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HFL #11 : Iron PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Kushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Lestienne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Good knees
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Kushman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Lestienne!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushman throws a hook to the side of Lestienne's head but Lestienne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lestienne manages to avoid it.
Lestienne unleashes a big counter combination but Kushman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lestienne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushman.
Kushman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lestienne circles away.
A little jabbing left from Lestienne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kushman lands a jab.
Lestienne slips under a jab.
Kushman throws a lazy right hand but Lestienne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lestienne! But no joy.
Lestienne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Kushman backs off Lestienne throws a huge counter combo but Kushman manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushman throws an off balance right hand
and Lestienne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Kushman does it's job there.
It looks like Francis Lestienne has been cut.
Kushman misses with a straight right.
Lestienne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushman closes the distance and pushes Lestienne back into the cage.
Kushman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lestienne up against the cage.
Kushman misses with a body punch.
Kushman has Lestienne pushed against the cage.
Kushman has Lestienne pressed against the cage, preventing Lestienne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kushman is struggling to control the position.
Kushman keeps control of Lestienne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kushman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lestienne prevents it.
Lestienne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Kushman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Kushman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lestienne prevents the takedown attempt.
Lestienne is trying to push Kushman away but Kushman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kushman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kushman lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kushman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kushman drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lestienne is defending well. Kushman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lestienne has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kushman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Kushman!
A relieved looking Larry Kushman 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Go Kenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaz Rosha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Savages by Theory of a Deadman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Go Kenta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yaz Rosha!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kenta did well to prevent Rosha getting side control.
Rosha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rosha is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kenta is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yaz Rosha!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yaz Rosha waved his t-shirt featuring Machiavelli Boutique's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cru Jones looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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195 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
31 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cru Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Tate!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate misses with a takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Tate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tate moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Tate jumps guard.
Tate trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tate has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Tate's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Tate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tate is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tate looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones works over Tate with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tate wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones stands up over Tate, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tate wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Tate pulls Jones in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones cracks Tate with a solid left hand.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Tate lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Tate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Tate is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Tate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones 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.
Tate has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Tate has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Tate has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Tate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Tate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tate tries to clinch up.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tate shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Tate in his half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Tate is controlling well.
Tate wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate works his way into side control.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tate lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tate tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tate tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tate has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tate throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones pushes Tate off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate clinches up against the cage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tate jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Tate gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Tate shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones trying to control the position.
Tate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tate works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tate is working for a submission of some sort.
Tate is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to improve his position but Tate is controlling well.
Jones is staying active underneath Tate, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tate is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Tate eventually gives up the hold.
Tate scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
Tate is looking for submissions but instead, Jones has regained full guard.
Tate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tate throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Tate is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Tate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tate clinches with his opponent.
Tate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tate can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Tate lands a left hand.
Jones tries a body shot but Tate blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones pushes Tate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tate misses with the head strike.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tate lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bobby Tate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tate frees his head nicely. Oh but Jones has switched to an armbar! Tate is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cru Jones!
An out of breath Cru Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Durward Gunther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Capet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durward Gunther could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Louis Capet's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Durward Gunther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Louis Capet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capet shoots in and gets a takedown into Gunther's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunther is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Capet defends well.
Capet wants to control from the top but Gunther keeps moving.
Gunther escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Capet trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunther is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunther is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Capet is aware though and is defending well.
Gunther is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Capet has his hands clasped together but Gunther extends and breaks Capet's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gunther.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Durward Gunther!
A victorious Durward Gunther thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul OConnell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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284 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucian Silvestre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul OConnell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by OConnell.
Silvestre misses with a looping right.
Silvestre misses with a body punch
letting OConnell counter with a right hand.
It looks like Lucian Silvestre has been cut.
Silvestre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick from OConnell lands but Silvestre takes it in his stride.
Silvestre lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Silvestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvestre.
OConnell blocks a jab.
Silvestre tests OConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silvestre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucian Silvestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silvestre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OConnell, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Silvestre.
Silvestre working aggressively here.
OConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvestre.
Silvestre scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvestre is trying to force a seperation but OConnell has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Silvestre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvestre closes the distance and pushes OConnell back into the cage.
Silvestre tries to circle away but OConnell has him pinned against the cage.
Silvestre tries to break the clinch but OConnell is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Silvestre.
OConnell working Silvestre over with knees to the body.
Silvestre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvestre throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
OConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from OConnell.
Silvestre lands a nice uppercut.
Silvestre breaks from the clinch.
Silvestre throws a jab but it's blocked by OConnell.
Silvestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OConnell lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OConnell scores with a jab to the jaw.
OConnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre throws a hook but OConnell avoids it easily.
Silvestre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silvestre throws an off balance right hand
and OConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
OConnell has Silvestre up against the cage in a clinch.
OConnell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OConnell has Silvestre pressed against the cage, preventing Silvestre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OConnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OConnell wants to stall.
Silvestre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OConnell connects with a body shot.
OConnell misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Silvestre misses.
Silvestre misses with a looping left.
Silvestre misses with a hook
and OConnell counters with a nice body kick.
Silvestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OConnell.
OConnell pushes Silvestre up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvestre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silvestre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OConnell breaks from the clinch.
Silvestre misses with a looping right.
OConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silvestre.
Silvestre throws a looping overhand right but OConnell ducks down to avoid it.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silvestre just misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
OConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Silvestre moves out of range of the strikes.
Silvestre misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre throws a lazy uppercut
and OConnell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by OConnell.
OConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Silvestre shakes him off and moves away.
Silvestre looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.
OConnell throws a nice looking combination but Silvestre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell connects with the punch.
OConnell closes the distance and clinches.
Silvestre can't break the clinch.
Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvestre working aggressively here.
Silvestre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Silvestre - just one landing.
OConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silvestre throws out the jab.
OConnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvestre cracks OConnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silvestre throws a shot from downtown. OConnell moves away and avoids it.
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 Lucian Silvestre will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OConnell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
OConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvestre.
OConnell rushes Silvestre and presses him up against the cage.
Silvestre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvestre looks to throw the jab but OConnell is out of range.
Paul OConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvestre throws an off balance right hand
and OConnell counters with a good low kick that Silvestre was not able to check.
OConnell catches Silvestre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Silvestre.
OConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvestre.
OConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell slips a straight right by Silvestre.
OConnell raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
OConnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OConnell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silvestre takes a step back to recover.
Silvestre misses with a hook.
Paul OConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from OConnell does no damage.
Silvestre fails to land with a series of punches.
OConnell throws a leg kick but Silvestre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silvestre throws a shot from downtown. OConnell moves away and avoids it.
OConnell takes a swing at Silvestre's ribcage but misses.
Silvestre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OConnell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Silvestre really felt that one!
Silvestre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OConnell slips a jab from Silvestre.
Silvestre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silvestre misses with an uppercut.
Silvestre misses with a jab to the body
and OConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OConnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Silvestre counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Silvestre.
Silvestre throws a hook but OConnell blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvestre misses with a looping left.
Silvestre connects with a crisp jab.
Silvestre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OConnell to score with a decent uppercut.
Silvestre misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from OConnell. Silvestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from OConnell misses.
Silvestre throws an off balance right hand
and OConnell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silvestre swings widly with a right hand
and OConnell counters by moving into the clinch.
OConnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OConnell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OConnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
OConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silvestre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silvestre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silvestre misses with a hook. OConnell ducked under it nicely.
OConnell slips a jab from Silvestre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre drops OConnell with a beautiful combination! OConnell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Silvestre is looking for the KO!
OConnell is rocked!
OConnell tries to clinch but Silvestre moves out of range.
OConnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Silvestre finish him?
Silvestre drops OConnell with a big left hand! OConnell is injured, injured bad! Silvestre jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucian Silvestre!
Lucian Silvestre retains his heavyweight title!
Lucian Silvestre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djamel Hammouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Starius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
269 lbs
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230 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Djamel Hammouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bert Starius!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Starius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Starius ducks right into an uppercut from Hammouche.
Hammouche has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & Kickboxing Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Hammouche throws a low kick but Starius avoids it.
Hammouche takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammouche misses with an uppercut. Starius saw that one coming.
A jab from Starius misses.
Starius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Starius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hammouche has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammouche.
Nice body punch from Starius.
Starius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Hammouche.
Starius checks a low kick from Hammouche.
Some wild striking there from Starius.
Bert Starius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starius misses with a wild body shot.
Hammouche lands with a nice body kick.
Starius misses with the combination.
Starius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Starius just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHammouche.
We've been informed that Starius has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Starius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammouche lands a slapping body shot.
Starius swings for the body but Hammouche moves out of range.
Hammouche cracks Starius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hammouche takes one on the button.
Hammouche connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammouche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammouche throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Starius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammouche tried to score with a low kick but Starius checks it.
Hammouche on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hammouche connects with a crisp jab.
Hammouche takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Starius misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Starius.
Hammouche lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Starius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammouche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Starius works the jab nicely.
Hammouche takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hammouche is rocked!
Bert Starius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starius lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hammouche tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bert Starius!
During a confident post fight interview, Bert Starius 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Raylan Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raylan Crowder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rich Junior's chin.
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26
149 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raylan Crowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Junior!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rich Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior scores with a takedown into Crowder's guard.
Crowder wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Junior manages to pass to side control.
Junior looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Junior is stalling here. Crowder is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Junior seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Crowder has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Junior is trying to control Crowder's posture but Crowder avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder wants to stand but Junior has his arm trapped.
Junior tries to buck Crowder off but Crowder is having none of it.
Crowder wants to stand but Junior is controlling his arm.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Crowder working away.
Junior throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Crowder avoids the strikes from the bottom by Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Junior wants to control but Crowder postures up.
Junior manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Junior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Junior controlling the action here.
Junior working the head and body with strikes.
Junior is trying to control. Crowder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Junior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Junior throwing shots but Crowder is blocking nicely.
Junior scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Crowder is defending well.
Junior not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crowder.
Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crowder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Crowder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crowder's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Junior lands with a punch from half guard.
Junior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Crowder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Crowder defends it.
Junior is keen to just control but Crowder is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crowder throws a body shot but no joy.
Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crowder but Crowder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crowder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior shoots in looking for a takedown but Crowder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Junior's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raylan Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Junior.
Crowder throws out a powerful jab.
Junior throws a combination. Crowder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Crowder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Junior to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Crowder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowder sees it coming and defends easily.
Crowder wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior wants to pass to mount but Crowder is defending the position.
Junior is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Junior winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Junior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder has hold of Junior's hands but Junior slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rich Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Junior is keen to just control but Crowder is a slippery customer.
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crowder defends it well.
Junior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crowder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Junior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Crowder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Junior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to control the pace but Crowder is squirming around nicely.
Crowder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Junior looking to control but Crowder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crowder bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior controls Crowder momentarily but Crowder frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for subs off his back but Crowder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crowder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crowder has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowder trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior fails to land the takedown.
Crowder tries to clinch there but Junior circles away.
Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crowder circles away.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crowder but Crowder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raylan Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Junior.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Junior.
Crowder looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Crowder stuffs the takedown.
Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crowder counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder digs a good hook to Junior's body.
Crowder lands a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crowder throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Crowder cracks Junior with an uppercut from hell and Junior crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Crowder's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Junior is rocked!
Crowder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Junior is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
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!
Crowder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crowder lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raylan Crowder!
Raylan Crowder decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirty Thong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lodbrok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Killing in the name of.... Sigurd Lodbrok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
165 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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27
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigurd Lodbrok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirty Thong!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thong tries to clinch there but Lodbrok circles away.
Thong drives through and clinches with Lodbrok against the cage.
Thong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thong presses Lodbrok against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thong scores with a shot to the side of Lodbrok's head.
We've been hearing reports that Lodbrok has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lodbrok digs a right hand underneath Thong's ribcage. Thong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lodbrok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thong backwards.
It looks like Dirty Thong has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thong.
Lodbrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lodbrok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thong wants to clinch.
Thong wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong avoids the head kick by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Thong moves out of range.
Lodbrok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lodbrok lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok with a jab.
Thong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lodbrok finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thong tries to clinch there but Lodbrok circles away.
Thong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lodbrok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thong rushes Lodbrok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
Lodbrok blocks an uppercut.
Thong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lodbrok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
The fighters circling - Lodbrok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thong forces Lodbrok back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Thong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thong.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
Thong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thong tries a knee to the head but Lodbrok blocks it.
Thong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lodbrok managing to block the knees to the body from Thong.
Thong scores with a knee to the head.
Thong with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok breaks the clinch.
Lodbrok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lodbrok sizes up Thong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Lodbrok as he connects with a hook.
Lodbrok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thong lands with a left to the head.
Thong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lodbrok breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thong has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thong.
Thong has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thong throws a head punch that misses.
Lodbrok lands with a left to the head.
Lodbrok lands with a short shot to the head.
Thong throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Thong misses with a knee to the head.
Thong blocks a body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok pushes Thong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Thong is blocking nicely.
Thong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
Lodbrok is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Thong.
Thong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Thong.
Thong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodbrok lands a good knee to the midsection. Thong won't want to take too many of those.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but Thong blocks with his arms.
Lodbrok avoids the elbow strike from Thong, against the cage.
Thong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lodbrok's face.
Lodbrok scores with a shoulder strike.
Lodbrok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lodbrok presses Thong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thong tries to land knees in the clinch but Lodbrok avoids the damage to the body.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thong blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thong.
Thong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Sigurd Lodbrok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirty Thong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lodbrok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thong moves in looking to clinch but Lodbrok pushes him off.
Sigurd Lodbrok is winning the standup battle so far.
Thong closes the distance and pushes Lodbrok back into the cage.
Thong blocks an uppercut.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thong missing with knees to the body.
Lodbrok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lodbrok digs a right hand into Thong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thong's gas tank.
Lodbrok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Thong.
Thong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lodbrok pushes Thong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but Thong blocks with his arms.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong looking to throw knees to the head but Lodbrok is blocking nicely.
Lodbrok connects with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lodbrok misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong scores with a shoulder strike.
Thong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thong landing knees to the head.
Lodbrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thong's elbow.
Lodbrok throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Lodbrok.
Thong lands a nice elbow.
Thong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Thong.
Lodbrok pushes Thong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thong blocks it with crossed arms.
Thong lands an elbow inside that Lodbrok shrugs off.
Lodbrok blocks the elbow strike.
Thong misses with a knee to the head.
Thong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodbrok tries a body shot but Thong blocks it.
Thong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thong trying to land knees to the body.
Thong lands an elbow just above Lodbrok 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong looking to throw knees to the head but Lodbrok is blocking nicely.
Lodbrok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thong wants to clinch up but Lodbrok keeps it at a distance.
Lodbrok swats away the attempt to clinch by Thong.
Thong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lodbrok throws a shot from downtown. Thong moves away and avoids it.
Thong clinches up with Lodbrok and pushes him back against the cage.
Lodbrok blocks an uppercut.
Lodbrok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thong is defending well for now.
Thong misses with a knee to the head.
Thong missing with knees to the body.
Thong lands with a light punch inside.
Lodbrok tries to throw a body punch but Thong avoids it by throwing Lodbrok back against the cage.
Lodbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lodbrok blocks it with crossed arms.
Thong landing knees to the head.
Lodbrok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lodbrok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thong avoids it.
Lodbrok working aggressively here.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lodbroks head.
Lodbrok is rocked!
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Oh Lodbrok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thong looking to throw knees to the head but Lodbrok is blocking nicely.
Thong looking to throw knees to the head but Lodbrok is blocking nicely.
Thong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thong throws an elbow but it misses.
Lodbrok dodges an elbow strike from Thong.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodbrok blocks an elbow strike from Thong.
Thong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lodbrok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thong tries a knee to the head but Lodbrok blocks it.
Thong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lodbrok blocks an elbow strike from Thong.
Thong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lodbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thong throws an elbow but misses.
Thong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lodbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Thong.
Thong looking to throw knees to the head but Lodbrok is blocking nicely.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Thong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lodbrok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lodbrok tries to circle away but Thong has him pinned against the cage.
Thong tries a knee to the head but Lodbrok blocks it.
Lodbrok blocks an elbow strike from Thong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodbrok blocks the elbow strike.
Thong pushes off an throws an elbow but Lodbrok leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thong misses with an elbow strike.
Thong avoiding damage as Lodbrok throws knees to the body.
Thong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lodbrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Thong controls his hands.
Thong avoiding damage as Lodbrok throws knees to the body.
Lodbrok blocks an elbow strike.
Thong misses with a punch on the inside.
Thong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lodbrok dodges an elbow strike from Thong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thong.
Lodbrok cracks Thong with a nice body shot.
Thong working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thong throws an elbow but misses.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thong blocks it with crossed arms.
Lodbrok seems to have got his legs back now.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lodbrok.
Thong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thong tries a knee to the head but Lodbrok blocks it.
Thong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lodbrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thong takes a shot to the head.
Lodbrok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thongs head.
Lodbrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lodbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lodbrok scores a nice knee to the body.
Lodbrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thong backwards.
Lodbrok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lodbrok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thong or not.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but Thong blocks with his arms.
Lodbrok avoiding damage as Thong throws knees to the body.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dirty Thong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dirty Thong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thong tries to clinch up.
Thong defending well as Lodbrok loads up on a big left hand.
Thong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thong is looking to clinch.
Lodbrok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thong tries to clinch
and Lodbrok counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Lodbrok throws the kick towards the body but Thong avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lodbrok takes a shot to the head.
Thong pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Lodbrok! Thong unloads with more strikes and Lodbrok sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirty Thong!
Dirty Thong is the new lightweight champion!
Dirty Thong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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