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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carney Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Duffy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brawl - Bloody spit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carney Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pedro 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 Duffy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duffy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duffy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Duffy.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Pedro moved away.
Pedro misses with a body kick.
That kick from Pedro tenderised Duffy's leg. Duffy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
Duffy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duffy.
Duffy misses with the head strike.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duffy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow.
Duffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Pedro on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro lands with a right to the head.
Pedro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Duffy.
Duffy misses with a body punch.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Duffy fails to land.
Duffy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Duffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duffy tries to work over Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duffy.
A short uppercut from Pedro.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro lands a nice uppercut.
Duffy tries a body shot but Pedro blocks it.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Duffy controls his hands.
A short right from Pedro on the inside.
Duffy can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Duffy fails to land.
Pedro is leaning against Duffy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duffy takes a shot to the head.
Duffy taking a breather.
Pedro tries to work over Duffy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro blocks a body shot from Duffy.
Duffy misses with a body punch.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pedro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pedro misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pedro.
A body shot lands from Pedro.
Pedro tries to work over Duffy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pedro lands with a left to the head.
Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Duffy takes a shot to the head.
Duffy is rocked!
Duffy can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Duffy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duffy is trying to break free.
Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pedro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Duffy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pedro can turn it around.
Pedro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Duffy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pedro is unloading with more strikes now! Duffy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Pedro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsui Takamatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holt comes to the cage accompanied by Brooklyn Nine-Nine Theme Song. Takamatsu has chosen Dogs of War as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matsui Takamatsu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamatsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holt.
Holt moves out of range of the body kick from Takamatsu.
An attempted straight right counter from Holt misses the target.
Holt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takamatsu.
Takamatsu gets tackled into the cage by Holt. Holt maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holt.
Holt breaks from the clinch.
Takamatsu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takamatsu scrambles back to his feet.
Holt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takamatsu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holt!
Takamatsu tries to move to mount but Holt blocks the move with his legs.
Holt being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Holt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu is looking to take a break and control but Holt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takamatsu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holt is trying to improve his position.
Holt can't do much from the bottom here.
Takamatsu trying to control the position but Holt is working away.
Takamatsu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Takamatsu's best efforts.
Holt kicks Takamatsu off and gets back to his feet.
Holt scores with the left hand. Takamatsu knows he should have avoided that one.
Takamatsu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holt walks into a jab.
Takamatsu throws a body kick that misses.
Holt throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Holt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takamatsu with the counter takedown but Holt avoids it easily.
Holt throws a nice looking combination but Takamatsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takamatsu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holt at a distance.
Holt tries to clinch but Takamatsu moves out of range.
Takamatsu lands a right hook to the body.
Takamatsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Holt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takamatsu jabs Holt right on the nose. Holt blinks but takes it well.
Raymond Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holt avoids a kick to the body.
Takamatsu tries to score with a low kick but Holt moves his leg out of the way.
Holt takes a swing at Takamatsu's ribcage but misses.
Holt swings for the body but Takamatsu moves out of range.
Holt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holt misses with an uppercut.
Holt lands a jab to Takamatsu's midsection.
Takamatsu scores with a decent looking hook.
Takamatsu scoring well with a low kick there.
Holt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takamatsu.
Holt avoids the body shot from Takamatsu.
Holt throws a series of punches but Takamatsu avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Takamatsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt looks to land a combination but Takamatsu avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Takamatsu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takamatsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Takamatsu with the counter takedown but Holt avoids it easily.
A jab from Takamatsu misses.
It looked like Holt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holt clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Holt fails to land.
Takamatsu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holt has a couple of punches blocked by Takamatsu.
Holt misses with a punch on the inside.
Holt misses with the head strike.
Takamatsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takamatsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holt.
We've been told by Holt's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takamatsu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Holt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takamatsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takamatsu! But no joy.
Holt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takamatsu.
Holt throws a shot from downtown. Takamatsu moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takamatsu.
Takamatsu misses with a low kick.
Holt throws a right hand that Takamatsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Takamatsu also avoids with ease.
Takamatsu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holt tries to bum rush Takamatsu with a series of wild strikes but Takamatsu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takamatsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamatsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takamatsu lands with a good body shot.
Holt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takamatsu can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Holt.
Holt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takamatsu counters with an outside leg kick.
Takamatsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holt throws out the jab.
Takamatsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu lands a front kick.
Takamatsu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holt throws a jab but it's blocked by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu throws a nice looking combination but Holt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Holt.
Takamatsu lunges at Holt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holt's hand.
Takamatsu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takamatsu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Takamatsu.
Takamatsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takamatsu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takamatsu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takamatsu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takamatsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt moves in looking to clinch but Takamatsu pushes him off.
Takamatsu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holt throws an overhand right that lands on Takamatsu's shoulder, as Takamatsu tries to avoid the shot.
Takamatsu throws a leg kick but Holt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takamatsu connects with a solid leg kick.
Takamatsu throws a looping overhand right but Holt ducks down to avoid it.
Holt is looking to counter punch.
Holt swings for the body but Takamatsu moves out of range.
Takamatsu scores with a shot to the body.
Takamatsu tries a low kick but Holt avoids it.
Holt with a hook.
Holt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takamatsu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt moves out of range of the body kick from Takamatsu.
Raymond Holt is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Takamatsu misses.
Takamatsu misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Holt misses.
Holt misses with a wild body shot.
Holt lands a body shot.
Holt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takamatsu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holt lands a nice hook to Takamatsu's body. Takamatsu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takamatsu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takamatsu.
Holt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takamatsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takamatsu stuns Holt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holt throws a body punch but Takamatsu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takamatsu.
Takamatsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holt's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamatsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takamatsu throws a body punch but Holt moves out of range.
Holt throws a combination that misses
and Holt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takamatsu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takamatsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holt.
Nice shot lands for Takamatsu.
Takamatsu lunges at Holt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holt's hand.
Takamatsu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takamatsu fakes the leg kick and cracks Holt in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takamatsu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holt checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matsui Takamatsu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Takamatsu avoids the body shot from Holt.
Takamatsu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holt misses with a hook.
Takamatsu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takamatsu throws an off balance right hand
and Holt counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Takamatsu misses.
Takamatsu staying out of range there.
Holt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holt tries to move into range but Takamatsu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holt throws a hook but Takamatsu avoids it easily.
Takamatsu scores with a hook to the body. Holt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamatsu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takamatsu duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamatsu dodges the punch combination from Holt.
Holt wants to clinch
letting Takamatsu counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takamatsu throws a series of punches but Holt avoids them all with ease.
Takamatsu slips a straight right by Holt.
Holt looks to land a left hand but Takamatsu moved out of range nicely.
Holt lands with a shot to the body.
Holt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Takamatsu.
Holt wants to clinch.
Holt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takamatsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takamatsu throws a hook but Holt blocks it.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takamatsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
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!
Takamatsu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takamatsu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holt in his tracks.
Takamatsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holt throws a big shot that misses.
Holt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takamatsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takamatsu punishes Holt's body with a nice straight punch.
Takamatsu moves away from the strike by Holt.
Takamatsu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holt's calf.
A slow jab from Takamatsu misses its intended target.
Holt walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takamatsu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holt at a distance.
Takamatsu takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Takamatsu. That snapped Holt's head back.
Takamatsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Holt.
Holt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takamatsu throws a big shot that misses.
Holt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takamatsu takes a swing at Holt's ribcage but misses.
Takamatsu throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Takamatsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Takamatsu lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takamatsu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takamatsu delivers a nice body kick.
Takamatsu misses with a looping right.
Takamatsu throws a leg kick but Holt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takamatsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holt.
Holt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takamatsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holt looks to score with a jab to the body but Takamatsu is just out of range.
Takamatsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holt throws out the jab.
Takamatsu slips under a jab from Holt.
Takamatsu stuns Holt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Takamatsu lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holt misses with a hook.
Holt checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsui Takamatsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takamatsu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsui Takamatsu!
Matsui Takamatsu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Raymond Holt was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, the fight didnt go down the way I hoped but props to my opponent for getting the job done. I'll be back soon enough!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Whiteside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marat Tandelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Whiteside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marat Tandelov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiteside is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tandelov's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiteside sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tandelov defending well though.
Tandelov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whiteside.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tandelov wants to get back to full guard.
Tandelov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Whiteside wants to pass to mount but Tandelov is defending the position.
Whiteside missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tandelov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tandelov controls Whiteside momentarily but Whiteside frees himself.
Whiteside trying to control the position from guard on top but Tandelov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandelov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiteside trying to control the position from guard on top but Tandelov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tandelov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Whiteside has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Whiteside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whiteside is looking to work some ground and pound but Tandelov has wrist control.
Tandelov wants to stand up but Whiteside is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whiteside shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tandelov! But no joy.
Whiteside misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tandelov.
Nice jab there from Tandelov.
Whiteside takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tandelov connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Whiteside.
Whiteside takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tandelov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tandelov wants it to stay on the feet.
Whiteside gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whiteside is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Whiteside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiteside escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tandelov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whiteside at a distance.
Tandelov gets the takedown into side control.
Tandelov controlling from side mount.
Whiteside is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tandelov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Whiteside trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tandelov cracks Whiteside with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tandelov is staying tight to Whiteside's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tandelov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiteside keeps working.
Tandelov wants to stand but Whiteside is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whiteside looks to move to half guard but instead Tandelov has passed into mount! Damn!
Tandelov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whiteside is looking to escape.
Whiteside is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whiteside wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Tandelov dominated that round.
That's time! Whiteside's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whiteside missing with a left hand there. Tandelov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tandelov slaps away a takedown attempt from Whiteside, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tandelov cracks Whiteside with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tandelov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whiteside ducks under a wild hook from Tandelov.
Whiteside looks to throw the jab but Tandelov is out of range.
Tandelov swats away the attempt to clinch by Whiteside.
Tandelov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tandelov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whiteside momentarily.
Whiteside just misses with a punch to the body.
Tandelov fails with a takedown attempt.
Whiteside attempts a counter takedown but Tandelov avoids it well and moves away.
Tandelov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandelov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tandelov throws a hook but Whiteside avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tandelov. Whiteside does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiteside shoots in and drives through. Tandelov sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Tandelov misses the target.
Whiteside appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tandelov throws a hook but Whiteside avoids it easily.
Whiteside shoots in for a takedown but Tandelov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Whiteside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiteside dodges the punch combination from Tandelov.
Whiteside drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tandelov sprawls and moves away.
A jab lands there for Tandelov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov throws a body shot but no joy.
Whiteside throws a hook but Tandelov blocks it.
Tandelov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whiteside misses with a two punch combination.
Tandelov gets a double leg takedown into Whiteside's guard.
Whiteside manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tandelov throws a big shot that misses.
Marat Tandelov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Tandelov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tandelov scores with a nice head shot.
Tandelov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tandelov lands with a cross.
Tandelov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whiteside looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov working the ground and pound.
Tandelov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tandelov working away.
Tandelov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiteside keeps working.
Tandelov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Whiteside haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tandelov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Whiteside tries to buck Tandelov off but Tandelov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tandelov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Whiteside's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiteside is being controlled here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Whiteside wants to control but Tandelov postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whiteside fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Tandelov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tandelov throws a one two combo.
A jab from Whiteside misses.
Tandelov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whiteside moves away.
Whiteside feinted with a counter takedown.
Whiteside is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tandelov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whiteside takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Whiteside changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tandelov tries to avoid it but Whiteside manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tandelov to the ground. Tandelov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tandelov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tandelov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiteside fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Whiteside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tandelov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tandelov sizes up Whiteside with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tandelov loads up on a big right hand but Whiteside slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteside walks into a stiff left hand from Tandelov.
Tandelov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whiteside fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tandelov digs a good body shot into Whiteside's ribs.
Whiteside takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tandelov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whiteside is rocked!
Whiteside shoots in for a takedown but Tandelov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tandelov works Whiteside's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Tandelov. That snapped Whiteside's head back.
Tandelov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiteside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnny Whiteside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov lands a jab to the head.
Whiteside fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tandelov ducks under a wild hook from Whiteside.
Whiteside shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tandelov defends it nicely.
Tandelov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tandelov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whiteside moves away.
Whiteside fails with the takedown.
Marat Tandelov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whiteside throws the left hand but Tandelov avoids the punch easily.
Whiteside shoots in for a takedown but Tandelov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tandelov.
Whiteside misses with a takedown
and Tandelov counters with a single leg into guard. Whiteside didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tandelov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tandelov prevents Whiteside from getting back to his feet.
Whiteside escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tandelov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tandelov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Tandelov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tandelov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Tandelov!
Marat Tandelov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappenahomma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tatanka. Chief Tappenahomma had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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182 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma throws a big counter combination but Maneno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maneno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Maneno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maneno there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Tappenahomma finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
Tappenahomma cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Maneno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tappenahomma can pounce on him.
Tappenahomma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Tappenahomma misses
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno throws the left hand but Tappenahomma avoids the punch easily.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maneno, as that shot connected.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a right hand to the body.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Tappenahomma's shoulder, as Tappenahomma tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno scores with a punch to the head.
Maneno lands a nice shot to the body.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Tappenahomma works the jab nicely.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab.
Tappenahomma cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Nice shot by Maneno.
Tappenahomma closes the distance and pushes Maneno back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Tappenahomma has double underhooks.
Tappenahomma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maneno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tappenahomma with a knee to the head.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Maneno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tappenahomma working Maneno over with knees to the body.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maneno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maneno looks winded!
Tappenahomma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Maneno blocks it.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Tappenahomma won't allow it.
Tappenahomma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Tappenahomma won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma gets through Maneno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Tappenahomma is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Tappenahomma.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow that stopped Maneno in his tracks for a moment.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tappenahomma has him pressed against the cage.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Tappenahomma is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Tappenahomma.
Maneno wants to break free but Tappenahomma has control.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tappenahomma has him pressed against the cage.
Tappenahomma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tappenahomma prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Tappenahomma scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Chiku Maneno's cut even more.
Tappenahomma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tappenahomma has him pressed against the cage.
Tappenahomma lands a good knee to the midsection. Maneno won't want to take too many of those.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tappenahomma lands with a right to the head.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maneno is rocked!
Tappenahomma gets through Maneno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maneno is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Tappenahomma keeps him there for the moment.
Tappenahomma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maneno seems to have recovered his senses.
Maneno tries to break free but Tappenahomma pushes him back against the cage.
Tappenahomma prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma.
Maneno takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tappenahomma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tappenahomma rushes Maneno and presses him up against the cage.
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma lands a hook that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Tappenahomma won't allow it.
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maneno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Tappenahomma has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tappenahomma obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand into Maneno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maneno's gas tank.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow that stopped Maneno in his tracks for a moment.
Maneno is breathing heavily.
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tappenahomma lands with a good body shot.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma with a nice cross.
Tappenahomma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tappenahomma darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Maneno's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Tappenahomma before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Chief Tappenahomma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Attila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Nirvi (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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205 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Attila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Nirvi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nirvi throws a low kick but Attila moves out of range easily.
Jab from Attila.
Attila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nirvi scores with a nice body kick.
Nirvi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Attila rushes Nirvi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nirvi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nirvi tries a body shot but Attila blocks it.
Nirvi blocking some punches.
Attila throws a punch but it's blocked by Nirvi.
We've been hearing reports that Attila has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Nirvi.
Attila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Attila working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Attila throws a head punch that misses.
Attila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nirvi's elbow.
Nirvi swings wildly with an uppercut but Attila uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nirvi stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nirvi.
Attila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Attila softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Attila tries to throw a body punch but Nirvi avoids it by throwing Attila back against the cage.
Attila misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nirvi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Attila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Attila changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nirvi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nirvi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Attila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Attila lands a head shot.
Nirvi lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Johan Attila has been cut.
Attila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nirvi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Attila with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Attila throws out a loose jab but Nirvi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nirvi tries to clinch but Attila is having none of it.
Nirvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Attila tries to move into range but Nirvi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nirvi jabs Attila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nirvi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nirvi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nirvi cracks the inside of Attila's front leg.
Nirvi throws a solid leg kick but Attila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nirvi.
Nirvi tries a low kick but Attila avoids it.
Nirvi misses with a low kick.
Nirvi tries to close the distance and clinch but Attila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nirvi moves out of range of the body kick from Attila.
Nirvi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nirvi throws a combination. Attila tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nirvi is looking to clinch but Attila is avoiding it.
Nirvi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Attila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Attila.
Attila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nirvi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nirvi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Attila.
Attila landing some decent shots from guard.
Nirvi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Attila defends it easily.
Nirvi looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nirvi has Attila pulled in close to control his posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attila stands up over Nirvi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Attila connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Attila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nirvi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Attila.
Nirvi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nirvi, not yet.
Nirvi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Attila has passed into half guard!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Attila lands a nice short elbow.
Attila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Attila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Attila lands a nice short elbow.
Nirvi is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Attila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Attila's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Attila lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Nirvi up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Attila from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Nirvi's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Attila!
During a confident post fight interview, Johan Attila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levan Revazshvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Revazshvili comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mickey Doyle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levan Revazshvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Revazshvili.
Revazshvili drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doyle sprawls and moves away.
Revazshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Doyle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili slips under a jab from Doyle.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot
and Doyle counters with a nice uppercut.
Revazshvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Doyle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Revazshvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Revazshvili.
Doyle scores with a one two! Revazshvili had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Doyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Revazshvili ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Revazshvili half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Revazshvili doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Revazshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Revazshvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.
Revazshvili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doyle scores with a nice head shot.
Revazshvili slips under a jab.
Revazshvili takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doyle lands with a right hand.
Revazshvili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Revazshvili doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Doyle counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Revazshvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Revazshvili throws a hook but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Revazshvili.
A shot to the body from Revazshvili misses
enabling Doyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Doyle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revazshvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Revazshvili.
Doyle throws a hook but Revazshvili avoids it easily.
Revazshvili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Revazshvili misses with a jab to the body
and Doyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Revazshvili shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Revazshvili was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Doyle tries to bench press Revazshvili off him but Revazshvili keeps the position.
Revazshvili in side control, throwing shots but Doyle defends.
Doyle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Revazshvili. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doyle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Revazshvili asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Revazshvili lands a nice forearm strike.
It looks like Mickey Doyle has been cut.
Doyle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Revazshvili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Revazshvili's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Revazshvili creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Revazshvili working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doyle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Revazshvili connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili working the ground and pound from side control.
Revazshvili in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Revazshvili misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Doyle is trying to improve his position.
Doyle taking a bit of punishment here - Revazshvili scoring with strikes.
Revazshvili lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Doyle down.
Doyle is rocked!
Revazshvili lands a strong strike to the head of Doyle. That's dazed him! Revazshvili looking to finish here. Doyle is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Revazshvili lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levan Revazshvili!
In his post fight interview, Levan Revazshvili started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Mickey Doyle had this to say: 'You can beat me around but you won't get rid of me. I'll be dancing on my enemies' bones long after they've all eaten the dirt sandwich.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucian Silvestre (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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265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lou Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucian Silvestre!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx misses with a takedown attempt - Silvestre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silvestre misses the shot to the body.
Silvestre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marx lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Marx's head coaches at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silvestre scores with a decent looking hook.
Silvestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silvestre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Marx sprawling to the canvas! Marx rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Silvestre finish him?!
Marx is rocked!
It looks like Lou Marx has been cut.
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!
Silvestre darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Marx's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Silvestre before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucian Silvestre!
After winning the bout, Lucian Silvestre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihiko Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aaron Newton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aaron Newton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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23
200 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akihiko Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamato.
Newton throws a looping overhand right but Yamato ducks down to avoid it.
Newton punishes Yamato's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamato swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newton.
Yamato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newton. That did some damage!
Yamato 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.
Newton scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newton.
The crowd cheers as Newton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamato doesn't seem phased though.
Newton lands a big right hand that sends Yamato crashing to the mat! Newton stays standing though and waves Yamato back to his feet!
Yamato is rocked!
It looks like Akihiko Yamato has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamato moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamato is still on wobbly legs! Can Newton finish him?
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamato.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Yamato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton lands a big right hand that sends Yamato crashing to the mat! Newton stays standing though and waves Yamato back to his feet!
Newton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamato.
Yamato gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Newton gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Yamato 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 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Newton!
Aaron Newton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cid Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manolito Damhuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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8 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cid Strife!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manolito Damhuis!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damhuis tries a low kick but Strife avoids it.
Good leg kick by Damhuis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strife tries to clinch up but Damhuis circles away and keeps his distance.
Strife with a hook.
Strife looks to score with a jab to the body but Damhuis is just out of range.
Strife moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damhuis manages to avoid it.
Strife takes a swing at Damhuis's ribcage but misses.
Damhuis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A leg kick checked by Strife.
Damhuis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Strife's coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Damhuis landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strife is trying to control Damhuis's posture but Damhuis avoids it.
Strife is looking to regain half guard here but Damhuis keeps moving and retains side control.
Damhuis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife has one of Damhuis's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Damhuis throwing strikes but Strife manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Damhuis is letting Strife control him for a moment.
Damhuis is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife wants to control but Damhuis is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Damhuis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strife staying calm.
Strife trying to control the position but Damhuis is working away.
Strife in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Damhuis tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife controls the position.
Strife passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Damhuis!
Strife controlling from the full mount.
Damhuis tries to hold on but Strife pushes him away.
Damhuis working to try and regain half guard.
Strife looking to control and managing it successfully.
Damhuis tries to hold on but Strife postures up.
Strife content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Damhuis is looking to escape.
Damhuis working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damhuis tries to hold on but Strife postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Strife dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Damhuis misses with a low kick.
Strife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Damhuis.
Strife connects with a right hand. Damhuis shakes it off.
Strife lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Strife - just one landing.
Damhuis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Damhuis misses with a body kick.
Strife connects with a right hand. Damhuis shakes it off.
Strife lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Damhuis.
Strife misses with a looping left.
And Damhuis tries to counter it with a takedown but Strife pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Damhuis checks a leg kick.
Strife is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damhuis can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strife jabs at Damhuis's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strife.
Strife loads up on a big right hand but Damhuis slips the punch.
Strife misses the shot to the body.
Damhuis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strife looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strife connects with a solid leg kick.
Strife misses with a looping right.
Damhuis avoids the body shot from Strife.
Strife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damhuis manages to avoid it.
Damhuis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Damhuis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strife.
Strife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damhuis manages to avoid it.
Damhuis lands a leg kick that knocks Strife off balance momentarily.
Damhuis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strife.
Strife avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife scores with a jab to the body.
Strife throws a leg kick that misses.
And Damhuis tries to counter it with a takedown but Strife pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damhuis manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strife fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Damhuis, pushing him back against the cage.
Damhuis prevents a body shot from Strife.
Strife working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Damhuis jumps guard and drags Strife to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strife postures up.
Strife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damhuis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strife trying to control but Damhuis is working from the bottom.
Strife has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Damhuis has his foot on Strife's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strife works his way back into a safe position though.
Strife wants to control from the top but Damhuis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strife defends well.
Damhuis has his foot on Strife's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strife works his way back into a safe position though.
Damhuis managing to control the position.
Damhuis looking for a guillotine here but Strife defends easily.
Damhuis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strife can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Damhuis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strife controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Damhuis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damhuis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Damhuis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strife gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strife trying to control but Damhuis is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Strife controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cid Strife is winning the standup battle so far.
Strife jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Damhuis ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
Strife connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Strife dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Strife misses with an uppercut.
Strife throws out a loose jab but Damhuis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strife loads up on a big right hand but Damhuis slips the punch.
Strife gets caught napping as Damhuis dives in and scores a takedown. Strife manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strife is adopting a defensive guard.
Strife has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Strife working a defensive guard but Damhuis manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strife is trying to control Damhuis's posture but Damhuis avoids it.
Strife is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damhuis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manolito Damhuis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Damhuis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strife is looking to improve his position.
Strife manages to get to full guard.
Damhuis wants to pass the guard but Strife is keeping the position.
Damhuis postures up in Strife's guard and throws a big left but Strife blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strife is keeping the position for now.
Damhuis stands up over Strife, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strife trying to control the position here.
Strife is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strife is pulling down on Damhuis's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Damhuis takes one to the chin there.
Damhuis throws a low kick, looking for Strife's leg but Strife calmly moves out of range.
Strife stuns Damhuis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Damhuis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Damhuis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strife connects with a body shot that sends Damhuis's belly button to the back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Damhuis.
Strife throws a shot from downtown. Damhuis moves away and avoids it.
Cid Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strife throws a hook to the side of Damhuis's head but Damhuis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Damhuis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strife defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strife tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Damhuis is able to avoid easily.
Strife instigates a clinch.
Strife fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Manolito Damhuis just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Damhuis there.
Damhuis walks into a stiff left hand from Strife.
Damhuis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Damhuis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Damhuis ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
Damhuis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strife wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strife misses with a body shot.
Donk. Strife catches Damhuis right on the button with a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Strife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Damhuis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Damhuis stalling the fight.
Damhuis successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Damhuis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Damhuis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strife doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strife manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Damhuis being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Strife.
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.
Damhuis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Damhuis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strife slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Damhuis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strife defends well.
Damhuis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis keeping moving, preventing Strife from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Damhuis working for a triangle but Strife defends it easily.
Damhuis is looking for a triangle but Strife pushes his legs off easily.
Strife engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Damhuis throws a head kick that misses
and Strife counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strife. Damhuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strife misses the shot to the body.
Strife thuds his shin into the meat of Damhuis's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife lands a high kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Strife.
Damhuis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Damhuis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strife throws the left hand but Damhuis avoids the punch easily.
And Damhuis tries to counter it with a takedown but Strife pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Damhuis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strife misses with a wild body shot.
Damhuis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Damhuis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strife moves away.
Damhuis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strife throws a shot from downtown. Damhuis moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strife moves out of range of the body kick.
Strife looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strife misses with a wild body shot.
Strife scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Strife had his way with Manolito Damhuis in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Damhuis connects with a leg kick. Strife looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strife. Damhuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damhuis with the counter takedown but Strife avoids it easily.
Strife fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Damhuis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strife swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strife feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Damhuis's calf.
Strife jabs Damhuis right on the nose. Damhuis blinks but takes it well.
Strife finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Damhuis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strife misses with a body shot.
Damhuis feints the counter takedown.
Strife misses with a leg kick.
Damhuis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strife throws a leg kick but Damhuis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Damhuis throws a front kick aimed at Strife's knee but Strife avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Strife misses the target.
Strife swings for the body but Damhuis moves out of range.
Damhuis with the counter takedown but Strife avoids it easily.
Damhuis throws a leg kick which misses Strife's front leg but catches the back leg as Strife tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife moves in looking to clinch but Damhuis pushes him off.
Strife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strife doesn't manage to clinch there - Damhuis circles away.
Damhuis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strife misses the shot to the body.
Strife is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strife cracks Damhuis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strife scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strife takes a swing at Damhuis's ribcage but misses.
Cid Strife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damhuis moves out of range as Strife strikes.
Jab from Strife.
Strife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Damhuis.
A jab lands there for Damhuis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Damhuis. Damhuis obviously looking to wear him down.
Strife scores with a crisp jab that stopped Damhuis in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Damhuis.
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!
Strife scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Damhuis drops his hands momentarily and Strife takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Damhuis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strife dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Damhuis. That did some damage!
Strife scores with a leg kick.
Damhuis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strife checks it well.
Damhuis is looking to land body kicks.
Strife moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strife looks to land a left hand but Damhuis moved out of range nicely.
Damhuis throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Damhuis blocks the leg kick.
Damhuis feints the counter takedown.
Strife lands a glancing blow to the side of Damhuis's head.
Damhuis wants to land a leg kick but Strife is out of range.
A jab lands there for Strife.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Damhuis.
Manolito Damhuis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strife throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Damhuis.
Strife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damhuis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strife defends it well.
Strife tries to clinch but Damhuis moves out of range.
Strife lands with a nice body punch.
Damhuis tries to land a front kick but Strife steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife lands a jab.
A jab from Strife misses.
Damhuis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strife connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Damhuis scrambles back to his feet.
Damhuis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strife lands a right hook to the body.
Strife looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strife throws a half hearted mid kick.
Damhuis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Damhuis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strife scoring well with a low kick there.
Strife shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Damhuis eats them both and turns towards Strife to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Damhuis throws a leg kick
letting Strife counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cid Strife showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strife has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cid Strife!
Cid Strife retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Cid Strife, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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