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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Its Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urano Liberte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liberte has chosen Bad To The Bone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Its Ono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Urano Liberte!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ono tries a low kick but Liberte avoids it.
Liberte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liberte lands a lovely overhand right.
Ono scores with a kick to the body.
Ono throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Liberte to counter with a crisp jab.
Ono moves into the clinch successfully.
Liberte missing with knees to the body.
Liberte misses with an elbow strike.
Ono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liberte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ono dodges an elbow strike from Liberte.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Liberte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ono is defending well for now.
Ono misses with some punches.
Ono blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liberte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ono digs a right hand into Liberte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liberte's gas tank.
Ono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liberte's elbow.
Liberte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liberte misses with a knee to the head.
Liberte trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono dodges an elbow strike from Liberte.
Liberte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ono.
Ono blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liberte lands an elbow inside that Ono shrugs off.
Ono lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liberte backwards.
Ono on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ono makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ono on the inside.
Liberte missing with knees to the body.
Liberte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ono goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ono trying to stall but Liberte improves his position.
Liberte throws an elbow that misses.
Ono avoids a wild elbow strike from Liberte.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Ono.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liberte looking to throw knees to the head but Ono is blocking nicely.
Ono takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liberte tries to land knees in the clinch but Ono avoids the damage to the body.
Liberte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ono has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Liberte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ono misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ono misses with a punch on the inside.
Liberte pushes off an throws an elbow but Ono leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ono lands a hook that snaps the head of Liberte backwards.
Ono softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ono lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liberte backwards.
It looks like Urano Liberte has been cut.
Ono avoiding damage as Liberte throws knees to the body.
Liberte blocks a body shot from Ono.
Liberte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ono avoids it.
Ono lands a body punch.
Ono misses with a body punch.
Ono slows down the pace here.
A short left from Ono.
Ono tries a body shot but Liberte blocks it.
Ono swings wildly with an uppercut but Liberte uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liberte lands an elbow inside that Ono shrugs off.
Ono prevents a body shot from Liberte.
Ono blocks the elbow strike.
Liberte has a couple of punches blocked by Ono.
Ono misses with a body punch.
Ono misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ono on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ono lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ono.
Liberte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ono is defending well for now.
Ono lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liberte misses with a punch to the body.
Ono softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ono lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Liberte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ono is defending well for now.
Liberte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ono is keeping busy.
Ono stalling in the clinch but Liberte improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono lands a shot to the body.
Ono is working Liberte over against the cage.
Liberte looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Ono on the inside.
Liberte working Ono over with knees to the body.
Ono will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Liberte up against the cage.
Ono trying to control the position but instead, Liberte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ono into the cage.
Liberte prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ono lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ono takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Liberte throws an elbow but misses.
Liberte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ono misses with a punch to the body.
Liberte missing with knees to the body.
Liberte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Its Ono will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Urano Liberte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ono checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liberte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ono is looking to counter with head kicks.
Liberte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liberte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ono chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liberte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ono tries to clinch there but Liberte circles away.
Liberte throws a lazy body kick
and Ono counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Liberte wants to control but Ono is keeping busy.
Ono trying to control from half guard but Liberte is working away.
Ono throws a strike but Liberte avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ono stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liberte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono is working hard here to advance position.
Ono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liberte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ono looking to sit in guard and control but Liberte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Liberte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ono 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 two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ono is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Liberte prevents Ono from getting back to his feet.
Liberte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ono is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ono sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liberte defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono trying to control the pace.
Ono working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ono working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ono seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liberte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ono takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ono seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liberte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ono throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ono throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ono looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liberte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liberte feints a counter leg kick.
Liberte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ono's head.
Liberte throws a head kick that misses
and Ono counters with a two punch combo.
Liberte tries a low kick but Ono avoids it.
Ono swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ono throws a body punch but Liberte moves out of range.
Liberte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liberte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Liberte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liberte.
Liberte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ono is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liberte can do to turn this around?
Liberte defending well as Ono loads up on a big left hand.
Liberte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Its Ono is winning the standup battle so far.
Ono misses with a looping right.
Ono tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liberte is able to avoid easily.
Ono dives in and scores a takedown into Liberte's guard.
Ono is looking to work some ground and pound but Liberte has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Its Ono dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Urano Liberte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Liberte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ono keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urano Liberte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ono tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liberte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liberte throws a head kick that misses.
Ono thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ono closes the distance and clinches.
Ono has clasped his hands together around Liberte's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ono throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ono throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ono throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ono in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Liberte is not content to let Ono control the position.
Ono takes a little break here. Liberte wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Liberte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ono landing strikes.
Ono trying to control the action but Liberte is working from the bottom.
Ono in side control, throwing shots but Liberte defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ono working the ground and pound.
Ono landing a few strikes.
Ono looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Liberte is avoiding damage well.
Its Ono overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ono throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Liberte works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ono lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ono throwing shots but Liberte is blocking nicely.
Urano Liberte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Liberte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ono's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ono's back!
Ono can't escape the position.
Ono is trying to get back to his feet but Liberte has full control of the position and if anything, Ono has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ono is really stuck here.
Our spies down at at Team Finland inform us that Liberte has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liberte missing with punches from the back.
Liberte is trying to stick to Ono's back but Ono is turning into Liberte. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Liberte's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ono.
Ono working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono postures up in Liberte's guard and throws a big left but Liberte blocks it.
Ono looking to pass the guard.
Ono connects with a couple of short punches.
Ono postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ono trying to control but Liberte is working from the bottom.
Ono is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Liberte is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liberte is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Its Ono showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ono 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Its Ono!
Its Ono seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lodbrok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Killing in the name of.... The crowd seem to be enjoying Rasputin's choice of entrance music: Evil Scarecrow- Robotatron. The key to victory for Sigurd Lodbrok has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigurd Lodbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin has a takedown stuffed.
Jab from Lodbrok.
Sigurd Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodbrok connects with a body shot that sends Rasputin's belly button to the back.
Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok lands with a nice body punch.
Rasputin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lodbrok swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasputin.
Lodbrok throws a quick counter head kick but Rasputin was just out of range.
Lodbrok delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok lands a body shot.
Rasputin pushes Lodbrok up against the cage in a clinch.
Lodbrok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lodbrok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lodbrok crunches a lovely knee into Rasputin's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rasputin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lodbrok lands with a left to the head.
Rasputin looks winded!
Rasputin tries to land knees in the clinch but Lodbrok avoids the damage to the body.
Rasputin manages to pull guard.
Lodbrok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lodbrok won't allow Rasputin to get back to his feet.
Rasputin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lodbrok.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rasputin or perhaps it was just good defense by Lodbrok, which made it look bad.
Rasputin has Lodbrok up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lodbrok.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Lodbrok cracks Rasputin with a nice body shot.
Lodbrok blocks an uppercut.
Lodbrok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasputins head.
Lodbrok gets through Rasputin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lodbrok is trying to maintain the position but Rasputin is very close to passing his half guard.
Lodbrok is trying to get back to full guard.
Rasputin controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rasputin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lodbrok regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rasputin.
Lodbrok is looking to stand up but Rasputin isn't so interested in that idea.
Lodbrok wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rasputin shoots in and gets a takedown into Lodbrok's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok pulls Rasputin in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Lodbrok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lodbrok stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasputin. Rasputin gets slowly back to his feet.
Lodbrok misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Lodbrok.
Rasputin walks into a left hand.
Lodbrok tries to keep at a distance but Rasputin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rasputin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lodbrok blocks it with crossed arms.
Lodbrok dodges an elbow strike from Rasputin.
Lodbrok lands with a left to the head.
Lodbrok landing knees to the body.
Rasputin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lodbrok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok.
Rasputin can't get the takedown.
Sigurd Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Rasputin.
Lodbrok misses with the head strike.
Lodbrok gets underhooks to prevent Rasputin's takedown attempt.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lodbrok avoids it.
Lodbrok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok lands a right hand.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin is rocked!
Lodbrok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lodbrok lands a good knee to the midsection. Rasputin won't want to take too many of those.
Lodbrok drops Rasputin with a big knee straight up the middle! Rasputin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rasputin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lodbrok finish him?
It looks like Piotr Rasputin has been cut.
Lodbrok fakes the leg kick and cracks Rasputin in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Lodbrok Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Rasputin is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sigurd Lodbrok!
Sigurd Lodbrok decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds has chosen Numb/Encore as his entrance music. Travis Reynolds acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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172 lbs
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182 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashor drives through with a takedown into Reynolds's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bashor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reynolds wants to stand and escape but Bashor is having none of it.
Bashor wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Bashor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds pulls Bashor in close to prevent any damage.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bashor preventing the sweep.
Bashor 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.
Reynolds pulls Bashor in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bashor landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bashor is fighting to break Reynolds's control of his arms but Reynolds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but Bashor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bashor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bashor is out of range.
Bashor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.
Reynolds scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Reynolds connects with a high kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reynolds has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bashor shoots in looking for a takedown but Reynolds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bashor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Bashor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to avoid it but Bashor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reynolds to the ground. Reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Travis Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Bashor on that attempt.
Bashor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bashor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashor dives in for a single leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reynolds is trying to counter with his kicks.
Reynolds clinches up against the cage.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Bashor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds jerks Bashor's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Bashor drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Reynolds goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Reynolds because Bashor was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Travis Reynolds!
Travis Reynolds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vader - Blood Of Kingu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Tony McDonald has been cut.
Garrison checks a leg kick.
Tony McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garrison attempts a counter takedown but McDonald avoids it well and moves away.
Garrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Garrison.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Garrison.
Garrison can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Garrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
McDonald taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garrison takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garrison tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Garrison back against the cage.
Garrison has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Garrison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garrison blocks an uppercut.
McDonald is trying to stall.
Garrison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonald looks winded!
Garrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Garrison struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Garrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garrison avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Garrison's takedown attempt.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garrison is defending well for now.
McDonald connects with a knee to the head.
Garrison has McDonald pushed against the cage.
Garrison prevents a body shot from McDonald.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but Garrison blocks it.
Garrison throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Garrison turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison scoring with punches and elbows.
Garrison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Garrison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDonald sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Garrison is working McDonald over with some ground and pound from side control.
McDonald dodges the ground and pound from Garrison.
Garrison scores with punches from side control.
McDonald is rocked!
The cut above Tony McDonald's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Garrison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McDonald some visible discomfort.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Garrison finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrison lands a big left to the face of McDonald, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Garrison and another - McDonald is out! Garrison stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Greg Garrison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspectah Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Joe Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deck's entrance music is Raekwon feat. Inspectah Deck, GZA-Guillotine (Swordz). A fine choice. Jacobs has chosen Jonny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inspectah Deck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Joe Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Deck misses its intended target.
Deck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacobs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deck lands a right hook to the body.
Deck just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Deck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacobs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Deck scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Billy Joe Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs takes one on the button.
Jacobs is rocked!
Jacobs throws a front kick aimed at Deck's knee but Deck avoids it well.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Deck finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Deck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobs seems to have recovered his senses.
Deck swings widly with a right hand
and Jacobs counters with a nice leg kick.
Jacobs wants to slow Deck down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deck misses with a looping left.
Deck misses with a low kick as Jacobs jumps back.
Jacobs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deck slips under a jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Deck 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.
Deck drops Jacobs with a big left hand! Jacobs is injured, injured bad! Deck jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspectah Deck!
A relieved looking Inspectah Deck thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanchai Suya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kasper Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kanchai Suya!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suya lands a head shot.
Suya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Kanchai Suya has been cut.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suya misses with a head kick.
Koltun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koltun - that will leave a mark!
Koltun gets tackled into the cage by Suya. Suya maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Koltun.
Suya misses with a punch on the inside.
Koltun tries to work over Suya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suya.
Koltun managing to block the knees to the body from Suya.
Suya trying to land knees to the body.
Koltun misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Koltun as the two fighters clinch.
Suya scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koltun.
I was talking to Koltun's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Suya misses with a punch to the body.
Suya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suya missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koltun is defending well for now.
Suya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Suya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koltun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suya.
Koltun gets through Suya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koltun tries to throw a body punch but Suya avoids it by throwing Koltun back against the cage.
Suya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koltun.
Suya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koltun pushes Suya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suya is rocked!
Koltun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suya is still on wobbly legs! Can Koltun finish him?
Suya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suya has a couple of punches blocked by Koltun.
Koltun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Koltun.
Koltun lands a big right hand that drops Suya! The killer instinct kicks in and Koltun finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Koltun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Koltun!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kasper Koltun waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Prado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prado's entrance music is Remember The Name. A fine choice. Harald Hillgrund has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fernando Prado's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Prado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harald Hillgrund!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillgrund throws a hook but Prado avoids it easily.
We've been told by Prado's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hillgrund.
Prado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hillgrund.
Prado jabs Hillgrund right on the nose. Hillgrund blinks but takes it well.
Prado throws a sloppy head kick and Hillgrund moves out of range easily.
Prado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hillgrund.
Harald Hillgrund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hillgrund.
Prado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hillgrund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hillgrund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Prado!
Hillgrund looks to land a left hand but Prado moved out of range nicely.
Prado cracks Hillgrund with a right hand to the side of the head.
Prado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hillgrund throws the left hand but Prado avoids the punch easily.
And Prado counters with a quick kick to the body but Hillgrund blocks it.
Hillgrund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hillgrund tries to clinch up but Prado circles away and keeps his distance.
Prado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Prado connects with a leg kick. Hillgrund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Prado throws the left hand but Hillgrund avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hillgrund drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hillgrund throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Prado is not content to let Hillgrund control the position.
Hillgrund swings around for an armbar but Prado sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hillgrund's guard.
Hillgrund 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.
Prado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund trying to control the position here.
Prado would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hillgrund wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Prado is now in half guard.
Hillgrund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prado stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund wants to control but Prado is keeping busy.
Prado works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hillgrund is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hillgrund tries to hold on but Prado postures up.
Hillgrund tries to reverse the position but Prado maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Prado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Prado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hillgrund. That did some damage!
Hillgrund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hillgrund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hillgrund moves out of range of the strikes.
Hillgrund throws a shot from downtown. Prado moves away and avoids it.
Hillgrund misses with the combination.
Prado is looking to counter with a body kick.
Prado throws a solid leg kick but Hillgrund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prado.
Hillgrund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.
Fernando Prado is winning the standup battle so far.
Hillgrund fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick from Prado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillgrund tries to clinch
and Hillgrund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prado lands a high kick!
Prado misses with a body kick.
Prado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Hillgrund with that takedown attempt.
Fernando Prado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Hillgrund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Prado.
Prado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hillgrund was well out of range. Poor timing from Prado.
Hillgrund checks a leg kick.
Hillgrund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prado.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prado.
Prado throws a big shot that misses.
Hillgrund looks to score with a jab to the body but Prado is just out of range.
Prado keeps the fight on the outside.
Prado slips a jab from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throws a sloppy body shot
and Prado counters with a solid body kick.
Prado dodges the punch combination from Hillgrund.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hillgrund goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Prado scores with a leg kick.
Prado connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillgrund misses with a body shot.
As Hillgrund backs away, Prado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Prado lands with a cross.
Prado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hillgrund's calf.
Hillgrund tries to clinch up but Prado circles away and keeps his distance.
Prado keeps the fight on the outside.
Hillgrund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prado, as that shot connected.
Hillgrund looks to land a combination but Prado avoids it well.
Prado throws a leg kick but Hillgrund checks it.
Prado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hillgrund can do to turn this around?
Prado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hillgrund walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund 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.
Hillgrund throws a hook but Prado avoids it easily.
Prado fails to land with a series of punches.
Prado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hillgrund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hillgrund throws out a powerful jab.
Hillgrund moves into range and clinches up with Prado.
Prado gets underhooks to prevent Hillgrund's takedown attempt.
Prado misses with a punch on the inside.
Hillgrund goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prado prevents it.
Prado working aggressively here.
Prado misses with some punches.
Hillgrund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hillgrund tries to clinch there but Prado circles away.
Hillgrund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prado misses with a hook. Hillgrund ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund tries to land a leg kick but Prado saw it coming and moves away.
Hillgrund lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've been informed that Hillgrund has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Hillgrund blocks the low kick.
Hillgrund tries to clinch up.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Prado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hillgrund scores with a nice strike.
Fernando Prado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hillgrund scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Prado - that will leave a mark!
Hillgrund tries to clinch up.
Hillgrund throws a leg kick but Prado checks it.
A solid body kick from Prado.
Prado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hillgrund wants to clinch.
It looked like Prado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hillgrund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prado.
Prado loads up on a big right hand but Hillgrund slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Prado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prado swings for the body but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Hillgrund lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hillgrund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prado counters with a nice body shot.
Prado lands with a slapping head kick.
Hillgrund tries to close the distance and clinch but Prado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot.
Hillgrund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prado throws a body shot but no joy.
Prado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hillgrund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hillgrund has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Prado.
Prado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hillgrund shoots in and drives through. Prado sprawls well.
Hillgrund wants to clinch.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hillgrund was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prado is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prado is trying to control Hillgrund's posture but Hillgrund avoids it.
Hillgrund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prado keeps working.
Hillgrund looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Prado is avoiding damage well.
Prado taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hillgrund working away.
Hillgrund is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prado has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Prado defending against the ground and pound.
Hillgrund postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Prado prevents Hillgrund from improving position.
Hillgrund works to advance to full mount. Prado defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hillgrund working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hillgrund looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prado wants to hold on but Hillgrund pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Hillgrund there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hillgrund breaks from Prado's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hillgrund thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hillgrund is landing with some decent strikes but Prado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hillgrund misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hillgrund trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hillgrund thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prado wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hillgrund looking to finish Prado with some ground and pound. This is bad for Prado!
Prado is rocked!
Hillgrund misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hillgrund throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hillgrund cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hillgrund misses with some ground and pound and Prado recovers position to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Hillgrund really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Prado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hillgrund.
Nice cross by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Hillgrund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hillgrund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Prado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hillgrund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prado stuffs the takedown.
Prado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prado ducks under a wild hook from Hillgrund.
Prado feints and then cracks Hillgrund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hillgrund down.
Hillgrund on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Prado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hillgrund lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prado at a distance.
Hillgrund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hillgrund.
Prado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Hillgrund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prado cracks the inside of Hillgrund's front leg.
Prado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Prado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hillgrund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prado quickly recovers to half guard.
Hillgrund looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hillgrund trying to control the action but Prado is working from the bottom.
Hillgrund is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hillgrund is pressing down on Prado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prado is holding on for now.
Hillgrund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hillgrund lands a nice short elbow.
Hillgrund not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hillgrund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund scores with a sloppy right hand. Prado should have avoided that one.
Hillgrund throws an overhand right that lands on Prado's shoulder, as Prado tries to avoid the shot.
Prado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hillgrund throws a body punch but Prado moves out of range.
Hillgrund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prado.
Hillgrund moves out of range as Prado throws a body kick.
Hillgrund tries to clinch but Prado is having none of it.
Hillgrund cracks a nice hook into Prado's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prado, right into the meat.
Prado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hillgrund's sensitive parts.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown but Prado shows good takedown defense.
Prado thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fernando Prado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harald Hillgrund.
Hillgrund takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hillgrund misses with a looping left.
Hillgrund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prado's waist but Prado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hillgrund off to one side.
Prado cracks Hillgrund with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prado.
Prado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hillgrund shoots in and drives through. Prado sprawls well.
Hillgrund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hillgrund circles away quickly and effectively.
Hillgrund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hillgrund is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hillgrund fails to land the takedown.
Hillgrund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hillgrund thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Prado.
Hillgrund fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prado avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Prado had his way with Harald Hillgrund in that round.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hillgrund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hillgrund.
Prado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Prado avoids a kick to the body.
Prado throws a lazy right hand but Hillgrund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Prado.
Hillgrund misses with the combination.
Prado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prado manages to avoid it.
Prado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Hillgrund.
Prado misses with a kick to the body.
Hillgrund thuds a left hand into Prado's body.
Prado throws a head kick but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Prado defending well as Hillgrund loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Prado delivers a nice body kick.
Hillgrund walks into a left hand.
Hillgrund fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hillgrund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Prado.
Prado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prado throws a head punch that misses.
Prado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prado breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Prado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hillgrund.
Hillgrund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillgrund moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hillgrund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prado circles away quickly and effectively.
Prado scores with a jab to the body.
Hillgrund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Prado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hillgrund is out of range.
Hillgrund closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prado to the mat! Prado manages to get full guard.
Hillgrund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hillgrund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hillgrund landing with the ground and pound.
Hillgrund trying to control but Prado is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hillgrund throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harald Hillgrund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hillgrund moves into range and clinches up with Prado.
Hillgrund has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Prado regains guard immediately.
Prado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fernando Prado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund trying to control but Prado is working from the bottom.
Hillgrund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hillgrund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prado is keeping the position for now.
Hillgrund trying to control the position from guard on top but Prado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hillgrund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harald Hillgrund.
I think Prado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Prado!
Fernando Prado retains his lightweight title!
Fernando Prado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Harald Hillgrund stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is a setback, but I will bounce back from it. my eyes are still set on that title, I'll get there, you'll see!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Maake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Maake!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maake lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maake moves into the clinch.
Lang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lang misses with a knee strike.
Maake is trying to push Lang away but Lang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maake gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lang working aggressively here.
Maake slowing the pace effectively.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Maake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maake slowing the pace effectively.
Maake is trying to break the clinch but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maake's elbow.
Maake throws a head punch that misses.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maake managing to block the knees to the body from Lang.
Maake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maake blocks it with crossed arms.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Maake's ribcage. Maake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maake is trying to force a seperation but Lang has the dominant position.
Maake slowing the pace effectively.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maake lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Cedric Maake has been cut.
Maake wants to stall.
Maake taking a breather.
Maake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maake thows a leg kick but Lang checks it
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Maake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Maake misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Maake scores with a shot to the body.
Lang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sanitarium in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lang.
Maake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Maake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
A jab from Lang does it's job there.
Lang swings for the body but Maake moves out of range.
Lang throws the kick towards the body but Maake avoids it.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maake.
Maake connects with a body shot that sends Lang's belly button to the back.
Lang moves out of range as Maake strikes.
Maake tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang throws a push kick but Maake slaps the foot to one side.
Maake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lang is out of range and Maake settles back down.
Lang misses with a head kick.
Maake throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat.
Maake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lang. Lang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Lang checks a low kick from Maake.
Lang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maake's head.
Maake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang scores with a nice strike.
Maake throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Maake misses.
Lang checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maake attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maake slips under a jab.
Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lang throws a lazy uppercut
and Maake counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang tried to score with a low kick but Maake checks it.
Lang misses with a left hand
and Maake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maake has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lang.
Lang scores with a head kick.
Lang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lang slips a jab from Maake.
Maake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Maake misses with a straight left.
Lang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maake. That's going to slow Lang down.
Lang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Maake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maake throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
Maake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
Maake throws a front kick aimed at Lang's knee but Lang avoids it well.
Maake scores with the left hand. Lang knows he should have avoided that one.
Maake blocks a leg kick.
Maake walks into a jab.
Maake throws a leg kick but Lang moved away.
Maake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Maake just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Maake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Lang tried to score with a low kick but Maake checks it.
Maake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maake avoids the body shot from Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang throws a head kick but Maake moves out of range.
Maake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maake tries a low kick but Lang avoids it.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Maake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maake lands a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maake in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lang connects with a leg kick. Maake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Maake's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lang looks to land a body kick but Maake moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maake swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Lang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang lands a glancing blow to the side of Maake's head.
Lang tries to land a front kick but Maake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maake throws a nice looking combination but Lang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lang with a nice cross.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
Maake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maake thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Lang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lang defending well as Maake loads up on a big left hand.
Maake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lang blocks a head kick by Maake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lang throws a right and a left that Maake avoids nicely.
Maake throws a lazy uppercut
and Maake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang throws a wild body kick that Maake sees coming a mile off.
Maake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Maake is looking to slow Lang down with leg kicks.
Maake swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lang checks a leg kick.
Maake swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Maake thows a leg kick but Lang checks it
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lang lands with a cross.
Lang scores with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang cracks Maake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses.
Maake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maake looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Maake misses with a two punch combination.
Maake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Maake misses.
Lang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maake.
Lang dodges the punch combination from Maake.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Maake's ribs.
Maake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maake manages to avoid it.
Maake only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lang. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Maake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maake moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang looks for the body kick but Maake saw that one coming.
Lang throws a body punch but Maake moves out of range.
Jab from Lang.
Maake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maake misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.
Lang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maake throws a leg kick
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maake thows a leg kick but Lang checks it
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maake can do to turn this around?
Maake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maake throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lang throws a leg kick but Maake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Maake looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang throws a head kick but Maake moves out of range.
Maake feints a counter leg kick.
Lang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maake. Maake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lang throws a low kick, looking for Maake's leg but Maake calmly moves out of range.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Maake is just out of range.
Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Maake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Maake throws a body kick that misses.
Maake misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Maake is out of range.
Maake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cedric Maake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maake punishes Lang's body with a nice straight punch.
Maake scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Maake misses with an uppercut.
Maake looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Maake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maake throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lang with a hook.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Lang walks into a stiff left hand from Maake.
Lang misses with a hook
and Maake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Maake. Beautiful body shot.
Lang slips a straight right by Maake.
Lang punishes Maake's body with a nice straight punch.
Maake throws a nice looking combination but Lang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Lang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.
Maake walks into a jab.
Maake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lang's sensitive parts.
Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Maake seems unphased.
Maake misses with a series of wild punches.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
Lang cracks the inside of Maake's front leg.
Maake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maake ducks right into an uppercut from Lang.
A leg kick checked by Lang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Lang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maake throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Maake misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat.
Maake looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maake avoids it.
Maake just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maake.
Maake misses with a low kick as Lang jumps back.
Maake throws a right and a left that Lang avoids nicely.
Maake swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maake throws a leg kick but Lang moved away.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maake.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lang 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garfunkel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Haifisch. Kerenzikov has chosen NO SHELTER\RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
272 lbs
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Garfunkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Argivas Kerenzikov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov digs a good hook to Garfunkel's body.
Kerenzikov scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Frank Garfunkel has been cut.
Kerenzikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Garfunkel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garfunkel tries to keep at a distance but Kerenzikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kerenzikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerenzikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kerenzikov breaks the clinch.
Kerenzikov throws a right and a left that Garfunkel avoids nicely.
Garfunkel feinted with a counter takedown.
Kerenzikov lands with a kick to the temple. Garfunkel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kerenzikov tries to clinch there but Garfunkel circles away.
Kerenzikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Garfunkel. Garfunkel gets slowly back to his feet.
Garfunkel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Kerenzikov.
Garfunkel tries to counter with a takedown but Kerenzikov is quick to defend against it.
Kerenzikov tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerenzikov misses with a hook. Garfunkel ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Garfunkel misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov wants to slow Garfunkel down by chopping away at his legs.
Garfunkel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kerenzikov is looking to clinch but Garfunkel is avoiding it.
Garfunkel tries to counter with a takedown but Kerenzikov is quick to defend against it.
Kerenzikov misses with a few strikes there.
Garfunkel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kerenzikov moves in looking to clinch but Garfunkel pushes him off.
Garfunkel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kerenzikov sprawls and moves away.
Kerenzikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garfunkel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kerenzikov lands a head kick. Garfunkel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Frank Garfunkel's cut is getting worse.
Kerenzikov throws a head kick that misses
and Garfunkel counters with a straight right hand.
Kerenzikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Garfunkel.
A little feinted left hand from Garfunkel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garfunkel avoids the body shot from Kerenzikov.
Garfunkel slips under a jab.
Garfunkel clobbers Kerenzikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Kerenzikov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov looks to land a right hand but Garfunkel moved out of range.
Garfunkel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kerenzikov sprawls and moves away.
Kerenzikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kerenzikov misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Garfunkel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garfunkel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerenzikov is looking to reverse the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Kerenzikov tries to bench press Garfunkel off him but Garfunkel keeps the position.
Kerenzikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kerenzikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kerenzikov is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel scoring with punches from side control.
Kerenzikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kerenzikov dodges the ground and pound from Garfunkel.
Kerenzikov is trying to control Garfunkel's posture but Garfunkel avoids it.
Garfunkel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kerenzikov is not content to let Garfunkel control the position.
Garfunkel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kerenzikov down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov is looking for a sweep.
Kerenzikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garfunkel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerenzikov has hold of Garfunkel's hands but Garfunkel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garfunkel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garfunkel is keen to just control but Kerenzikov is a slippery customer.
Garfunkel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kerenzikov wants to get back to his feet.
Kerenzikov gets back to full guard.
Kerenzikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kerenzikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garfunkel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argivas Kerenzikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kerenzikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garfunkel defending well as Kerenzikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kerenzikov misses with a head kick.
Garfunkel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kerenzikov throws a hook but Garfunkel avoids it easily.
Garfunkel feinted with a counter takedown.
Kerenzikov tries to clinch
and Garfunkel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kerenzikov!
Garfunkel advances nicely into full mount.
Garfunkel trying to control but Kerenzikov is having none of it.
Kerenzikov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerenzikov looking to sit in guard and control but Garfunkel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kerenzikov looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerenzikov is retaining full guard.
Garfunkel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garfunkel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Garfunkel working away.
Kerenzikov is looking to regain half guard here but Garfunkel keeps moving and retains side control.
Garfunkel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Garfunkel scoring with punches and elbows.
Kerenzikov is trying to improve his position.
Garfunkel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garfunkel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel working the ground and pound but Kerenzikov is defending the strikes.
Garfunkel working the head with strikes.
Kerenzikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garfunkel working away.
Frank Garfunkel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerenzikov is looking to reverse the position.
Garfunkel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garfunkel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garfunkel working the head and body with strikes.
Kerenzikov is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kerenzikov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Garfunkel can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Garfunkel!
A relieved looking Frank Garfunkel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Televing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Televing has chosen Nightwish - End of all Hope as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
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285 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom DeNardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Televing!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Televing doesn't manage to clinch there - DeNardo circles away.
Televing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Televing.
DeNardo missing with a left hand there. Televing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Televing on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Televing tries to close the distance and clinch but DeNardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by DeNardo.
DeNardo takes a swing at Televing's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from DeNardo misses the target.
Televing lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Televing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeNardo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Televing pinned against the cage. Televing gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Televing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeNardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Datsik's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Televing scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Televing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeNardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeNardo looks to land a left hand but Televing moved out of range nicely.
DeNardo throws a body punch but Televing moves out of range.
DeNardo tests Televing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Televing is looking to clinch.
DeNardo throws a wild body kick that Televing sees coming a mile off.
Televing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeNardo.
DeNardo jabs Televing right on the nose. Televing blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Christian Televing has been cut.
Televing looks to land a combination but DeNardo avoids it well.
DeNardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeNardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeNardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Televing misses.
DeNardo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Televing. Televing circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Televing with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Televing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeNardo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Televing. No joy for DeNardo on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Televing stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom DeNardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Televing. Beautiful body shot.
Televing lands a jab to the nose.
Televing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from DeNardo.
DeNardo tries a body shot but Televing blocks it.
Televing lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as DeNardo controls the action.
DeNardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeNardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Televing scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Televing walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from DeNardo misses.
Televing throws a combination. DeNardo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Televing misses with the combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeNardo.
Televing closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeNardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Televing moves out of range of the leg kick from DeNardo.
DeNardo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Televing misses with a wild combination.
DeNardo throws a leg kick but Televing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeNardo misses with an uppercut.
DeNardo avoids the body shot from Televing.
DeNardo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
DeNardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Televing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeNardo, pushing him back against the cage.
Televing misses with a body punch.
DeNardo blocks an elbow strike.
DeNardo throws a head punch that misses.
Televing prevents a body shot from DeNardo.
Televing digs a right hand into DeNardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeNardo's gas tank.
Televing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNardo's elbow.
Televing is working DeNardo over against the cage.
DeNardo lands a body shot.
Televing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Televing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNardo's elbow.
DeNardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeNardo misses with a straight left.
Televing throws a right hand that DeNardo ducks under and follows up with a left that DeNardo also avoids with ease.
DeNardo half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Televing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Televing's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeNardo cracks Televing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Televing is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeNardo rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body kick from DeNardo.
Christian Televing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeNardo scores with a three punch combo!
DeNardo is looking to land body kicks.
DeNardo looks for the body kick but Televing saw that one coming.
Televing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Televing.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeNardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNardo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeNardo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Televing under the eye.
Televing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeNardo misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Televing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeNardo tests Televing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Televing takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeNardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeNardo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeNardo misses with a takedown attempt - Televing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Televing moves to clinch but DeNardo breaks away
and DeNardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Televing misses with a combination
and DeNardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeNardo looks to land a left hand but Televing moved out of range nicely.
Televing moves out of range of the strikes.
DeNardo throws a big shot that misses.
Televing tries to bum rush DeNardo with a series of wild strikes but DeNardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Televing wants to clinch up but DeNardo keeps it at a distance.
Televing throws a series of punches but DeNardo avoids them all with ease.
Dom DeNardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeNardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Televing.
Televing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Televing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Televing steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeNardo. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Televing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeNardo.
Televing wants to counter the offense by DeNardo and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom DeNardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeNardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Televing.
DeNardo looks to throw the jab but Televing is out of range.
DeNardo misses with a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting DeNardo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Televing misses with a shot to the body
and DeNardo counters with a nice body kick.
Televing moves out of range of the body kick from DeNardo.
DeNardo lands with a nice body kick.
Televing moves out of range of the body kick.
DeNardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Christian Televing's cut even more.
Televing clinches.
DeNardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Televing backwards.
DeNardo misses with a body punch.
DeNardo scores with a shoulder strike.
DeNardo jumps into guard, dragging Televing to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNardo is trying to keep Televing in close.
DeNardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
DeNardo wants to hit a switch here but Televing passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeNardo there!
DeNardo is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Televing's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DeNardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Televing moves out of range as DeNardo strikes.
Televing unleashes a big counter combination but DeNardo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Televing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeNardo feinted with a counter takedown.
Televing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeNardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Televing's sensitive parts.
DeNardo wants to land a leg kick but Televing is out of range.
DeNardo throws a nice looking combination but Televing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeNardo stuns Televing with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Televing tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeNardo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Televing catches DeNardo right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Televing ducks under a wild hook from DeNardo.
Televing tries to clinch up.
DeNardo scores with a nice right hand.
Dom DeNardo is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Televing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Televing is looking to clinch but DeNardo is avoiding it.
Televing stuffs the takedown attempt from DeNardo. DeNardo gets slowly back to his feet.
Televing tries to counter by closing the distance.
DeNardo throws the kick towards the body but Televing avoids it.
As DeNardo backs off Televing throws a huge counter combo but DeNardo manages to avoid it all.
A big left from DeNardo misses.
DeNardo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Televing moves out of range of the body kick from DeNardo.
DeNardo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DeNardo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeNardo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Televing's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNardo is trying to control. Televing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeNardo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeNardo is looking to take a break and control but Televing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeNardo is just content to waste time from the top position. Televing takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeNardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Televing can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo passes Televing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeNardo lands with a punch from half guard.
DeNardo controlling the pace.
DeNardo prevents Televing from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNardo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeNardo tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for DeNardo.
DeNardo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeNardo misses with a looping left.
DeNardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Televing has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeNardo.
Televing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeNardo misses the jab.
Televing steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DeNardo.
Televing is looking to clinch.
DeNardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Televing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeNardo throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Televing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Televing fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeNardo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Televing is fending him off so far but DeNardo persists. Nope, Televing circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Televing's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeNardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeNardo lands with a good body shot.
Televing scores with a hook.
Televing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Televing lands.
Televing scores with a jab to the head.
Televing tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Televing blocks the leg kick.
Televing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Televing is looking to clinch but DeNardo is avoiding it.
DeNardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeNardo keeps the fight on the outside.
DeNardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Televing just manages to avoid it.
DeNardo keeps Televing at a distance using the push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeNardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo scores with a jab.
DeNardo keeps the fight on the outside.
DeNardo misses with a body kick.
DeNardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Televing is just out of range.
DeNardo throws a leg kick but Televing moved away.
Televing slips under a jab from DeNardo.
Televing tries to clinch up but DeNardo circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and DeNardo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christian Televing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeNardo throws a nice looking combination but Televing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Televing fails to land with a series of punches.
DeNardo misses the jab.
Televing misses with a combination
and DeNardo counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from DeNardo tenderised Televing's leg. Televing is trying to keep his angry face on.
Televing tries to clinch but DeNardo moves out of range.
Televing looks to clinch
and DeNardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Televing avoids a kick to the body.
Televing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeNardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Televing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeNardo.
Televing takes one on the button.
The cut above Christian Televing's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeNardo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeNardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Televing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Televing avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeNardo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeNardo misses with a straight right.
DeNardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by DeNardo there.
DeNardo cracks Televing with a right hand to the side of the head.
Televing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeNardo.
DeNardo misses with a low kick.
DeNardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Televing shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. DeNardo eats them both and turns towards Televing to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Televing dodges the punch combination from DeNardo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Televing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeNardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeNardo shoots in for a takedown but Televing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Televing ducks under a wild hook from DeNardo.
DeNardo dodges the punch combination from Televing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeNardo.
DeNardo keeps the fight on the outside.
DeNardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Televing throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from DeNardo misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo had his way with Christian Televing in that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Televing's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Televing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Televing scores with a one two! DeNardo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Televing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeNardo can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Televing. DeNardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeNardo swings for the body but Televing moves out of range.
DeNardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeNardo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeNardo scores with a hook.
DeNardo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Televing defends well and DeNardo ends up having to push Televing into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeNardo tries to keep at a distance but Televing has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Televing misses with a body punch.
Televing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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.
DeNardo prevents a body shot from Televing.
DeNardo blocks an elbow strike.
Televing lands an elbow that stopped DeNardo in his tracks for a moment.
Televing misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeNardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Televing misses with some punches.
DeNardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Televing backwards.
Televing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeNardo lands a shoulder strike.
DeNardo successfully pulls guard.
DeNardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Televing's guard.
DeNardo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNardo trying to control but Televing is working from the bottom.
Televing has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. DeNardo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Televing tries a body shot but DeNardo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Televing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Televing.
Televing misses with the head strike.
DeNardo fails to pull guard.
DeNardo lands with a left to the head.
Televing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeNardo backwards.
Televing lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dom DeNardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeNardo blocks a body shot from Televing.
Televing struggles to land a body shot inside as DeNardo controls his hands.
Televing working aggressively here.
DeNardo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom DeNardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Televing misses with the head strike.
DeNardo avoids a wild elbow strike from Televing.
DeNardo prevents a body shot from Televing.
Televing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeNardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Televing swings wildly with an uppercut but DeNardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Televing working aggressively here.
DeNardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeNardo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Televing is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Televing is fighting off a takedown attempt but DeNardo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Televing to the mat. Televing regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo throwing strikes but missing.
Televing avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christian Televing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeNardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeNardo trying to control but Televing is working from the bottom.
Dom DeNardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Televing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeNardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Televing is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Televing.
I think DeNardo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom DeNardo!
Dom DeNardo is the new heavyweight champion!
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