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HFL #26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayde West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannes Vihannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Sober. Vihannes has chosen For Those About To Rock as his entrance music. Wayde West is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayde West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannes Vihannes!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Vihannes as he checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from West finds it's target.
West gets tackled into the cage by Vihannes. Vihannes maintains the clinch.
Vihannes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
West manages to break the clinch.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West sets himself, and Vihannes steps forward looking for the clinch! West avoids it this time.
West lands a two punch combo.
West lands with a nice body kick.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Vihannes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West swings for the body but Vihannes moves out of range.
Vihannes is looking for the big counter here.
Vihannes moves into the clinch.
Vihannes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by West after a bit of a struggle.
West breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
West throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihannes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice sprawl there from West as Vihannes shoots in.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West cracks Vihannes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wayde West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vihannes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West lands with a slapping head kick.
Vihannes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West throws a nice inside leg kick.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vihannes.
West lands with a straight right. Vihannes didn't see that one coming.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vihannes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West is pushing Vihannes's head away, looking to escape. Vihannes manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihannes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there.
West takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vihannes taking a breather here.
West pushes Vihannes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vihannes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
West is not content to let Vihannes control the position.
Vihannes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vihannes prevents West from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihannes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vihannes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vihannes decides to stand back up. Vihannes steps back and let's West get back to his feet.
West lands with a nice body kick.
West thuds a left hand into Vihannes's body.
West lands with a kick to the temple. Vihannes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vihannes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
West is trying to stand up here but Vihannes is controlling him well.
West is refusing to be controlled, as Vihannes sits in half guard.
Vihannes throws a strike but West avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihannes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vihannes postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it.
Vihannes stands and throws West's legs to the side, diving into side control.
West is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vihannes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vihannes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
West throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayde West dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vihannes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Vihannes wants to clinch.
Wayde West is winning the standup battle so far.
West misses with a head kick.
Vihannes is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West connects with a right hand. Vihannes shakes it off.
West misses with a two punch combination.
Vihannes slips a straight right by West.
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vihannes shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Vihannes avoids the head kick by West.
West jabs Vihannes right on the nose. Vihannes blinks but takes it well.
West dips to his left and cracks Vihannes with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vihannes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from West with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihannes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hannes Vihannes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vihannes blocks a head kick by West.
West pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vihannes back to the cage. West follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vihannes shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Vihannes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Vihannes.
A right-left combo lands from Vihannes.
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from West.
Vihannes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
Vihannes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vihannes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
West throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihannes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vihannes's hands.
Vihannes shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vihannes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West lands with a straight right. Vihannes didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from West.
Vihannes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vihannes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vihannes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vihannes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so West is just riding it out for now. Vihannes eventually gives up the hold.
West wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihannes is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Vihannes.
Vihannes wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
West on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Vihannes there.
Vihannes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vihannes throwing shots but West is blocking nicely.
West won't allow Vihannes to pass to mount.
West blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vihannes.
Vihannes is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vihannes is controlling the pace.
Vihannes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihannes is looking to stall here but West recovers full guard.
Vihannes stands up and waves to West to follow him.
West walks into a jab.
West scores with a head kick.
West is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vihannes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayde West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
West tests Vihannes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vihannes.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Vihannes.
West appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vihannes throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
West goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Hannes Vihannes has been cut.
West lands a head kick!
West lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vihannes is rocked!
West cracks Vihannes with a hook to the temple - Vihannes is on wobbly legs here! West swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Vihannes falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! West wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wayde West!
Wayde West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Hannes Vihannes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Got the number of that truck?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Armstrong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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248 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Washington !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily.
George Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Washington tries to clinch but Armstrong is having none of it.
Washington closes the distance but Armstrong moves to the side
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Armstrong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eddie Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington .
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armstrong swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Armstrong.
A lull in the action here as Armstrong stalls from top position.
Washington is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
A lull in the action here as Armstrong stalls from top position.
Armstrong grinds an elbow into Washington 's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Armstrong just content to control the position.
Washington takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Armstrong scores with punches from side control.
Armstrong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
Washington wants to control but Armstrong postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong in side control lands a decent elbow.
Washington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Washington trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Armstrong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Washington 's head.
Armstrong is trying to control the action in half guard but Washington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Armstrong not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Washington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armstrong moves into full mount! Washington won't be happy about that!
Armstrong prevents Washington from getting the reversal.
Armstrong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong controlling the pace for now.
Armstrong breaks from Washington 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Armstrong scoring with strikes but Washington is staying in there.
Washington is in a horrible position here. Armstrong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Armstrong prevents Washington from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Washington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Armstrong is nestled in close to Washington , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been informed that Washington has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Armstrong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Washington for as long as he can get away with.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Armstrong in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Armstrong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Washington quickly recovers to half guard.
Armstrong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Washington wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
Eddie Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
Armstrong stops Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Armstrong wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong stalling.
Armstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington gets full guard.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Washington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but instead Washington has moved into half guard.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Armstrong is trying to hold Washington in close to prevent damage but Washington has managed to pass into half guard.
Washington tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it.
Armstrong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Armstrong trying to hold on to Washington 's head to control him but Washington postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armstrong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Armstrong dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong gets the takedown into side control.
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong content to control rather than advance.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong is thwarting Washington 's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Washington gets back to full guard.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washington 's head.
Washington can't keep his opponent in guard - Armstrong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Armstrong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Eddie Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Washington wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Armstrong is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong controlling the pace.
Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Washington 's hands, connecting with Washington 's forehead.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Armstrong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington actively working from the bottom here.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Armstrong trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washington is still trying to improve position.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
George Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Armstrong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Armstrong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Armstrong!
Our winner, Eddie Armstrong, 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.
George Washington was interviewed post fight and said 'I try harder '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huber comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Newton has chosen Superman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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245 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cam Newton!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newton with a jab.
Newton leaves Huber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huber shoots and misses
and Newton counters with a nice right hand that sends Huber toppling to the canvas! Huber scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Newton finish him?!
Huber is rocked!
It looks like Mario Huber has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton throws an overhand right that has Huber reeling! Newton follows up with more punches and Huber is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cam Newton!
Cam Newton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyyrikki Takaraivo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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220 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucian Silvestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvestre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silvestre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takaraivo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Takaraivo moves into the clinch.
Silvestre wants to break free but Takaraivo has control.
Silvestre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takaraivo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvestre.
Silvestre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvestre misses with a hook. Takaraivo ducked under it nicely.
Takaraivo has Silvestre up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvestre breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre throws out a loose jab but Takaraivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takaraivo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Silvestre throws the left hand but Takaraivo avoids the punch easily.
Silvestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takaraivo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takaraivo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silvestre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takaraivo. Takaraivo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses
and Silvestre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Silvestre misses.
Silvestre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silvestre scores with a sloppy right hand. Takaraivo should have avoided that one.
It looks like Nyyrikki Takaraivo has been cut.
Silvestre cracks Takaraivo with a hook to the temple - Takaraivo is on wobbly legs here! Silvestre swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Takaraivo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Silvestre wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucian Silvestre!
Lucian Silvestre bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lubomir Mihailovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mihailovic's choice of entrance music: Otherwise - Soldiers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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243 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lubomir Mihailovic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihailovic looks to land a right hand but OConnell moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mihailovic.
OConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mihailovic.
Mihailovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mihailovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OConnell misses with an uppercut. Mihailovic saw that one coming.
OConnell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mihailovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mihailovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before OConnell has time to react.
OConnell tries to clinch up but Mihailovic circles away and keeps his distance.
OConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mihailovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Mihailovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OConnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mihailovic in his tracks.
It looks like Lubomir Mihailovic has been cut.
Mihailovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OConnell missing with a left hand there. Mihailovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihailovic scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell is looking to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that OConnell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
OConnell clinches.
Mihailovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mihailovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mihailovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mihailovic misses with a wild combination.
Mihailovic lands a head shot.
Mihailovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mihailovic tries to bum rush OConnell with a series of wild strikes but OConnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihailovic misses with a straight right.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihailovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mihailovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Mihailovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OConnell is looking to clinch but Mihailovic is avoiding it.
OConnell rushes Mihailovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OConnell prevents a body shot from Mihailovic.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
OConnell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic slows down the pace here.
Mihailovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from OConnell - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from OConnell.
Mihailovic can't find room to land a body shot as OConnell controls the action.
Mihailovic wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Mihailovic.
Mihailovic prevents a body shot from OConnell.
OConnell breaks from the clinch.
OConnell tries to clinch but Mihailovic is having none of it.
Mihailovic throws a nice looking combination but OConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mihailovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihailovic misses with a low kick.
Mihailovic throws a jab when OConnell was well out of range.
OConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mihailovic throws a body punch but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
OConnell tries to clinch
and OConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mihailovic throws the left hand but OConnell avoids the punch easily.
OConnell wants to clinch.
Mihailovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Mihailovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mihailovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OConnell slips a jab from Mihailovic.
Mihailovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OConnell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic blocks a head kick by OConnell.
OConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mihailovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mihailovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mihailovic throws out a counter right but OConnell avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell throws a lazy head kick
letting Mihailovic counter with a right hand.
Mihailovic connects with a crisp jab.
OConnell lands a big head kick that sends Mihailovic tumbling to the mat! OConnell takes a step backwards and waves Mihailovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mihailovic is rocked!
A big left from Mihailovic misses.
Mihailovic is still on wobbly legs! Can OConnell finish him?
Mihailovic throws a nice looking combination but OConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mihailovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OConnell eats them both and turns towards Mihailovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mihailovic seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mihailovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OConnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Mihailovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OConnell has closed the distance and engaged Mihailovic in a clinch.
OConnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mihailovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OConnell pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomir Mihailovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lubomir Mihailovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mihailovic misses with the combination.
OConnell throws a lazy head kick
and Mihailovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihailovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OConnell is looking to counter punch.
OConnell tries to clinch up but Mihailovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Mihailovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mihailovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mihailovic throws a right hand that misses
enabling OConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Mihailovic lands with a nice combination. OConnell backs away looking to recover.
Mihailovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihailovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lubomir Mihailovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihailovic swats away the attempt to clinch by OConnell.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mihailovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mihailovic throws a right and a left that OConnell avoids nicely.
OConnell tries to clinch but Mihailovic moves out of range.
Mihailovic tries to bum rush OConnell with a series of wild strikes but OConnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OConnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell slows down the pace here.
OConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell breaks the clinch.
OConnell tries to clinch there but Mihailovic circles away.
A jab from OConnell misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mihailovic throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Mihailovic misses.
OConnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mihailovic finds it's way round the side to connect with OConnell's head.
Lubomir Mihailovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mihailovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OConnell moves into the clinch.
Mihailovic throws a head punch that misses.
Mihailovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. OConnell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mihailovic can turn it around.
Mihailovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Mihailovic is looking to control OConnell's arms but OConnell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mihailovic has his back to the cage.
Mihailovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic misses with a punch to the body.
Mihailovic leaning against his opponent.
OConnell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mihailovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mihailovic avoids a wild elbow strike from OConnell.
OConnell misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Mihailovic.
OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell tries to clinch up but Mihailovic circles away and keeps his distance.
OConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OConnell moves in looking to clinch but Mihailovic pushes him off.
OConnell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mihailovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnell moves away.
Mihailovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles OConnell. OConnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mihailovic. Mihailovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Mihailovic keeps the fight on the outside.
OConnell tries to clinch but Mihailovic moves out of range.
OConnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
OConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
OConnell is looking to clinch but Mihailovic is avoiding it.
Mihailovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OConnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mihailovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
OConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mihailovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mihailovic.
OConnell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
OConnell closes the distance and clinches.
Mihailovic manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnell throws a head kick but Mihailovic moves out of range.
Mihailovic scores with a hook to the body. OConnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mihailovic. OConnell shrugs it off though.
Mihailovic connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic sizes up OConnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mihailovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mihailovic swats away the attempt to clinch by OConnell.
Mihailovic throws a hook to the side of OConnell's head but OConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihailovic misses with an uppercut.
OConnell scores with a shot to the body.
OConnell wants to clinch up but Mihailovic keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Mihailovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Mihailovic does it's job there.
OConnell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mihailovic throws a hook but OConnell blocks it.
Mihailovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mihailovic lands a jab to the head.
OConnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OConnell tries to clinch up.
OConnell moves into range and clinches up with Mihailovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OConnell misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomir Mihailovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lubomir Mihailovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mihailovic tries to bum rush OConnell with a series of wild strikes but OConnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihailovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OConnell.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihailovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from OConnell - that will leave a mark!
Mihailovic thuds a left hand into OConnell's body.
OConnell is looking to clinch.
Mihailovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mihailovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OConnell throwing a counter right hand but Mihailovic manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Mihailovic misses.
OConnell tries to clinch but Mihailovic moves out of range.
Mihailovic throws a nice looking combination but OConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OConnell misses with a double jab.
Mihailovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by OConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihailovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnell.
Mihailovic throws a hook but OConnell avoids it easily.
Mihailovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OConnell slips a jab from Mihailovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihailovic misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mihailovic coming out on top.
OConnell moves in looking to clinch but Mihailovic pushes him off.
Mihailovic looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Mihailovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OConnell moves into the clinch successfully.
OConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihailovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihailovic.
Mihailovic struggles to land a body shot inside as OConnell controls his hands.
OConnell is struggling to control the position.
OConnell misses with an elbow over the top.
A bit of stalling here from Mihailovic.
Mihailovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OConnell's elbow.
Paul OConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mihailovic blocks a body shot from OConnell.
OConnell tries to work over Mihailovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihailovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
OConnell breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Mihailovic.
Mihailovic looks to land a combination but OConnell avoids it well.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Mihailovic avoids them all with ease.
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul OConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Mihailovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OConnell tries to clinch but Mihailovic moves out of range.
OConnell blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Mihailovic misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mihailovic scores with a shot to the body.
Mihailovic throws a lazy right hand but OConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mihailovic. OConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Mihailovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mihailovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OConnell throws a head kick but Mihailovic moves out of range.
Mihailovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
OConnell moves in looking to clinch but Mihailovic pushes him off.
OConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihailovic.
OConnell is looking to clinch but Mihailovic is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihailovic! But no joy.
Mihailovic fails to land with a series of punches.
OConnell is looking to counter punch.
Mihailovic swinging wildly here.
OConnell has closed the distance and engaged Mihailovic in a clinch.
OConnell scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning OConnell up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mihailovic misses with a punch to the body.
Paul OConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from OConnell - that landed with a thud.
Mihailovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OConnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihailovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mihailovic tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing Mihailovic back against the cage.
Lubomir Mihailovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihailovic.
OConnell breaks the clinch.
OConnell throws a right hand that Mihailovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihailovic also avoids with ease.
Mihailovic misses with a double jab
and OConnell counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lubomir Mihailovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mihailovic 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lubomir Mihailovic!
An out of breath Lubomir Mihailovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison has chosen Not Today by Sevendust as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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48
205 lbs
30 - 7 - 0 |
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27
211 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Davison!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs moves into the clinch.
Davison misses with a punch on the inside.
Davison breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Davison looking to pass the guard.
Davison is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovacs has wrist control.
Davison landing with the ground and pound.
Kovacs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kovacs's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davison cracks Kovacs with a solid left hand.
Davison wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving.
Davison looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison connects with a couple of short punches.
Davison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davison won't allow Kovacs to get back to his feet.
Davison is working Kovacs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Davison preventing the sweep.
Davison with a nice head shot there.
Davison forces his way into half guard.
Davison prevents Kovacs from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Davison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kovacs is rocked!
Davison scores with a big shot! Kovacs's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kovacs! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Davison!
A relieved looking Chris Davison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonstom comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit. This should be a great matchup!
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29
175 lbs
17 - 5 - 1 |
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179 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Wonstom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong slips under a jab from Wonstom.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Wonstom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Wonstom lands with a straight right. Armstrong didn't see that one coming.
Wonstom throws a front kick aimed at Armstrong's knee but Armstrong avoids it well.
Armstrong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Armstrong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
And Armstrong tries to counter it with a takedown but Wonstom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wonstom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown. Wonstom fights it but they end up in guard.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Wonstom keeps moving.
Wonstom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armstrong on the ground.
Armstrong stops Wonstom from standing up.
Armstrong drops back looking for a leg! Wonstom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wonstom manages to kick Armstrong off! Armstrong jumps back into Wonstom's guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonstom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wonstom wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Armstrong manages to pass to side control.
Armstrong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wonstom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wonstom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wonstom is trying to stand up here but Armstrong is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Armstrong seems content to control.
Wonstom kicks off Armstrong and gets to his feet.
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wonstom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wonstom but Wonstom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Armstrong blocks a jab.
Wonstom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wonstom avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donk. Armstrong catches Wonstom right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wonstom. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Wonstom catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Armstrong looking to score a takedown here. Wonstom is defending well but Armstrong drives through and ends up in Wonstom's guard.
Wonstom wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonstom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong passes into half guard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonstom is trying to stand up here but Armstrong is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathaniel Armstrong 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.
Wonstom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Armstrong at a distance.
Wonstom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wonstom misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Wonstom throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wonstom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Armstrong is in Wonstom's guard.
Armstrong has gone for a leg lock! Wonstom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong has a closed guard, preventing Wonstom from standing up.
Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Wonstom defends easily.
Wonstom stands and steps away. Armstrong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom scores with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Wonstom.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Wonstom throws a poor cross that misses
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combo that has Wonstom backing up. Wonstom nods at Armstrong to acknowledge the strikes.
Wonstom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivan Wonstom is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wonstom as he jumps to the side.
Ivan Wonstom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wonstom misses with a series of wild punches.
Wonstom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Wonstom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wonstom looks to land a body kick but Armstrong moved away.
Good exchange - Armstrong coming out on top.
Armstrong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wonstom throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Wonstom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivan Wonstom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Wonstom.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wonstom. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armstrong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wonstom misses with a hook.
Wonstom misses with a two punch combination.
Wonstom takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Wonstom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonstom.
Armstrong cracks the inside of Wonstom's front leg.
Wonstom thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wonstom tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Wonstom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Armstrong in his tracks.
Armstrong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wonstom cracks Armstrong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wonstom misses with a hook.
Wonstom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wonstom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Armstrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wonstom as he jumps to the side.
Ivan Wonstom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Armstrong.
Wonstom scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wonstom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Wonstom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wonstom slaps away a takedown attempt from Armstrong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wonstom misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Armstrong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wonstom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Wonstom throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Armstrong connects with a solid leg kick.
Wonstom thuds a left hand into Armstrong's body.
Wonstom throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
Wonstom catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Wonstom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Wonstom dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Wonstom slips the punch.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Armstrong moves out of range of the leg kick from Wonstom.
Armstrong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wonstom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Armstrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Wonstom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Some wild striking there from Wonstom.
Armstrong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot lands for Wonstom.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wonstom slips under a jab from Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonstom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wonstom moves away.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Armstrong looks to move away, Wonstom throws a big counter combo but Armstrong just gets out of the way.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wonstom sprawls well. Wonstom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Wonstom.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Wonstom avoids it well.
Wonstom cracks a nice hook into Armstrong's ribs.
Wonstom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wonstom throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Wonstom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wonstom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
Ivan Wonstom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Armstrong.
Wonstom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonstom misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Wonstom misses its intended target.
Armstrong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wonstom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wonstom scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Wonstom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wonstom tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonstom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wonstom throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wonstom defends it well.
Wonstom connects with a looping right hand.
Wonstom throws a leg kick but Armstrong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wonstom swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonstom.
Wonstom misses with a hook
and Armstrong counters with a single leg into guard. Wonstom didn't expect that.
Armstrong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wonstom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wonstom has escaped and now he's on top!
Wonstom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Armstrong is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong working for a triangle but Wonstom defends it easily.
Wonstom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wonstom wants to stand but Armstrong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nathaniel Armstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wonstom trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wonstom stands up from Armstrong's guard - Wonstom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wonstom circles away.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Wonstom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wonstom throws a big shot that misses.
Wonstom scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong throws a shot to the body.
Ivan Wonstom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonstom lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Wonstom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wonstom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Wonstom!
Ivan Wonstom made sure to mention his sponsor, V-Mask Clothing (10%) in his post fight interview.
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RATING
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