.
Lodbrok putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Totto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Totto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lodbrok gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lodbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Totto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok connects with a nasty looking knee right to Totto's face.
Lodbrok lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Totto is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lodbrok.
Totto tries to score a body lock takedown but Lodbrok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto manages to break the clinch.
Lodbrok scores with a nice head shot.
Totto is rocked!
Lodbrok tries to land a front kick but Totto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Totto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Totto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away.
Totto avoids a kick to the body.
Lodbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Totto avoids the head kick by Lodbrok.
Totto tries to bum rush Lodbrok with a series of wild strikes but Lodbrok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lodbrok slips a straight right by Totto.
Lodbrok wants to land a leg kick but Totto is out of range.
Totto closes the distance and pushes Lodbrok back into the cage.
Totto blocks a body shot from Lodbrok.
Totto tries to break the clinch but Lodbrok is controlling the position.
Totto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Totto lands a right hand.
Lodbrok tries to work over Totto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodbrok misses with a punch to the body.
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 Veron Totto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Totto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Totto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lodbrok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Totto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok misses with a hook.
Totto misses with a wild body shot.
Lodbrok is looking to land body kicks.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but Totto is having none of it.
Lodbrok looks for the body kick but Totto saw that one coming.
Totto clobbers Lodbrok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lodbrok throws a looping overhand right but Totto ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Lodbrok there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lodbrok moves away from the strike by Totto.
Totto throws a big shot that misses.
Veron Totto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Totto throws a hook to the side of Lodbrok's head but Lodbrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok misses with a body kick.
Lodbrok throws a body kick that misses.
Lodbrok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Totto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lodbrok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lodbrok wants it to stay on the feet.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Totto.
Totto misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws out a powerful jab.
Lodbrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Totto.
Totto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
Totto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lodbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Totto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Totto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lodbrok to the mat! Lodbrok manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Totto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lodbrok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lodbrok looking for a sweep. Not yet Lodbrok, not yet.
Lodbrok has control of Totto's left arm, preventing Totto from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok keeping moving, preventing Totto from controlling successfully.
Totto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lodbrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Totto.
Lodbrok fakes the leg kick and cracks Totto in the body.
Totto lands a glancing blow to the side of Lodbrok's head.
Lodbrok slips a straight right by Totto.
Lodbrok tries to clinch up.
Lodbrok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Totto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok tries to land a front kick but Totto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Totto misses with a wild combination.
Totto throws a combination. Lodbrok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Totto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lodbrok's head.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut. Totto saw that one coming.
A jab from Lodbrok misses.
Lodbrok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lodbrok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lodbrok throws a chopping leg kick but Totto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lodbrok loads up on a big right hand but Totto slips the punch.
Good work by Totto as he checks the leg kick.
Lodbrok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Totto throws a series of punches but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok gets tackled into the cage by Totto. Totto maintains the clinch.
Lodbrok tries to throw a body punch but Totto avoids it by throwing Lodbrok back against the cage.
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!
Totto tries to break the clinch but Lodbrok is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok prevents Totto from breaking the clinch.
Totto tries for a takedown but Lodbrok manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veron Totto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lodbrok scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Veron Totto has been cut.
Totto throws a head punch that misses.
Totto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Totto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lodbrok crunches a lovely knee into Totto's ribcage.
Lodbrok with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Totto backwards.
Lodbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Totto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lodbrok tries to throw a body punch but Totto avoids it by throwing Lodbrok back against the cage.
Lodbrok digs a right hand underneath Totto's ribcage. Totto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lodbrok with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veron Totto'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. This is the final round!
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Totto moves out of range easily.
Totto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Totto looks to land a right hand but Lodbrok moved out of range.
Totto avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
Totto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lodbrok explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A cross from Lodbrok lands.
Totto throws a front kick aimed at Lodbrok's knee but Lodbrok avoids it well.
Totto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Totto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodbrok throws the kick towards the body but Totto avoids it.
Totto seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that Totto semi-blocks.
A cross from Totto lands.
Lodbrok defending well as Totto loads up on a big left hand.
Totto checks a low kick from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Totto avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto has a takedown stuffed.
Lodbrok walks into a stiff left hand from Totto.
Totto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Totto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lodbrok.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Totto.
Totto misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Totto blocks the leg kick.
Totto is looking to counter punch.
Totto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lodbrok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Lodbrok.
Totto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Totto looks to throw the jab but Lodbrok is out of range.
Lodbrok tries to land a front kick but Totto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Totto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lodbrok raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ivar Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lodbrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lodbrok loads up on a big right hand but Totto slips the punch.
Totto blocks the body kick.
Totto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lodbrok sprawls and moves away.
Totto swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Totto takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Lodbrok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Totto misses.
Lodbrok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Totto lands a jab-cross combination.
Totto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lodbrok.
Totto scores with a nice right hand.
Lodbrok is looking to clinch.
Totto misses with a hook. Lodbrok ducked under it nicely.
Totto tries to land a front kick but Lodbrok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lodbrok thows a body kick. Totto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lodbrok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Totto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Totto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto tries to bum rush Lodbrok with a series of wild strikes but Lodbrok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lodbrok lands a head shot.
Totto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lodbrok.
Totto moves out of range of the body kick.
Lodbrok is looking to slow Totto down with leg kicks.
Totto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lodbrok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Totto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lodbrok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lodbrok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lodbrok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Totto fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veron Totto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Totto.
Lodbrok shapes to counter with a head kick.
Totto scores with a jab.
Totto takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Lodbrok.
Totto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lodbrok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lodbrok closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Totto tries to land knees in the clinch but Lodbrok avoids the damage to the body.
Totto lands an elbow inside.
Lodbrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Totto tries for a takedown but Lodbrok manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok.
Totto throws a head punch that misses.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Totto misses with a body punch.
Totto tries to stall but Lodbrok uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Totto.
Totto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lodbrok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lodbrok lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lodbrok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Totto wants a takedown but no success here.
Totto is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivar Lodbrok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lodbrok 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Lodbrok!
After the fight, Ivar Lodbrok was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogan Aye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgy Fokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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221 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shogan Aye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aye 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.
Fokin misses with a takedown attempt - Aye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab by Fokin.
Fokin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aye half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aye seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aye scores with a body shot.
Fokin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fokin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fokin, as that shot connected.
Aye throws a leg kick
and Fokin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fokin cracks the inside of Aye's front leg.
Georgy Fokin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aye walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Fokin blocks the low kick.
Aye takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fokin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Aye does it's job there.
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
Aye slips a straight right by Fokin.
Aye misses with a leg kick
and Fokin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aye tries to score with a low kick but Fokin moves his leg out of the way.
Aye scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fokin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fokin regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin trying to hold on to Aye's head to control him but Aye postures up.
Aye is looking to take a break and control but Fokin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fokin trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is holding on to half guard well.
Fokin trying to control from the bottom.
Fokin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fokin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aye manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aye looking for a sweep. Not yet Aye, not yet.
Fokin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aye does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fokin controlling the action here.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Fokin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aye tries to get to full guard but Fokin has control of the leg.
Aye won't allow Fokin to pass to mount.
Fokin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aye is looking for a sweep. Fokin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fokin trying to control the action but Aye is working from the bottom.
Aye is controlling Fokin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four 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.
Fokin is looking to take a break and control but Aye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fokin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aye to the ground. Fokin is now in Aye's guard.
Aye working for submissions but it's allowed Fokin to get to half guard.
Fokin controlling the pace.
Aye tries to roll over but Fokin keeps him under control.
Fokin slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Fokin misses.
Aye takes a swing at Fokin's ribcage but misses.
Fokin misses with an uppercut.
Aye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fokin moves away.
Fokin feints the counter takedown.
Fokin looks to throw the jab but Aye is out of range.
Aye feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Aye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fokin punishes Aye's body with a nice straight punch.
Aye takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fokin cracks Aye with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aye misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fokin! But no joy.
Fokin jabs at Aye's body.
Fokin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aye counters with a leg kick.
Aye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokin throws out a counter right but Aye avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aye slips a straight right by Fokin.
Georgy Fokin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aye has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aye there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fokin blocks a low kick nicely.
Fokin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aye feints and as Fokin raises his hands in defense, Aye changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fokin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fokin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aye is one step ahead there.
Fokin trying to keep a closed guard but Aye is proving a slippery customer.
Aye is fighting to break Fokin's control of his arms but Fokin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to control the position but Aye says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Aye thows a huge punch but Fokin dodges it nicely.
Fokin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aye working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fokin pulls Aye in close to prevent any damage.
Aye throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fokin 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fokin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fokin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aye is looking to control Fokin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aye avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fokin is trying to control the action in half guard but Aye is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fokin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aye sees it coming and defends easily.
Fokin works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Aye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aye tries to buck Fokin off but Fokin is having none of it.
Aye is not content to let Fokin control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Fokin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aye moves away from the strike by Fokin.
Fokin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fokin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fokin scores with the left hand. Aye knows he should have avoided that one.
Fokin throws a good cross that connects.
Fokin cracks a nice hook into Aye's ribs.
Fokin misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin cracks Aye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fokin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fokin was well out of range. Poor timing from Aye.
Aye needs to keep his hands up - Fokin had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aye lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin throws a chopping leg kick but Aye manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aye is looking to wear down Fokin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aye throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fokin lunges at Aye with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aye's hand.
Fokin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aye lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fokin cracks Aye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aye throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin lands with a good body shot.
Fokin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aye.
Fokin looks to throw the jab but Aye is out of range.
Fokin looks to land a left hand but Aye moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aye. Fokin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fokin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fokin misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aye throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fokin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fokin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Aye. No joy for Fokin on that attempt.
Aye fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fokin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fokin lands a nice hook to Aye's body. Aye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Fokin as he checks the leg kick.
Fokin throws a body punch but Aye moves out of range.
Aye misses with a body shot.
Aye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aye misses with a low kick.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Aye feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Aye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aye throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fokin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fokin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fokin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aye works Fokin's body with a nice hook.
Aye throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Aye changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shogan Aye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fokin missing with a left hand there. Aye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Fokin.
Fokin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fokin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Aye tries a head kick but it misses.
Aye looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fokin dodges the punch combination from Aye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fokin.
Aye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Aye throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin misses with a takedown attempt
and Aye counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shogan Aye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgy Fokin.
Fokin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokin.
Aye lands a jab.
Fokin misses the body punch
and Aye makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fokin really felt that one!
Fokin blocks the body kick.
Fokin feints the counter takedown.
Fokin misses with an uppercut. Aye saw that one coming.
Aye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aye changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fokin! But no joy.
Fokin throws the left hand but Aye avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Georgy Fokin.
Well Fokin 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgy Fokin!
Our winner, Georgy Fokin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Kaato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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218 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Kaato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVanzo scores with a jab to the body.
DeVanzo missing with a left hand there. Kaato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaato misses the jab.
DeVanzo blocks a head kick by Kaato.
DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaato.
DeVanzo with the counter takedown but Kaato avoids it easily.
Kaato misses with a low kick.
DeVanzo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeVanzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeVanzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaato doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVanzo circles away.
Kaato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeVanzo throws a hook but Kaato avoids it easily.
Oooooh!!! Kaato has knocked DeVanzo down with a huge combo! Kaato steps away and waves a wobbly DeVanzo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Kaato cracks DeVanzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kaato throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVanzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaato takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kaato wants to control but DeVanzo postures up.
Kaato is trying to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
DeVanzo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaato manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaato trying to pass the guard but DeVanzo defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaato wants to advance to full mount but DeVanzo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
DeVanzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaato trying to control the position from guard on top but DeVanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeVanzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeVanzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeVanzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeVanzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaato 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.
DeVanzo wants to sweep here but Kaato controlling him for the moment.
DeVanzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaato trying to control but DeVanzo is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kaato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iso Kaato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeVanzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaato throws a chopping leg kick but DeVanzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeVanzo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaato tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaato is looking to slow DeVanzo down with leg kicks.
Kaato throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaato as he avoids it easily.
DeVanzo drives through with a takedown into Kaato's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kaato pulls DeVanzo in close to prevent any damage.
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 Iso Kaato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaato, right into the meat.
Kaato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeVanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaato.
Kaato scores with a three punch combo!
Kaato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeVanzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeVanzo tries a head kick but it misses.
DeVanzo looks to land a right hand but Kaato moved out of range.
DeVanzo throws a low kick, looking for Kaato's leg but Kaato calmly moves out of range.
Kaato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeVanzo. That did some damage!
Kaato swings widly with a right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a left and a right that stings Kaato.
DeVanzo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaato misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaato.
DeVanzo checks a leg kick.
Kaato lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo misses the jab.
Kaato misses with a body shot.
DeVanzo swings for the body but Kaato moves out of range.
Kaato scores with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as DeVanzo blocks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaato.
Kaato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeVanzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeVanzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaato throws a sloppy head kick and DeVanzo moves out of range easily.
DeVanzo throws a low kick but Kaato avoids it.
Jab, jab by DeVanzo - just one landing.
DeVanzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeVanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaato lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaato is looking to slow DeVanzo down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeVanzo checks a leg kick.
DeVanzo scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick but Kaato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaato. That snapped DeVanzo's head back.
Kaato lands a leg kick that knocks DeVanzo off balance momentarily.
DeVanzo misses with a hook.
Kaato ducks under a wild hook from DeVanzo.
Iso Kaato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVanzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaato blocks a leg kick.
Kaato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeVanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And DeVanzo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A right-left combo lands from Kaato.
Kaato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaato slaps away a takedown attempt from DeVanzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaato tries to keep at a distance but DeVanzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeVanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Kaato controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo misses with the head strike.
Kaato misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeVanzo missing with knees to the body.
Kaato struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVanzo controls his hands.
Kaato tries a body shot but DeVanzo blocks it.
Kaato gets underhooks to prevent DeVanzo's takedown attempt.
Kaato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeVanzo.
Kaato blocks a body shot from DeVanzo.
Kaato swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from DeVanzo.
Kaato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from DeVanzo fails to land.
Kaato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaato misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeVanzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DeVanzo takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaato misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeVanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo blocks an uppercut.
DeVanzo works on Kaato's body with a couple of short punches.
DeVanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeVanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVanzo tries a body shot but Kaato blocks it.
Kaato working aggressively here.
DeVanzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kaato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaato has a couple of punches blocked by DeVanzo.
Kaato lands a body shot.
Kaato throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo wants a takedown but no success here.
Iso Kaato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artie DeVanzo.
Kaato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVanzo blocking some punches.
Kaato working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Kaato dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DeVanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeVanzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaato misses with a low kick.
Kaato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kaato throws a shot to the body.
Kaato just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeVanzo is able to avoid easily.
Kaato's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeVanzo under the eye.
Kaato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kaato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Kaato counters with a quick kick to the body but DeVanzo blocks it.
Kaato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iso Kaato is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaato connects with a high kick.
Kaato takes a swing at DeVanzo's ribcage but misses.
DeVanzo throws a right hand that Kaato ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaato also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeVanzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeVanzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaato can pounce on him.
DeVanzo clinches up with Kaato and pushes him back against the cage.
DeVanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaato misses with a body punch.
Kaato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaato lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeVanzo backwards.
Kaato has a couple of punches blocked by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo avoiding damage.
DeVanzo misses with some punches.
Kaato misses with the head strike.
Kaato throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaato.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from DeVanzo fails to land.
DeVanzo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaato trying to control but DeVanzo postures up.
DeVanzo wants to pass to mount but Kaato is defending the position.
Kaato holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kaato is looking for a sweep. DeVanzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeVanzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeVanzo's back!
Kaato gets his hands free as DeVanzo looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo fending off the submission attempt from Kaato.
DeVanzo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Will Kaato go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaato gets his hands free as DeVanzo looks to control.
Kaato really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaato has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kaato tries to get the hooks in deep but DeVanzo pushed the leg off.
DeVanzo breaks Kaato's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
DeVanzo preventing the sweep.
DeVanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaato has control of DeVanzo's left arm, preventing DeVanzo from doing any damage.
Kaato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Kaato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaato, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Kaato!
Iso Kaato managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Artie DeVanzo had this to say: 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Indian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parmalee Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indian comes to the cage accompanied by The Last of the Mohicans. Sackett has chosen RATM: Know Your Enemy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nisse Indian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parmalee Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indian throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Sackett delivers a nice body kick.
Indian is breathing heavily.
Sackett cracks Indian with a left hook right on the temple and Indian goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sackett lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Indian is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Parmalee Sackett!
After the big win, Parmalee Sackett made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser FightGear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Nisse Indian stepped up to the mic, saying 'my spirit will return my people will return'.
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