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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Makovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalski doesn't manage to clinch there - Makovsky circles away.
Makovsky throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
Kowalski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Makovsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makovsky sets himself, and Kowalski steps forward looking for the clinch! Makovsky avoids it this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makovsky. That's going to slow Kowalski down.
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makovsky.
Makovsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kowalski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makovsky.
A big left from Makovsky misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski scores with a nice right hand.
Makovsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski cracks Makovsky with a good jab.
Kowalski staying out of range there.
Kowalski wants to counter with a clinch but Makovsky pushes him away.
Makovsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kowalski.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makovsky is looking to chop away at Kowalski's legs.
Nice shot by Kowalski.
Makovsky throws out a loose jab but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kowalski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky blocks a head kick by Kowalski.
Kowalski thows a body kick. Makovsky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zach Makovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Makovsky.
Makovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Makovsky.
Makovsky sets himself, and Kowalski steps forward looking for the clinch! Makovsky avoids it this time.
Makovsky throws a hook but Kowalski blocks it.
Makovsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kowalski is trying to get back to full guard.
Makovsky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makovsky trying to control the action but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Makovsky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Makovsky is nestled in close to Kowalski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makovsky trying to mount his opponent but Kowalski defends it.
Makovsky trying to control the pace.
Makovsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makovsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kowalski defending well though.
Makovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Makovsky moved out of range.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makovsky missing with a left hand there. Kowalski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalski looks to land a body kick but Makovsky moved away.
Makovsky throws a leg kick but Kowalski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Makovsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makovsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls well. He's pushed Makovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheers as Kowalski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makovsky doesn't seem phased though.
Makovsky swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky gets a takedown into half guard.
Makovsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makovsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makovsky lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalski is looking for a sweep. Makovsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makovsky is thwarting Kowalski's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Makovsky there.
Makovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Makovsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makovsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Kowalski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makovsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makovsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalski tries to get to full guard but Makovsky has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makovsky in particular looking to stall.
Makovsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski is looking for a sweep. Makovsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kowalski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makovsky shoots in and drives through. Kowalski sprawls well.
Kowalski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Donk. Makovsky catches Kowalski right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski scores with the left hand. Makovsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Kowalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makovsky momentarily.
Makovsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kowalski is fending him off so far but Makovsky persists. Nope, Kowalski circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Makovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kowalski lands a nice shot that snaps Makovsky's head back.
Makovsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zach Makovsky will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Makovsky tries to counter with a takedown but Kowalski is quick to defend against it.
Makovsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Makovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kowalski wants to counter with a clinch but Makovsky pushes him away.
Makovsky closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Makovsky pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makovsky.
Makovsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalski to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kowalski. Kowalski obviously looking to wear him down.
Makovsky looks to land a body kick but Kowalski moved away.
Kowalski scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makovsky. Makovsky obviously looking to wear him down.
Kowalski throws a head kick that Makovsky semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Kowalski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makovsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makovsky walks into a straight right hand from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski wants to counter with a clinch but Makovsky pushes him away.
Makovsky throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski staying out of range there.
Kowalski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makovsky.
Kowalski throws a leg kick but Makovsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makovsky feinted with a counter takedown.
Makovsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kowalski connects with a high kick.
Pawel Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makovsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kowalski throws a front kick aimed at Makovsky's knee but Makovsky avoids it well.
Makovsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Makovsky slips a straight right by Kowalski.
Pawel Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makovsky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kowalski backs up against the cage.
Kowalski lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalski jabs Makovsky right on the nose. Makovsky blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a nice shot that snaps Makovsky's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
Makovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kowalski tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makovsky.
Kowalski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makovsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky tries to land a front kick but Kowalski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pawel Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Makovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makovsky throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
Makovsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Kowalski's head.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Makovsky thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kowalski if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Makovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Makovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zach Makovsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makovsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pawel Kowalski.
I think Makovsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Makovsky!
Zach Makovsky was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Kondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Overeem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Switchblade Smiles. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yuki Kondo enters the cage!
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174 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arjen Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuki Kondo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem thows a body kick. Kondo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Overeem slips under a jab from Kondo.
Overeem slips a jab from Kondo.
Kondo moves out of range of the body kick.
Overeem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Overeem throws a body punch but Kondo moves out of range.
Kondo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Overeem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Overeem slips under a jab from Kondo.
Kondo misses with a body shot.
Overeem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kondo's head.
Overeem throws the kick towards the body but Kondo avoids it.
Kondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kondo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kondo throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses
and Kondo 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!
Kondo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Overeem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjen Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throws a poor cross that misses
and Kondo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Kondo is just out of range.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Kondo throws a shot from downtown. Overeem moves away and avoids it.
Overeem wants to land a leg kick but Kondo is out of range.
Overeem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Overeem throws a head kick that Kondo semi-blocks.
Yuki Kondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Overeem to score with a decent uppercut.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Overeem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kondo lands a nice hook to Overeem's body. Overeem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kondo scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kondo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kondo catches Overeem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Overeem tries to land a front kick but Kondo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Overeem.
Kondo stalks Overeem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Overeem's face. Overeem staggers backwards, shaken.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses
and Kondo counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kondo.
Overeem is rocked!
Kondo misses with a straight right.
Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kondo.
Overeem scores with a hook to the body. Kondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick.
Kondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Overeem counters with a body kick.
Kondo feints and as Overeem raises his hands in defense, Kondo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kondo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kondo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kondo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Kondo from controlling successfully.
Kondo looking to pass the guard.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Kondo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four 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.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kondo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Kondo throws a hook to the side of Overeem's head but Overeem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Overeem moves out of range as Kondo strikes.
Overeem looks for the body kick but Kondo saw that one coming.
Kondo lands a jab to the nose.
Some bone on bone action there as Kondo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Overeem thinks about countering with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Overeem.
Kondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Overeem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kondo.
Kondo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Overeem circles away.
Kondo lands a head shot.
Kondo scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Kondo dominated that round.
That's time! Overeem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kondo scores with a body shot.
Kondo tries to keep at a distance but Overeem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Kondo misses.
Kondo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Overeem throws a body kick that misses.
Overeem misses with a hook.
Yuki Kondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overeem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kondo.
Kondo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Overeem did well to prevent Kondo getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kondo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kondo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overeem keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Overeem haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kondo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kondo moves nicely into side control.
Kondo taking a breather here.
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.
You can see the frustration on Overeem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kondo is looking to take a break and control but Overeem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Overeem tries to escape but Kondo is in control.
The ground and pound from Kondo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kondo lands a slapping body shot.
Overeem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kondo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Overeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kondo connects with a right hand. Overeem shakes it off.
Overeem misses with a low kick.
Kondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overeem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kondo.
Kondo lunges at Overeem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Overeem's hand.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Kondo moves out of range easily.
Overeem walks into a jab.
Kondo scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Kondo as he connects with a hook.
Oh Overeem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overeem jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Overeem seems to have got his legs back now.
Kondo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kondo.
Kondo throws an overhand right that lands on Overeem's shoulder, as Overeem tries to avoid the shot.
Overeem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kondo's head.
Overeem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kondo misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Overeem.
Kondo blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Kondo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Kondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Kondo cracks Overeem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Overeem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Overeem thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kondo if he has to take too many more of those.
Overeem scores with a nice strike.
Overeem tries to score with a low kick but Kondo moves his leg out of the way.
Kondo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kondo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Overeem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kondo.
Kondo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kondo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Kondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Kondo connects with a looping right hand.
Kondo throws a right and a left that Overeem avoids nicely.
Kondo misses with an uppercut. Overeem saw that one coming.
Kondo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Overeem under the eye.
Overeem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kondo finds it's way round the side to connect with Overeem's head.
Kondo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whack! Overeem lands a heavy head kick that drops Kondo. The ref tackles Overeem to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kondo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Arjen Overeem!
During a confident post fight interview, Arjen Overeem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricci Morocco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Belfort will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricci Morocco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morocco 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.
Morocco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belfort counters with a straight right hand.
Belfort looks to throw the jab but Morocco is out of range.
Morocco moves in looking to clinch but Belfort pushes him off.
Morocco moves into range and clinches up with Belfort.
Belfort breaks from the clinch.
Morocco thows a body kick. Belfort tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Belfort throws a wild body kick that Morocco sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belfort.
Belfort throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Belfort walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morocco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morocco misses with a straight left.
Belfort misses with a body kick.
Morocco misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Morocco.
Morocco staying out of range there.
Belfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belfort appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belfort lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ricci Morocco has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belfort dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morocco. That did some damage!
Morocco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morocco misses with a straight left.
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belfort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belfort looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morocco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morocco ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Morocco misses with a straight right.
Morocco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morocco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Belfort counters with a right hand to the body.
Morocco rushes Belfort and presses him up against the cage.
Morocco lands with a short shot to the head.
Morocco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morocco lands a nice uppercut.
Belfort tries a body shot but Morocco blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morocco lands 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!
Morocco lands a left hand.
Morocco misses with a punch on the inside.
Belfort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belfort connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Morocco.
Morocco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belforts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Jordan Belfort has been cut.
Belfort fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morocco.
A leg kick checked by Morocco.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morocco.
Morocco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morocco throws a powerful right kick. Belfort tried to block low but the kick was high! Belfort was taken right off of his feet! Morocco jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricci Morocco!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jared Nicholson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demar Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Nicholson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demar Jones!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholson throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones digs a good body shot into Nicholson's ribs.
Nicholson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicholson dodges the punch combination from Jones.
A big right from Nicholson misses.
Nicholson tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicholson slips a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones cracks Nicholson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicholson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicholson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Nicholson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicholson throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Nicholson is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Nicholson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicholson throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Nicholson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicholson takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones throws out a counter right but Nicholson avoids it with no problem.
Nicholson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones tries to move into range but Nicholson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicholson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Nicholson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nicholson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicholson staying out of range there.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicholson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicholson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicholson.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones throws a low kick but Nicholson avoids it.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicholson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Nicholson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicholson tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones tests Nicholson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones punishes Nicholson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nicholson scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Nicholson connects with a nice cross there... Jones is looking wobbly and Nicholson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jones to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Nicholson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jared Nicholson!
Jared Nicholson gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Savas Bulent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sioldster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sioldster's choice of entrance music: Chaos - Burgatory. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Savas Bulent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Sioldster!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulent forces Sioldster back against the cage and clinches.
Sioldster digs a right hand underneath Bulent's ribcage. Bulent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sioldster misses with a body punch.
Sioldster slows down the pace here.
Bulent tries to land a knee to the head but Sioldster blocks with his arms.
Bulent misses with the head strike.
Bulent blocks an uppercut.
Bulent stalling against the cage.
Bulent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sioldster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sioldster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sioldster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulents head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sioldster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulent has a couple of punches blocked by Sioldster.
Bulent stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sioldster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sioldster tries to throw a body punch but Bulent avoids it by throwing Sioldster back against the cage.
Sioldster lands a nice uppercut.
Sioldster lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bulent just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sioldster's brow.
Bulent looking to slow down the pace here.
We've been hearing reports that Bulent has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sioldster tries to throw a body punch but Bulent avoids it by throwing Sioldster back against the cage.
Sioldster has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bulent seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sioldster can turn it around.
Sioldster lands an uppercut.
Sioldster can't find room to land a body shot as Bulent controls the action.
Bulent blocks an uppercut.
Bulent drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sioldster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sioldster misses with a straight right.
Sioldster throws a shot to the body.
Sioldster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sioldster with a hook.
Sioldster throws a nice looking combination but Bulent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sioldster throws out a powerful jab.
Sioldster thuds his right hand into Bulent's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sioldster blocks a low kick nicely.
Sioldster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bulent is defended easily by Sioldster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savas Bulent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sioldster stuns Bulent with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sioldster misses the body punch
and Bulent counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sioldster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sioldster lands with a left to the head.
Sioldster blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Sioldster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulent tries to stall but Sioldster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Sioldster.
Sioldster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sioldster lands with a right to the head.
Bulent displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sioldster up against the cage.
Sioldster has Bulent pressed against the cage.
Sioldster effectively controlling the action here.
Sioldster continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sioldster taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Sioldster.
Sioldster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sioldster is leaning against Bulent and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sioldster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bulent looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulent taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sioldster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulent's elbow.
Sioldster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bulent or not.
Sioldster misses with the head strike.
Sioldster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sioldster lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Bulent fails to land.
Sioldster misses with a punch to the body.
Sioldster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulent's elbow.
Bulent prevents a body shot from Sioldster.
Bulent is pushing Sioldster up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sioldster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sioldster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bulent misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sioldster dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sioldster misses with the combination.
Bulent getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bulent throws a lazy uppercut
and Bulent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulent lands a slapping body shot.
Bulent tries to land a leg kick but Sioldster saw it coming and moves away.
Sioldster misses with a lunging right hand
and Sioldster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sioldster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulent was well out of range. Poor timing from Sioldster.
Bulent missing with a left hand there. Sioldster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sioldster misses with the combination.
Bulent throws a shot from downtown. Sioldster moves away and avoids it.
Bulent throws a right hand that misses
and Sioldster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bulent throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulent on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sioldster cracks a nice hook into Bulent's ribs.
Bulent moves out of range as Sioldster strikes.
Sioldster misses the body punch
and Bulent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sioldster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bulent fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sioldster to the ground. Bulent is now in Sioldster's guard.
Sioldster is trying to keep Bulent in close.
Sioldster is controlling Bulent's posture.
Bulent thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bulent postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sioldster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bulent lands a couple of digs.
Sioldster wants to control but Bulent passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster is trying is best to control the position here.
Sioldster is looking to improve his position.
Bulent wants to take a breather but Sioldster is having none of it.
Sioldster wants to get back to full guard.
Bulent is trying to control the action in half guard but Sioldster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bulent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bulent is trying to control the action in half guard but Sioldster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bulent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sioldster defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bulent frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Bulent there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bulent cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bulent looking to finish Sioldster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sioldster!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bulent cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sioldster can't escape the position.
Sioldster holds on for dear life, controlling Bulent's posture momentarily.
Bulent lands a nice shot to the head.
Sioldster wants to hold on but Bulent pushes him away.
Bulent with good strikes from the mount here!
Bulent landing strikes from the mount.
Bulent pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Bulent.
Bulent tries to control but Sioldster wriggling away.
Bulent looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sioldster looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Bulent avoids the attempt from Sioldster to control.
Sioldster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sioldster is still trying to improve position.
Sioldster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Savas Bulent dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sioldster throws a series of punches but Bulent moves out of range.
Bulent drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sioldster sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Bulent misses.
Sioldster throws out a counter right but Bulent avoids it with no problem.
A right-left combo lands from Bulent.
It looks like Mike Sioldster has been cut.
Sioldster throws out a loose jab but Bulent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savas Bulent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulent throws out a loose jab but Sioldster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulent throws a looping overhand right but Sioldster ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sioldster misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Sioldster blocks the low kick.
No luck for Bulent with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bulent.
Sioldster looks to throw the jab but Bulent is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sioldster. No joy for Bulent on that attempt.
Sioldster scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sioldster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulent is just out of range.
Donk. Bulent catches Sioldster right on the button with a cross.
Mike Sioldster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sioldster throws an overhand right that lands on Bulent's shoulder, as Bulent tries to avoid the shot.
Bulent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sioldster manages to avoid it.
Sioldster is looking for the big counter here.
Bulent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Bulent.
Sioldster misses with a wild body shot.
Sioldster throws a series of punches but Bulent avoids them all with ease.
Sioldster throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulent throws a jab when Sioldster was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sioldster misses the target.
Sioldster dodges the punch combination from Bulent.
Sioldster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bulent.
Bulent punishes Sioldster's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sioldster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulent is just out of range.
Sioldster checks a leg kick.
Bulent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savas Bulent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulent tries for a takedown but Sioldster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savas Bulent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sioldster quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulent is pressing down on Sioldster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sioldster is holding on for now.
Bulent has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sioldster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sioldster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bulent is working away from the top position though.
Sioldster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulent is trying to work for a kimura but Sioldster is defending well.
Sioldster is looking for a sweep. Bulent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sioldster trying to control here.
Bulent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bulent is thwarting Sioldster's attempts to control the position.
Sioldster is trying is best to control the position here.
Bulent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sioldster keeps working.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sioldster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bulent shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bulent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sioldster misses with a hook. Bulent ducked under it nicely.
Sioldster misses the shot to the body.
Sioldster throws a body punch but Bulent moves out of range.
Sioldster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bulent rather than just go for the knockout.
Sioldster punishes Bulent's body with a nice straight punch.
Sioldster throws an overhand right that lands on Bulent's shoulder, as Bulent tries to avoid the shot.
Bulent loads up on a big right hand but Sioldster slips the punch.
Bulent throws a series of punches but Sioldster avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Sioldster's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sioldster lands a jab to Bulent's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Savas Bulent.
I think Bulent has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savas Bulent!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Nirvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tynkkynen comes into the arena with Cow herd - Fields blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Tynkkynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Nirvi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nirvi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nirvi.
A short uppercut from Nirvi.
Nirvi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Tynkkynen lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Nirvi.
Nirvi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tynkkynen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nirvi lands with a left to the head.
Nirvi working aggressively here.
Nirvi lands a shoulder strike.
Tynkkynen wants to stall.
Nirvi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nirvi misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tynkkynen has Nirvi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nirvi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Nirvi.
It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nirvi lands with a short shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nirvi 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.
Tynkkynen goes for a takedown attempt but Nirvi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nirvi lands a big head kick that sends Tynkkynen tumbling to the mat! Nirvi takes a step backwards and waves Tynkkynen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tynkkynen is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen sets himself, and Nirvi steps forward looking for the clinch! Tynkkynen avoids it this time.
Nirvi clinches up with Tynkkynen and pushes him back against the cage.
Nirvi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nirvi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nirvi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Tynkkynen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tynkkynen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tynkkynen seems to have got his legs back now.
Nirvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nirvi lands a shot to the body.
Nirvi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nirvi avoiding damage as Tynkkynen throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nirvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is getting worse.
Nirvi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nirvi is leaning against Tynkkynen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nirvi misses with the head strike.
Nirvi misses with an elbow strike.
Tynkkynen tries to land knees in the clinch but Nirvi avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Nirvi.
Tynkkynen tries to pull guard but Nirvi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauno Tynkkynen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nirvi works on Tynkkynen's body with a couple of short punches.
Nirvi misses with the head strike.
Nirvi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nirvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Nirvi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tynkkynen is breathing heavily.
Nirvi lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nirvi.
Nirvi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Nirvi.
Tynkkynen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tynkkynen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nirvi backwards.
Nirvi managing to block the knees to the body from Tynkkynen.
Nirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Nirvi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tynkkynen takes a shot to the head.
Nirvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Tynkkynen.
Nirvi lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nirvi.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nirvi.
Tynkkynen tries to pull guard but Nirvi holds him up against the cage and eventually Tynkkynen drops back down to his feet.
Nirvi lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Nirvi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nirvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nirvi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Nirvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nirvi lands with a light punch inside.
Nirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nirvi pushes Tynkkynen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nirvi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nirvi tries to land a knee to the head but Tynkkynen blocks with his arms.
Tynkkynen dodges an elbow strike from Nirvi.
Nirvi lands a right hand.
Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tynkkynen lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nirvi.
Tynkkynen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nirvi lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nirvi gets through Tynkkynen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen misses with some punches.
Nirvi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Nirvi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauno Tynkkynen'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.
Tynkkynen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nirvi moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nirvi.
Nirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nirvi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tynkkynen misses with some punches.
Nirvi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nirvi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tynkkynen is defending well for now.
Nirvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nirvi gets through Tynkkynen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nirvi backwards.
Nirvi misses with the head strike.
Nirvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nirvi lands a body shot.
Nirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tynkkynen fails to land.
Nirvi cracks Tynkkynen with a nice body shot.
Nirvi lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nirvi misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nirvi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Nirvi lands a shot to the body.
Nirvi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tynkkynen jumps guard but Nirvi stands there with Tynkkynen around his waist. Tynkkynen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tynkkynen tries for a takedown but Nirvi manages to get underhooks.
Nirvi lands a right hand.
Nirvi lands a right hand.
Nirvi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Nirvi.
A shot in the inside from Nirvi.
Nirvi presses Tynkkynen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nirvi misses with a knee strike.
Nirvi lands a body shot.
Nirvi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nirvi digs a right hand underneath Tynkkynen's ribcage. Tynkkynen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nirvi lands a left hand.
Nirvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nirvi lands a body punch.
Nirvi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nirvi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tynkkynen's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Nirvi as the two fighters clinch.
Nirvi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nirvi is working Tynkkynen over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nirvi.
Nirvi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nirvi gets through Tynkkynen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nirvi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Jeez, Rauno Tynkkynen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nirvi scores with a hook to the body.
Nirvi lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Nirvi - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nirvi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tynkkynen.
Nirvi lands an uppercut.
Nirvi pushes Tynkkynen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nirvi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nirvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nirvi presses Tynkkynen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tynkkynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nirvi.
Nirvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nirvi dips a shoulder and cracks Tynkkynen with a mighty uppercut! Tynkkynen falls back against the cage and Nirvi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tynkkynen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nirvi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Nirvi!
Niko Nirvi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anna Velvet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anna Velvet!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velvet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velvet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velvet regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown prevents Velvet from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Velvet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown thows a huge punch but Velvet dodges it nicely.
That's two 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.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velvet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Velvet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Velvet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Velvet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Velvet is not content to let Brown control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edward Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown digs a good body shot into Velvet's ribs.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Velvet sprawls well.
Brown drives through with a takedown into Velvet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Velvet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velvet is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
Velvet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velvet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown has his foot on Velvet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velvet works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velvet stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Velvet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Velvet's shoulder, as Velvet tries to avoid the shot.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Velvet moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Velvet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Velvet.
Brown tries to clinch up
and Velvet counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Velvet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edward Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Velvet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Velvet blocks nicely.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Velvet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velvet can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Velvet defends it.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velvet is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown wants to take a breather but Velvet is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velvet has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown stalling.
Velvet tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Velvet is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Velvet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velvet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Anna Velvet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown drives through with a takedown into Velvet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Brown 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown stops Velvet from getting back to his feet.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velvet can do to turn this around?
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Velvet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown is keen to just control but Velvet is a slippery customer.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown trying to pass the guard but Velvet defending well.
Velvet is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Velvet's head backwards.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown gets a clinch.
Velvet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown prevents Velvet from breaking the clinch.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velvet's elbow.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown gets through Velvet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Velvet.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velvet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velvet blocking some punches.
Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Velvet uses from the top position.
Velvet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown is trying to keep Velvet in close.
Velvet wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velvet is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Velvet from controlling successfully.
Velvet wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Velvet enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Velvet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velvet has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brown has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velvet just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velvet backwards.
Velvet tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Velvet back against the cage.
Brown presses Velvet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Velvet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Velvet tries to tie him up.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Brown tries to work over Velvet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velvet struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown blocks a body shot from Velvet.
Brown is looking to control Velvet's arms but Velvet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velvet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velvet throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velvet counters with a nice body shot.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Velvet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velvet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edward Brown did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velvet as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Velvet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velvet as he avoids it easily.
Brown shoots and misses
and Velvet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velvet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velvet is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Velvet is defending well.
Velvet is looking to reverse the position.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velvet, who protects the arm well.
Velvet avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown working away.
Brown remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Velvet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Velvet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velvet, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velvet, who protects the arm well.
Velvet trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Velvet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velvet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Velvet sprawls well.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Velvet counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velvet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Velvet is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Velvet's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Velvet keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velvet's guard.
Velvet is looking to escape.
Velvet is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velvet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brown had his way with Anna Velvet in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velvet sprawls well. Velvet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velvet.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown feints and as Velvet raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velvet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown is fighting to break Velvet's control of his arms but Velvet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Velvet is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velvet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown trying to control but Velvet is working from the bottom.
Velvet scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brown fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Velvet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edward Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Velvet gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velvet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Velvet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Velvet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Velvet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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.
Brown tries for a takedown but Velvet circles away easily
letting Velvet counter with a right hand.
Anna Velvet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Brown misses.
Velvet throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Velvet is quick to defend against it.
Brown shoots and misses
and Velvet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velvet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velvet was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Velvet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velvet walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Velvet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Brown scores with a jab.
Brown cracks Velvet with a good jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Velvet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velvet but Velvet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velvet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velvet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velvet.
Velvet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velvet but Velvet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Velvet.
Velvet lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Velvet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anna Velvet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Brown!
A relieved looking Edward Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ziba Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuiness has chosen The Boys are Back by Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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217 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziba Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam McGuiness!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuiness. McGuiness circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Halo swings for the body but McGuiness moves out of range.
McGuiness misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuiness defending well as Halo loads up on a big left hand.
Halo tests McGuiness's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuiness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuiness avoids the head kick by Halo.
McGuiness throws out a counter right but Halo avoids it with no problem.
Halo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuiness counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuiness takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuiness walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by McGuiness.
McGuiness takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halo scores with the left hand. McGuiness knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo throws an off balance right hand
and McGuiness counters with a stiff right hand.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuiness sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
McGuiness throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on McGuiness's shoulder, as McGuiness tries to avoid the shot.
Halo lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from McGuiness misses.
Halo throws out a powerful jab.
Halo throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuiness connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGuiness can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuiness has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness is looking to improve his position.
Halo trying to pass the guard but McGuiness defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuiness defending well though.
Halo is trying to control. McGuiness wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
letting McGuiness counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Halo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halo.
Halo scores with a body shot.
Halo connects with a single shot there.
Halo throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from McGuiness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuiness.
Halo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halo throws a series of punches but McGuiness moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuiness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halo lands a really nice looking cross but McGuiness seems unphased.
McGuiness steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Halo. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Halo throws the left hand but McGuiness avoids the punch easily.
Halo throws a head kick that half lands.
Halo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by McGuiness there.
McGuiness throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuiness. McGuiness circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Halo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from McGuiness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuiness scores with a counter punch that sends Halo to the canvas! McGuiness smells blood - he's punishing Halo with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Halo has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McGuiness!
After winning the bout, Liam McGuiness thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temudjin Khaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Temudjin Khaan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okunaba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khaan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Okunaba throws the left hand but Khaan avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba throws a poor cross that misses
and Khaan counters with a straight right hand.
Okunaba tries to score with a low kick but Khaan moves his leg out of the way.
Okunaba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okunaba misses with a hook.
Khaan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okunaba with a body shot.
Khaan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut. Khaan saw that one coming.
A big left from Khaan misses.
Khaan moves out of range of the body kick from Okunaba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba rushes Khaan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Khaan controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Okunaba.
Khaan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khaan working aggressively here.
Khaan is trying to push Okunaba away but Okunaba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okunaba goes for a takedown attempt but Khaan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaan feints and then cracks Okunaba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okunaba down.
Khaan lands with a hook. Okunaba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okunaba misses with a wild combination.
Khaan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khaan throws a head kick that misses.
Khaan throws the kick towards the body but Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khaan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khaan misses with a right hand
and Okunaba counters with a takedown into side control.
Khaan is trying to control Okunaba's posture but Okunaba avoids it.
Khaan is looking to reverse the position.
Khaan is trying to control Okunaba's posture but Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba wants to control but Khaan is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba misses with the ground and pound.
Okunaba is looking to take a break and control but Khaan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khaan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Okunaba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Okunaba is looking for a kimura here.
Khaan is not content to let Okunaba control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khaan is looking to improve his position.
Okunaba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khaan is just riding it out for now. Okunaba eventually gives up the hold.
Khaan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okunaba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Okunaba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khaan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khaan tries to get to full guard but Okunaba has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okunaba wants to work for an arm triangle but Khaan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okunaba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khaan gets full guard.
Okunaba wants to pass the guard but Khaan is keeping the position.
Okunaba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Okunaba looking to pass the guard.
Okunaba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khaan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Khaan dodges the punch combination from Okunaba.
A bone on bone clash there as Khaan blocks the leg kick.
Khaan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okunaba throws a shot to the body.
Khaan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okunaba can pounce on him.
Khaan moves out of range of the body kick from Okunaba.
Khaan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
Okunaba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khaan is trying to defend but Okunaba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khaan trying to control but Okunaba postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khaan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okunaba wants to pass to mount but Khaan is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaan is trying to control but can't.
Khaan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Okunaba is trying to control the action in half guard but Khaan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khaan trying to control here.
Khaan tries to get to full guard but Okunaba has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khaan is not content to let Okunaba control the position.
Okunaba controlling the pace.
Okunaba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khaan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khaan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Okunaba.
Khaan is controlling Okunaba's trapped leg to prevent Okunaba from advancing to side control.
Khaan tries to get to full guard but Okunaba has control of the leg.
Khaan is pressing down on Okunaba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Okunaba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khaan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okunaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Khaan is retaining full guard.
Khaan controlling the position.
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khaan can do to turn this around?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okunaba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okunaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khaan walks into a left hand.
Temudjin Khaan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okunaba checks a low kick from Khaan.
Khaan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okunaba.
A telegraphed right hand from Khaan misses the target.
Khaan slips under a jab.
Khaan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khaan 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.
Okunaba throws a head kick that half lands.
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khaan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okunaba tries for a takedown but Khaan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khaan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Okunaba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okunaba throws a series of punches but Khaan moves out of range.
Khaan looks to throw the jab but Okunaba is out of range.
Okunaba slips under a jab.
Okunaba throws a leg kick but Khaan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khaan throws a hook to the side of Okunaba's head but Okunaba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okunaba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Okunaba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khaan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Okunaba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khaan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okkuke Jiizu Okunaba dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Khaan connects with a solid leg kick.
Okunaba tries for a takedown but Khaan circles away easily
and Khaan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khaan scores with a sloppy right hand. Okunaba should have avoided that one.
Khaan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okunaba throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Khaan blocks the leg kick.
Okunaba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khaan is out of range.
Khaan tries to work over Okunaba's front leg with a kick but Okunaba checks it.
A swing and a miss from Khaan.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan ducks under a wild hook from Okunaba.
Khaan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Okunaba counters with a body kick.
Khaan is looking to land body kicks.
Okunaba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khaan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okunaba throws out the jab.
Khaan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okunaba shoots in but no luck this time.
Khaan misses with an uppercut.
Khaan misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khaan.
Khaan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khaan.
Okunaba is rocked!
Okunaba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khaan counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okunaba checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Okunaba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khaan doesn't seem phased though.
Okunaba misses with a left hand
and Khaan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okunaba throws a nice looking combination but Khaan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khaan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Temudjin Khaan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba throws a leg kick but Khaan checks it.
Okunaba throws a jab when Khaan was well out of range.
Khaan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circle, before Khaan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Okunaba's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Khaan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Temudjin Khaan!
After winning the bout, Temudjin Khaan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haleb Sukayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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252 lbs
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270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Haleb Sukayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukayev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cage back to the cage. Sukayev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Sukayev does no damage.
And Cage responds with a good body kick, but Sukayev manages to step out the way in time.
Cage throws a head kick that half lands.
Cage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sukayev misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Sukayev misses.
Cage lands a head kick. Sukayev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Cage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sukayev circles away quickly and effectively.
Sukayev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sukayev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukayev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cage's guard.
Sukayev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sukayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sukayev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sukayev trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukayev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sukayev distracts Cage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sukayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sukayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Sukayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sukayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Sukayev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sukayev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cage can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sukayev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sukayev misses with a looping left.
Sukayev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Sukayev saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Sukayev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Cage misses.
Sukayev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cage is able to avoid easily.
Sukayev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Sukayev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sukayev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sukayev tries to bum rush Cage with a series of wild strikes but Cage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sukayev lands a nice looking body shot.
Sukayev slips under a jab from Cage.
Sukayev tries to bum rush Cage with a series of wild strikes but Cage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sukayev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cage under the eye.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sukayev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cage defending well as Sukayev loads up on a big left hand.
Cage tries a quick counter leg kick but Sukayev is wise to it.
Sukayev throws a combination that misses
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab.
Sukayev stalks Cage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cage's face. Cage staggers backwards, shaken.
Cage bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage swinging wildly here.
Sukayev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Cage scores with a one two! Sukayev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sukayev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
Sukayev shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well.
Cage scores with a nice strike.
Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sukayev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage is looking to chop away at Sukayev's legs.
It looked like Sukayev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Sukayev on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haleb Sukayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sukayev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sukayev somewhat.
Sukayev throws a right hand that misses
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Cage.
Cage misses with the combination.
Sukayev takes one to the chin there.
Cage connects with a body shot that sends Sukayev's belly button to the back.
Cage misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Cage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cage'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.
Cage scores with a head kick.
Sukayev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cage to score with a decent uppercut.
Sukayev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Sukayev throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Haleb Sukayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sukayev. Sukayev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnny Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sukayev misses the shot to the body.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukayev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sukayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukayev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sukayev throws a wild body kick that Cage sees coming a mile off.
Sukayev misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Cage tenderised Sukayev's leg. Sukayev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sukayev throws a looping overhand right but Cage ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage swinging wildly here.
Cage throws a front kick that sends Sukayev stumbling back into the cage.
Cage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sukayev circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Sukayev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sukayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Cage counters with a left and a right that stings Sukayev.
Sukayev misses with the combination.
Sukayev looks to land a combination. Cage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Cage. That snapped Sukayev's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukayev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sukayev lands with a right hand.
Sukayev misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cage lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sukayev backs up against the cage.
Sukayev missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cage lands a nice shot that snaps Sukayev's head back.
Sukayev throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukayev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Sukayev.
Sukayev misses with an uppercut
and Cage counters with an inside leg kick.
Sukayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukayev misses with a few strikes there.
Sukayev moves out of range of the body kick.
Cage scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Sukayev does it's job there.
Cage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sukayev.
Cage tests Sukayev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage blocks a low kick nicely.
Sukayev scores with a jab to the head.
Sukayev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukayev looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.
Sukayev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cage.
Cage tries to move into range but Sukayev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sukayev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sukayev looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.
Sukayev shoots in looking for a takedown. Cage tries to sprawl out of it but Sukayev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Sukayev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sukayev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukayev misses with a series of wild punches.
Sukayev avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Cage looks to move away, Sukayev throws a big counter combo bu Cage just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage slips a jab and a cross from Sukayev.
Sukayev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sukayev tries to bum rush Cage with a series of wild strikes but Cage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Cage misses.
Cage dips to his left and cracks Sukayev with an uppercut!
Cage lands a head shot.
Cage connects with a crisp jab.
Cage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukayev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haleb Sukayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sukayev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cage cracks Sukayev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sukayev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cage tries to move into range but Sukayev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sukayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cage counters with a big head kick but Sukayev shrugs it off.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Sukayev.
Cage tries a quick counter leg kick but Sukayev is wise to it.
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sukayev.
Sukayev misses with a body shot.
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Sukayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Sukayev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Sukayev does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cage throws a right hand that Sukayev ducks under and follows up with a left that Sukayev also avoids with ease.
Sukayev misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sukayev.
Sukayev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cage throws a series of punches but Sukayev moves out of range.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Sukayev misses.
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Sukayev off balance momentarily.
Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sukayev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cage lands a slapping body shot.
Cage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sukayev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cage scrambles back to his feet.
Cage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sukayev. That did some damage!
Sukayev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sukayev's hands.
Sukayev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Cage misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukayev jabs Cage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sukayev ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Sukayev blocks a jab.
Cage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sukayev to score with a decent uppercut.
Cage defending well as Sukayev loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Cage misses.
Sukayev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cage follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sukayev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Sukayev off balance momentarily.
Sukayev looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage lands with a slapping head kick.
Sukayev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sukayev throws a hook but Cage blocks it.
Cage throws a combination. Sukayev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukayev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage throws a solid leg kick but Sukayev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cage.
Sukayev lands a nice looking body shot.
Sukayev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Sukayev's front leg but catches the back leg as Sukayev tries to avoid it.
Cage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sukayev looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Cage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
Sukayev swinging wildly here.
Cage thumps Sukayev with a low kick.
Haleb Sukayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukayev throws an off balance right hand
and Cage counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sukayev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sukayev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sukayev catches Cage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sukayev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Sukayev misses its intended target.
Sukayev shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haleb Sukayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage cracks the inside of Sukayev's front leg.
Cage lands a nice looking body shot.
Sukayev loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Sukayev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!
A victorious Johnny Cage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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