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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Cardinale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Lance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicola Cardinale!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardinale.
Cardinale moves out of range as Lance strikes.
Cardinale ducks right into an uppercut from Lance.
Lance throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardinale.
Cardinale throws a jab when Lance was well out of range.
Cardinale lands with a nice body kick.
Cardinale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Nicola Cardinale has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Cardinale.
Cardinale throws a head kick but Lance moves out of range.
Lance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cardinale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Lance on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cardinale. Cardinale obviously looking to wear him down.
Cardinale throws a head kick that Lance semi-blocks.
It looks like Leon Lance has been cut.
Lance takes one to the side of the head.
Cardinale slips a jab from Lance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cardinale.
Leon Lance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lance takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cardinale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lance pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cardinale back to the cage. Lance follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinale lands a slapping body shot.
Cardinale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lance is trying to maintain the position but Cardinale is very close to passing his half guard.
Cardinale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cardinale.
Cardinale in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lance tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cardinale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicola Cardinale!
Nicola Cardinale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster's entrance music is Kamikaze by Five Iron Frenzy. A fine choice. Griswold has chosen NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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255 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clark Griswold!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster tries for a takedown but Griswold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Webster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Webster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Griswold counters with a nice uppercut.
Griswold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Benjamin Webster has been cut.
Griswold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Webster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Webster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griswold counters with a nice kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Webster.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webster trying to control the position but Griswold is working away.
You can see the frustration on Griswold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Griswold rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Webster's guard! Nice work there by Griswold!
Webster wants to sweep here but Griswold controlling him for the moment.
Webster is working hard here to advance position.
Griswold decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griswold as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griswold's guard.
Webster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Griswold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Griswold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Griswold!
Webster tries to buck Griswold off but Griswold is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Griswold's best efforts.
Griswold stands up and beckons Webster to join him on the feet.
Griswold connects with a crisp jab.
Clark Griswold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griswold lands a nice looking body kick.
Webster is breathing heavily.
Webster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griswold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griswold rushes Webster and presses him up against the cage.
Griswold lands a shoulder strike.
Griswold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benjamin Webster's cut is getting worse.
Griswold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Webster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Webster managing to block the knees to the body from Griswold.
Webster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griswold after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold scores with a shot to the side of Webster's head.
Griswold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooh!!! Griswold has knocked Webster down with a huge combo! Griswold steps away and waves a wobbly Webster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Webster is rocked!
Griswold lands a brutal uppercut that launches Webster off his feet! Webster tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clark Griswold!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Clark Griswold made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Everything 8$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Benjamin Webster was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back and better than ever'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Silver has chosen Natural Born Killaz by Dr Dre & Ice Cube as his entrance music. Brian Burns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benny Silver's chin.
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Silver!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns rushes Silver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silver taking a breather.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Burns has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
Silver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns blocks the elbow strike.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver lands a shoulder strike.
Silver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burns's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Silver is predictable there
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Silver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Silver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burns throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily.
Silver misses with an uppercut
and Burns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
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!
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver.
Benny Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver blocks a jab.
Burns moves out of range as Silver strikes.
Burns lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silver backs up against the cage.
Burns dives in and grabs Silver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silver pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silver.
A left lands for Burns.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silver lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
Silver catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silver misses with a wild body shot.
Burns takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Silver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silver misses with a hook.
Silver throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Silver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silver connects with a right hand. Burns shakes it off.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Silver sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
Burns sets himself, and Silver steps forward looking for the clinch! Burns avoids it this time.
Burns moves away from the strike by Silver.
Silver misses with a low kick.
Burns with a nice cross.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silver lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Burns blocks a body shot from Silver.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver prevents a body shot from Burns.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
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 Brian Burns will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Burns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silver's guard.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Silver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burns won't allow Silver to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns throws a big counter combination but Silver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brian Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silver prevents Burns from moving into mount.
Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burns tries to move to mount but Silver blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Silver looks calm but he's in trouble here. Burns gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Silver is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Burns lets go of the hold and Silver can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Burns!
An out of breath Brian Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Luca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luca throws the left hand but Wonstom avoids the punch easily.
Wonstom has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Luca is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wonstom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luca counters with a thumping low kick.
Luca connects with a solid leg kick.
Luca lands a jab to Wonstom's midsection.
Wonstom moves out of range as Luca throws a body kick.
Luca misses with a head kick.
Wonstom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Luca back to the cage. Wonstom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wonstom checks the leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Wonstom scores with a four punch combination!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wonstom blocks an uppercut.
Wonstom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wonstom!
Ivan Wonstom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luca rushes Wonstom and presses him up against the cage.
Wonstom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wonstom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonstom misses with a right hand
and Luca counters with a left to the body.
Luca scores with a head kick. Wonstom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom works over Luca's head and body with a nice combination.
Luca misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Wonstom misses.
A punch lands to the side of Luca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luca throws a front kick aimed at Wonstom's knee but Wonstom avoids it well.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Luca avoids them all with ease.
Wonstom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luca tries to stall but Wonstom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wonstom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wonstom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Luca.
Luca lands a nice uppercut.
Luca lands with a left to the head.
Luca stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonstom tries to break free but Luca pushes him back against the cage.
Luca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wonstom breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luca moves out of range of the strikes.
Luca clinches.
Luca misses with some punches.
Luca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luca has a couple of punches blocked by Wonstom.
Wonstom lands a right hand.
Wonstom wants to break free but Luca has control.
Luca misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wonstom.
Luca pushes Wonstom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Wonstom.
Wonstom is trying to force a seperation but Luca has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luca.
Luca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luca stalling against the cage.
Luca has Wonstom pressed against the cage, preventing Wonstom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wonstom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonstom throws a right hand that Luca ducks under and follows up with a left that Luca also avoids with ease.
Wonstom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wonstom throws a nice looking combination but Luca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wonstom misses with a double jab.
Luca is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wonstom.
Wonstom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luca throws a head kick that misses.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luca throws a head kick that misses.
Luca moves out of range as Wonstom strikes.
Wonstom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luca.
Luca is looking to clinch.
Luca fakes the leg kick and cracks Wonstom in the body.
Wonstom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luca.
A clash of legs there as Wonstom blocks the low kick.
Wonstom rushes Luca and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luca stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Wonstom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Luca.
Luca misses with a punch to the body.
Wonstom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luca misses with a two punch combination.
Luca misses with a head kick.
Wonstom closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luca.
Wonstom breaks from the clinch.
Luca avoids the body shot from Wonstom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luca throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Wonstom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Luca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wonstom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wonstom has managed to clinch.
Luca just leaning against Wonstom, taking a breather.
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 Johnny Luca will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wonstom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wonstom clobbers Luca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Luca misses.
Luca throws a head kick that Wonstom semi-blocks.
Wonstom misses with the combination.
Luca throws a counter high kick but Wonstom was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luca, right into the meat.
Ivan Wonstom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wonstom throws a combination that misses
and Luca counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wonstom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luca counters with a stiff right hand.
Crack! A monster head kick from Luca and Wonstom falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Luca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Luca!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Johnny Luca waved his t-shirt featuring Four Aces Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Ivan Wonstom was interviewed post fight and said 'Andy Barclay was my toughest fight. He is undefeated and he was the favourite for this fight. I knew he was going to throw kicks. Good luck to his future.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Maverick is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller checks a low kick from Maverick.
Maverick lands a leg kick that knocks Oystenteller off balance momentarily.
Maverick lands with a good body shot.
Maverick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Oystenteller as he checks the leg kick.
Maverick tries a low kick but Oystenteller avoids it.
Maverick jabs Oystenteller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maverick scores with a nice body kick.
Maverick looks to score with a jab to the body but Oystenteller is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Maverick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oystenteller with the counter takedown but Maverick avoids it easily.
Oystenteller shoots in and drives through. Maverick sprawls well.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oystenteller looks winded!
Maverick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick trying to control the action but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Maverick crashes against the mat.
Oystenteller on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maverick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maverick postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maverick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oystenteller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick scores with punches from side control.
Maverick trying to control the action but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
Oystenteller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oystenteller wants to control but Maverick postures up.
Oystenteller is trying to work for a sweep but Maverick has mounted him!
Oystenteller tries to reverse the position but Maverick maintains control.
Oystenteller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maverick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maverick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller tries to hold on but Maverick pushes him away.
Oystenteller is working to get back to half guard.
Maverick raining down hammerfists from mount.
Maverick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller is in a horrible position here. Maverick smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maverick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oystenteller is rocked!
Maverick looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Oystenteller covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Maverick!
After winning the bout, Dan Maverick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Engelbreckt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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177 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Engelbreckt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Pen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pen moves into the clinch successfully.
Engelbreckt prevents a body shot from Pen.
Engelbreckt dodges an elbow strike from Pen.
Pen trying to land knees to the body.
Engelbreckt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt gets control of Pen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Engelbreckt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Engelbreckt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pen.
Pen won't allow Engelbreckt to get back to his feet.
Pen is looking to stand up but Engelbreckt won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen wants to stand and escape but instead Engelbreckt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pen trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen keeping moving, preventing Engelbreckt from controlling successfully.
Engelbreckt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Engelbreckt trying to control the position from guard on top but Pen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pen, not yet.
Engelbreckt chips away with some ground and pound.
Pen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pen keeping moving, preventing Engelbreckt from controlling successfully.
Engelbreckt landing some decent shots from guard.
Engelbreckt landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen is trying to control the position but Engelbreckt postures up.
Pen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engelbreckt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Engelbreckt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Engelbreckt has Pen in his guard.
Pen wanted to stand there but Engelbreckt had control of the position.
Pen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Engelbreckt wants to get back to his feet but Pen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pen scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Engelbreckt pushes Pen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Engelbreckt misses with a few strikes there.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch up but Pen circles away and keeps his distance.
Engelbreckt fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pen! But no joy.
Engelbreckt clinches.
Engelbreckt avoiding damage as Pen throws knees to the body.
Pen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Engelbreckt.
Pen avoids the elbow strike from Engelbreckt, against the cage.
Engelbreckt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Engelbreckt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pen throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Engelbreckt avoiding damage as Pen throws knees to the body.
Pen tries to throw a body punch but Engelbreckt avoids it by throwing Pen back against the cage.
Engelbreckt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engelbreckt lands a damaging elbow.
Engelbreckt lands an elbow that stopped Pen in his tracks for a moment.
Engelbreckt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Engelbreckt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pen is defending against the submission attempts here by Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt seems to be looking for submissions.
Pen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Engelbreckt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Engelbreckt's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Engelbreckt dominated that round.
That's time! Engelbreckt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Engelbreckt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pen misses with a hook
and Engelbreckt counters with a right hand to the body.
Engelbreckt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pen can do to turn this around?
Pen moves into range and clinches up with Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Engelbreckt tries a knee to the head but Pen blocks it.
Pen gets underhooks to prevent Engelbreckt's takedown attempt.
Pen wants to get back to striking at distance but Engelbreckt won't allow it.
Engelbreckt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Engelbreckt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Engelbreckt blocks a head kick by Pen.
Pen clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Pen.
Pen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pen breaks from the clinch.
Engelbreckt doesn't manage to clinch there - Pen circles away.
Pen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen swings for the body but Engelbreckt moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Engelbreckt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Engelbreckt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pen can turn it around.
Pen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt misses with some punches.
Alexander Engelbreckt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pen missing with knees to the body.
Pen working aggressively here.
Pen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Engelbreckt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Engelbreckt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pen's elbow.
Pen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Engelbreckt gets through Pen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Engelbreckt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Engelbreckt tries to pull guard but Pen holds him up against the cage and eventually Engelbreckt drops back down to his feet.
Engelbreckt throws a punch but it's blocked by Pen.
Engelbreckt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Engelbreckt breaks from the clinch.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch but Pen moves out of range.
Engelbreckt misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engelbreckt wants to clinch.
Engelbreckt gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Engelbreckt.
Pen scores with a shot to the side of Engelbreckt's head.
Engelbreckt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pen managing to block the knees to the body from Engelbreckt.
A short uppercut from Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Engelbreckt prevents a body shot from Pen.
Pen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Engelbreckt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pen blocks a body shot from Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt leaning against his opponent.
Pen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Engelbreckt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Engelbreckt tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Engelbreckt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Engelbreckt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pen or not.
Engelbreckt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Engelbreckt.
Pen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Engelbreckt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pen as he jumps to the side.
Pen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt instigates a clinch.
Engelbreckt scores with a shoulder strike.
Pen working aggressively here.
Pen tries to land knees in the clinch but Engelbreckt avoids the damage to the body.
Engelbreckt controlling the action here for a moment.
Pen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Engelbreckt dominated that second round.
That's time! Engelbreckt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pen instigates a clinch.
Engelbreckt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Engelbreckt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pen's calf.
Engelbreckt is looking to clinch.
Pen feints a counter leg kick.
Engelbreckt takes the fight into the clinch.
Pen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Engelbreckt backwards.
Engelbreckt tries to pull guard but Pen won't allow it.
Pen lands an elbow inside.
Engelbreckt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Engelbreckt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pen backwards.
Pen is trying to break the clinch but Engelbreckt has him pressed against the cage.
Pen managing to block the knees to the body from Engelbreckt.
A short right from Engelbreckt on the inside.
Engelbreckt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Pen as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen misses with a knee to the head.
Engelbreckt tries to throw a body punch but Pen avoids it by throwing Engelbreckt back against the cage.
Engelbreckt trying to land knees to the body.
Engelbreckt lands a knee to the body.
Engelbreckt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pen tries to land a knee to the head but Engelbreckt blocks with his arms.
Engelbreckt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pen smiles and moves away.
Engelbreckt lands a front kick.
Pen takes one on the button.
Engelbreckt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch there but Pen circles away.
Engelbreckt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Engelbreckt.
Gregory Pen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alexander Engelbreckt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch there but Pen circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engelbreckt has managed to clinch.
Engelbreckt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Engelbreckt takes an elbow to the temple.
Engelbreckt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Engelbreckt managing to block the knees to the body from Pen.
A right hand to the body from Engelbreckt.
Pen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Engelbreckt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Engelbreckt gets through Pen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Engelbreckt is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Engelbreckt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pen is rocked!
Engelbreckt pulls guard.
Engelbreckt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Engelbreckt jumps into guard, dragging Pen to the mat.
Pen tries to stand but Engelbreckt is controlling from the bottom.
Engelbreckt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engelbreckt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander Engelbreckt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engelbreckt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pen just misses with a punch to the body.
Engelbreckt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Engelbreckt has closed the distance and engaged Pen in a clinch.
Alexander Engelbreckt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pen.
Engelbreckt blocks the elbow strike.
Pen misses with some punches.
Pen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Engelbreckt avoids the elbow strike from Pen, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Engelbreckt's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Pen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pen gets through Engelbreckt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Engelbreckt lands a shoulder strike.
Pen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pen throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pen.
Engelbreckt goes for a takedown attempt but Pen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Engelbreckt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch there but Pen circles away.
It seemed like Pen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Engelbreckt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Engelbreckt 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Engelbreckt!
After the big win, Alexander Engelbreckt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FJCP Healthy Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupolski comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Callum Pagnozzi!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Pagnozzi.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Tupolski's front leg.
Tupolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagnozzi.
Tupolski's corner calls for a 1-2. Tupolski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tupolski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pagnozzi throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Pagnozzi avoids it.
Tupolski throws a hook but Pagnozzi blocks it.
Pagnozzi with the counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a nice head kick!
Tupolski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pagnozzi misses with a kick to the body.
Tupolski tries to clinch up but Pagnozzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Pagnozzi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pagnozzi moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagnozzi slips a straight right by Tupolski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pagnozzi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pagnozzi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Pagnozzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pagnozzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Tupolski does no damage.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut.
Tupolski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pagnozzi has time to react.
Pagnozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
Pagnozzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pagnozzi is defended easily by Tupolski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Pagnozzi moves out of range easily.
Tupolski misses the jab.
Pagnozzi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Tupolski.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski lands with a nice combination. Pagnozzi backs away looking to recover.
Pagnozzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Pagnozzi settles back down.
Tupolski throws a big counter combination but Pagnozzi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tupolski throws a low kick, looking for Pagnozzi's leg but Pagnozzi calmly moves out of range.
Pagnozzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupolski defending well as Pagnozzi loads up on a big left hand.
As Pagnozzi looks to move away, Tupolski throws a big counter combo bu Pagnozzi just gets out of the way.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
Pagnozzi scores with a punch to the head.
Pagnozzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupolski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Pagnozzi misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Pagnozzi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pagnozzi cracks Tupolski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on Pagnozzi's shoulder, as Pagnozzi tries to avoid the shot.
Pagnozzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pagnozzi gets tackled into the cage by Tupolski. Tupolski maintains the clinch.
Pagnozzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tupolski stalls.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pagnozzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pagnozzi misses with some punches.
Pagnozzi misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut.
Pagnozzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pagnozzi tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pagnozzi tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Pagnozzi back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski stalling the fight.
Pagnozzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Pagnozzi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pagnozzi blocks it with crossed arms.
Pagnozzi working aggressively here.
Pagnozzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards.
Pagnozzi wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Pagnozzi.
A right hand to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a light punch inside.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pagnozzi avoids it.
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
Pagnozzi lands with a left to the head.
Pagnozzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pagnozzi tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Pagnozzi blocking some punches.
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 Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi'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.
Pagnozzi thuds his right hand into Tupolski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski cracks Pagnozzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.
Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch combination from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tupolski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tupolski tries to clinch
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tupolski thinking.
Tupolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pagnozzi shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tupolski lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Tupolski as he checks the leg kick.
Pagnozzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pagnozzi.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pagnozzi moves away.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Pagnozzi slips the punch.
Tupolski tries to clinch up.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pagnozzi manages to avoid it.
Pagnozzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tupolski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski avoids the head kick by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tupolski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tupolski fails to land with a series of punches.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pagnozzi slips under a jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Pagnozzi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pagnozzi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tupolski lands a jab to the head.
Tupolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pagnozzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tupolski counter with a right hand.
Pagnozzi tries to move into range but Tupolski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a hook. Pagnozzi ducked under it nicely.
Pagnozzi unleashes a big counter combination but Tupolski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tupolski walks into a left hand.
Pagnozzi scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi blocks a low kick nicely.
Tupolski blocks a low kick nicely.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pagnozzi looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
A big right from Pagnozzi misses.
Tupolski misses with a two punch combination.
Tupolski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pagnozzi finds it's way round the side to connect with Tupolski's head.
Pagnozzi with a hook.
Tupolski throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski wants to clinch
and Pagnozzi counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi clobbers Tupolski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pagnozzi thuds a left hand into Tupolski's body.
Pagnozzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pagnozzi misses with a looping left.
Tupolski slips under a jab.
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi.
Tupolski wants to clinch
and Pagnozzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupolski.
Pagnozzi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tupolski. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski throws a nice looking combination but Pagnozzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pagnozzi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pagnozzi lands with a cross.
Pagnozzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupolski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a leg kick
and Pagnozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pagnozzi throws a series of punches but Tupolski avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Pagnozzi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski throws a lazy uppercut
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pagnozzi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tupolski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski misses with a wild combination.
Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Tupolski's front leg.
Pagnozzi gets tackled into the cage by Tupolski. Tupolski maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Tupolski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pagnozzi tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pagnozzi or not.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside.
Pagnozzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tupolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi dodges an elbow strike from Tupolski.
Katurian Tupolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski working hard to break the clinch.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pagnozzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pagnozzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tupolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski throws a sloppy body shot
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Pagnozzi. Beautiful body shot.
Pagnozzi is looking to slow Tupolski down with leg kicks.
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tupolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pagnozzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pagnozzi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pagnozzi lands a head shot.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pagnozzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski tries to bum rush Pagnozzi with a series of wild strikes but Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but Pagnozzi seems unphased.
Tupolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pagnozzi's head.
Pagnozzi misses with a body kick.
A big left from Pagnozzi misses.
Tupolski lands with a straight right. Pagnozzi didn't see that one coming.
Tupolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnozzi's calf.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut
and Pagnozzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Pagnozzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi lands a leg kick that knocks Tupolski off balance momentarily.
Pagnozzi misses with a takedown attempt - Tupolski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pagnozzi takes one on the button.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tupolski works Pagnozzi's body with a nice hook.
Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Pagnozzi back into the cage.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Pagnozzi controls the action.
Pagnozzi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Pagnozzi - that landed with a thud.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Katurian Tupolski.
I think Tupolski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coco Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
158 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Coco Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapettava dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
Cobb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tapettava throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tapettava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tapettava avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Tapettava blocks a low kick nicely.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Tapettava.
Cobb tries to work over Tapettava's front leg with a kick but Tapettava checks it.
Tapettava looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cobb!
Cobb is looking to regain half guard here but Tapettava keeps moving and retains side control.
Tapettava working away.
Cobb regains half guard.
Cobb regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tapettava.
Tapettava must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cobb 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cobb has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tapettava is looking to defend but Cobb has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tapettava! Cobb pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tapettava taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Coco Cobb!
A very excited looking Coco Cobb rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Shebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shebanov comes to the cage accompanied by Don't worry, be happy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Leopoldo's choice of entrance music: Carmina Burana - Carl Orff. Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Shebanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Shebanov counter with a right hand.
It looks like Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leopoldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shebanov.
Leopoldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shebanov throws out the jab.
Shebanov throws a body punch but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Leopoldo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shebanov feints a jab promting Leopoldo to slip. Shebanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leopoldo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shebanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shebanov lands a jab.
That has opened up Pedro Aristides Leopoldo's cut even more.
Shebanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopoldo.
Shebanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Shebanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leopoldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shebanov lands with a hook. Leopoldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shebanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leopoldo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leopoldo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shebanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Leopoldo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Leopoldo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shebanov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leopoldo but great work by Shebanov.
Leopoldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shebanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Leopoldo tries to improve position but can't.
Shebanov staying calm.
Shebanov decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Leopoldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leopoldo checks a leg kick.
Shebanov looks to land a left hand but Leopoldo moved out of range nicely.
Leopoldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roman Shebanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Aristides Leopoldo.
Leopoldo scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Roman Shebanov has been cut.
Shebanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shebanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebanov sends Leopoldo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shebanov is motioning to the referee to let Leopoldo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Leopoldo is rocked!
The cut above Pedro Aristides Leopoldo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shebanov connects with a superb combination that knocks Leopoldo out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Shebanov before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Leopoldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roman Shebanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Siblas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siblas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Furious Angels by Rob Dougan. Joe Gage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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239 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Gage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Siblas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siblas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gage throws out a loose jab but Siblas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siblas clobbers Gage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
Siblas moves out of range as Gage throws a body kick.
Siblas throws the kick towards the body but Gage avoids it.
Tony Siblas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siblas walks into a jab.
Gage takes the fight into the clinch.
Siblas is working Gage over against the cage.
Gage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gage 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.
Siblas missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gage scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siblas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gage has Siblas pushed against the cage.
Siblas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siblas's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Siblas.
Siblas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Gage leaning against his opponent.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Siblas lands with a left to the head.
Gage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siblass head.
Siblas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siblas backwards.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Siblas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siblas lands a body shot.
Siblas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siblas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siblas lands a left hand.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Siblas controls the action.
Siblas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gage avoiding damage.
Gage prevents a body shot from Siblas.
Siblas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gage tries to throw a body punch but Siblas avoids it by throwing Gage back against the cage.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Siblas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gage.
Siblas misses with a punch on the inside.
Siblas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gage seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Siblas can turn it around.
Siblas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Siblas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siblas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siblas can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Siblas.
Gage blocks a body shot from Siblas.
Gage tries to throw a body punch but Siblas avoids it by throwing Gage back against the cage.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Siblas controls the action.
Gage misses with an elbow over the top.
Siblas tries to work over Gage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siblas.
Siblas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Siblas.
Gage misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siblas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siblas misses with a punch on the inside.
Siblas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siblas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Gage.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Siblas.
Siblas being controlled against the cage.
Siblas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Siblas fails to land.
Gage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Siblas blocking some punches.
Siblas takes a shot to the head.
Gage lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gage.
Siblas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Gage.
Siblas is rocked!
Siblas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siblas is still on wobbly legs! Can Gage finish him?
Siblas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siblas seems to have recovered his senses.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Siblas fails to land.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Siblas fails to land.
Siblas blocks an uppercut.
Gage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siblass head.
Gage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siblas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siblas digs a right hand into Gage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gage's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siblas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much 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 Joe Gage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Siblas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Siblas.
Gage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Siblas moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gage!
Gage moves out of range of the body kick.
Gage drives through and clinches with Siblas against the cage.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Siblas.
Gage blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Gage as the two fighters clinch.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Siblas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siblas can do to turn this around?
Siblas misses with the head strike.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Siblas is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Gage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siblass head.
Siblas trying to land knees to the body.
Gage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siblas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siblas blocks a body shot from Gage.
Siblas blocks an uppercut.
Siblas has a couple of punches blocked by Gage.
A nice left hand lands by Gage.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Siblas.
Gage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage scores with a shot to the side of Siblas's head.
Gage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siblas backwards.
Siblas misses with a punch to the body.
Siblas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siblas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siblas tries to throw a body punch but Gage avoids it by throwing Siblas back against the cage.
Joe Gage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Siblas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siblas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siblas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siblas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siblas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Siblas tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Siblas as Gage tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siblas.
Siblas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siblas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siblas.
Gage misses with a body punch.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siblas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gage tries a body shot but Siblas blocks it.
Siblas lands a nice shot to the body.
Siblas misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Siblas.
Siblas can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Gage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage prevents a body shot from Siblas.
Siblas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Siblas.
Siblas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Siblas blocks a body shot from Gage.
Siblas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Siblas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siblas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Siblas.
Siblas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Siblas.
Gage tries to throw a body punch but Siblas avoids it by throwing Gage back against the cage.
Gage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Siblas or not.
Siblas blocks an uppercut.
Siblas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siblas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gage or not.
Siblas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siblas scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Gage misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Siblas as the two fighters clinch.
Siblas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gage.
Siblas misses with a punch to the body.
Gage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Siblas misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Siblas.
Gage lands with a left to the head.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siblas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siblas working aggressively here.
Siblas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Siblas misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage tries to throw a body punch but Siblas avoids it by throwing Gage back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Siblas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siblas. Gage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gage quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Siblas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gage.
Siblas cracks a nice hook into Gage's ribs.
Gage cracks Siblas with an open hand slap.
Siblas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siblas throws a sloppy head kick and Gage moves out of range easily.
Gage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Siblas blocks the body kick.
Siblas is looking to score with low kicks.
Siblas keeps the fight on the outside.
Gage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Siblas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siblas digs a good hook to Gage's body.
Gage swinging wildly here.
Gage throws a jab but it's blocked by Siblas.
Siblas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Siblas - that will leave a mark!
Siblas misses with a hook.
Gage tries to land a front kick but Siblas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Siblas is looking to clinch.
Siblas throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Gage blocks the low kick.
Gage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siblas manages to avoid it.
Gage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Gage.
Siblas is looking to slow Gage down with leg kicks.
Siblas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Siblas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gage walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siblas connects with a solid leg kick.
Gage checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siblas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Siblas lands.
Siblas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siblas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Siblas moves out of range of the body kick from Gage.
Siblas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gage's sensitive parts.
Siblas throws a leg kick but Gage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Gage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siblas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siblas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gage misses with an uppercut. Siblas saw that one coming.
Siblas looks to land a body kick but Gage moved away.
Siblas throws a chopping leg kick but Gage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gage misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siblas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gage needs to keep his hands up - Siblas had a free shot at his head there.
Gage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Siblas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Siblas.
Gage misses with a hook.
Gage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Siblas scores with the left hand. Gage knows he should have avoided that one.
Siblas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gage. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Siblas.
Gage walks into a straight right hand from Siblas.
Gage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siblas lands with a short shot to the head.
Siblas blocking some punches.
Gage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gage tries a body shot but Siblas blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siblas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Siblas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siblas misses with a punch on the inside.
Siblas struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
Siblas blocking some punches.
Siblas misses with some punches.
Siblas struggles to land a body shot inside as Gage controls his hands.
Gage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siblas tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
Gage prevents a body shot from Siblas.
Gage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gage misses with a body punch.
Siblas lands a hook that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Siblas tries to land knees in the clinch but Gage avoids the damage to the body.
Gage tries to work over Siblas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siblas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Siblas really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gage checks a leg kick nicely.
Gage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siblas in his tracks.
Siblas checks a low kick from Gage.
Siblas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
Siblas 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.
And Gage counters with a quick kick to the body but Siblas blocks it.
Siblas misses with a body shot.
Gage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Siblas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siblas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tony Siblas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siblas takes one to the side of the head.
Gage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Siblas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gage wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siblas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gage tries to land a front kick but Siblas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Siblas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gage.
Siblas lands a leg kick that knocks Gage off balance momentarily.
Siblas throws a hook but Gage blocks it.
Gage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gage misses with a body kick.
A jab from Siblas does it's job there.
Siblas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Siblas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gage manages to avoid it.
Gage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gage cracks the inside of Siblas's front leg.
Gage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Siblas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Siblas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gage.
Siblas misses with a looping left.
Siblas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siblas misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siblas misses with a low kick.
Gage is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gage misses the target.
Siblas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gage is out of range and Siblas settles back down.
Siblas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gage throws the left hand but Siblas avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Gage.
Gage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siblas wants to slow Gage down by chopping away at his legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Gage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gage gets a clinch.
Siblas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Siblas.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Siblas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Siblas controls his hands.
Siblas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siblas lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siblas.
Siblas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gage blocks an uppercut.
Siblas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Gage prevents a body shot from Siblas.
Siblas lands a right hand.
Siblas misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Siblas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Siblas or not.
Gage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siblas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siblas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siblas blocks a body shot from Gage.
Gage misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage presses Siblas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gage.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Siblas throws a punch but it's blocked by Gage.
Siblas lands with a short shot to the head.
Gage misses with some punches.
Siblas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Siblas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Siblas cracks Gage with a nice body shot.
Gage blocking some punches.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Siblas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siblas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siblas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gage misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siblas.
Siblas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tony Siblas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Siblas scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Siblas is predictable there
and Gage counters with a left and a right that stings Siblas.
Gage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Siblas.
Siblas moves out of range as Gage strikes.
Siblas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gage.
Siblas throws a solid leg kick but Gage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Siblas.
Siblas lands a leg kick that knocks Gage off balance momentarily.
Siblas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Siblas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage throws a leg kick but Siblas checks it.
Siblas moves out of range of the strikes.
Siblas tries to counter with a clinch but Gage shakes him off and moves away.
Siblas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gage throws a body shot but no joy.
Gage lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gage misses.
Gage's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Siblas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gage's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Siblas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Siblas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gage. Gage obviously looking to wear him down.
Gage scores with a hook.
Siblas misses with a leg kick
and Gage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gage missing with a left hand there. Siblas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gage lands with an uppercut that bounces Siblas off the cage and back into range.
Gage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Siblas.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gage.
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!
Siblas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gage scores with a jab to the head.
Siblas throws a leg kick which misses Gage's front leg but catches the back leg as Gage tries to avoid it.
Gage darts in and clinches Siblas up against the cage.
Tony Siblas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Siblas controls the action.
Gage scores with a shot to the side of Siblas's head.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Siblas controls the action.
Siblas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage tries a body shot but Siblas blocks it.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Siblas.
Siblas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Siblas controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siblas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siblas.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siblas backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage blocks an uppercut.
Siblas blocks an uppercut.
Siblas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage looking to stall.
Siblas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siblas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gage lands an uppercut.
Gage misses with an elbow over the top.
Siblas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Siblas looking to throw knees to the head but Gage is blocking nicely.
Joe Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siblas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gage.
Gage lands with a right to the head.
Gage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Siblas.
Gage tries to throw a body punch but Siblas avoids it by throwing Gage back against the cage.
Gage lands a hook that snaps the head of Siblas backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Gage.
Gage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Siblas.
Siblas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage lands a left hand.
Siblas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Siblas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siblas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Siblas!
Tony Siblas is the new heavyweight champion!
Tony Siblas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Joe Gage spoke after the fight, saying 'EI JUMALAUTA MITÄ PASKAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.
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