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AMS FC 117: Quixotic PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reidar Vedhult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Browne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bloodsport for all !!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reidar Vedhult!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vedhult on the side of the head.
Browne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've been informed that Vedhult 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.
Browne lands a nice shot that snaps Vedhult's head back.
Vedhult takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Browne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vedhult to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Browne working for submissions but it's allowed Vedhult to get to half guard.
Vedhult is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vedhult is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Browne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vedhult.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne is looking for a sweep. Vedhult is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vedhult is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Browne sees it coming and defends easily.
Browne actively working from the bottom here.
Browne looking for submissions off his back.
Browne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vedhult postures up.
Vedhult trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom.
Browne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Browne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vedhult has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vedhult prevents Browne from improving his position.
Browne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vedhult is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vedhult is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Browne sees it coming and defends easily.
Vedhult is working for a kimura but Browne is defending it quite comfortably.
Vedhult seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne gets full guard.
Browne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vedhult defends well.
Browne is looking for a triangle but Vedhult pushes his legs off easily.
Vedhult trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vedhult stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Browne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Browne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Browne pulls Vedhult in close to his closed guard and prevents Vedhult from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vedhult wants to pass the guard but Browne is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Browne misses with a straight right.
Browne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Browne lands with an overhand left.
Vedhult showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Browne.
Vedhult drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Browne defends it well.
Browne throws a big shot that misses.
Vedhult feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Browne scores with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Browne.
Vedhult keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Browne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Browne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vedhult circles away quickly and effectively.
Vedhult takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Browne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vedhult can do to turn this around?
Vedhult fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Browne to the ground. Vedhult is now in Browne's guard.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Vedhult from controlling successfully.
Browne has his foot on Vedhult's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vedhult works his way back into a safe position though.
Vedhult thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vedhult's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne working for submissions but it's allowed Vedhult to get to half guard.
Browne is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vedhult is pressing down on Browne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Browne is holding on for now.
Browne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vedhult gets the takedown into side control.
Browne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vedhult has hold of Browne's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Browne tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vedhult cranks the arm and Browne screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Browne, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reidar Vedhult!
In defeat, Simon Browne stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, fuck me ...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ЦельРазгроl. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksei Marshal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leandro Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Marshal's guard.
Marshal controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Marshal.
Jones trying to control but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Marshal wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Marshal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Jones working away.
Marshal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marshal stands up and beckons Jones to join him on the feet.
Marshal throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Marshal backpedaling.
Marshal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshal lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Marshal misses.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Marshal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones connects with the punch.
Marshal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Marshal misses with a wild body shot.
Marshal lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshal cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Marshal swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marshal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshal is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marshal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones thuds a left hand into Marshal's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aleksei Marshal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.
Marshal looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marshal. That one must have hurt.
Marshal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marshal defends it nicely.
Marshal lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Marshal throws a shot to the body.
Marshal swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook. Marshal ducked under it nicely.
Marshal throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones misses with a hook
and Marshal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones slips under a jab from Marshal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws out a counter right but Marshal avoids it with no problem.
Marshal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marshal is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Marshal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marshal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Marshal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marshal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Marshal looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Marshal's ribcage but misses.
Marshal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marshal pinned against the cage. Marshal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marshal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshal just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Marshal's guard.
Marshal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jones has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Marshal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones staying out of range there.
Marshal lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Aleksei Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Marshal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Marshal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Marshal slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Marshal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Marshal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Marshal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marshal.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Marshal, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Marshal against the cage but Marshal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aleksei Marshal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.
Marshal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Marshal has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Marshal counters with a nice uppercut.
Leandro Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Marshal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Marshal.
Jones throws a right hand that Marshal ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshal also avoids with ease.
Marshal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Marshal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshal throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jab from Marshal.
Marshal swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marshal throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshal gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Marshal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshal.
Marshal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to bum rush Marshal with a series of wild strikes but Marshal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marshal walks into a jab.
Marshal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marshal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal misses with a straight left.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Marshal shakes him off and moves away.
Marshal misses with an uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch up but Marshal circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones digs a good body shot into Marshal's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Marshal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshal misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marshal defends well and Jones ends up having to push Marshal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Marshal.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marshal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones tries to bum rush Marshal with a series of wild strikes but Marshal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Marshal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marshal tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Marshal dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Marshal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Marshal there.
Marshal connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones is looking to clinch but Marshal is avoiding it.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshal scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Marshal.
Marshal throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Marshal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Marshal needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marshal, as that shot connected.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshal.
Marshal looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Marshal lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a right hand that Marshal ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshal also avoids with ease.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshal.
Aleksei Marshal is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marshal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marshal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marshal defends well and Jones ends up having to push Marshal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones catches Marshal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marshal scoring well with a low kick there.
Marshal misses with a body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Marshal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Marshal had a free shot at his head there.
Marshal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
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!
Jones connects with a right hand. Marshal shakes it off.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marshal is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Marshal tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Marshal back against the cage.
Marshal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshal managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Marshal working aggressively here.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshal lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones tries to bum rush Marshal with a series of wild strikes but Marshal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshal throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marshal sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshal misses with a looping right.
Marshal lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Marshal throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Leandro Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Marshal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marshal is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marshal's guard.
Marshal is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jones presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshal tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal avoiding damage.
Marshal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marshal lands a shot to the body.
Aleksei Marshal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marshal misses with a body punch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marshal counters with a body kick that stops Jones in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Marshal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Marshal is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
That kick from Marshal tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksei Marshal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshal, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksei Marshal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Dorokhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Dorokhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorokhov throws a shot to the body.
Dorokhov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trejo is working for takedown but Dorokhov is calmly controlling the position for now.
I was talking to Dorokhov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dorokhov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dorokhov stalling in the clinch.
Dorokhov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trejo pulls Dorokhov into 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.
Dorokhov tries to stand but Trejo is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trejo holds on and takes a little breather.
Dorokhov is looking to stand up but Trejo won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorokhov won't allow Trejo to sweep him here.
Trejo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dorokhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trejo has a closed guard, preventing Dorokhov from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo looking to control.
Trejo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trejo is looking for a triangle but Dorokhov pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trejo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dorokhov wanted to stand there but Trejo had control of the position.
Trejo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trejo trying to strike off his back.
Dorokhov wants to get up but he can't break Trejo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trejo looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trejo has his feet on Dorokhov's thighs here. He's pushed Dorokhov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dorokhov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Trejo!
Danny Trejo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Raban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Tim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim has chosen Hot In Herre - Nelly as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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30
270 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Raban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiny Tim!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raban as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raban.
Tim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Raban manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tim wants to control from the top but Raban keeps moving.
Raban looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tim controlling from the top position.
Tim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raban might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tim passes Raban's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tim is working for a kimura but Raban is defending it quite comfortably.
Tim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raban has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tim is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Raban is looking to improve his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raban drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raban trying to control but Tim is working from the bottom.
Raban tries to free his leg and advance position but Tim is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Raban puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raban trying to control the action but Tim is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tim tries to clinch but Raban moves out of range.
Tim gets caught flat footed, as Raban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tim is looking to stand back up but Raban counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tim.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raban in particular looking to stall.
Tim tries to get to full guard but Raban has control of the leg.
Tim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raban with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raban wants to pass the guard but Tim is keeping the position.
Tim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Raban has passed into side control.
Tim tries to improve position but can't.
Tim is not content to let Raban control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raban wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Raban 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.
Tim moves out of range of the body kick.
Raban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tim has closed the distance and engaged Raban in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raban.
Raban stalling.
Tim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raban.
Raban misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tim throws a punch but it's blocked by Raban.
Tim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Raban.
Tim struggles to land a body shot inside as Raban controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban throws a punch but it's blocked by Tim.
Raban can't find room to land a body shot as Tim controls the action.
Tim throws a punch but it's blocked by Raban.
A head punch on the inside from Tim fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raban pulls guard successfully.
Raban looking for a sweep. Not yet Raban, not yet.
Tim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Raban had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tim defends it easily.
Raban working a defensive guard here.
Raban had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tim defends it easily.
Tim trying to control the position from guard on top but Raban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raban looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Raban pulls Tim in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tim has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Raban is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Raban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tim closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raban's guard.
Tim is fighting to break Raban's control of his arms but Raban is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raban being controlled here, momentarily.
Raban trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raban throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Raban trying to keep a closed guard but Tim is proving a slippery customer.
Tim throwing strikes but missing.
Tim trying to control the position from guard on top but Raban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raban throws a low kick, looking for Tim's leg but Tim calmly moves out of range.
Raban fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raban as he avoids it easily.
Raban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Raban misses with a body shot.
Raban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raban misses the jab.
Tim with the counter takedown but Raban avoids it easily.
Tim throws a body kick that misses.
Raban looks to land a body kick but Tim moved away.
Raban throws a sloppy head kick
and Tim counters with a head kick. That will keep Raban thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Raban checks a low kick from Tim.
Raban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tim is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raban throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tim's head.
Raban throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raban as he avoids it easily.
Raban drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tim sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tim moves out of range of the body kick.
Raban misses with a body shot.
James Raban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raban misses with a body kick.
Raban throws a leg kick
and Tim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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 James Raban will probably get the nod.
That's time! Raban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Raban misses with a straight left.
Raban scores with a leg kick.
Tim shoots in for a takedown but Raban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raban misses with a low kick.
Tim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Raban looking to control.
Raban managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raban not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tim stays in close to Raban's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Raban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tim blocks a head kick by Raban.
Raban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raban backing away here, and Tim unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tim is looking to clinch but Raban is avoiding it.
Tim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raban throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Tim as Raban shoots in.
Tim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raban 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 Tim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raban defends it well.
Raban stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raban wants it to stay on the feet.
Raban throws out a leg kick but Tim moves out of range and Raban only half commits.
Tim blocks a head kick by Raban.
James Raban is winning the standup battle so far.
Raban gets tackled into the cage by Tim. Tim maintains the clinch.
Raban is pressed up against the cage. Tim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raban down to the mat. Raban avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James Raban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny Tim.
Tim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tim shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tim is looking for a kimura but Raban is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tim to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiny Tim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim controlling the pace.
Tim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raban has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raban wants to get back to full guard but Tim has mounted him!
Raban is working to get back to half guard.
Raban tries to lock up and control but Tim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Raban wants to control but Tim is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raban keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Raban tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raban tries to hold on but Tim pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tim fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tim content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiny Tim.
I think Raban has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Raban!
James Raban bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Shota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shota's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sounds from the Motherland. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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195 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Shota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lapu Lapu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shota cracks Lapu with an open hand slap.
Lapu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Shota looks for the body kick but Lapu saw that one coming.
Shota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Lapu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shota.
No joy there for Lapu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shota scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Lapu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lapu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shota lands a damaging elbow.
Lapu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lapu blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lapu.
Nice body punch from Lapu - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lapu's brow.
Lapu scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shota blocks a body shot from Lapu.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapu.
Shota prevents a body shot from Lapu.
Shota blocks an uppercut.
Lapu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shota misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lapu.
Lapu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lapu lands a nice uppercut.
Lapu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lapu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Lapu to work.
A hook to the body from Shota.
Lapu is working Shota over against the cage.
Lapu can't find room to land a body shot as Shota controls the action.
Lapu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shota looking to throw knees to the head but Lapu is blocking nicely.
Shota lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lapu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Shota scores with a nice short 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!
Shota using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lapu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lapu takes a shot to the head.
Lapu takes a shot to the head.
Shota lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lapu blocks it with crossed arms.
Shota looking to throw knees to the head but Lapu is blocking nicely.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lapu blocks it with crossed arms.
Shota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Lapu.
Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Lapu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shota is keeping busy.
Shota throws an elbow but it misses.
Shota using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lapu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Shota with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by Lapu.
Shota lands with a right to the head.
Shota misses with a knee to the head.
Lapu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shota misses with an elbow strike.
Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu is leaning against Shota and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lapu throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Lapu lands with a light punch inside.
Shota throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lapu lands on the inside with 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Lapu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lapu's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Lapu.
Lapu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shota utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lapu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lapu scores with a shot to the side of Shota's head.
Shota lands an elbow just above Lapu 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shota misses with a left hand
letting Lapu counter with a right hand.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Lapu is out of range.
Lapu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lapu misses with a wild body shot.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapu clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lapu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu misses with a body punch.
Shota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lapu.
A nice left hand lands by Lapu.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lapu is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lapu lands with a left to the head.
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Shota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shota lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shota scores with a nice short uppercut.
That has opened up Lapu Lapu's cut even more.
Shota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lapu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adrian Shota has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lapu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lapu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shota up against the cage.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lapu is defending well for now.
Shota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shota with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lapu tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing Lapu back against the cage.
Shota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shota unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shota lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lapu lands with a right to the head.
Shota with a knee to the head.
Shota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lapu blocks it with crossed arms.
Lapu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapu.
Shota lands an elbow inside that Lapu shrugs off.
Shota blocks a body shot from Lapu.
Shota misses with an elbow over the top.
Shota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Lapu misses with some punches.
Lapu swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
A short left from Lapu.
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shota misses with a knee strike.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Shota pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shota scores with a shot to the side of Lapu's head.
Shota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Lapu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shota lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota tries to land knees in the clinch but Lapu avoids the damage to the body.
Shota crunches a lovely knee into Lapu's ribcage.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lapu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shota is keeping busy.
Lapu avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shota tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lapus head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota is leaning against Lapu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shota misses with a knee strike.
Lapu gets through Shota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shota crunches a lovely knee into Lapu's ribcage.
Lapu is breathing heavily.
Shota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lapus head.
Shota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lapu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Shota on the inside.
Shota tries to land a knee to the head but Lapu blocks with his arms.
Lapu misses with a body punch.
Shota looking to throw knees to the head but Lapu is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Shota dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shota gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shota using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lapu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shota lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Shota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lapu can do to turn this around?
Lapu lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Lapu blocks an elbow strike.
Shota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shota with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lapu is trying to push Shota away but Shota has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lapu avoids the elbow strike from Shota, against the cage.
Shota pushes off an throws an elbow but Lapu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapu misses with some punches.
Shota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lapu blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Lapu tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Lapu.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lapu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lapu throws an elbow that misses.
Lapu throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota looking to throw knees to the head but Lapu is blocking nicely.
Shota throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lapu is working Shota over against the cage.
Lapu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Shota.
Lapu takes an elbow to the temple.
Shota scores a nice knee to the body.
Shota blocks a body shot from Lapu.
Shota lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shota misses with an elbow strike.
Lapu throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota tries a body shot but Lapu blocks it.
Lapu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapu lands a shot to the body.
Shota utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lapu slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Shota.
The cut above Lapu Lapu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lapu lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Shota.
Lapu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lapu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shota lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Shota as the two fighters clinch.
Shota throws an elbow but it misses.
Lapu misses with a punch to the body.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
Shota looking to throw knees to the head but Lapu is blocking nicely.
Shota tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lapu avoids it.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota gets through Lapu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shota letting Lapu take a breather here.
Shota misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lapu.
Lapu stalling in the clinch but Shota improves position.
Shota lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lapu or not.
Lapu Lapu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu trying to control the position but instead, Shota has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lapu into the cage.
Lapu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lapu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lapu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Shota forces Lapu back against the cage and clinches.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shota.
Lapu Lapu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapu working Shota over with knees to the body.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Lapu blocks it.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Lapu blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Shota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shota has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!
Adrian Shota 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griswold comes to the cage accompanied by NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION. 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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34
285 lbs
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260 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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clark Griswold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griswold manages to avoid it.
Griswold is looking for a counter combo.
Griswold looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Griswold.
Clark Griswold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griswold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griswold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slobos Fightcenter in the buildup to the fight.
Tucker lunges at Griswold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griswold's hand.
Griswold throws a right hand that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Clark Griswold has been cut.
Tucker misses with a looping left.
Tucker throws a hook but Griswold avoids it easily.
Griswold appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Griswold.
Griswold throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Griswold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griswold misses with a combination
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griswold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Griswold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold misses with a straight left.
Tucker lands with a straight right. Griswold didn't see that one coming.
Griswold loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
Griswold walks into a stiff left hand from Tucker.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick from Griswold.
Griswold throws a lazy head kick
and Tucker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griswold thinking.
Griswold misses with a double jab
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
Griswold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tucker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Griswold avoids the body shot from Tucker.
A cross from Tucker lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Griswold appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tucker sizes up Griswold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tucker moves out of range of the leg kick from Griswold.
Griswold throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Griswold misses with a hook
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
Tucker catches Griswold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griswold scores with a sloppy right hand. Tucker should have avoided that one.
Griswold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Tucker misses.
Griswold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Tucker misses.
Tucker lands a nice shot that snaps Griswold's head back.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Griswold.
Griswold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Griswold connects with a high kick.
It looks like Dan Tucker has been cut.
Griswold moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griswold misses with a left hand
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
Griswold throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker slips a jab from Griswold.
Left hook, right uppercut from Griswold.
Griswold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Griswold lands a big head kick that sends Tucker tumbling to the mat! Griswold takes a step backwards and waves Tucker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tucker is rocked!
Tucker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Griswold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker with a nice cross.
Griswold swings widly with a right hand
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griswold tries a head kick but it misses.
Griswold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tucker loads up on a big right hand but Griswold slips the punch.
Griswold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griswold.
Griswold takes one on the button.
Clark Griswold's cut is getting worse.
Tucker misses with an uppercut
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Griswold.
Griswold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griswold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griswold lands a big head kick that sends Tucker tumbling to the mat! Griswold takes a step backwards and waves Tucker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Griswold finish him?
Tucker lands with a nice body punch.
Tucker seems to have recovered his senses.
Tucker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griswold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tucker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Griswold is breathing heavily.
Griswold lands a nice looking body kick.
Griswold misses with a head kick.
Tucker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That has opened up Dan Tucker's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griswold.
Tucker avoids the head kick by Griswold.
Tucker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griswold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clark Griswold will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tucker needs to keep his hands up - Griswold had a free shot at his head there.
Griswold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
Tucker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griswold doesn't seem bothered though.
Griswold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker missing with a left hand there. Griswold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tucker.
Griswold delivers a nice body kick.
Griswold needs to keep his hands up - Tucker had a free shot at his head there.
Clark Griswold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griswold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griswold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tucker scores with a jab to the head.
Griswold misses with a lunging right hand
and Tucker counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Tucker finds it's way through Griswold's defenses.
Griswold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tucker to score with a decent uppercut.
Tucker slips a jab and a cross from Griswold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tucker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griswold in his tracks.
Tucker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Griswold.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griswold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Griswold throws a lazy uppercut
and Tucker counters with a nice body shot.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Griswold avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Tucker jabs Griswold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tucker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griswold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker swings for the body but Griswold moves out of range.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker lands a right hook to the body.
Tucker cracks a nice hook into Griswold's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold misses with a left hand
and Griswold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tucker, as that shot connected.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Griswold is just out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tucker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tucker lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Griswold.
Griswold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tucker.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Griswold.
Tucker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griswold throws a lazy head kick
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griswold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tucker digs a good body shot into Griswold's ribs.
Griswold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clark Griswold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Griswold throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
Tucker lands with a nice body punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Griswold might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Griswold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tucker is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Griswold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tucker lands with a shot to the body.
Tucker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tucker jabs at Griswold's body.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griswold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tucker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Griswold.
Tucker connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Tucker.
Jeez, Clark Griswold's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tucker swings for the body but Griswold moves out of range.
Griswold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griswold lands a two punch combo.
Tucker lands with a cross.
Griswold is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Griswold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griswold slips a jab and a cross from Tucker.
A little feinted left hand from Griswold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griswold seems to have got his legs back now.
Tucker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griswold.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griswold moves away.
Dan Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Griswold misses.
Griswold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griswold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooh!!! Tucker has knocked Griswold down with a huge combo! Tucker steps away and waves a wobbly Griswold back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clark Griswold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Tucker!
An out of breath Dan Tucker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Clark Griswold stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this - now will I go home and fuck my thaiwife.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigurd Lodbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Didion!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didion walks into a stiff left hand from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Didion takes a step back to recover.
Didion moves out of range of the strikes.
Didion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Didion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok misses with a hook. Didion ducked under it nicely.
Lodbrok throws a hook to the side of Didion's head but Didion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lodbrok misses with a body shot
enabling Didion to counter with a crisp jab.
Didion lands with an overhand left.
Lodbrok is looking to land body kicks.
Didion with a hook.
Lodbrok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lodbrok doesn't seem bothered though.
Lodbrok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lodbrok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Didion blocks the body kick.
Didion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lodbrok is rocked!
Lodbrok switches off momentarily and Didion cracks him with a monster right hand! Lodbrok topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Didion dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Didion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Didion!
Chad Didion 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 Gorm Branting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Webb Jr (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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278 lbs
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245 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gorm Branting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branting lunges at Webb Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Webb Jr's hand.
Branting scores with a decent looking hook.
Branting misses with a shot to the body
and Webb Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Gorm Branting has been cut.
Webb Jr slips a straight right by Branting.
Branting looks to land a right hand but Webb Jr moved out of range.
Webb Jr throws a leg kick but Branting moved away.
Branting was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Branting takes a swing at Webb Jr's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Webb Jr does it's job there.
Branting lands a head shot.
Webb Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branting.
Webb Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Webb Jr connects with a right hand. Branting shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branting lands with a hook. Webb Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Branting ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Webb Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Branting counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Webb Jr thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branting tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Webb Jr.
Branting lands a left and a right that send Webb Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Branting thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Webb Jr is rocked!
and Branting counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Webb Jr! He's just covering up as Branting starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorm Branting!
Jimmy Webb Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Another Tough Loss but I will be back. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Zeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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246 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Zeller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove Jr 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.
Mangrove Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Zeller's shoulder, as Zeller tries to avoid the shot.
Zeller is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zeller connects with a single shot there.
Zeller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangrove Jr thows a leg kick but Zeller checks it
and Zeller counters with a three punch combo that has Mangrove Jr backing up. Mangrove Jr nods at Zeller to acknowledge the strikes.
Mangrove Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Mangrove Jr.
Zeller avoids the body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Zeller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangrove Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zeller's coach down at Condor Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zeller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cody Zeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Mangrove Jr does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Zeller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zeller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Zeller throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Mangrove Jr is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cody Zeller!
Cody Zeller is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Televing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Meikalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Televing comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish - End of all Hope. Matti Meikalainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
23 - 7 - 0 |
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250 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Televing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matti Meikalainen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Televing has closed the distance and engaged Meikalainen in a clinch.
Televing blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Televing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Televing's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Televing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meikalainen's elbow.
Meikalainen lands a right hand.
Televing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meikalainen's elbow.
Televing misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meikalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Televing controls the action.
Televing struggles to land a body shot inside as Meikalainen controls his hands.
Televing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Meikalainen.
It looks like Christian Televing has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Televing as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Televing.
Meikalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Meikalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Meikalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meikalainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Televing wants to clinch up but Meikalainen keeps it at a distance.
Televing takes the fight into the clinch.
Meikalainen is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Televing misses with a punch to the body.
Televing lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meikalainen or not.
Televing lands with a left to the head.
Meikalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Televing.
It looks like Matti Meikalainen has been cut.
Televing misses with a punch to the body.
Televing tries a body shot but Meikalainen blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Televing pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meikalainen tries to break free but Televing pushes him back against the cage.
Televing misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Televing.
Televing is working Meikalainen over against the cage.
Televing is leaning against Meikalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meikalainen looks winded!
Televing tries to throw a body punch but Meikalainen avoids it by throwing Televing back against the cage.
Televing blocks a body shot from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Meikalainen fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Televing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Televing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Televing misses with a punch to the body.
Meikalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Televing tries a body shot but Meikalainen blocks it.
Meikalainen has Televing pressed against the cage.
Meikalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meikalainen lands an uppercut.
Televing lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Televing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meikalainen breaks from the clinch.
Televing doesn't manage to clinch there - Meikalainen circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen cracks Televing with a nice body shot.
Meikalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meikalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meikalainen prevents a body shot from Televing.
Meikalainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Televing won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meikalainen scores with a shot to the side of Televing's head.
Televing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meikalainen trying to stall but Televing improves his position.
Meikalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Meikalainen tries a body shot but Televing blocks it.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as Meikalainen controls the action.
Televing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meikalainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Televing is keeping busy.
Televing misses with a body punch.
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
Televing pushes Meikalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Televing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Televing tries to throw a body punch but Meikalainen avoids it by throwing Televing back against the cage.
Televing tries to throw a body punch but Meikalainen avoids it by throwing Televing back against the cage.
Meikalainen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Televing seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meikalainen can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meikalainen.
Meikalainen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Televing misses with a punch to the body.
Meikalainen lands a shoulder strike.
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Televing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as Meikalainen controls the action.
Televing struggles to land a body shot inside as Meikalainen controls his hands.
Meikalainen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meikalainen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Televing.
Meikalainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Televing gets an underhook and turns Meikalainen into the cage.
Meikalainen prevents a body shot from Televing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Televing misses with an elbow over the top.
Televing pushes Meikalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meikalainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meikalainen blocks a body shot from Televing.
Meikalainen blocks a body shot from Televing.
Televing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Televing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Meikalainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christian Televing will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Televing checks a low kick from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Meikalainen. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Meikalainen misses its intended target.
Televing rushes Meikalainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Televing tries to work over Meikalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Televing throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meikalainen tries to stall but Televing uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Televing throws a punch but it's blocked by Meikalainen.
A head punch on the inside from Meikalainen fails to land.
Meikalainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meikalainen breaks from the clinch.
Meikalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Televing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Televing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meikalainen tries to break the clinch but Televing is controlling the position.
Meikalainen tries a body shot but Televing blocks it.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as Meikalainen controls the action.
Meikalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meikalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Televing lands a left hand.
Meikalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meikalainen lands an overhand right.
Meikalainen throws a front kick aimed at Televing's knee but Televing avoids it well.
Televing is looking to counter the offense by Meikalainen and move into the clinch.
Televing takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Televing takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christian Televing's cut is getting worse.
Meikalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matti Meikalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Televing tries to clinch but Meikalainen moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Meikalainen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Meikalainen misses the jab.
Televing tries to clinch but Meikalainen moves out of range.
Televing tries to close the distance and clinch but Meikalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Meikalainen.
Televing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meikalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meikalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Televing bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meikalainen drops Televing with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Televing looks back up at him and smiles so Meikalainen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Televing is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Televing gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Meikalainen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Televing is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Meikalainen!
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FIGHT
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