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HFL #34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannes Haades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by Superman. Haades is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alive. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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245 lbs
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231 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cam Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannes Haades!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haades misses with a straight left.
Haades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haades misses with a series of wild punches.
Haades throws the kick towards the body but Newton avoids it.
Newton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Haades throws a right hand that misses
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab.
Haades scores with a jab.
Haades uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newton has time to react.
Haades scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Newton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton walks into a straight right hand from Haades.
It looks like Cam Newton has been cut.
Newton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haades throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haades thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Newton if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haades lands a brutal head kick. Newton looks out on his feet and Haades throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hannes Haades!
Hannes Haades spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bestar Andreasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreasson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In This Moment - Big Bad Wolf kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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260 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bestar Andreasson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Andreasson.
Andreasson cracks OConnell with a good jab.
OConnell is looking to clinch.
OConnell cracks a nice hook into Andreasson's ribs.
Andreasson lands a jab to the head.
OConnell is looking to clinch.
Andreasson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andreasson misses with a low kick.
OConnell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andreasson.
Andreasson swats away the attempt to clinch by OConnell.
OConnell closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreasson.
Andreasson lands with a short shot to the head.
Andreasson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andreasson throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
Andreasson takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from OConnell.
It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
Andreasson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreasson lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
Andreasson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OConnell tries to work over Andreasson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OConnell breaks the clinch.
A jab from Andreasson does it's job there.
Andreasson takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by OConnell.
Andreasson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and OConnell is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OConnell instigates a clinch.
OConnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andreasson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnell.
Andreasson lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreasson lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andreasson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andreasson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andreasson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andreasson can't find room to land a body shot as OConnell controls the action.
Andreasson swings wildly with an uppercut but OConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Andreasson uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Andreasson.
Andreasson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andreasson.
Andreasson lands a body shot.
OConnell takes a shot to the head.
Andreasson presses OConnell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
Andreasson lands a right hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Andreasson lands a right hand.
OConnell blocks a body shot from Andreasson.
A head punch on the inside from Andreasson fails to land.
OConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson working aggressively here.
Andreasson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andreasson lands with a left to the head.
Andreasson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andreasson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreasson 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 Andreasson can turn it around.
Andreasson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andreasson lands a body shot.
Andreasson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andreasson.
Andreasson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andreasson tries to work over OConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Andreasson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
OConnell is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell.
OConnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OConnell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andreasson lands with a light punch inside.
Andreasson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreasson lands a nice shot to the body.
OConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andreasson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreasson avoids the elbow strike from OConnell, against the cage.
Andreasson controlling the action here for a moment.
OConnell manages to break the clinch.
Andreasson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andreasson connects with a crisp jab.
Andreasson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! OConnell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Andreasson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bestar Andreasson!
After winning the bout, Bestar Andreasson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackburn comes to the cage accompanied by When the Man Comes Down. 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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn digs a good body shot into Habana's ribs.
Blackburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Habana swivels and escapes.
Habana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blackburn's sensitive parts.
Habana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
Blackburn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Habana moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Habana.
Blackburn managing to block the knees to the body from Habana.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Habana prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn working Habana over with knees to the body.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Habana blocks it.
Blackburn pushes Habana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Habana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Habana looks winded!
Blackburn prevents Habana from breaking the clinch.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Habana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Habana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Blackburn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Habana tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blackburn's defenses.
Blackburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Habana blocks it with crossed arms.
Habana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Habana backwards.
Habana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Habana lands a body shot.
Habana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lugh Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Habana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blackburn up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Habana.
Habana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Habana stops a takedown attempt from Blackburn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn avoids a wild elbow strike from Habana.
Habana blocks an uppercut.
Habana scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Habana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn avoids a wild elbow strike from Habana.
Blackburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Habana.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Habana.
Nice elbow from Habana.
Habana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Habana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Habana controls the action.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blackburn's defenses.
Blackburn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Habana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blackburn's defenses.
Habana tries a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks it.
Habana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blackburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Habana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Habana avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a nice knee to the body.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but Habana blocks it.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn misses with a knee strike.
Blackburn missing with knees to the body.
Habana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Blackburn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackburn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Habana.
Blackburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackburn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Habana defends well and Blackburn ends up having to push Habana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Habana has Blackburn up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Habana.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Habana controls the action.
Blackburn misses with a body punch.
Blackburn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Habana missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Habana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Habana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blackburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Habana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blackburn trying to land knees to the body.
Habana lands a damaging elbow.
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Blackburn.
Habana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
Habana slips a jab and a cross from Blackburn.
Habana connects with an inside leg kick.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Habana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Habana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackburn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Blackburn misses
enabling Habana to counter with a crisp jab.
Habana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Habana 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.
Blackburn jabs Habana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Habana feints and then cracks Blackburn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blackburn down.
Blackburn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blackburn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blackburn scores with a one two! Habana had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackburn cracks Habana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blackburn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blackburn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Habana.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Habana stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Blackburn misses with a body punch.
Habana tries a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks it.
Blackburn tries to land knees in the clinch but Habana avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Habana.
Blackburn tries to land knees in the clinch but Habana avoids the damage to the body.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn blocks an elbow strike from Habana.
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Habana lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Habana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blackburn takes a step back to recover.
Blackburn jabs Habana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blackburn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Habana.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Habana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Habana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blackburn in his tracks.
Habana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
Habana thumps Blackburn with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Habana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lugh Blackburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Habana thuds a left hand into Blackburn's body.
Blackburn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Habana circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Habana was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Habana does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Habana was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Habana lunges at Blackburn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackburn's hand.
Bryan Habana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryan Habana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Habana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blackburn. That did some damage!
Habana lands with a nice body kick.
Habana misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Blackburn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Habana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Habana pushes Blackburn up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn gets through Habana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Habana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Habana connects with a leg kick. Blackburn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blackburn misses with a body shot
and Habana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Habana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Habana lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Habana.
Habana lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight stays on the outside here - Habana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Habana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blackburn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that Habana avoids nicely.
Habana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blackburn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Habana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Habana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Blackburn is looking to wear down Habana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick lands from Habana.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the body
and Habana counters with a three punch combo that has Blackburn backing up. Blackburn nods at Habana to acknowledge the strikes.
Blackburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Habana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Habana connects with a single shot there.
Blackburn stuns Habana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blackburn takes a swing at Habana's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Habana.
Blackburn drops his hands momentarily and Habana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Habana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Habana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Habana lands an elbow inside that Blackburn shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Habana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Habana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Habana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Habana wants to clinch.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick.
Habana lands a front kick.
Habana scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Habana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Habana was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Habana wants to clinch up but Blackburn keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Habana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana clinches up with Blackburn and pushes him back against the cage.
Habana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Habana rushes Blackburn and presses him up against the cage.
Habana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blackburn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Habana misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana misses with a knee to the head.
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Blackburn catches Habana right on the button with a cross.
Habana is looking to clinch.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Habana throws out the jab.
Blackburn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackburn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Habana.
Habana scores with a leg kick.
Habana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Habana.
Blackburn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Habana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Habana has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn lands a knee to the head.
Habana breaks from the clinch.
Habana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Habana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Habana tried to score with a low kick but Blackburn checks it.
Habana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Habana throws a leg kick which misses Blackburn's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackburn tries to avoid it.
Habana has managed to clinch.
Habana taking a breather.
Blackburn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bryan Habana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Habana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Habana.
A short body shot lands from Blackburn as the two fighters clinch.
Blackburn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Habana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackburn.
A knee to the head by Blackburn.
Habana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn thuds a left hand into Habana's body.
Blackburn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackburn misses with a double jab.
Habana throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Habana looks to land a body kick but Blackburn moved away.
A shot to the liver by Blackburn. Beautiful body shot.
Blackburn throws a right hand that Habana ducks under and follows up with a left that Habana also avoids with ease.
Habana rushes Blackburn and presses him up against the cage.
Habana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Habana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Habana misses with a hook.
Habana closes the distance and clinches.
Habana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Habana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blackburn is keeping busy.
Habana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Habana lands with a right to the head.
Habana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Habana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Habana is stalling here.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Habana.
A right hand to the body from Blackburn.
Blackburn digs a right hand underneath Habana's ribcage. Habana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Habana is trying to maintain a safe position but Blackburn gets an underhook and turns Habana into the cage.
Habana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Habana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Habana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana 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, Lugh Blackburn stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well fought, sure we'll be seeing each other again soon. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Collier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Kovacs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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48
205 lbs
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205 lbs
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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 - 9 - 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Collier!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collier keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacs clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Collier.
Collier lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs trying to stall but Collier improves his position.
Collier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collier lands a left hand.
Collier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collier has Kovacs pressed against the cage, preventing Kovacs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collier misses with the head strike.
Collier scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Collier.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but Collier has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Collier as Kovacs tries to tie him up.
Collier lands with a right to the head.
Collier is leaning against Kovacs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Collier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs is trying to drag Collier to the mat but Collier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kovacs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kovacs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Collier.
Collier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collier dips a shoulder and cracks Kovacs with a mighty uppercut! Kovacs falls back against the cage and Collier unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kovacs is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Collier screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Collier!
Our winner, Don Collier, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sharky Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark comes to the cage accompanied by Stand My Ground. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
217 lbs
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26
214 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharky Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark looks to land a left hand but De Sucre moved out of range nicely.
Shark backing away here, and De Sucre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shark cracks the inside of De Sucre's front leg.
De Sucre slips a jab from Shark.
Shark checks a low kick from De Sucre.
Good work by Shark as he checks the leg kick.
Shark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Sucre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Sucre cracks Shark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shark moves out of range as De Sucre strikes.
De Sucre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Sucre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shark checks a low kick from De Sucre.
Shark lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Sucre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Sucre feints a counter leg kick.
De Sucre connects with a leg kick. Shark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Sucre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - De Sucre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
De Sucre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Sucre connects with a leg kick. Shark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Sucre moves out of range as Shark strikes.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from De Sucre.
De Sucre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shark is out of range.
Shark lunges at De Sucre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Sucre's hand.
Shark 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.
Shark tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Sucre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shark somewhat.
De Sucre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shark.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for De Sucre.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre misses with a punch on the inside.
De Sucre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shark tries to work over De Sucre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Sucre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
De Sucre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shark throws a leg kick
and De Sucre counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark clinches up against the cage.
Shark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Sucre.
De Sucre tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
De Sucre struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Shark digs a right hand into De Sucre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Sucre's gas tank.
Shark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Sucre lands a body shot.
De Sucre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Sucre's guard.
Shark postures up in De Sucre's guard and throws a big left but De Sucre blocks it.
Shark wants to control from the top but De Sucre keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Sucre is pulling down on Shark's head. It's preventing any offense from Shark, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre looking for a guillotine here but Shark defends easily.
Shark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Sucre's head.
Shark being controlled here momentarily.
Shark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Jose De Sucre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shark is looking to counter with head kicks.
De Sucre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shark in his tracks.
De Sucre tries to clinch but Shark moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. De Sucre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Sucre misses with a straight left.
De Sucre looks to land a right hand but Shark moved out of range.
Shark seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Sucre scores with a push kick.
De Sucre is looking to score with low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Shark.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
De Sucre throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Shark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Sucre misses with a leg kick
and Shark counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from De Sucre misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre lands a nice shot to the body.
Shark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Sucre.
De Sucre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shark scores with a hook.
De Sucre misses with a hook.
As De Sucre tries to get set, Shark tries to push him back and clinch up but De Sucre manages to avoid the attempt.
Shark thuds a left hand into De Sucre's body.
Shark misses with a looping right.
De Sucre looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
De Sucre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Sucre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
De Sucre throws out a leg kick but Shark moves out of range and De Sucre only half commits.
De Sucre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark takes a swing at De Sucre's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shark. That's going to slow De Sucre down.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Sucre throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Sucre stuns Shark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Sucre throws a big shot that misses.
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Sucre misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Sucre throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
De Sucre lands a nice looking body shot.
Shark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Sucre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
De Sucre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shark.
Shark avoids the body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Sucre misses with a low kick.
Shark moves out of range as De Sucre throws a body kick.
De Sucre moves into range and clinches up with Shark.
De Sucre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark takes a kick to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Shark blocks the low kick.
De Sucre throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
De Sucre has managed to clinch.
Shark avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
De Sucre cracks Shark with a nice body shot.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shark.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark struggles to land a body shot inside as De Sucre controls his hands.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Sucre tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
De Sucre tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shark drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Sucre pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shark throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for De Sucre. That snapped Shark's head back.
Shark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shark takes a swing at De Sucre's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shark checks a low kick from De Sucre.
Jab from De Sucre.
De Sucre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shark checks it well.
De Sucre misses with a body kick.
Shark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Sucre misses with a straight right.
De Sucre throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
De Sucre throws a body kick that misses
and Shark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Shark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Shark misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre walks into a straight right hand from Shark.
Shark moves out of range as De Sucre strikes.
Shark appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch but De Sucre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from De Sucre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Sucre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shark tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark moves into range and clinches up with De Sucre.
Shark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre.
Shark misses with a punch on the inside.
De Sucre lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Sucre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Sucre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Sucre breaks from the clinch.
Shark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Sucre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Sucre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Sucre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shark scrambles back to his feet.
Shark lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
Sharky Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark shoots in for a double leg but De Sucre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
De Sucre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Sucre throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Sucre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shark walks into a left hand.
De Sucre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Sucre throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shark avoids the head kick by De Sucre.
De Sucre looks to land a right hand but Shark moved out of range.
A big right from Shark misses.
Shark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Sucre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Sucre is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre lands a jab to the nose.
Shark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Sucre misses with a looping left.
De Sucre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Sucre throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shark throws a body punch but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
De Sucre throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Shark throws a body kick that misses.
De Sucre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Sucre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shark if he has to take too many more of those.
Shark misses with a wild combination.
De Sucre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shark throws out the jab.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Sucre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shark's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark throws a shot from downtown. De Sucre moves away and avoids it.
De Sucre throws a counter combo.
De Sucre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shark avoids a kick to the body.
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
Shark tries to bum rush De Sucre with a series of wild strikes but De Sucre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Sucre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shark shoots in but no luck this time.
De Sucre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from De Sucre.
De Sucre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by De Sucre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Sucre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shark clinches with his opponent.
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by De Sucre.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Jose De Sucre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Sucre 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Jose De Sucre!
After winning the bout, Antonio Jose De Sucre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niten Dōraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Penzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dōraku might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ides Of Light - Jucifer. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
200 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niten Dōraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Penzer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penzer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dōraku feints and then cracks Penzer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penzer down.
Dōraku missing with a left hand there. Penzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penzer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dōraku scores with a jab. Penzer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penzer just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Penzer misses.
Penzer throws a leg kick
and Dōraku counters with a right hand to the body.
Penzer tests Dōraku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dōraku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penzer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dōraku with a body shot.
Dōraku scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dōraku.
Dōraku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dōraku wants to slow Penzer down by chopping away at his legs.
Penzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dōraku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penzer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penzer avoids the body shot from Dōraku.
Penzer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dōraku moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dōraku.
Dōraku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penzer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dōraku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penzer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dōraku throws a low kick, looking for Penzer's leg but Penzer calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Dōraku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Penzer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dōraku misses with a head kick.
Dōraku checks a leg kick.
Penzer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Penzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dōraku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Penzer.
Penzer misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Penzer misses
and Dōraku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dōraku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dōraku lands in his opponent's guard.
Dōraku is stalling in the full guard.
Dōraku wants to control from the top but Penzer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dōraku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Penzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penzer keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
Penzer controls Dōraku momentarily but Dōraku frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dōraku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Penzer counters with a nice leg kick.
Penzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dōraku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dōraku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penzer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penzer throws a body shot but no joy.
Dōraku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dōraku digs a good hook to Penzer's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Penzer.
Penzer scores with a jab. Dōraku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Penzer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dōraku throws a counter high kick but Penzer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Penzer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dōraku to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Dōraku gets the takedown into side control.
Dōraku wants to control but Penzer is keeping him busy.
Dōraku controls the position.
Dōraku is trying to get an arm triangle but Penzer is defending well.
Penzer is looking for a sweep.
Dōraku cracks Penzer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niten Dōraku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the body from Dōraku misses
and Penzer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penzer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dōraku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dōraku is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dōraku misses with a body shot.
Penzer feints a counter leg kick.
Dōraku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dōraku connects with a body shot that sends Penzer's belly button to the back.
Penzer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penzer punishes Dōraku's body with a nice straight punch.
Penzer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dōraku's sensitive parts.
Dōraku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penzer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dōraku is looking to wear down Penzer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Penzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dōraku misses with a hook
letting Penzer counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dōraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penzer manages to avoid it.
Penzer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dōraku checks a low kick from Penzer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penzer blocks a low kick nicely.
Penzer tries a quick counter leg kick but Dōraku is wise to it.
Penzer takes one to the side of the head.
Penzer keeps Dōraku at a distance using the push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penzer, right into the meat.
Dōraku misses with a leg kick.
Dōraku shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Penzer is trying to control the position but Dōraku postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penzer is on top in guard.
Penzer looking to sit in guard and control but Dōraku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Niten Dōraku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penzer keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penzer working a defensive guard here.
Dōraku scoring with some ground and pound.
Dōraku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penzer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dōraku has managed to get both his arms back between Penzer's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dōraku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dōraku cracks Penzer with a solid left hand.
Dōraku stands up over Penzer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dōraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dōraku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku throwing strikes from guard but Penzer blocks nicely.
Dōraku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dōraku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penzer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Penzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penzer wants to sweep here but Dōraku controlling him for the moment.
Penzer has his foot on Dōraku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dōraku works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dōraku distracts Penzer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penzer keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
Penzer has his foot on Dōraku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dōraku works his way back into a safe position though.
Penzer wants to sweep but no luck.
Dōraku lands a couple of digs.
Penzer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penzer can do to turn this around?
Dōraku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dōraku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penzer looking for a sweep. Not yet Penzer, not yet.
Penzer keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
Penzer has momentary wrist control but Dōraku slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niten Dōraku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Penzer connects with a right hand. Dōraku shakes it off.
Penzer throws an overhand right that lands on Dōraku's shoulder, as Dōraku tries to avoid the shot.
Dōraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dōraku feints and then cracks Penzer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penzer down.
It looks like Dōraku has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Penzer throws a body kick that misses.
Penzer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dōraku at a distance.
Dōraku scores with a jab to the body.
Dōraku slips under a jab.
Dōraku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mario Penzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dōraku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penzer can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penzer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dōraku misses with the body kick
and Penzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penzer.
Dōraku connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Penzer to the floor! Dōraku dives in looking for the finish!
Penzer is rocked!
It looks like Mario Penzer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dōraku lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Penzer! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dōraku jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niten Dōraku!
Niten Dōraku tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raylan Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen K.C.S. as his entrance music. Marshall Law acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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149 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raylan Crowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marshall Law!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law throws a body shot but no joy.
Law misses with a body shot.
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
Law misses with a wild body shot.
Law throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowder misses with a straight left.
Law checks a leg kick.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Law tries to clinch but Crowder moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowder misses the target.
Crowder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Law. Beautiful body shot.
Law tries to clinch up.
Law scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Law avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Law swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Crowder misses its target.
Law cracks Crowder with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crowder takes a step back to recover.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Crowder misses.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law closes the distance and clinches.
Crowder swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder blocks a body shot from Law.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Law controls his hands.
Crowder just leaning against Law, taking a breather.
Law slows down the pace here.
Crowder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Law lands a nice uppercut.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Law's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Law.
Crowder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowder is leaning against Law and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crowder tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Crowder avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Law working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Law lands with a right to the head.
Law misses with a punch to the body.
Law scores with a shot to the side of Crowder's head.
Law misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder lands a hook that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Crowder stalling the fight.
Law tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowder lands a right hand.
Crowder breaks from the clinch.
Crowder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crowder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law moves out of range of the strikes.
Law tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law digs a good hook to Crowder's body.
Crowder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Crowder throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Law throws a low kick, looking for Crowder's leg but Crowder calmly moves out of range.
Crowder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Law.
Law misses with a body punch
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut.
Crowder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Law fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crowder lands with a hook. Law tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Crowder misses with a looping left.
Crowder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Law misses its intended target.
Law misses with a hook.
A big left from Crowder misses.
Law swings widly with a right hand
letting Crowder counter with a right hand.
Crowder moves out of range of the leg kick from Law.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Crowder blocks the leg kick.
Crowder tried to counter with a leg kick but Law avoided it.
A head kick misses from Law.
Crowder throws a big counter combination but Law scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Law scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crowder checks the leg kick.
Law takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Law dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowder clinches up with Law and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law is trying to maintain a safe position but Crowder gets an underhook and turns Law into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Law controls the action.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marshall Law will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Law with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Law throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crowder checks a leg kick.
Crowder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crowder looks to land a combination but Law avoids it well.
Crowder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Law defending well as Crowder loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Crowder.
Law digs a good body shot into Crowder's ribs.
Crowder doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Crowder tries to score with a low kick but Law moves his leg out of the way.
Law looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Law is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crowder rather than just go for the knockout.
Law misses with a wild body shot.
Law misses the shot to the body.
Crowder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Crowder.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crowder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crowder takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Crowder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Law throws a push kick but Crowder slaps the foot to one side.
Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it.
Crowder connects with a right hand. Law shakes it off.
Law takes one on the button.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
Law takes one on the button.
Law lands with a hook. Crowder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowder blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Crowder - just one landing.
Law is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law misses with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowder finish him?
Law lands a right hook to the body.
Law looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crowder closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Law! Crowder dives in looking to finish! Law is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raylan Crowder!
A less than humble Raylan Crowder misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha Hemmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paha Hemmo enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Point Fighter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paha Hemmo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hemmo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter is stalling in the full guard.
Hemmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fighter is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Hemmo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter throwing strikes from guard but Hemmo blocks nicely.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is stalling in the full guard.
Hemmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hemmo, not yet.
Fighter throwing strikes from guard but Hemmo blocks nicely.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Hemmo's head.
Fighter throws a poor cross that misses
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hemmo tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo throws a one two combo.
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Hemmo. Beautiful body shot.
Fighter rushes Hemmo and presses him up against the cage.
Hemmo lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter tries to score a body lock takedown but Hemmo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hemmo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hemmo tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter works on Hemmo's body with a couple of short punches.
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hemmo gets caught flat footed, as Fighter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fighter is fighting to break Hemmo's control of his arms but Hemmo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hemmo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hemmo stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hemmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hemmo preventing the sweep.
Hemmo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hemmo trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
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.
Fighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemmo manages to get himself to full guard.
Fighter landing some decent shots from guard.
Fighter throws an elbow that misses. Hemmo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter's guard. Nice move by Hemmo!
Hemmo wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Hemmo is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemmo looking to sit in guard and control but Fighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Point Fighter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hemmo.
Hemmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hemmo throws a lazy right hand but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hemmo jabs Fighter right on the nose. Fighter blinks but takes it well.
Fighter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter sets himself, and Hemmo steps forward looking for the clinch! Fighter avoids it this time.
Fighter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hemmo to the ground. Fighter is now in Hemmo's guard.
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hemmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hemmo, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Fighter is fighting to break Hemmo's control of his arms but Hemmo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter won't allow Hemmo to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hemmo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemmo scores with a sloppy right hand. Fighter should have avoided that one.
Hemmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Paha Hemmo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hemmo circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Hemmo sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hemmo on the side of the head.
Fighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemmo misses with a jab to the body
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter tries to clinch but Hemmo moves out of range.
Hemmo wants to counter with a clinch but Fighter pushes him away.
Hemmo misses with a few strikes there.
Hemmo dips to his left and cracks Fighter with an uppercut!
Fighter lands a two punch combo.
Fighter darts in looking for a takedown but Hemmo gets double underhooks and turns Fighter into the cage.
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown but Hemmo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemmo cracks a nice hook into Fighter's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hemmo lands a right hook to the body.
Hemmo misses with a wild combination.
Hemmo lands with a nice body punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hemmo trying to control the position but instead, Fighter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hemmo into the cage.
Hemmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hemmo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hemmo lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hemmo misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tests Hemmo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemmo misses with a two punch combination.
Hemmo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hemmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hemmo connects with a body shot.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Hemmo moves out of range.
Fighter with a hook.
Hemmo needs to keep his hands up - Fighter had a free shot at his head there.
Hemmo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter scores with a takedown into Hemmo's guard.
Hemmo is trying to control the position but Fighter postures up.
Fighter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hemmo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Fighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fighter misses with a shot to the body
and Hemmo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hemmo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fighter has clasped his hands together around Hemmo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hemmo tries to bench press Fighter off him but Fighter keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hemmo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fighter.
Fighter working the head and body with strikes.
Fighter remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hemmo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fighter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hemmo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hemmo wants to control but Fighter is keeping busy.
Fighter prevents Hemmo from improving his position.
Hemmo trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fighter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fighter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter is stalling here. Hemmo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fighter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hemmo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fighter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter wants to work for an arm triangle but Hemmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hemmo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hemmo wants to control but Fighter is keeping busy.
Hemmo is trying is best to control the position here.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but Hemmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hemmo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fighter's back!
Hemmo avoiding Fighter 's attempts to control his hands.
Fighter covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fighter is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter staying busy and making it hard for Hemmo to control.
Fighter tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Point Fighter.
I think Fighter 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Point Fighter!
Point Fighter retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Point Fighter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David October (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Takano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David October!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano ducks right into an uppercut from October.
David October seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
October fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
October throws a right hand that misses
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
Takano lands with an uppercut that bounces October off the cage and back into range.
October swings and misses with a hook to the body.
October moves in looking to clinch but Takano pushes him off.
A jab from October misses.
October wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that October has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Takano lands a nice hook to October's body. October takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from October misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano misses with a body kick.
October looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
October misses with a hook
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from October misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Takano misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takano, right into the meat.
October tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
October just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano connects with a good right hand that stumbles October. October circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of October 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
October gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from October misses
letting Takano counter with a right hand.
October avoids the body shot from Takano.
Takano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
October misses with a lunging right hand
letting Takano counter with a right hand.
Takano misses with an uppercut.
October checks a low kick from Takano.
Takano throws a half hearted mid kick.
October looks to land a right hand but Takano moved out of range.
October wants to clinch
and Takano counters with a nice uppercut.
October moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Yuki Takano has been cut.
October tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from October.
Takano thumps October with a low kick.
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!
Takano throws a solid leg kick but October takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takano.
Takano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from October.
Takano scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
October blocks a jab.
October was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
October looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.
Takano moves away from the strike by October.
Takano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
October throws an overhand right that lands on Takano's shoulder, as Takano tries to avoid the shot.
Takano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
October misses with a hook.
October ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
October throws a series of punches but Takano moves out of range.
Takano cracks the inside of October's front leg.
October misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Takano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takano tries to clinch but October moves out of range.
Takano rushes October and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takano lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
October looking to throw knees to the head but Takano is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Takano.
Takano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Takano.
October misses with a knee to the head.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
October with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takano breaks the clinch.
Takano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
October tries to close the distance and clinch but Takano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takano misses with a combination
and Takano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
October throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takano.
It looked like Takano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
October stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takano.
Takano misses with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Takano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A swing and a miss from Takano.
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!
October throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
October looks to land a right hand but Takano moved out of range.
October pushes Takano up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takano.
Takano leaning against his opponent.
October is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takano is defending well for now.
October misses with a knee strike.
October taking a breather.
Takano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt October or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takano has October up against the cage in a clinch.
October tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takano's elbow.
October throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takano blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuki Takano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Takano scores with a nice head shot.
October on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yuki Takano is winning the standup battle so far.
Takano tries to score with a low kick but October moves his leg out of the way.
Jab from October.
October forces Takano back against the cage and clinches.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as October controls the action.
Takano breaks the clinch.
October missing with a left hand there. Takano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takano throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from October finds it's target.
Takano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takano misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from October.
October's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
October misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind October 's knee.
October throws a body kick that misses.
October checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
October throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that October can do to turn this around?
Takano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yuki Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
October closes the distance but Takano moves to the side
and Takano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
October looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.
October scores with a jab.
October rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takano.
Takano sitting in guard here, content to control.
October looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
October is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Takano has his hands clasped together but October extends and breaks Takano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by October.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David October!
David October is the new featherweight champion!
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