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~T~ ITFL Round 7.2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Algot Von Panzerhosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Panzerhosen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Klamydia - Pohjanmaalla. Bustamante has chosen Here Comes The Boom! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Algot Von Panzerhosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Bustamante!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bustamante lands a nice shot that snaps Von Panzerhosen's head back.
Von Panzerhosen throws a body kick that misses.
Von Panzerhosen ducks under a wild hook from Bustamante.
Bustamante throws a front kick aimed at Von Panzerhosen's knee but Von Panzerhosen avoids it well.
Bustamante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bustamante lands with a good body shot.
Von Panzerhosen misses with a straight left.
Bustamante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Bustamante releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bustamante lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bustamante connects with a looping right hand.
Bustamante has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Von Panzerhosen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Panzerhosen takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Bustamante there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bustamante throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bustamante misses with a body shot.
Bustamante cracks a nice hook into Von Panzerhosen's ribs.
Von Panzerhosen 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.
Bustamante is looking to slow Von Panzerhosen down with leg kicks.
Bustamante darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bustamante throws a leg kick but Von Panzerhosen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bustamante with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bustamante.
Von Panzerhosen throws a looping overhand right but Bustamante ducks down to avoid it.
Von Panzerhosen throws a push kick but Bustamante slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Von Panzerhosen is predictable there
and Bustamante counters with a low kick, right behind Von Panzerhosen 's knee.
Bustamante fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Panzerhosen.
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!
Von Panzerhosen throws out a loose jab but Bustamante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Panzerhosen swinging wildly here.
Von Panzerhosen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Panzerhosen lands a leg kick that knocks Bustamante off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Bustamante.
Von Panzerhosen is looking to counter punch.
Bustamante is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Von Panzerhosen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bustamante was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Panzerhosen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bustamante steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bustamante scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Panzerhosen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bustamante scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick by Von Panzerhosen misses
and Bustamante counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Panzerhosen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bustamante connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Panzerhosen scrambles back to his feet.
Algot Von Panzerhosen's cut is getting worse.
Von Panzerhosen avoids the head kick by Bustamante.
Bustamante fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Panzerhosen is out of range.
Bustamante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Panzerhosen avoids the body shot from Bustamante.
Von Panzerhosen checks a low kick from Bustamante.
Von Panzerhosen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bustamante throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Panzerhosen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Von Panzerhosen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Von Panzerhosen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bustamante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Bustamante misses
and Von Panzerhosen counters with a head kick.
Bustamante looks to land a body kick but Von Panzerhosen moved away.
Bustamante throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Panzerhosen throws a counter high kick but Bustamante was just alert enough to avoid it.
Von Panzerhosen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Algot Von Panzerhosen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bustamante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Panzerhosen lands with a slapping head kick.
Bustamante is looking to land body kicks.
Bustamante avoids the head kick by Von Panzerhosen.
Bustamante appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Bustamante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Algot Von Panzerhosen'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.
Von Panzerhosen avoids the head kick by Bustamante.
Bustamante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Panzerhosen clinches up with Bustamante and pushes him back against the cage.
Bustamante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Panzerhosen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bustamante's defenses.
Bustamante letting Von Panzerhosen take a breather here.
Bustamante lands a nice uppercut.
Von Panzerhosen just leaning against Bustamante, taking a breather.
Von Panzerhosen blocks a body shot from Bustamante.
Von Panzerhosen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bustamante.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Panzerhosen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bustamante avoids it.
Von Panzerhosen prevents a body shot from Bustamante.
Bustamante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Panzerhosen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bustamante is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Panzerhosen is defending well for now.
Bustamante misses with a body punch.
Bustamante landing knees to the body.
Von Panzerhosen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bustamante backwards.
Von Panzerhosen stalling in the clinch but Bustamante improves position.
Von Panzerhosen tries to land knees in the clinch but Bustamante avoids the damage to the body.
Bustamante crunches a lovely knee into Von Panzerhosen's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Panzerhosen missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bustamante.
Bustamante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Panzerhosen's elbow.
Bustamante misses with a body punch.
Bustamante pressing his opponent against the cage.
Von Panzerhosen has Bustamante pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bustamante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bustamante.
Nice body punch from Bustamante - that landed with a thud.
Bustamante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Panzerhosen's elbow.
Von Panzerhosen blocks a body shot from Bustamante.
Von Panzerhosen managing to block the knees to the body from Bustamante.
Stalling in the clinch from Bustamante.
Von Panzerhosen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Bustamante.
Bustamante holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knees in the clinch landing for Bustamante.
Von Panzerhosen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bustamante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bustamante misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Panzerhosen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante prevents a body shot from Von Panzerhosen.
Bustamante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bustamante landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bustamante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Panzerhosen trying to land knees to the body.
Bustamante lands an uppercut.
Bustamante lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bustamante.
Bustamante can't find room to land a body shot as Von Panzerhosen controls the action.
Diego Bustamante seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bustamante lands a body shot.
Bustamante lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bustamante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Panzerhosen backwards.
Bustamante landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bustamante will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Von Panzerhosen up against the cage.
Von Panzerhosen can't find room to land a body shot as Bustamante controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Panzerhosen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Panzerhosen is looking to control Bustamante's arms but Bustamante gets an underhook and turns him. Now Von Panzerhosen has his back to the cage.
Von Panzerhosen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Bustamante scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bustamante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Panzerhosen trying to control the position but instead, Bustamante has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Panzerhosen into the cage.
Bustamante avoiding damage as Von Panzerhosen throws knees to the body.
Von Panzerhosen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bustamante blocks it with crossed arms.
Bustamante leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Bustamante on the inside.
Jeez, Algot Von Panzerhosen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bustamante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Bustamante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Algot Von Panzerhosen's cut.
That's time! Von Panzerhosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Von Panzerhosen gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Diego Bustamante!
Diego Bustamante spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Sucre comes into the arena with Iced Earth - Plagues of Babylon blaring out of the sound system. Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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215 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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220 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away.
Lodbrok flicks out a counter leg kick but De Sucre steps away.
Lodbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by De Sucre.
De Sucre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by De Sucre.
Lodbrok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from De Sucre.
Lodbrok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lodbrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Sucre throws out the jab.
De Sucre lands with a kick to the temple. Lodbrok shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Sucre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lodbrok.
De Sucre misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Lodbrok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Sucre misses with a left hand
and Lodbrok counters with a head kick. That will keep De Sucre thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre connects with a jab.
Lodbrok misses with a looping left.
Lodbrok misses with a hook. De Sucre ducked under it nicely.
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by De Sucre.
Lodbrok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from De Sucre misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre takes one to the side of the head.
Lodbrok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from De Sucre misses.
Lodbrok connects with a leg kick. De Sucre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Sucre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lodbrok.
De Sucre swings widly with a right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Sucre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lodbrok lands a leg kick that knocks De Sucre off balance momentarily.
Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
Lodbrok has managed to clinch.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Sucre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodbrok's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
Lodbrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre jumps into guard, dragging Lodbrok to the mat.
De Sucre has his foot on Lodbrok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lodbrok works his way back into a safe position though.
De Sucre keeping full guard, as Lodbrok tries to pass.
Lodbrok stays in close to De Sucre's body and controls the position.
De Sucre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lodbrok is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Sucre.
Lodbrok in the domination position with De Sucre hanging on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Lodbrok has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
De Sucre is trying to get back to half guard.
Lodbrok has knee on belly and moves into mount.
De Sucre working to try and regain half guard.
De Sucre is working hard here to advance position.
Lodbrok controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lodbrok seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but De Sucre is holding on tight.
De Sucre working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Sucre tries to hold on but Lodbrok postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Sucre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lodbrok controlling from mount.
De Sucre working to try and regain half guard.
Lodbrok controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lodbrok slips a straight right by De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a lazy right hand but Lodbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lodbrok slips under a jab.
De Sucre keeps the fight on the outside.
De Sucre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ivar Lodbrok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lodbrok lands a leg kick that knocks De Sucre off balance momentarily.
Lodbrok moves out of range as De Sucre strikes.
Lodbrok scoring well with a low kick there.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but De Sucre is having none of it.
Lodbrok lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Sucre's sensitive parts.
De Sucre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Sucre throws a body shot but no joy.
De Sucre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Lodbrok. Beautiful body shot.
De Sucre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Sucre will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Sucre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lodbrok can pounce on him.
Lodbrok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Sucre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lodbrok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Sucre scrambles back to his feet.
Lodbrok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Sucre. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Lodbrok!
Lodbrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Sucre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lodbrok can pounce on him.
Lodbrok throws out a powerful jab.
Lodbrok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Sucre's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
De Sucre misses with a hook.
Lodbrok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Sucre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lodbrok. Lodbrok obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
De Sucre misses the shot to the body.
Lodbrok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Sucre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Sucre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lodbrok.
De Sucre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok lands a nice shot to the body.
Lodbrok with a nice cross.
De Sucre misses with a hook.
Lodbrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lodbrok has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab, jab by Lodbrok - just one landing.
De Sucre throws a looping overhand right but Lodbrok ducks down to avoid it.
De Sucre checks a leg kick.
Lodbrok sizes up De Sucre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Sucre is rocked!
De Sucre throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok moves out of range easily.
Oh De Sucre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Sucre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lodbrok counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks De Sucre out cold! What a finish! Lodbrok is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivar Lodbrok!
After the fight, Ivar Lodbrok was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
7 - 10 - 1 |
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169 lbs
14 - 6 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sambo Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo scores with a takedown into Robinson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rambo lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rambo is aware though and is defending well.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rambo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rambo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo postures up.
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rambo is aware though and is defending well.
Rambo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rambo has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Rambo stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robinson is trying to keep Rambo in close.
Rambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rambo is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rambo is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rambo defends it easily.
Rambo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rambo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rambo scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Robinson'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.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rambo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Robinson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rambo gets to mount! Robinson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Rambo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson taking shots to the head.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rambo trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson wants to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.
Robinson can't escape the position.
Robinson wants to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.
Robinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rambo landing strikes from the mount and Robinson is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rambo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Rambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Rambo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rambo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robinson looks a forlorn figure.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson regains half guard.
Rambo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Rambo drops an elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Rambo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambo was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rambo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Rambo's guard.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Rambo working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Robinson connects with a couple of short punches.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Rambo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Robinson won't allow Rambo to sweep him here.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rambo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rambo is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rambo lands a couple of digs.
Rambo working some strikes from top position.
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rambo is aware though and is defending well.
Rambo with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Rambo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Rambo lands a couple of elbows.
Sambo Rambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rambo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Rambo postures up.
Rambo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rambo defends it easily.
Rambo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rambo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rambo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rambo distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo advances position into side control!
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 Sambo Rambo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Robinson takes a swing at Rambo's ribcage but misses.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson connects with a single shot there.
Rambo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rambo is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Rambo content to control rather than advance.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson won't allow Rambo to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Rambo working Robinson over with strikes.
Rambo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
Rambo trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rambo is aware though and is defending well.
Rambo landing some decent shots from guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rambo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rambo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controlling Rambo's posture.
Rambo landing some decent shots from guard.
Robinson has an active guard here but Rambo has managed to pass into half guard.
Rambo trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rambo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Rambo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sambo Rambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Rambo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sambo Rambo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rambo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambo Rambo!
A victorious Sambo Rambo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Damozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urho Berserk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 3, fighting out of London, Frank Damozzi!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Damozzi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Berserk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Berserk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Berserk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gutz Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Berserk with a nice cross.
Damozzi throws out a leg kick but Berserk moves out of range and Damozzi only half commits.
Damozzi misses with an uppercut
and Berserk counters with a body kick.
Damozzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Damozzi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berserk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Damozzi looks to land a body kick but Berserk moved away.
Berserk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donk. Berserk catches Damozzi right on the button with a cross.
Berserk lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Berserk misses the target.
Damozzi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Berserk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berserk looks to land a body kick but Damozzi moved away.
Berserk misses with a straight right.
Berserk moves out of range as Damozzi throws a body kick.
Berserk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berserk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Damozzi is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Damozzi.
Damozzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urho Berserk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damozzi throws a leg kick but Berserk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Damozzi throws a hook but Berserk avoids it easily.
Berserk lands a jab.
Damozzi misses with a looping left.
Damozzi checks a leg kick.
Damozzi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berserk. Damozzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Berserk.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berserk, right into the meat.
A low kick from Damozzi is predictable there
enabling Berserk to counter with a crisp jab.
Damozzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Damozzi moves forwards but Berserk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damozzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berserk thows a leg kick but Damozzi checks it
and Damozzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berserk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Berserk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk throws an off balance right hand
and Damozzi counters with a thumping low kick.
Damozzi tries to land a front kick but Berserk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Berserk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Damozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berserk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Damozzi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Berserk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Damozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Damozzi blocks a leg kick.
Berserk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berserk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Damozzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berserk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Damozzi slips a jab from Berserk.
Berserk misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk throws a hook but Damozzi blocks it.
Urho Berserk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berserk missing with a left hand there. Damozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damozzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Damozzi cracks the inside of Berserk's front leg.
Berserk scores with a hook.
Berserk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Damozzi looks to land a body kick but Berserk moved away.
Damozzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berserk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berserk throws a shot from downtown. Damozzi moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Berserk misses.
Damozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Damozzi looks to throw the jab but Berserk is out of range.
Berserk scoring well with a low kick there.
Damozzi looks for the body kick but Berserk saw that one coming.
Berserk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berserk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berserk misses with a kick to the body
letting Damozzi counter with a right hand.
Damozzi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Berserk is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Berserk.
Damozzi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berserk, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Berserk.
Damozzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Berserk. Berserk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Damozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Berserk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Berserk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damozzi.
Berserk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Damozzi if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damozzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berserk.
Berserk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Damozzi.
Berserk misses with an uppercut
and Damozzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Berserk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Berserk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berserk missing with a left hand there. Damozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berserk works Damozzi's body with a nice hook.
Damozzi misses with a head kick.
Damozzi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Berserk is looking to counter punch.
Berserk throws a wild body kick that Damozzi sees coming a mile off.
Berserk throws out a powerful jab.
Damozzi misses with a body kick.
Berserk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berserk defending well as Damozzi loads up on a big left hand.
Berserk throwing a counter right hand but Damozzi manages to avoid it.
Berserk misses the shot to the body.
Damozzi ducks under a wild hook from Berserk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Berserk does it's job there.
Damozzi throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Damozzi - just one landing.
Berserk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berserk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk connects with a body shot that sends Damozzi's belly button to the back.
That kick from Damozzi tenderised Berserk's leg. Berserk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Berserk.
Berserk throws out a powerful jab.
Damozzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Damozzi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berserk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damozzi is one step ahead there.
Berserk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Damozzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Berserk trying to control the position here.
Berserk keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Damozzi preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berserk misses with a hook to the body
and Damozzi counters with a good low kick that Berserk was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berserk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berserk looks for the body kick but Damozzi saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berserk.
Damozzi throws a body kick that misses.
Damozzi swings widly with a right hand
and Berserk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damozzi checks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Damozzi.
Damozzi misses the shot to the body.
Damozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berserk moves out of range as Damozzi throws a body kick.
Damozzi lands an overhand right.
Berserk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Damozzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Damozzi tries to clinch but Berserk moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Damozzi.
Damozzi moves out of range as Berserk strikes.
A little jabbing left from Damozzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berserk throws a hook to the side of Damozzi's head but Damozzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Damozzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damozzi keeps Berserk at a distance using the push kick.
Urho Berserk is winning the standup battle so far.
Damozzi looking to score a takedown here. Berserk is defending well but Damozzi drives through and ends up in Berserk's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damozzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Berserk has wrist control.
Damozzi trying to control but Berserk is working from the bottom.
Berserk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damozzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berserk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berserk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Damozzi manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Damozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Berserk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big left from Berserk misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Berserk.
Berserk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Damozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Damozzi misses the jab.
Damozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berserk's sensitive parts.
Berserk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Damozzi cracks a nice hook into Berserk's ribs.
Berserk throws a series of punches but Damozzi moves out of range.
Damozzi defending well as Berserk loads up on a big left hand.
Damozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Berserk counters with a stiff right hand.
Damozzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berserk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berserk throws a body shot but no joy.
Berserk wants to slow Damozzi down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk is looking to slow Damozzi down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Damozzi.
Berserk scores with a body shot.
Damozzi tries to work over Berserk's front leg with a kick but Berserk checks it.
Berserk swings for the body but Damozzi moves out of range.
Damozzi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berserk is trying to defend but Damozzi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Damozzi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Damozzi there.
Berserk is refusing to be controlled, as Damozzi sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk tries to get to full guard but Damozzi has control of the leg.
Berserk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berserk is trying to maintain the position but Damozzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Damozzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berserk has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Damozzi lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damozzi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is thwarting Berserk's attempts to control the position.
Damozzi working over Berserk with some ground and pound. Berserk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Damozzi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berserk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damozzi.
Berserk wants to get back to full guard.
Damozzi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Damozzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berserk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berserk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berserk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi wants to control from the top but Berserk keeps moving.
Berserk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berserk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Damozzi is pushing down on Berserk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berserk is fighting to maintain full guard but Damozzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Damozzi.
I think Damozzi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Damozzi!
Frank Damozzi 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.
In defeat, Urho Berserk stepped up to the mic, saying 'It wasnt KO! I just slipped!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernhard Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luca comes to the cage accompanied by Filthy Luca Greeting. Adelhard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Godsmack - I Stand Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Luca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adelhard lands with a nice body punch.
Luca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adelhard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luca slips under a jab from Adelhard.
Luca throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adelhard scores with a jab. Luca acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Luca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luca throws a head kick that misses.
Luca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Bernhard Adelhard has been cut.
Adelhard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Adelhard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Adelhard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adelhard throws a leg kick
and Luca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luca misses with a leg kick.
Luca throws a hook to the side of Adelhard's head but Adelhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adelhard was well out of range. Poor timing from Luca.
Luca backing away here, and Adelhard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adelhard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adelhard throws a leg kick which misses Luca's front leg but catches the back leg as Luca tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard drives through and clinches with Luca against the cage.
Luca prevents the takedown attempt.
Luca swings wildly with an uppercut but Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adelhard dodges an elbow strike from Luca.
Adelhard slowing the pace effectively.
Luca tries to stall but Adelhard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adelhard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luca's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adelhard.
Luca wants to stall.
Luca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adelhard misses with the head strike.
Luca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luca swings wildly with an uppercut but Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adelhard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adelhard tries to work over Luca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adelhard tries a body shot but Luca blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adelhard as Luca tries to tie him up.
Adelhard blocks an elbow strike.
Luca tries to throw a body punch but Adelhard avoids it by throwing Luca back against the cage.
Adelhard struggles to land a body shot inside as Luca controls his hands.
Adelhard has Luca pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Adelhard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Luca tumbling to the mat - Adelhard dives into Luca's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adelhard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Luca wants to control but Adelhard postures up.
Adelhard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Luca is not content to let Adelhard control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luca is looking for a sweep.
Luca holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Luca is looking for a sweep.
Adelhard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luca has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adelhard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adelhard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at River's Edge Gym, DOW. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Adelhard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Luca rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adelhard's guard! Nice work there by Luca!
Adelhard looking to control.
Adelhard pulls Luca in close to his closed guard and prevents Luca from doing any damage or advancing position.
Adelhard trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernhard Adelhard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adelhard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adelhard slips under a jab.
Luca moves out of range of the leg kick from Adelhard.
Adelhard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Adelhard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Luca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luca misses with a body shot.
Adelhard with the counter takedown but Luca avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Adelhard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luca doesn't seem phased though.
Adelhard tries to land a front kick but Luca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adelhard lands with a straight right. Luca didn't see that one coming.
Adelhard motions for Luca to come forward. Adelhard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adelhard, pushing him back against the cage.
Adelhard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luca struggles to land a body shot inside as Adelhard controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca wants to stall.
Adelhard lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard blocks a body shot from Luca.
Luca misses with a body punch.
Adelhard has clasped his hands together around Luca's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Adelhard throws an elbow but Luca slips to the side and avoids it well.
Adelhard tries to advance to mount but Luca denies him.
Luca is not content to let Adelhard control the position.
Adelhard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luca struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luca sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adelhard is keen to just control but Luca is a slippery customer.
Adelhard passes to side control.
Adelhard wants to control but Luca is keeping him busy.
Luca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adelhard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adelhard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adelhard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard is working for a kimura but Luca is defending it quite comfortably.
Luca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adelhard.
Adelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luca keeps working.
That's four 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.
Adelhard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luca is defending against the submission attempts here by Adelhard.
Luca is looking to control Adelhard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luca avoid being mounted?
Adelhard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adelhard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Luca did well to prevent Adelhard getting side control.
Luca pushes Adelhard off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard Adelhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernhard Adelhard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Luca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adelhard.
Adelhard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luca throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Luca's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot lands for Luca.
Adelhard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Adelhard.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Luca misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Luca.
Luca misses the shot to the body.
Adelhard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luca throws a jab but it's blocked by Adelhard.
Luca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adelhard.
Luca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luca there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adelhard.
Luca looks to score with a jab to the body but Adelhard is just out of range.
Adelhard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luca.
Adelhard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luca throws a sloppy head kick and Adelhard moves out of range easily.
That kick from Adelhard tenderised Luca's leg. Luca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters circling a little - Luca finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Luca.
Adelhard throws a wild body kick that Luca sees coming a mile off.
Adelhard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adelhard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adelhard moves away from the strike by Luca.
Adelhard misses with a looping right.
Luca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adelhard was well out of range. Poor timing from Luca.
Luca moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnny Luca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luca.
Adelhard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adelhard thumps Luca with a low kick.
Adelhard just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luca. That's going to slow Adelhard down.
Adelhard misses with a series of wild punches.
Luca scores with a one two! Adelhard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Luca needs to keep his hands up - Adelhard had a free shot at his head there.
Adelhard throws a leg kick
and Luca counters with a body kick that stops Adelhard in his tracks momentarily.
Adelhard is looking to slow Luca down with leg kicks.
Luca steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Adelhard. That one must have hurt.
Johnny Luca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adelhard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adelhard thumps Luca with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luca staying out of range there.
Adelhard scores with a shot to the body.
Adelhard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luca tries a head kick but it misses.
Adelhard swings for the body but Luca moves out of range.
Luca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adelhard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Luca's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Adelhard.
Bernhard Adelhard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adelhard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adelhard can pounce on him.
Luca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a shot from downtown. Luca moves away and avoids it.
Luca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adelhard. That did some damage!
Adelhard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luca lands a nice looking body kick.
Luca misses with a kick to the body
and Adelhard counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adelhard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luca throws out a loose jab but Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luca.
Adelhard moves out of range of the body kick from Luca.
Johnny Luca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Adelhard misses
and Luca counters with a nice uppercut.
Adelhard lands with an overhand left.
Luca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luca!
Adelhard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luca's calf.
Adelhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adelhard blocks the body kick.
Luca looks to land a left hand but Adelhard moved out of range nicely.
Luca throws a wild body kick that Adelhard sees coming a mile off.
Luca scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 Johnny Luca.
I think Adelhard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Perälä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisto Perälä could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Landen's chin.
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171 lbs
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168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taisto Perälä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Landen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perälä throws a head kick but Landen moves out of range.
A jab from Perälä misses.
Perälä looks to score with a jab to the body but Landen is just out of range.
Perälä pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perälä walks forward, straight into a front kick from Landen.
Landen swings for the body but Perälä moves out of range.
Landen wants to slow Perälä down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Landen.
We've been told by Perälä's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A shot to the body from Perälä misses
and Landen counters with a stiff right hand.
Perälä throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä wants to slow Landen down by chopping away at his legs.
Landen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perälä misses with a low kick.
Landen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Landen pushes Perälä away with a front kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Landen 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perälä tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Landen is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perälä.
Good work by Landen as he checks the leg kick.
Landen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perälä defends it well.
Perälä looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perälä throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landen closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Perälä.
Perälä misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perälä has a couple of punches blocked by Landen.
A right handed body shot lands from Landen.
Landen misses with a body punch.
Landen manages to break the clinch.
Landen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perälä checks a low kick from Landen.
Perälä thinks about countering with a body kick.
Taisto Perälä seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perälä pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perälä lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Landen lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landen tries to move into range but Perälä moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Landen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Landen looks to score with a jab to the body but Perälä is just out of range.
Perälä gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Taisto Perälä has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Landen.
Landen throws a lazy body kick
and Perälä counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Landen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perälä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landen.
Landen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Perälä misses with a looping right.
Perälä misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Landen. That's going to slow Perälä down.
Perälä misses with a body shot.
Perälä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perälä was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perälä throws a nice outside leg kick.
Landen dips to his left and cracks Perälä with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perälä throws out a leg kick but Landen moves out of range and Perälä only half commits.
Landen misses with a kick to the body.
Landen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perälä digs a good hook to Landen's body.
Perälä bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Landen's head backwards.
Landen blocks the body kick.
Perälä misses with a wild body shot.
Taisto Perälä is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perälä bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Landen's head backwards.
Perälä lands an overhand right.
Perälä connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perälä has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Landen.
Perälä is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Landen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perälä is fending him off so far but Landen persists. Nope, Perälä circles away and we're back to standing.
Landen dives in and grabs Perälä's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perälä pushes down on Landen's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Perälä misses.
Perälä throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Perälä coming out on top.
Perälä misses with the combination.
Perälä tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landen was well out of range. Poor timing from Perälä.
Perälä takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perälä fires out a quick counter leg kick but Landen just manages to avoid it.
Landen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perälä pinned against the cage. Perälä gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taisto Perälä has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Landen.
Landen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perälä looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perälä looks to throw a body kick
and Landen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landen throws a push kick but Perälä slaps the foot to one side.
Landen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Perälä dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
That's time! Perälä's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Landen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perälä. Landen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landen tries a quick counter leg kick but Perälä is wise to it.
Perälä throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Landen misses.
Landen scores with a jab.
Perälä tries to sprawl but Landen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Perälä trying to control from the bottom.
Landen is looking to stall here but Perälä recovers full guard.
Landen trying to control the position from guard on top but Perälä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landen has gone for a leg lock! Perälä slips out almost immediately though and dives into Landen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perälä is stalling in the full guard.
Landen keeping moving, preventing Perälä from controlling successfully.
Landen wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perälä got a little sloppy there for a moment and Landen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perälä has managed to get both his arms back between Landen's legs - danger averted.
Perälä got a little sloppy there for a moment and Landen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perälä has managed to get both his arms back between Landen's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Landen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perälä passes Landen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Landen is trying to maintain the position but Perälä is very close to passing his half guard.
Perälä is trying to control. Landen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perälä prevents Landen from improving his position.
Landen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Landen is looking for a sweep. Perälä is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perälä trying to mount his opponent but Landen defends it.
Landen wants to control but Perälä is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Landen is not content to let Perälä control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Landen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perälä throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Landen loads up on a big right hand but Perälä slips the punch.
Landen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Landen connects with an inside leg kick.
Perälä catches Landen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Landen is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perälä pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Landen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Perälä tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landen was well out of range. Poor timing from Perälä.
Landen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Perälä misses
and Landen counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Landen finds it's target.
Landen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perälä throws out the jab.
Perälä throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Landen.
Perälä is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by Perälä. Beautiful body shot.
Perälä with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Landen checks a leg kick.
Perälä throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Landen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Landen tries to score with a low kick but Perälä moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Landen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Landen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Perälä tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perälä tries to score with a low kick but Landen moves his leg out of the way.
Landen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Landen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Landen cracks the inside of Perälä's front leg.
Landen keeps Perälä at a distance using the push kick.
Taisto Perälä is winning the standup battle so far.
Perälä swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perälä throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landen wants to land a leg kick but Perälä is out of range.
Perälä works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perälä is looking to wear down Landen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Perälä misses with a body shot.
Perälä throws a good cross that connects.
Perälä throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Perälä throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Landen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landen misses with an uppercut.
Perälä takes one to the side of the head.
Landen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Perälä connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Landen's hands.
Landen is rocked!
Perälä cracks Landen with a left hook right on the temple and Landen goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Perälä lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Landen is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taisto Perälä!
Taisto Perälä thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helix Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Hartlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera comes to the cage accompanied by Let's see what you got. Hartlock has chosen Shoot To Thrill by AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helix Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Hartlock!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hartlock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hartlock scores with a jab to the head.
Cabrera sizes up Hartlock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartlock throws out the jab.
Hartlock swings widly with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a leg kick.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Hartlock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hartlock motions for Cabrera to come forward. Hartlock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hartlock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
Cabrera is trying to break the clinch but Hartlock has him pressed against the cage.
Hartlock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hartlock's corner calls for a 1-2. Hartlock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartlock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hartlock throws a series of punches but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hartlock.
Hartlock thows a leg kick but Cabrera checks it
and Cabrera counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Cabrera misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera cracks Hartlock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hartlock throws a big shot that misses.
Hartlock ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartlock.
Hartlock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartlock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hartlock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hartlock checks a low kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Cabrera backing away here, and Hartlock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hartlock misses with a leg kick.
Hartlock throws a big shot that misses.
Hartlock blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
A punch combination from Cabrera misses.
Hartlock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hartlock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabreras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
so Hartlock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hartlock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hartlock postures up and lands a big shot to Cabrera's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartlock is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Hartlock might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock lands a couple of digs.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartlock is one step ahead there.
Cabrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hartlock connects with a couple of short punches.
Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hartlock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four 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.
Hartlock postures up in Cabrera's guard and throws a big left but Cabrera blocks it.
Hartlock stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
Hartlock trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartlock stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
Hartlock wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hartlock lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hartlock - that will leave a mark!
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrera blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Hartlock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hartlock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hartlock shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls well. He's pushed Hartlock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Hartlock checks it.
Good leg kick by Hartlock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hartlock avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with an overhand left.
Hartlock slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Hartlock misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera cracks Hartlock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hartlock slips a straight right by Cabrera.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartlock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera catches Hartlock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartlock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hartlock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Hartlock tries to land a leg kick but Cabrera saw it coming and moves away.
Cabrera half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartlock tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartlock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabrera is able to avoid easily.
Hartlock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hartlock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Hartlock slips the punch.
Cabrera is looking to slow Hartlock down with leg kicks.
Cabrera cracks the inside of Hartlock's front leg.
Cabrera with a jab.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Hartlock.
Cabrera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cabrera takes a swing at Hartlock's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hartlock - that will leave a mark!
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hartlock at a distance.
Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Hartlock's head but Hartlock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries a body shot but Hartlock blocks it.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Cabrera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hartlock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cabrera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hartlock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cabrera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Helix Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Hartlock.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hartlock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabrera stalling against the cage.
Cabrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabrera effectively controlling the action here.
Hartlock lands with a left to the head.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Hartlock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera throws a hook but Hartlock avoids it easily.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Hartlock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartlock down.
Hartlock scores with a kick to the body.
Hartlock clobbers Cabrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Helix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartlock throws a body kick that misses.
Cabrera drops his hands momentarily and Hartlock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hartlock checks the leg kick.
Hartlock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cabrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Hartlock throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Hartlock only half commits.
Cabrera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabrera moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartlock.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Hartlock.
Hartlock misses with a low kick.
Hartlock defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hartlock misses with a looping left.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Hartlock checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helix Cabrera dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A left lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera is looking to slow Hartlock down with leg kicks.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cabrera here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cabrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartlock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartlock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hartlock defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
Hartlock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hartlock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hartlock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Hartlock misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hartlock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cabrera has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hartlock looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away.
Cabrera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hartlock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hartlock loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Hartlock checks it.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Hartlock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Hartlock moved out of range nicely.
Hartlock slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Hartlock moves out of range.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Hartlock tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabrera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartlock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hartlock scrambles back to his feet.
Hartlock misses with a body kick.
Hartlock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hartlock.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabrera checks a leg kick nicely.
Hartlock pushes Cabrera away with a front kick.
Cabrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hartlock throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hartlock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hartlock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cabrera checks the leg kick.
Hartlock throws a front kick aimed at Cabrera's knee but Cabrera avoids it well.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Hartlock counters with a good, hard body kick but Cabrera shrugs it off.
Hartlock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartlock misses with a straight right.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartlock throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
Hartlock fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartlock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartlock thumps Cabrera with a low kick.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Hartlock.
Hartlock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head.
Cabrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Cabrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartlock.
Hartlock wants to take the fight to the mat but Cabrera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cabrera prevents Hartlock from breaking the clinch.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock blocks an uppercut.
Hartlock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Hartlock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hartlock breaks from the clinch.
Hartlock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cabrera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hartlock is in Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hartlock is aware though and is defending well.
Cabrera trying to control the position.
Cabrera is trying to hold Hartlock in close to prevent damage but Hartlock has managed to pass into half guard.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Hartlock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Hartlock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brett Hartlock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cabrera is refusing to be controlled, as Hartlock sits in half guard.
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartlock pulls his head out easily.
Hartlock lands strikes from half guard.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Hartlock keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Hartlock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hartlock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Hartlock!
Brett Hartlock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fehu - Wardruna kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fabian Hoi!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schulmann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoi misses with a low kick as Schulmann jumps back.
Schulmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schulmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schulmann tried to score with a low kick but Hoi checks it.
Hoi slips under a jab.
Schulmann throws a low kick but Hoi moves out of range easily.
Hoi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schulmann on the side of the head.
Schulmann looks to throw the jab but Hoi is out of range.
Schulmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoi misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schulmann, as that shot connected.
Schulmann scores with a shot to the body.
Schulmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoi under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schulmann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schulmann throws a wild body kick that Hoi sees coming a mile off.
Schulmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Schulmann blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi cracks a nice hook into Schulmann's ribs.
Hoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schulmann. That did some damage!
Hoi scores with a hook to the body. Schulmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schulmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schulmann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schulmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoi.
Hoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schulmann.
Schulmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schulmann tries to land a front kick but Hoi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schulmann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schulmann changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Schulmann lands the left hand.
Schulmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schulmann is out of range.
Hoi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Schulmann takes a step back to recover.
We've been informed that Hoi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoi scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi checks a low kick from Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schulmann slips under a jab from Hoi.
Schulmann throws a front kick aimed at Hoi's knee but Hoi avoids it well.
Schulmann slips a straight right by Hoi.
As Hoi backs away, Schulmann returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schulmann throws a push kick but Hoi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Schulmann.
Schulmann blocks a leg kick.
Schulmann scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoi. Schulmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schulmann digs a right hand into Hoi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoi's gas tank.
Schulmann blocking some punches.
Hoi has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with some punches.
Hoi blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann misses with a punch to the body.
Hoi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
Hoi misses with some punches.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Hoi.
Schulmann gets through Hoi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann tries to work over Hoi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schulmann has a couple of punches blocked by Hoi.
Schulmann gets through Hoi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoi is working Schulmann over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Schulmann.
Schulmann taking a breather.
Schulmann lands a right hand.
Schulmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoi blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Hoi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoi prevents a body shot from Schulmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoi scores with a hook to the body.
Hoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Schulmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann is looking to control Hoi's arms but Hoi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schulmann has his back to the cage.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Hoi.
Hoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoi lands a hook that snaps the head of Schulmann backwards.
Hoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoi has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
Hoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulmann prevents a body shot from Hoi.
Schulmann successfully pulls guard.
Schulmann working a defensive guard but Hoi passes into half guard.
Hoi is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabian Hoi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schulmann.
A punch lands to the side of Schulmann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoi misses with a looping right.
Schulmann feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hoi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but Hoi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hoi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fabian Hoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoi.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
Hoi tries to land a front kick but Schulmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schulmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Schulmann looks to land a body kick but Hoi moved away.
Hoi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoi misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann throws an off balance right hand
and Hoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Schulmann.
Schulmann ducks under a wild hook from Hoi.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoi looks to land a body kick but Schulmann moved away.
Hoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schulmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schulmann slips a jab from Hoi.
Hoi digs a good body shot into Schulmann's ribs.
Hoi slips under a jab from Schulmann.
Hoi lands a nice shot that snaps Schulmann's head back.
Schulmann scores with a shot to the body.
Hoi thumps Schulmann with a low kick.
Hoi is looking to clinch.
Schulmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schulmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoi throws out a counter right but Schulmann avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fabian Hoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schulmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schulmann misses with a body shot
and Hoi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoi takes one on the button.
Schulmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann lands a right hook to the body.
Schulmann lands a jab to the head.
Schulmann defending well as Hoi loads up on a big left hand.
Hoi swings for the body but Schulmann moves out of range.
Hoi throws out a loose jab but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schulmann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schulmann tries to land a body kick
and Hoi counters with a good low kick that Schulmann was not able to check.
Hoi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schulmann motions for Hoi to come forward. Schulmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schulmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoi misses with a leg kick.
Schulmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoi throws a big shot that misses.
Schulmann avoids a kick to the body.
Schulmann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schulmann wants to land a leg kick but Hoi is out of range.
Schulmann slips under a jab from Hoi.
Schulmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoi looks for the body kick but Schulmann saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Hoi.
Hoi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schulmann slips a jab from Hoi.
Schulmann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schulmann throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schulmann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schulmann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schulmann looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schulmann misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hois jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schulmann thuds his right hand into Hoi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Schulmann.
Hoi tries to land a front kick but Schulmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schulmann takes a swing at Hoi's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Hoi misses.
Hoi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schulmann's sensitive parts.
Hoi slips under a jab.
Schulmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoi under the eye.
Schulmann is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoi. Schulmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Schulmann.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoi.
Schulmann misses with a left hand
letting Hoi counter with a right hand.
Hoi misses with an uppercut. Schulmann saw that one coming.
Hoi throws a front kick aimed at Schulmann's knee but Schulmann avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Hoi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schulmann checks a leg kick.
Schulmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schulmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schulmann misses the jab.
Schulmann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Schulmann is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hoi.
Hoi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schulmann.
Hoi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Schulmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Schulmann misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann scores with a kick to the body.
Hoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schulmann.
Schulmann scores with a push kick.
Schulmann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Schulmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann misses with a body shot.
Schulmann defending well as Hoi loads up on a big left hand.
Hoi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schulmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schulmann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schulmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoi's calf.
Schulmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoi misses with an uppercut
and Schulmann counters with a nice body shot.
Hoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulmann scores with a shot to the body.
Schulmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schulmann throws a sloppy head kick and Hoi moves out of range easily.
Schulmann scores with the left hand. Hoi knows he should have avoided that one.
Schulmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoi moves away.
Schulmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yaniv Schulmann 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.
Schulmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoi throws a solid leg kick but Schulmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoi.
Hoi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Schulmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schulmann drops his hands momentarily and Hoi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schulmann lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hoi.
Hoi blocks a head kick by Schulmann.
Hoi misses with a low kick as Schulmann jumps back.
Schulmann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schulmann misses with a jab to the body
and Hoi counters with a straight right hand.
Schulmann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Hoi. Beautiful body shot.
Hoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schulmann.
A lazy left from Schulmann finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoi cracks the inside of Schulmann's front leg.
Fabian Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schulmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoi manages to avoid it.
Hoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoi.
Hoi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoi.
Hoi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoi is rocked!
Hoi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoi is still on wobbly legs! Can Schulmann finish him?
Hoi moves out of range as Schulmann throws a body kick.
Hoi throws a body kick that misses.
Hoi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schulmann lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schulmann checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoi blocks the leg kick.
Hoi scores with a kick to the body.
Hoi tries to land a leg kick but Schulmann saw it coming and moves away.
Hoi has Schulmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Schulmann pulls Hoi into guard.
Schulmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Fabian Hoi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schulmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoi defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaniv Schulmann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Hoi!
In his post fight interview, Fabian Hoi gave a big smile as he said 'It was an honor going up against the master of puppets!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shintaro Nomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilder Wein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wein comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wilder Wein kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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187 lbs
10 - 1 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shintaro Nomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilder Wein!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nomo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Nomo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein lands a body shot.
Nomo stuns Wein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nomo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nomo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nomo's back!
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!
Nomo is in bad spot here.
Wein avoiding Nomo 's attempts to control his hands.
Nomo rolls, trying to escape but Wein keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nomo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Nomo trying to control the hands but Wein breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Nomo right now.
Nomo rolls, trying to escape but Wein keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wein slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nomo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wein not allowing Nomo to control his hands.
Wein controlling from the back.
Wein struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein avoiding Nomo 's attempts to control his hands.
Nomo really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Wein's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Nomo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nomo really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Wein's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Wein not allowing Nomo to control his hands.
Wein has the hooks in. Nomo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nomo is working hard here to advance position.
Nomo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wein.
Nomo is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Wein blocks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Nomo.
Nomo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wein moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wein.
Nomo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nomo wants a takedown but no success here.
Nomo prevents a body shot from Wein.
Nomo lands with a left to the head.
Nomo is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein lands a body punch.
Nomo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Nomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Nomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nomo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nomo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wein's elbow.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nomo controls his hands.
Nomo tries to break the clinch but Wein is controlling the position.
Wein lands an uppercut.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Nomo controls the action.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Nomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nomo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Nomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Wein.
It looks like Shintaro Nomo has been cut.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Nomo.
Wein misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo wants to take the fight to the mat but Wein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shintaro Nomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nomo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nomo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wein!
Wein sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nomo wants to pass to mount but Wein is defending the position.
Wein is looking to control Nomo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wein avoid being mounted?
Wein kicks off Nomo and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Nomo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nomo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Nomo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein catches Nomo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Nomo misses with a body shot.
Nomo throws a sloppy body shot
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nomo misses with a straight right.
Wein might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wein connects with a body shot that sends Nomo's belly button to the back.
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
Wein lands a body shot.
Nomo gets tackled into the cage by Wein. Wein maintains the clinch.
Nomo tries to pull guard but Wein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shintaro Nomo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A cross from Nomo lands.
Wein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nomo scores with a hook to the body. Wein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nomo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nomo throws a big shot that misses.
Wein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nomo. Nomo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wein lands a jab.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nomo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Wein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nomo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nomo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Nomo swinging wildly here.
Nomo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nomo showed some decent athleticism there.
Wein has one foot on Nomo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomo darts in looking for a takedown but Wein gets double underhooks and turns Nomo into the cage.
Nomo throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Nomo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Nomo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nomo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nomo looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomo misses with a straight right.
Wein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wein misses with a hook.
Shintaro Nomo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wein throws a body punch but Nomo moves out of range.
Nomo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nomo.
Nomo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilder Wein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nomo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nomo slips a straight right by Wein.
Nomo misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nomo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Nomo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Wein. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomo misses with a looping left.
Wein throws a body punch but Nomo moves out of range.
Wein throws a series of punches but Nomo moves out of range.
Wein scores with a body shot.
Nomo missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nomo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Nomo.
Nomo shoots for a double leg takedown but Wein sprawls well. He's pushed Nomo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shintaro Nomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nomo misses with a looping left.
Wein digs a good body shot into Nomo's ribs.
Nomo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Nomo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wein thuds his right hand into Nomo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nomo lands with a shot to the body.
Nomo shoots in for a takedown but Wein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nomo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wein finds it's way round the side to connect with Nomo's head.
Wein lands the left hand.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Wein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nomo doesn't seem phased though.
Wein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Nomo throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wein moves out of range as Nomo strikes.
Nomo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wein's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nomo. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nomo tries for a takedown but Wein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wein lands with an overhand left.
Wein throws a hook but Nomo blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wein with a hook.
Nomo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein tests Nomo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!
Wilder Wein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Kocur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kocur kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is This Fire Burns - Killswitch Engage. The crowd seem to be enjoying Escobar's choice of entrance music: Big Pun - Brave in The Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Kocur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kocur, as that shot connected.
Escobar throws a body kick that misses.
Kocur tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobar avoided it.
Kocur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kocur looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kocur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobar scrambles back to his feet.
Kocur clinches with his opponent.
Escobar lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kocur misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocur misses with some punches.
Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kocur struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocur throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Kocur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobar avoids it.
Our sources have told us that Kocur has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kocur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar tries to work over Kocur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kocur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kocur blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocur's elbow.
Kocur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kocur scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Kocur misses with a kick to the body.
Kocur throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar avoids the head kick by Kocur.
Nice shot by Kocur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kocur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kocur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
Kocur wants to clinch.
Kocur cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocur misses with a left hand
and Escobar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocur.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocur.
Kocur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kocur. Kocur obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kocur's calf.
Kocur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
Escobar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar!
Kocur connects with a body shot that sends Escobar's belly button to the back.
Kocur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kocur.
Escobar checks a low kick from Kocur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kocur moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar.
Kocur half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kocur circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Kocur's leg. Kocur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kocur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Escobar.
Joey Kocur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocur throws a low kick, looking for Escobar's leg but Escobar calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Escobar.
Kocur is breathing heavily.
Escobar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kocur 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.
Escobar clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kocur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocur half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kocur lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar throws a head kick but Kocur moves out of range.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
Kocur tries to land a body kick
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Kocur does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Kocur finds it's target.
Kocur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Escobar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kocur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Escobar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A cross from Kocur lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar. That's going to slow Kocur down.
Kocur misses with a hook
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Joey Kocur has been cut.
Escobar digs a good hook to Kocur's body.
Kocur looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Escobar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Kocur moved away.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice defenses there by Kocur.
Kocur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar is looking for the big counter here.
Kocur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kocur throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar cracks Kocur with a good jab.
Kocur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar cracks Kocur with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kocur looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Escobar finish him?
Kocur is rocked!
Kocur looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Oh Kocur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kocur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kocur's sensitive parts.
Escobar circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kocur to the canvas! Kocur doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Escobar keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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