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UPG 17: Wrath PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ueda Umanouke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueda Umanouke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ueda Umanouke!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Umanouke moved out of range nicely.
Umanouke misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters with a left to the body.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Umanouke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kristian Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Umanouke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
Johansson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Umanouke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson 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.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
Johansson looking to control.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Johansson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Umanouke postures up and lands a big shot to Johansson's brow.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Umanouke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Umanouke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johansson trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Umanouke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umanouke lands a couple of digs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Umanouke working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Umanouke with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johansson wants to sweep here but Umanouke controlling him for the moment.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Umanouke throws an elbow that misses. Johansson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Umanouke's guard. Nice move by Johansson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving.
Umanouke controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Umanouke.
Umanouke keeping full guard, as Johansson tries to pass.
Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Umanouke.
Johansson trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
Johansson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Umanouke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Umanouke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johansson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Umanouke has Johansson in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke is looking for a triangle here but Johansson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Umanouke tries to buck Johansson off but Johansson is having none of it.
Umanouke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johansson's best efforts.
Umanouke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johansson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke tries to get to full guard but Johansson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Umanouke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Umanouke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Johansson's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Umanouke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson 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.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umanouke with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Umanouke dives in and grabs Johansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes down on Umanouke's head and hops out.
Umanouke staying out of range there.
Johansson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson stops a takedown attempt from Umanouke.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson lands an uppercut.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Umanouke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Umanouke controls the action.
Umanouke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johansson stalling against the cage.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Umanouke is looking for a takedown.
Kristian Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ueda Umanouke.
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umanouke can do to turn this around?
Umanouke is working for takedown but Johansson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Umanouke is struggling to control the position.
Umanouke wants to take the fight to the mat but Johansson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johansson pushes Umanouke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umanouke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Umanouke is breathing heavily.
Umanouke trying to control the position but instead, Johansson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Umanouke into the cage.
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Johansson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johansson tries to work over Umanouke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umanouke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johansson is defending well.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kristian Johansson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Johansson on the inside.
Umanouke is looking for a takedown.
Umanouke can't break the clinch.
Johansson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Umanouke's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Johansson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke is looking to break free of the clinch but Johansson has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Johansson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Umanouke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umanouke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That has opened up Ueda Umanouke's cut even more.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umanouke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson stuns Umanouke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johansson lands a big uppercut and Umanouke crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Umanouke looks OK. Johansson waves Umanouke back to his feet!
Johansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch but Umanouke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johansson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The cut above Ueda Umanouke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Umanouke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umanouke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johansson sends Umanouke crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johansson is motioning to the referee to let Umanouke up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Umanouke is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umanouke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umanouke is still on wobbly legs! Can Johansson finish him?
Johansson lands with a good body shot.
Umanouke seems to have recovered his senses.
Johansson digs a good hook to Umanouke's body.
Kristian Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson rushes Umanouke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johansson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ueda Umanouke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umanouke tries to score a body lock takedown but Johansson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johansson lands a shot to the body.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Johansson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Johansson.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ueda Umanouke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kristian Johansson!
After winning the bout, Kristian Johansson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavey Beaumont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juuka Rantamakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavey Beaumont has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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290 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavey Beaumont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juuka Rantamakki!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rantamakki throws an off balance right hand
and Beaumont counters with a good low kick that Rantamakki was not able to check.
Rantamakki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beaumont can pounce on him.
Juuka Rantamakki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rantamakki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rantamakki misses with a series of wild punches.
Beaumont tries to land a front kick but Rantamakki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rantamakki lands a nice shot that snaps Beaumont's head back.
Nice shot lands for Beaumont.
Rantamakki misses with a double jab.
Beaumont moves out of range of the strikes.
Rantamakki throws a hook but Beaumont blocks it.
Rantamakki throws out a powerful jab.
Rantamakki misses with a hook
and Beaumont counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beaumont throws a nice head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beaumont.
Rantamakki looks to land a combination but Beaumont avoids it well.
Rantamakki loads up on a big right hand but Beaumont slips the punch.
Beaumont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rantamakki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beaumont counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beaumont staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaumont throws a body punch but Rantamakki moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beaumont. Rantamakki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beaumont connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Beaumont.
Rantamakki looks to land a body kick but Beaumont moved away.
Rantamakki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beaumont misses with an uppercut. Rantamakki saw that one coming.
Rantamakki misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beaumont.
Rantamakki avoids the body shot from Beaumont.
As Beaumont backs off Rantamakki throws a huge counter combo but Beaumont manages to avoid it all.
Beaumont misses with a wild body shot.
Beaumont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rantamakki digs a good hook to Beaumont's body.
Rantamakki lands a nice shot that snaps Beaumont's head back.
Beaumont lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rantamakki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaumont circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Rantamakki tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Beaumont wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cavey Beaumont!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Numbered! by Devin Townsend & Anneke Van Giersbergen. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bryan Habana enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake misses with an uppercut. Habana saw that one coming.
Drake misses with a looping left.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Habana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Habana moved out of range.
Habana looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Habana scores with a push kick.
Habana throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Drake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Habana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Habana at a distance.
Habana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drake eats them both and turns towards Habana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Habana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake misses with a straight right.
Habana lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
Drake darts in and clinches Habana up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake has Habana pressed against the cage, preventing Habana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Habana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake takes an elbow to the temple.
Habana blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drake trying to stall but Habana improves his position.
Maybe Drake would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Habana can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Habana leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Habana controls the action.
Habana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Drake.
Habana is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
Drake pushes Habana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Habana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Habana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake stalls.
Habana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Habana misses with a body punch.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryan Habana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Habana misses the target.
Habana moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Habana takes one to the side of the head.
Drake shoots and misses
and Habana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Habana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Habana misses the shot to the body.
Habana walks into a left hand.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drake swings for the body but Habana moves out of range.
Habana feints a counter leg kick.
Habana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Habana blocks a jab.
Drake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Drake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Habana working aggressively here.
Habana blocks an uppercut.
Drake is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Habana throws an elbow that misses.
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Habana's waist but Habana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Habana flicks out a counter leg kick but Drake steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake connects with a body shot.
Habana clinches up against the cage.
Habana is struggling to control the position.
Habana lands a nice knee to the body.
Habana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Drake.
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Habana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Habana seems unphased.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Habana moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryan Habana will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drake connects with a jab.
Drake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Habana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Habana moves away.
Habana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Habana misses with a low kick as Drake jumps back.
Drake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryan Habana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Habana on the side of the head.
Habana scoring well with a low kick there.
Habana tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Habana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Habana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana misses with a head kick.
Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Habana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Habana tries to land a leg kick but Drake saw it coming and moves away.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake backing away here, and Habana unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Habana scores with a head kick.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Habana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Habana.
Habana throws a body shot but no joy.
Nathan Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habana counters with a leg kick.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Habana is looking for the big counter here.
Habana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Habana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Habana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Habana trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Habana is keeping the position.
Drake wants to get up but he can't break Habana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Habana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Habana is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake swings for the body but Habana moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Habana.
Habana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Habana moves forwards but Drake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Habana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake takes a swing at Habana's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Habana misses.
Habana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Habana tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drake moves into the clinch.
Habana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Habana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Habana is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Habana.
Habana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drake rather than just go for the knockout.
Habana feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
Drake digs a good hook to Habana's body.
Habana is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Habana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Habana.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Habana.
Habana gets tackled into the cage by Drake. Drake maintains the clinch.
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Habana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
Drake pushes Habana up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake is looking to control Habana's arms but Habana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Habana.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Habana is blocking nicely.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Drake dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habana manages to avoid it.
Habana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Habana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
Drake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Habana has time to react.
Habana misses with a series of wild punches.
Habana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Habana manages to avoid it.
Habana with a jab.
Habana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Habana appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Habana gets tackled into the cage by Drake. Drake maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana landing knees to the head.
Habana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake blocks a body shot from Habana.
Drake just leaning against Habana, taking a breather.
Habana being controlled against the cage.
Drake cracks Habana with a nice body shot.
Habana is trying to break free.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Habana is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake has had enough of the clinch but Habana keeps him there for the moment.
Habana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Drake feints with a jab and clips Habana right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Habana is sent crashing into the canvas and Drake leaps in for the kill! Habana tries to get to his feet but Drake is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Habana is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Drake!
A very excited looking Nathan Drake 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coach Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolfo Constanzo (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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39
222 lbs
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210 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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World class 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
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Coach Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adolfo Constanzo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constanzo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Constanzo.
It looks like Coach Rios has been cut.
Constanzo catches Rios with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Constanzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rios momentarily.
Rios is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Constanzo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adolfo Constanzo!
Adolfo Constanzo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maiden comes to the cage accompanied by Wildfire in the streets. 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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160 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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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
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddy Maiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xi Jia.
An attempted straight right counter from Maiden misses the target.
Xi Jia misses with a straight right.
Maiden misses with an uppercut.
Xi Jia moves out of range as Maiden strikes.
Xi Jia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xi Jia thows a leg kick but Maiden checks it
and Maiden counters with a solid body kick.
Xi Jia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xi Jia tries to throw a body punch but Maiden avoids it by throwing Xi Jia back against the cage.
Maiden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden lands an uppercut.
Xi Jia working aggressively here.
Xi Jia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xi Jia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maiden.
Maiden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia letting Maiden take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xi Jia.
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden misses with a body punch.
Xi Jia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xi Jia tries a knee to the head but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden fails to pull guard.
Maiden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Maiden.
Maiden prevents a body shot from Xi Jia.
We've been informed that Xi Jia 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.
Xi Jia blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Xi Jia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xi Jia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xi Jia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maidens head.
Xi Jia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maiden's elbow.
Maiden is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xi Jia to keep the fight standing.
Maiden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Xi Jia lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maiden throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
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!
Maiden working aggressively here.
Xi Jia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maiden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maiden looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maiden lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Xi Jia fails to land.
Xi Jia leaning against his opponent.
Maiden working aggressively here.
Xi Jia is pressed up against the cage. Maiden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xi Jia down to the mat. Xi Jia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xi Jia cracks Maiden with an open hand slap.
Xi Jia throws a looping overhand right but Maiden ducks down to avoid it.
Maiden slips under a jab from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xi Jia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xi Jia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xi Jia tries a body shot but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maiden is trying to drag Xi Jia to the mat but Xi Jia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Maiden.
Maiden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xi Jia crunches a lovely knee into Maiden's ribcage.
Xi Jia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maiden backwards.
Xi Jia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maiden controlling the action here for a moment.
Maiden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Xi Jia throws a punch but it's blocked by Maiden.
Xi Jia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Maiden.
Maiden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xi Jia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia lands an uppercut.
Xi Jia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xi Jia.
Xi Jia can't find room to land a body shot as Maiden controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Xi Jia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xi Jia lands a right hand.
Maiden has a couple of punches blocked by Xi Jia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maiden misses with a left hand
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Maiden.
Xi Jia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Maiden.
Xi Jia moves into the clinch successfully.
Xi Jia leaning against his opponent.
Maiden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maiden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow.
Maiden throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden misses with a punch on the inside.
Maiden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xi Jia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maiden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Maiden misses the target.
Maiden looks to land a right hand but Xi Jia moved out of range.
Xi Jia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maiden if he has to take too many more of those.
Maiden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Maiden.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Xi Jia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maiden misses with a hook. Xi Jia ducked under it nicely.
Maiden misses the shot to the body.
Maiden blocks a jab.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xi Jia moves out of range as Maiden strikes.
Xi Jia misses with a body kick.
Maiden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia blocks a jab.
Xi Jia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xi Jia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maiden counters with a thumping low kick.
Maiden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xi Jia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maiden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maiden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maiden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Xi Jia lands with a shot to the body.
Maiden walks into a left hand.
Xi Jia clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maiden.
Maiden misses with a punch on the inside.
Maiden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia is struggling to control the position.
Maiden can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden tries to stall but Xi Jia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xi Jia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maiden's elbow.
Xi Jia lands a shoulder strike.
Maiden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xi Jia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maiden.
Xi Jia throws a head punch that misses.
Maiden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Xi Jia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xi Jia tries a body shot but Maiden blocks it.
Xi Jia presses Maiden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maiden swings wildly with an uppercut but Xi Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xi Jia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maiden's brow.
Maiden trying to control the position but instead, Xi Jia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maiden into the cage.
Maiden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden tries a body shot but Xi Jia blocks it.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xi Jia connects with a knee to the head.
Maiden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xi Jia misses with the head strike.
Maiden misses with a punch on the inside.
Xi Jia blocks a body shot from Maiden.
Xi Jia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xi Jia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xi Jia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xi Jia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maiden struggles to land a body shot inside as Xi Jia controls his hands.
Xi Jia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xi Jia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maiden backwards.
Maiden jumps guard and drags Xi Jia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Maiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maiden tests Xi Jia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xi Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maiden tries a low kick but Xi Jia avoids it.
Xi Jia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xi Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Xi Jia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Xi Jia.
Maiden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maiden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xi Jia misses with an uppercut.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick but Maiden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xi Jia slips under a jab from Maiden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden misses with a lunging right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kang Xi Jia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xi Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maiden.
Xi Jia is looking to chop away at Maiden's legs.
Maiden swings for the body but Xi Jia moves out of range.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xi Jia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xi Jia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xi Jia jabs at Maiden's body.
Maiden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xi Jia. Xi Jia obviously looking to wear him down.
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
Maiden missing with a left hand there. Xi Jia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xi Jia wants to slow Maiden down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Maiden misses the target.
Xi Jia swings widly with a right hand
and Maiden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xi Jia thinking.
Xi Jia misses with a hook
enabling Maiden to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia feints and then cracks Maiden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maiden down.
Xi Jia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maiden ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Maiden tried to counter with a leg kick but Xi Jia avoided it.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid body kick from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from Maiden.
Xi Jia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Maiden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xi Jia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Xi Jia misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maiden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xi Jia checks it well.
Xi Jia tries to counter with a clinch but Maiden shakes him off and moves away.
Maiden dives in and grabs Xi Jia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xi Jia pushes down on Maiden's head and hops out.
Xi Jia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kang Xi Jia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xi Jia 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.
Maiden takes a swing at Xi Jia's ribcage but misses.
Xi Jia misses with a lunging right hand
and Maiden counters with a nice uppercut.
Maiden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maiden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maiden ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a solid leg kick but Maiden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xi Jia.
An attempted straight right counter from Maiden misses the target.
Maiden misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia misses with a hook.
Xi Jia clobbers Maiden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xi Jia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maiden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden shoots for a double leg takedown but Xi Jia sprawls well. He's pushed Maiden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xi Jia tries to counter with a clinch but Maiden shakes him off and moves away.
Xi Jia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maiden's sensitive parts.
Xi Jia scores with a push kick.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Jia swings widly with a right hand
letting Maiden counter with a right hand.
Xi Jia lands a jab to Maiden's midsection.
Xi Jia looks to land a combination. Maiden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maiden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xi Jia - the referee stops the clock and Maiden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xi Jia. Maiden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maiden throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xi Jia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Xi Jia delivers a nice body kick.
Xi Jia thuds his shin into the meat of Maiden's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Xi Jia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xi Jia 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia!
Our winner, Kang Xi Jia, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kronos - Bloodtower. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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237 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
40 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquim Maria!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maria throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Daniel Speed has been cut.
Maria throws the kick towards the body but Speed avoids it.
Maria misses the jab.
Maria misses with a hook. Speed ducked under it nicely.
Speed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Speed has his takedown stuffed
and Speed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maria.
Speed thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Speed.
Speed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maria on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maria lands with a nice body kick.
Maria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed throws a front kick aimed at Maria's knee but Maria avoids it well.
Maria scores with a nice body kick.
Speed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maria throws a head kick that Speed semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Speed misses with a double jab.
Maria throws a head kick but Speed moves out of range.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speed 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.
Speed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maria's waist but Maria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Speed off to one side.
Speed moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaria.
Horrible takedown attempt by Speed or perhaps it was just good defense by Maria, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Speed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maria throws a jab when Speed was well out of range.
Speed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Speed finds it's way through Maria's defenses.
Maria lands a nice shot that snaps Speed's head back.
Daniel Speed's cut is getting worse.
Maria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Speed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maria takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Maria. That snapped Speed's head back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Speed or perhaps it was just good defense by Maria, which made it look bad.
Speed tries for a takedown but Maria circles away easily
and Maria counters with a nice uppercut.
Speed needs to keep his hands up - Maria had a free shot at his head there.
Daniel Speed's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maria lands a big head kick that sends Speed tumbling to the mat! Maria takes a step backwards and waves Speed back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Speed is rocked!
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Maria moves out of range easily.
Maria shapes to counter with a head kick.
Maria has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Speed or perhaps it was just good defense by Maria, which made it look bad.
Speed is breathing heavily.
Maria lands a nice looking kick to the body. Speed takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Maria moves out of range easily.
Speed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Speed takes a swing at Maria's ribcage but misses.
Speed throws a hook but Maria avoids it easily.
Speed looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Speed tries for a takedown but Maria circles away easily
and Maria counters with a body kick.
Speed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maria.
Jeez, Daniel Speed's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Speed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joaquim Maria!
Our winner, Joaquim Maria, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luzhin comes to the cage accompanied by The time has come.... Nikolai Luzhin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikolai Luzhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Brown!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luzhin.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luzhin counters with an inside leg kick.
Luzhin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Luzhin's leg but Luzhin calmly moves out of range.
Luzhin pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Luzhin clinches up against the cage.
Brown prevents a body shot from Luzhin.
Brown has picked Luzhin up - he's going for a ride! Brown dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Luzhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luzhin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luzhin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Luzhin.
Luzhin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luzhin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luzhin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Luzhin takes one on the button.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Luzhin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luzhin is able to avoid easily.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws out a counter right but Luzhin avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick there by Brown.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Luzhin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luzhin misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luzhin tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luzhin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Luzhin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
Luzhin checks a low kick from Brown.
Luzhin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Luzhin misses with a few strikes there.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses the body punch
and Luzhin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luzhin scores with a nice strike.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luzhin.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luzhin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Luzhin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luzhin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luzhin drops Brown with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brown looks back up at him and smiles so Luzhin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Brown is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Luzhin finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Luzhin.
Brown drops his hands momentarily. Luzhin doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Brown staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Brown doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Luzhin!
After the fight, Nikolai Luzhin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Odell Paquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David October (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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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Odell Paquette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David October!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
October rushes Paquette and presses him up against the cage.
Paquette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paquette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
October goes for a double leg but Paquette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paquette continues to drive forward.
Paquette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paquette has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
October drops his hands momentarily and Paquette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Odell Paquette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
October defending well as Paquette loads up on a big left hand.
October has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paquette lands with a light punch inside.
Paquette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Paquette.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquette is fighting off a takedown attempt but October is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paquette to the mat. Paquette regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
October is fighting to break Paquette's control of his arms but Paquette is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paquette continues to stall.
October wants to control from the top but Paquette keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette pulls October in close to his closed guard and prevents October from doing any damage or advancing position.
Paquette trying to keep a closed guard but October is proving a slippery customer.
Paquette pulls October in close to his closed guard and prevents October from doing any damage or advancing position.
Paquette is looking for a triangle but October pushes his legs off easily.
Paquette pulls October in close to prevent any damage.
October wants to pass the guard but Paquette is keeping the position.
Paquette seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Odell Paquette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
October jabs at Paquette's body.
Paquette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps October's head backwards.
October throws a shot from downtown. Paquette moves away and avoids it.
October takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
October has Paquette up against the cage in a clinch.
Paquette's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paquette misses with the head strike.
October gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Paquette is concentrating on defense, preventing October from advancing position.
Paquette makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paquette.
Paquette has his hands on October's head, controlling the position.
October trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paquette looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
October is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquette keeping moving, preventing October from controlling successfully.
Paquette has his hands on October's head, controlling the position.
October trying to control but Paquette is working from the bottom.
Paquette pulls October in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
October wants to pass the guard but Paquette is keeping the position.
Paquette trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paquette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquette scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paquette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from October.
Paquette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Paquette.
October uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquette.
Paquette misses with a hook.
October throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paquette.
October shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Paquette eats them both and turns towards October to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Paquette. That snapped October's head back.
Paquette keeps the fight on the outside.
October moves out of range as Paquette strikes.
October keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paquette.
A jab from October misses.
October misses with an uppercut. Paquette saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
October tries to clinch there but Paquette circles away.
October fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paquette throws an overhand right that lands on October's shoulder, as October tries to avoid the shot.
Paquette avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Odell Paquette will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
October throws a leg kick but Paquette checks it.
October rushes Paquette and presses him up against the cage.
Paquette misses with the head strike.
Paquette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paquette scores with a hook to the body.
October blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paquette lands a hook to the side of the head.
October tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paquette tries to work over October's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paquette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
October misses with a knee to the head.
Odell Paquette has scored more points in the clinch so far.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paquette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of October backwards.
Paquette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
October tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paquette misses with a punch on the inside.
Paquette throws a punch but it's blocked by October.
October tries a knee to the head but Paquette blocks it.
Paquette pushes October back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
October has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paquette seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if October can turn it around.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
October connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paquette.
October dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
October can't find room to land a body shot as Paquette controls the action.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paquette lands a nice uppercut.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paquette has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paquette blocks it with crossed arms.
Paquette breaks the clinch.
October instigates a clinch.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
October using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paquette has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paquette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paquette breaks the clinch.
Odell Paquette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
October avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paquette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by October.
A little jabbing left from October on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
October throws an overhand right that lands on Paquette's shoulder, as Paquette tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
October throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paquette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
October throws a lazy right hand but Paquette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paquette misses with a straight left.
It seemed like October was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paquette slips under a jab.
October doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
October takes one to the chin there.
Paquette swats away the attempt to clinch by October.
Paquette slips under a jab from October.
October throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from October.
October tries to close the distance and clinch but Paquette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Paquette lands.
October throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paquette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
October slips a jab from Paquette.
Paquette is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paquette jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
October takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paquette chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from October misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquette fakes the leg kick and cracks October in the body.
October throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
October throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
October slips a straight right by Paquette.
Odell Paquette is winning the standup battle so far.
October keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Paquette.
October bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquette throws a right hand that misses
and October counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paquette thinking.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Paquette tries to move into range but October moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Paquette misses.
A jab from Paquette misses.
October throws a big shot that misses.
October is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
October avoids the body shot from Paquette.
A jab lands there for Paquette.
October will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paquette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from October.
This has been an exciting period of action!
October throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
October pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paquette is out of range and October settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquette moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
October dodges the punch combination from Paquette.
Paquette misses with a wild body shot.
Paquette keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice jab there from October.
The crowd cheers as Paquette lands an impressive looking overhand right. October doesn't seem phased though.
Paquette lands with a shot to the body.
October lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paquette circles away quickly and effectively.
October waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paquette.
Paquette catches October with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
October checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
October swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paquette swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
October swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
October bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like October was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paquette checks a leg kick nicely.
Paquette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
October tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paquette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
October looks to land a right hand but Paquette moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odell Paquette dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Paquette checks the leg kick.
Paquette throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent October stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paquette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck October on the side of the head.
Paquette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Paquette.
October misses with the combination.
October tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paquette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
October throws a hook but Paquette blocks it.
October keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
October clinches.
October throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Paquette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paquette blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paquette creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paquette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paquette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
October fails to land with a series of punches.
Paquette swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Paquette does it's job there.
October misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
October throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Paquette misses.
October takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donk. Paquette catches October right on the button with a cross.
Paquette shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. October eats them both and turns towards Paquette to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Paquette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from October.
Paquette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by October.
October with a nice cross.
Paquette connects with a jab.
October has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
October shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paquette but Paquette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
October lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquette throws a big shot that misses.
Paquette misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Paquette backs off October throws a huge counter combo but Paquette manages to avoid it all.
October rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paquette moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
October throws the left hand but Paquette avoids the punch easily.
A big right from October misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
October tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Paquette.
Paquette scores with a nice strike.
Paquette lands a head shot.
Paquette misses with a hook.
October misses with a body shot.
October rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paquette moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
October missing with a left hand there. Paquette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paquette throws a low kick but it's checked well by October.
A telegraphed right hand from October misses the target.
Paquette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
October misses with the combination.
October takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
October scores with a kick to the midsection.
October fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paquette manages to avoid it.
Paquette digs a good hook to October's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. October darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paquette throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquette misses with a left hand
and October connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paquette ducks under a wild hook from October.
Nice straight punches there by Paquette. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paquette.
Paquette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from October.
Paquette lands a jab.
October looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
October throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paquette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
October chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paquette can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Paquette there.
October lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
October slips a jab from Paquette.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from October! But no joy.
October throws a series of punches but Paquette avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
October moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by October as he connects with a hook.
October takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some bone on bone action there as Paquette checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
October closes the distance and pushes Paquette back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paquette blocks it with crossed arms.
Paquette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
October tries to bum rush Paquette with a series of wild strikes but Paquette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
October fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paquette manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Paquette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David October has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paquette misses with a hook. October ducked under it nicely.
Paquette cracks October with an open hand slap.
A cross from Paquette lands.
October fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
October lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paquette circles away quickly and effectively.
Paquette stuns October with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paquette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paquette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paquette connects with a leg kick. October looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Paquette misses with a few strikes there.
Paquette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but October manages to avoid it.
Paquette scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odell Paquette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paquette, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odell Paquette!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boe Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boe Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Kato!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan tries to land a front kick but Kato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kato dips to his left and cracks Hogan with an uppercut!
Kato is looking to slow Hogan down with leg kicks.
Hogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hogan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kato moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
Hogan walks into a left hand.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kato.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.
Kato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hogan.
Hogan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kato on his heels. He'll look to pass Kato's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kato has his foot on Hogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hogan has managed to get both his arms back between Kato's legs - danger averted.
Hogan working some strikes from top position.
Kato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hogan defends it easily.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan postures up in Kato's guard and throws a big left but Kato blocks it.
Hogan trying to control but Kato is working from the bottom.
Hogan passes Kato's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kato tries to kick Hogan off but Hogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kato is trying to maintain the position but Hogan is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan is looking to advance position but Kato won't allow it.
Kato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kato trying to control but Hogan postures up.
Kato actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hogan wants to pass to mount but Kato is defending the position.
Kato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogan.
Hogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kato pushes Hogan off looking to stand but Hogan dives back in and keeps control.
Kato is trying to control but can't.
Hogan prevents Kato from improving his position.
Hogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hogan is keen to just control but Kato is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kato avoid being mounted?
Kato moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kato can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hogan drops an elbow to the side of Kato's head.
Hogan is nestled in close to Kato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hogan is working for a submission of some sort.
Kato wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kato avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Hogan there.
Hogan is trying to control. Kato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hogan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hogan working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Hogan.
Kato is staying active underneath Hogan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kato looking for submissions off his back.
Kato is defending against the submission attempts here by Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boe Hogan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from Kato is predictable there
and Hogan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kato keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Kato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kato throws an overhand right that lands on Hogan's shoulder, as Hogan tries to avoid the shot.
Kato throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Kenji Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan takes a swing at Kato's ribcage but misses.
Hogan catches Kato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kato walks into a left hand.
Kato throws a front kick aimed at Hogan's knee but Hogan avoids it well.
Kato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kato.
Hogan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kenji Kato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Kato misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Kato.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogan throws a front kick aimed at Kato's knee but Kato avoids it well.
Hogan misses with a hook. Kato ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenji Kato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hogan feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kato. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hogan misses the target.
Kato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Hogan attempts a counter takedown but Kato avoids it well and moves away.
Hogan connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Kato to the floor! Hogan dives in looking for the finish!
Kato is rocked!
Kato is trying to control but can't.
Kato is still in real trouble! Can Hogan finish him?
Hogan lands a big elbow - Kato is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boe Hogan!
A relieved looking Boe Hogan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kenji Kato was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back to put on a show for all you fans!!! I'll come back stronger with from support!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Troy Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarenpaa takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Lancaster.
And Saarenpaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Lancaster blocks it.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Lancaster's front leg with a kick but Lancaster checks it.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Saarenpaa.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarenpaa circles away.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
We've been informed that Lancaster 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.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saarenpaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Saarenpaa takes one to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Saarenpaa throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster tries a low kick but Saarenpaa avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lancaster connects with an inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lancaster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Lancaster's front leg.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Nice shot lands for Saarenpaa.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Saarenpaa misses.
Lancaster looks to clinch
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster punishes Saarenpaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Saarenpaa scores with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster cracks Saarenpaa with an open hand slap.
Lancaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpaa counters with a good low kick that Lancaster was not able to check.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa connects with the punch.
Saarenpaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lancaster avoids it.
Saarenpaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saarenpaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lancaster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saarenpaa is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster works Saarenpaa's body with a nice hook.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Lancaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Lancaster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a glancing blow to the side of Saarenpaa's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster blocks the body kick.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster closes the distance and pushes Saarenpaa back into the cage.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
Saarenpaa digs a right hand into Lancaster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lancaster's gas tank.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Saarenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Lancaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saarenpaa thumps Lancaster with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa 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.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarenpaa lands a jab.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lancaster in his tracks.
Lancaster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster cracks Saarenpaa with an open hand slap.
Lancaster scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Lancaster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saarenpaa takes one to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Saarenpaa lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lancaster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lancaster.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saarenpaa gets tackled into the cage by Lancaster. Lancaster maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Saarenpaa. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Lancaster scores with a head kick. Saarenpaa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lancaster crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saarenpaa - the referee stops the clock and Lancaster gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saarenpaa. Lancaster manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saarenpaa, as that shot connected.
Lancaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saarenpaa is looking to chop away at Lancaster's legs.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Saarenpaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a solid body kick.
A swing and a miss from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saarenpaa defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saarenpaa. Lancaster shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saarenpaa cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Lancaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saarenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saarenpaa.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Lancaster slaps the foot to one side.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lancaster in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that Lancaster semi-blocks.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster's head back.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Saarenpaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Saarenpaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Lancaster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarenpaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lancaster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter punch.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lancaster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saarenpaa jabs Lancaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saarenpaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lancaster rushes Saarenpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster letting Saarenpaa take a breather here.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Saarenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancasters head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Saarenpaa presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saarenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Saarenpaa.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa digs a right hand underneath Lancaster's ribcage. Lancaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saarenpaa!
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body kick there by Saarenpaa.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa blocks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lancaster has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa jabs at Lancaster's body.
Lancaster wants to slow Saarenpaa down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saarenpaa.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Lancaster.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa wants to slow Lancaster down by chopping away at his legs.
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Saarenpaa has Lancaster pressed against the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
Nice shot lands for Lancaster.
Saarenpaa misses the jab.
Lancaster throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Lancaster's front leg.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Saarenpaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa lands a nice hook to Lancaster's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa clearly takes 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.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster works the jab nicely.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lancaster. Those never looked like landing.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Lancaster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Lancaster seems unphased.
Lancaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a double jab.
Saarenpaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lancaster's calf.
Lancaster throws a nice head kick!
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Saarenpaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster's hands.
Lancaster blocks the body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lancaster will feel that in the morning.
Saarenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster is looking to chop away at Saarenpaa's legs.
Good exchange - Saarenpaa coming out on top.
Lancaster clinches with his opponent.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands an uppercut.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saarenpaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lancaster is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Saarenpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.
Lancaster scores with a jab.
Lancaster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range and Lancaster settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lancaster. That's going to slow Saarenpaa down.
Lancaster throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lancaster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Lancaster's front leg.
Lancaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saarenpaa clobbers Lancaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Lancaster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa had his way with Troy Lancaster in 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. This is the final round!
Saarenpaa slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Lancaster shakes it off.
Saarenpaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Saarenpaa defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a series of wild punches.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Lancaster moved away.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster throws a counter combo.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Lancaster is predictable there
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a lazy head kick
and Lancaster counters with a series of strikes. Saarenpaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saarenpaa backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Lancaster avoided it.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Saarenpaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Lancaster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lancaster.
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster tries to counter with a clinch but Saarenpaa shakes him off and moves away.
Saarenpaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lancaster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa scores with a push kick.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lancaster on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Saarenpaa coming out on top.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Lancaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saarenpaa throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
A jab lands there for Saarenpaa.
Lancaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa lands with a shot to the body.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
A low kick from Lancaster misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Lancaster checks it.
Lancaster unleashes a big counter combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Troy Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saarenpaa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Mika Saarenpaa 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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