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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Lindgraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mats Lindgraf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindgraf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lindgraf thinking.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lindgraf feints the counter takedown.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and Lindgraf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lindgraf.
Lopez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lindgraf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Lopez seems keen to control Lindgraf's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgraf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Lindgraf postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez 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.
Lindgraf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lindgraf trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
Lindgraf controlling the position from side mount.
Lindgraf is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lindgraf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lindgraf is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lopez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Lindgraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lindgraf's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lindgraf in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lindgraf trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it.
Lindgraf throwing shots but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Lindgraf trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
Lindgraf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lindgraf misses with a head shot.
Lindgraf is working for a guillotine from mount but Lopez frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf controlling from the full mount.
Lindgraf working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lindgraf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape.
Lindgraf scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lopez?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Lindgraf dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindgraf.
Lindgraf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lopez on his heels. He'll look to pass Lopez's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lindgraf wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lindgraf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lindgraf passes Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgraf is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez is pressing down on Lindgraf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgraf advances position into side control!
Lopez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lindgraf.
Lindgraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopez is defending well.
Lindgraf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lopez!
Lopez is looking to get to half guard.
Lindgraf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape.
Lopez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lindgraf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lindgraf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lopez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lindgraf on the ground.
Lopez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lindgraf.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindgraf trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf fails to take his opponent's back.
Lopez tries to hold on but Lindgraf pushes him away.
Lindgraf misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lindgraf content just to control the position here.
Lindgraf looking to control but Lopez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lindgraf pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lindgraf wants to finish this one by submission but Lopez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lindgraf.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez has given up his back. Will we see Lindgraf going for some submissions?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Lindgraf 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lindgraf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lindgraf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lindgraf tries for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez parries the strikes from Lindgraf easily there. Lindgraf is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lopez to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgraf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well.
Lindgraf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lopez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lindgraf but great work by Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgraf wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Lopez tries to move to mount but Lindgraf blocks the move with his legs.
Lopez working away.
Lindgraf being controlled for a moment.
Lindgraf gets back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Lindgraf trying to control but Lopez postures up.
Lindgraf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lindgraf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Lindgraf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lindgraf trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindgraf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.
Lindgraf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lindgraf is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Lindgraf keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mats Lindgraf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Lopez gets caught napping as Lindgraf dives in and scores a takedown. Lopez manages to retain guard.
Lindgraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindgraf is pushing down on Lopez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Lindgraf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ricardo Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mats Lindgraf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Lindgraf has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Lindgraf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lindgraf 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Lindgraf!
Our winner, Mats Lindgraf, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ignazy Stawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riza Rakija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakija has chosen Rakija as his entrance music. Ignazy Stawski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignazy Stawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Riza Rakija!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stawski walks into a stiff left hand from Rakija.
Stawski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakija.
Rakija cracks Stawski with a good jab.
Stawski throws a leg kick but Rakija sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Rakija does no damage.
It looked like Stawski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stawski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rakija connects with a jab.
Rakija swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stawski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rakija thinking.
Stawski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakija throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Stawski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rakija jabs Stawski right on the nose. Stawski blinks but takes it well.
Stawski throws a lazy uppercut
and Rakija counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rakija scores with a spinning back kick!
Rakija's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stawski under the eye.
Stawski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stawski throws a big shot that misses.
Rakija throws a lazy head kick
and Stawski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stawski.
Rakija is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stawski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rakija is still in real trouble! Can Stawski finish him?
Stawski trying to control but Rakija is working from the bottom.
Rakija seems to have recovered his senses.
Stawski is in close to Rakija's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stawski postures up.
Stawski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stawski throws an elbow that misses. Rakija uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stawski's guard. Nice move by Rakija!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stawski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakija is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakija wants to control from the top but Stawski keeps moving.
Rakija looking to pass the guard.
Stawski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stawski wants to hit a switch here but Rakija passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stawski there!
Rakija wants to control the pace but Stawski is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stawski tries to hold on but Rakija pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakija trying to control but Stawski is having none of it.
Rakija working for a submission but Stawski is keeping him at bay.
Stawski tries to lock up and control but Rakija gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rakija is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stawski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stawski shrugs it off.
Rakija in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stawski regains half guard.
Rakija is trying to control the action in half guard but Stawski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stawski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stawski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rakija is looking to work some ground and pound but Stawski has wrist control.
Stawski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stawski keeping moving, preventing Rakija from controlling successfully.
Stawski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stawski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riza Rakija dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rakija.
Rakija throws a jab but it's blocked by Stawski.
Stawski blocks a head kick by Rakija.
Rakija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rakija blocks a head kick by Stawski.
Stawski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rakija misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stawski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Rakija.
Rakija connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stawski's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Rakija.
Stawski misses with a hook. Rakija ducked under it nicely.
Riza Rakija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Rakija.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rakija.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakija swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rakija is looking to slow Stawski down with leg kicks.
Rakija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rakija throws a leg kick but Stawski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stawski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rakija scores with a punch to the head.
Stawski throws a leg kick which misses Rakija's front leg but catches the back leg as Rakija tries to avoid it.
Stawski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rakija's head.
Rakija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stawski swings for the body but Rakija moves out of range.
Stawski slips a straight right by Rakija.
Rakija jabs at Stawski's body.
Stawski throws a body punch but Rakija moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stawski.
Rakija connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakija cracks Stawski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rakija throws a hook to the side of Stawski's head but Stawski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rakija scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rakija.
Riza Rakija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rakija scores with a nice right hand.
Rakija misses with the combination.
Stawski misses with a wild body shot.
Rakija looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stawski checks a leg kick.
Rakija connects with a solid leg kick.
Rakija takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rakija throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stawski counters with a stiff right hand.
Rakija misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Rakija misses.
It looked like Stawski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stawski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rakija tries a head kick but it misses.
Rakija misses with a double jab.
Rakija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stawski misses with a right hand
and Rakija counters with a nice body kick.
Stawski throws a chopping leg kick but Rakija manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stawski slips a jab from Rakija.
Stawski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stawski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stawski, as that shot connected.
Stawski defending well as Rakija loads up on a big left hand.
Stawski throws a poor cross that misses
and Rakija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rakija tries to clinch but Stawski moves out of range.
Stawski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakija throws a right hand that misses
and Stawski counters with a flying knee that drops Rakija! Stawski dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignazy Stawski!
A very excited looking Ignazy Stawski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor Speed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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280 lbs
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280 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai O Brian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Razor Speed!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed dives in for a single leg takedown but O Brian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
O Brian is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by O Brian's head coaches at [LOD]Berlin Giants that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Brian scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Razor Speed has been cut.
O Brian lands a left and a right that send Speed crashing to the mat, dazed. O Brian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Speed is rocked!
O Brian keeps the fight on the outside.
Speed is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brian finish him?
O Brian fakes the body blow, causing Speed to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Speed goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai O Brian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ibson Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Pellegrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nicola Piovani - Il Camorrista kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ibson Preuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salvatore Pellegrini!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch but Preuss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Preuss lunges at Pellegrini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pellegrini's hand.
Pellegrini darts in trying to clinch
and Pellegrini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pellegrini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Preuss counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibson Preuss!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harland Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Pattersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders comes to the cage accompanied by My Prerogative by Bobby Brown. Pattersson has chosen The Banana song Peel Banana as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harland Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Pattersson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pattersson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanders!
Pattersson in side control, throwing shots but Sanders defends.
Pattersson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pattersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pattersson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Pattersson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pattersson landing strikes.
Sanders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pattersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanders taking a bit of punishment here - Pattersson scoring with strikes.
Pattersson throws an elbow but Sanders slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pattersson tries to score with some ground and pound. Sanders controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Pattersson.
Sanders on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pattersson looks up at the clock and then as Sanders takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pattersson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pattersson in side control, throwing shots but Sanders defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanders is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pattersson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pattersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pattersson in side control, throwing shots but Sanders defends.
Pattersson misses with the ground and pound.
Pattersson lands a nice forearm strike.
Pattersson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pattersson working the ground and pound but Sanders is defending the strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pattersson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pattersson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanders is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson throws a strike aimed at the side of Sanders's head but Sanders avoids it well.
Sanders takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pattersson working the ground and pound from side control.
Pattersson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanders down.
Sanders knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pattersson on the ground.
Sanders taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pattersson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanders has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pattersson but great work by Sanders.
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!
Sanders in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pattersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanders tries to get to his feet but Pattersson is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Sanders in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Pattersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanders trying to control but Pattersson is working from the bottom.
Sanders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pattersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanders has managed to get both his arms back between Pattersson's legs - danger averted.
Pattersson trying to control the position.
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.
Pattersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Pattersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pattersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Pattersson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sanders gets a clinch.
Sanders prevents a body shot from Pattersson.
A short left from Pattersson.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pattersson backwards.
Pattersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pattersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pattersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pattersson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pattersson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Doug Pattersson has been cut.
A hook to the body from Sanders.
Sanders lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pattersson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pattersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pattersson.
Sanders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Pattersson takes a shot to the head.
Pattersson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ground and pound from Pattersson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pattersson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pattersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pattersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pattersson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Pattersson crashes against the mat.
Sanders takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pattersson tries for a kimura but Sanders is defending well.
Pattersson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pattersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pattersson working the head with strikes.
Pattersson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pattersson trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Pattersson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanders is avoiding damage well.
Pattersson throws a strike aimed at the side of Sanders's head but Sanders avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattersson landing strikes.
Pattersson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pattersson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Pattersson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pattersson cracks Sanders with a big elbow.
Sanders taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pattersson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Pattersson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Pattersson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sanders takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pattersson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanders sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes there by Pattersson.
Pattersson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders taking a bit of punishment here - Pattersson scoring with strikes.
Pattersson cracks Sanders with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pattersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pattersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pattersson cracks Sanders with a big right hand but Sanders just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pattersson happy to just control the position for now.
Pattersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sanders is rocked!
Pattersson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Pattersson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pattersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanders parries the strikes from Pattersson easily there. Pattersson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanders to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Pattersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Pattersson's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Pattersson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pattersson scores with a punch to the head.
Pattersson slips a jab and a cross from Sanders.
A countering left hand to the body from Pattersson misses.
Sanders walks into a straight right hand from Pattersson.
Sanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pattersson scores with a body shot.
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pattersson.
Pattersson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Sanders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Harland Sanders has been cut.
Sanders dips to his left and cracks Pattersson with an uppercut!
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanders seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pattersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pattersson.
Pattersson misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders lands with a left to the head.
Pattersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattersson digs a right hand into Sanders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanders's gas tank.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pattersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pattersson forces Sanders back against the cage and clinches.
Sanders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pattersson working aggressively here.
Pattersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pattersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pattersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Sanders.
Pattersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
Pattersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanders prevents it.
Pattersson misses with the head strike.
Pattersson tries a body shot but Sanders blocks it.
Pattersson has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Pattersson has picked Sanders up - he's going for a ride! Pattersson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pattersson throwing shots but Sanders is blocking nicely.
Pattersson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pattersson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanders is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pattersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pattersson.
Pattersson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pattersson slips a nice elbow through Sanders's hands, connecting with Sanders's forehead.
Pattersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pattersson connects with a nice short shot to Sanders's temple.
Sanders taking some punishment here, with Pattersson in his half guard.
Harland Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is in trouble now - Pattersson has advanced to mount!
Doug Pattersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pattersson working the ground and pound effectively.
Pattersson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pattersson raining down shots from the mount!
Pattersson misses with a head shot.
Sanders tries to hold on but Pattersson pushes him away.
Pattersson looking to finish Sanders with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sanders!
Pattersson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pattersson cracks Sanders with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Pattersson!
A relieved looking Doug Pattersson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Pondingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas Pondingham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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278 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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 Las Vegas, The Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Pondingham!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pondingham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pondingham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Douglas Pondingham has been cut.
Pondingham feints and as Rock raises his hands in defense, Pondingham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pondingham lands a couple of elbows.
Rock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pondingham throws a big right hand that misses.
Rock working for a triangle but Pondingham defends it easily.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pondingham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pondingham throwing strikes from guard but Rock blocks nicely.
Rock trying to control the position.
Rock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pondingham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pondingham scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Pondingham from controlling successfully.
Pondingham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pondingham is aware though and is defending well.
Pondingham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pondingham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pondingham works over Rock with some ground and pound from guard.
Pondingham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
My spies in The Fortress inform me that Pondingham has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pondingham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pondingham has gone for a leg lock! Rock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pondingham's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rock is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pondingham is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pondingham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pondingham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pondingham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rock is pulling down on Pondingham's head. It's preventing any offense from Pondingham, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pondingham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pondingham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rock dives on top into guard.
Pondingham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pondingham keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pondingham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pondingham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pondingham!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham working away.
Pondingham landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pondingham tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pondingham working away.
Pondingham in side control, throwing shots but Rock defends.
Pondingham scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Pondingham.
Pondingham throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pondingham working the head and body with strikes.
Pondingham wants to control for a moment but Rock uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pondingham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pondingham lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Pondingham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Pondingham's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pondingham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pondingham is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Pondingham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rock!
Pondingham wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy.
Rock is looking for a sweep.
Pondingham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pondingham.
Pondingham working the head and body with strikes.
Pondingham landing a few strikes.
Rock is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Pondingham knocks Rock out cold with a massive hammerfist! Pondingham Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Douglas Pondingham!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Pondingham 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 Johan Attila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tynkkynen's choice of entrance music: Cow herd - Fields. Rauno Tynkkynen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Attila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attila connects with an inside leg kick.
Attila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tynkkynen if he has to take too many more of those.
Johan Attila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attila dips to his left and cracks Tynkkynen with an uppercut!
It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.
Attila scores with a body shot.
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.
Attila clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Attila as the two fighters clinch.
Tynkkynen is trying to push Attila away but Attila has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Attila.
Tynkkynen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Attila is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tynkkynen to the mat. Tynkkynen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tynkkynen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Attila.
Tynkkynen keeping moving, preventing Attila from controlling successfully.
Attila postures up in Tynkkynen's guard and throws a big left but Tynkkynen blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tynkkynen keeping moving, preventing Attila from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Attila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Attila throws an elbow that misses. Tynkkynen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Attila's guard. Nice move by Tynkkynen!
Tynkkynen throws a big right hand that misses.
Tynkkynen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tynkkynen with a nice head shot there.
Tynkkynen stopping the sweep attempt from Attila.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tynkkynen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Attila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Attila throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attila controlling Tynkkynen's posture.
Tynkkynen throws a big elbow that misses.
Tynkkynen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tynkkynen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tynkkynen working some strikes from top position.
Tynkkynen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tynkkynen stands up over Attila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Attila working for submissions but it's allowed Tynkkynen to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attila trying to control from the bottom.
Attila gets full guard.
My spies in Team Migraine inform me that Tynkkynen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tynkkynen throwing strikes but missing.
Tynkkynen postures up.
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.
Attila looking for a sweep. Not yet Attila, not yet.
Tynkkynen throws a big elbow that misses.
Tynkkynen throws a strike but Attila rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Attila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tynkkynen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Attila has managed to get both his arms back between Tynkkynen's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Attila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Attila throws a big elbow that misses.
Attila trying to move into half guard but instead Tynkkynen has managed to sweep!
Attila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tynkkynen manages to get himself to full guard.
Attila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Attila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Attila pushes down on Tynkkynen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tynkkynen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Attila pulls his head out easily.
Attila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 Rauno Tynkkynen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab. Attila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Attila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tynkkynen can do to turn this around?
Attila throws a hook to the side of Tynkkynen's head but Tynkkynen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Attila misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Attila.
Tynkkynen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body.
Tynkkynen loads up on a big right hand but Attila slips the punch.
Attila jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Johan Attila has been cut.
Tynkkynen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Attila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tynkkynen misses with the combination.
Tynkkynen walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attila jabs at Tynkkynen's body.
Rauno Tynkkynen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Attila.
Attila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tynkkynen throws a body shot but no joy.
Attila is looking for a counter combo.
Tynkkynen looks to land a body kick but Attila moved away.
Attila went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Attila misses the target.
Attila darts in looking for a takedown but Tynkkynen gets double underhooks and turns Attila into the cage.
Tynkkynen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tynkkynen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Attila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Attila is just out of range.
Attila connects with a solid leg kick.
Attila misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Tynkkynen misses its intended target.
Attila wants to clinch up but Tynkkynen keeps it at a distance.
Tynkkynen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Attila with a body shot.
Tynkkynen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tynkkynen misses with a wild body shot.
Attila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Attila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tynkkynen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tynkkynen, not yet.
Tynkkynen keeping moving, preventing Attila from controlling successfully.
Tynkkynen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Attila is working Tynkkynen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attila is working Tynkkynen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Attila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Attila throws a strike but Tynkkynen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tynkkynen preventing the sweep.
Attila trying to keep a closed guard but Tynkkynen is proving a slippery customer.
Johan Attila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tynkkynen throwing strikes but missing.
Attila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tynkkynen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tynkkynen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Attila keeping moving, preventing Tynkkynen from controlling successfully.
Attila looking to control.
Tynkkynen works over Attila with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Attila dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Attila misses the shot to the body.
Attila misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Attila.
Good leg kick by Attila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Attila lands a nice shot that snaps Tynkkynen's head back.
Attila scoring well with a low kick there.
Johan Attila is winning the standup battle so far.
Attila throws a shot from downtown. Tynkkynen moves away and avoids it.
Attila lands with an uppercut that bounces Tynkkynen off the cage and back into range.
Attila tries to land a leg kick but Tynkkynen saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tynkkynen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tynkkynen rushes Attila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Attila lands a body shot.
Attila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Attila has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tynkkynen after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attila's elbow.
Tynkkynen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Attilas head.
Attila tries to throw a body punch but Tynkkynen avoids it by throwing Attila back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen tries for a takedown but Attila manages to get underhooks.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Attila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tynkkynen has a couple of punches blocked by Attila.
Tynkkynen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Attila.
Attila has a couple of punches blocked by Tynkkynen.
Attila lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Attila fails to land.
Attila tries a body shot but Tynkkynen blocks it.
Attila lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tynkkynen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Attila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Attila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attila.
Tynkkynen prevents a body shot from Attila.
Tynkkynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attila lands a left hand.
Attila blocking some punches.
Tynkkynen tries to throw a body punch but Attila avoids it by throwing Tynkkynen back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attila swings widly with a right hand
and Tynkkynen counters with a left and a right that stings Attila.
Attila shoots for a double leg takedown but Tynkkynen sprawls well. He's pushed Attila's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tynkkynen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Attila misses with an uppercut. Tynkkynen saw that one coming.
Tynkkynen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attila misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tynkkynen to counter with a crisp jab.
Attila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tynkkynen circles away quickly and effectively.
Attila misses with a hook
and Tynkkynen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Tynkkynen blocks the low kick.
Tynkkynen throws a right hand that misses
and Attila counters with an outside leg kick.
Tynkkynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Attila.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tynkkynen throws a right and a left that Attila avoids nicely.
Attila throwing a counter right hand but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen works over Attila's head and body with a nice combination.
Attila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Rauno Tynkkynen's cut even more.
A slow jab from Attila misses its intended target.
Attila takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attila closes the distance and clinches.
Attila is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tynkkynen is defending well.
Rauno Tynkkynen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tynkkynen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johan Attila has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Attila pushes Tynkkynen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Attila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tynkkynen's elbow.
Attila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johan Attila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Attila just leaning against Tynkkynen, taking a breather.
Tynkkynen throws a head punch that misses.
Tynkkynen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tynkkynen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Attila has him pressed against the cage.
Tynkkynen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Attila.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johan Attila.
Well Attila 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.
Rauno Tynkkynen spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was a Hailstorm! Back to train youngsters of team Migraine and guess i start to train more kickboxing now, so see ya around Mr.Attila and gongrats!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Amp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
182 lbs
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Amp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amp lands with a nice body kick.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Amp.
Amp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Amp is looking to counter punch.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Amp moved out of range.
Maneno throws a body punch but Amp moves out of range.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Amp's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Amp moves into the clinch.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Amp working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amp has him pressed against the cage.
Amp scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Amp.
A head punch on the inside from Amp fails to land.
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Amp is just out of range.
Amp throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Amp's body.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.
Amp throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Maneno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amp rather than just go for the knockout.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Amp's head back.
Amp slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Amp misses the target.
A head kick misses from Amp.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Amp.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Amp.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Amp avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Amp. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amp manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maneno, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Maneno.
Amp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amp closes the distance and clinches.
Amp keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amp forces Maneno back against the cage and clinches.
Amp tries a body shot but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amp misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Amp keeps him there for the moment.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Amp has double underhooks.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amp throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maneno's corner calls for a 1-2. Maneno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maneno's head.
Amp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Michael Amp has been cut.
Amp throws a series of punches but Maneno avoids them all with ease.
Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amp staying out of range there.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amp throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Amp is out of range.
Amp scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amp manages to avoid it.
Amp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amp missing with a left hand there. Maneno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Amp misses its intended target.
Amp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amp is rocked!
Maneno works Amp's body with a nice hook.
Amp misses with a wild body shot.
Amp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amp.
Amp is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amp.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maneno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick from Amp.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Amp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Amp's cut.
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.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amp was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Amp misses the body punch
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Amp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amp was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Amp seems to have got his legs back now.
Amp throws a sloppy head kick and Maneno moves out of range easily.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Amp is just out of range.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno swings for the body but Amp moves out of range.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Amp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amp misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Amp scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amp closes the distance and clinches.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amp has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno is trying to force a seperation but Amp has the dominant position.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Amp pushes Maneno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno is trying to push Amp away but Amp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Amp stalling in the clinch but Maneno improves position.
A hook to the body from Amp.
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno blocks the body kick.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Amp slips the punch.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amp doesn't seem bothered though.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Amp's head but Amp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Amp.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Amp's shoulder, as Amp tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Amp. That one must have hurt.
Amp has Maneno up against the cage in a clinch.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Amp tries to work over Maneno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Amp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Amp.
Amp breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Amp lands.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amp lands a jab to the nose.
Maneno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Amp counters with a head kick. That will keep Maneno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Amp staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Amp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maneno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Amp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Amp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Amp throws a push kick but Maneno slaps the foot to one side.
Amp thuds his right hand into Maneno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amp misses with a two punch combination.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amp.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Maneno finds it's way through Amp's defenses.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Amp's head but Amp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Amp scoring well with a low kick there.
Maneno swings for the body but Amp moves out of range.
Amp tried to counter with a leg kick but Maneno avoided it.
Some wild striking there from Amp.
Maneno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Amp.
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!
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno swings for the body but Amp moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot
and Amp counters with a thumping low kick.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Amp moves away and avoids it.
Amp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
A quick step to the side and Amp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno avoids a kick to the body.
Amp 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Amp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amp tries to counter by clinching up but Maneno breaks away and moves out of range.
Amp ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Nice shot by Amp.
Amp works over Maneno's head and body with a nice combination.
Maneno lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Amp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Amp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Amp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Maneno cracks Amp with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Amp tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Maneno pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Amp is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Chiku Maneno 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carrera Villamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull Hurley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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21
250 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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240 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bull Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carrera Villamora!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley misses with a looping left.
Villamora throws a leg kick but Hurley checks it.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurley lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hurley. That's going to slow Villamora down.
Villamora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Villamora moves out of range as Hurley throws a body kick.
Hurley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Villamora looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Villamora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Carrera Villamora has been cut.
Hurley throws a big shot that misses.
Villamora slips under a jab.
Hurley moves forwards but Villamora connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Hurley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villamora.
Hurley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Villamora ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley throws a front kick that sends Villamora stumbling back into the cage.
Villamora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Villamora. Those never looked like landing.
Hurley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hurley tries a head kick but it misses.
Hurley is looking to clinch.
Villamora is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Villamora avoids the head kick by Hurley.
Hurley tries to land a body kick
and Villamora counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Villamora. Hurley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurley with a nice cross.
Villamora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
Hurley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hurley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurley tries to work over Villamora's front leg with a kick but Villamora checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villamora throws a solid leg kick but Hurley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Villamora.
Hurley throws a sloppy head kick
and Villamora counters with a body kick.
Hurley is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villamora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurley.
A shot to the liver by Hurley. Beautiful body shot.
Hurley slips a jab and a cross from Villamora.
Hurley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hurley misses with a wild body shot.
Hurley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hurley throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Villamora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hurley misses with a hook.
Villamora now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Villamora lands a leg kick that knocks Hurley off balance momentarily.
Villamora steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hurley. That one must have hurt.
Hurley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Villamora blocks a head kick by Hurley.
Villamora misses with a kick to the body.
Bull Hurley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurley misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Hurley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Villamora lands a jab-cross combination.
Hurley lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Villamora.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Hurley.
Hurley looks to land a right hand but Villamora moved out of range.
A head kick by Hurley misses
and Villamora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Villamora can pounce on him.
Donk. Villamora catches Hurley right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Hurley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurley.
A big left from Villamora misses.
Villamora misses with a body kick.
Villamora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Villamora moves away from the strike by Hurley.
Villamora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hurley moves out of range of the leg kick from Villamora.
Hurley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Villamora avoids the head kick by Hurley.
Villamora is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Villamora throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Hurley stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Villamora follows into mount!
It looks like Bull Hurley has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurley is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Bull Hurley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hurley throws a lazy head kick
and Villamora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Villamora has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hurley.
Villamora throws a body punch but Hurley moves out of range.
Hurley throws out a loose jab but Villamora uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hurley.
A low kick from Hurley misses
and Villamora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Villamora moves away from the strike by Hurley.
Hurley clinches.
Villamora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Villamora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hurley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Villamora misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Villamora blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Villamora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villamora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley scores a nice knee to the body.
Villamora is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Hurley - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Hurley.
Hurley lands a nice uppercut.
Hurley controlling the action here for a moment.
Hurley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Villamora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Hurley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hurley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hurley punishes Villamora's body with a nice straight punch.
Villamora swats away the attempt to clinch by Hurley.
Villamora only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hurley lands a big head kick that sends Villamora tumbling to the mat! Hurley takes a step backwards and waves Villamora back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Villamora is rocked!
Bull Hurley is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurley fakes the body blow, causing Villamora to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Villamora goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bull Hurley!
An out of breath Bull Hurley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Carrera Villamora stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will have break and come back and give a great fight for you guys! Thanks again to all who support me.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappenahomma comes to the cage accompanied by Tatanka. 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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178 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
11 - 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pedro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma backing away here, and Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedro.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tappenahomma enables Pedro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tappenahomma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tappenahomma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tappenahomma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pedro throwing strikes from guard but Tappenahomma blocks nicely.
Pedro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro tries to free his leg and advance position but Tappenahomma is retaining full guard.
Pedro works over Tappenahomma with some ground and pound from guard.
Pedro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Tappenahomma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pedro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pedro throws a strike but Tappenahomma avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pedro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pedro throws a big elbow that misses.
Pedro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pedro trying to control but Tappenahomma is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Tappenahomma there.
Tappenahomma motions for Pedro to come forward. Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pedro feints the counter takedown.
Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Tappenahomma off balance momentarily.
Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Pedro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pedro with the ground and pound but Tappenahomma regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Tappenahomma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedro.
Nice strikes from Pedro there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is looking to pass Tappenahomma's guard but actually Tappenahomma recovers to full guard.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Tappenahomma keeps moving.
Pedro looking to pass the guard.
Pedro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pedro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pedro throws an elbow that misses. Tappenahomma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pedro's guard. Nice move by Tappenahomma!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro has Tappenahomma pulled in close to control his posture.
Pedro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tappenahomma tries to free his leg and advance position but Pedro is retaining full guard.
Pedro has Tappenahomma pulled in close to control his posture.
Pedro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pedro is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro dominated that round.
That's time! Tappenahomma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pedro misses with a two punch combination.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pedro gets a takedown into half guard.
Pedro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tappenahomma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tappenahomma wants to control but Pedro is keeping busy.
Pedro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tappenahomma's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma wants to improve his position but Pedro is controlling well.
Tappenahomma is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma is staying active underneath Pedro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pedro thows a huge punch but Tappenahomma dodges it nicely.
Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pedro wants to control but Tappenahomma is keeping him busy.
Tappenahomma regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pedro.
Tappenahomma keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Pedro postures up in Tappenahomma's guard and throws a big left but Tappenahomma blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tappenahomma holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Pedro throws out a leg kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range and Pedro only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Pedro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy right hand but Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tappenahomma.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tappenahomma.
Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
George Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Tappenahomma misses.
Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tappenahomma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pedro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tappenahomma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Tappenahomma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pedro looking to score a takedown here. Tappenahomma is defending well but Pedro drives through and ends up in Tappenahomma's guard.
George Pedro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tappenahomma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pedro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro wants to take a breather but Tappenahomma is having none of it.
Pedro wants to free his trapped foot but Tappenahomma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pedro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pedro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pedro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tappenahomma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pedro trying to control but Tappenahomma is working from the bottom.
Tappenahomma is trying to keep Pedro in close.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tappenahomma holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pedro throwing strikes from guard but Tappenahomma blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tappenahomma backing away here, and Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappenahomma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Pedro.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tappenahomma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Tappenahomma blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Pedro.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedro moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tappenahomma fails to land with a series of punches.
Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tappenahomma.
Pedro blocks a low kick nicely.
Pedro blocks a low kick nicely.
Pedro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pedro shoots in and gets a takedown into Tappenahomma's guard.
Tappenahomma looking for a sweep. Not yet Tappenahomma, not yet.
Tappenahomma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro stands up over Tappenahomma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tappenahomma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pedro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pedro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pedro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tappenahomma is keeping the position for now.
Pedro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pedro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tappenahomma tries to avoid it but Pedro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tappenahomma to the ground. Tappenahomma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Pedro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tappenahomma doesn't seem phased though.
Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tappenahomma.
Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice leg kick.
Pedro is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tappenahomma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Pedro misses with a head kick.
Tappenahomma stuns Pedro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Pedro.
Pedro throws a leg kick that misses.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch.
Tappenahomma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro tries for a takedown but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chief Tappenahomma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick.
Pedro fails to land the takedown.
Tappenahomma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chief Tappenahomma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tappenahomma. That's going to slow Pedro down.
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick that misses.
Pedro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tappenahomma defends it well.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
Pedro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pedro clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tappenahomma.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pedro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pedro tries to score a body lock takedown but Tappenahomma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pedro blocking some punches.
Pedro avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Tappenahomma lands a hook that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
Pedro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tappenahomma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pedro can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow that misses.
Tappenahomma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tappenahomma misses with a straight right.
Pedro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma 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.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma clinches.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedro avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tappenahomma.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
Pedro pushes Tappenahomma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pedro.
Pedro gets through Tappenahomma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pedro misses with a body punch.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pedro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pedro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tappenahomma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tappenahomma lands a lovely overhand right.
Pedro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pedro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pedro trying to mount his opponent but Tappenahomma defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro throws a strike but Tappenahomma avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Tappenahomma keeps moving.
Pedro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pedro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Pedro misses with a straight left.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pedro.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
Pedro throws a push kick but Tappenahomma slaps the foot to one side.
Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tappenahomma.
Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tappenahomma tried to counter with a leg kick but Pedro avoided it.
Pedro misses with an uppercut.
Tappenahomma 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pedro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tappenahomma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chief Tappenahomma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedro is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Pedro.
Pedro throws a lazy head kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pedro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tappenahomma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pedro. Pedro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pedro throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Pedro misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pedro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Pedro.
Pedro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight left.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but George Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tappenahomma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pedro misses the jab.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick which misses Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as Pedro tries to avoid it.
Tappenahomma connects with an inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma lands with a nice body kick.
Pedro misses with a body shot.
Pedro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Pedro misses its intended target.
Pedro defending well as Tappenahomma loads up on a big left hand.
Tappenahomma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappenahomma, right into the meat.
Pedro misses with a takedown attempt - Tappenahomma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Pedro.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch.
Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tappenahomma jabs Pedro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tappenahomma ducks right into an uppercut from Pedro.
A good leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands an overhand right.
Pedro throws a series of punches but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma scores with a sloppy right hand. Pedro should have avoided that one.
Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Pedro misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pedro tries a head kick but it misses.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook. Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro tries to land a front kick but Tappenahomma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tappenahomma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedro.
Tappenahomma connects with a crisp jab.
Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pedro. Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
Pedro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Pedro slips under a jab from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Pedro's shoulder, as Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Pedro's shoulder, as Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pedro on the side of the head.
Pedro looks for a takedown but Tappenahomma sprawls well.
Chief Tappenahomma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses.
Pedro misses with a straight right.
Tappenahomma loads up on a big right hand but Pedro slips the punch.
Pedro takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Pedro lands a high kick!
Pedro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tappenahomma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tappenahomma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Tappenahomma.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tappenahomma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Tappenahomma - just one landing.
Tappenahomma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tappenahomma blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch.
Pedro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tappenahomma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedro 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.
Tappenahomma can't do much from the bottom here.
Pedro working the ground and pound but Tappenahomma is defending the strikes.
Pedro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Tappenahomma's face as Pedro controls the position.
Pedro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tappenahomma works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pedro is nestled in close to Tappenahomma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Tappenahomma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pedro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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