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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Course (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Hayha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crash Course had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crash Course!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Hayha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Hayha misses.
Course is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hayha ducks under a wild hook from Course.
Course swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hayha checks a leg kick.
Hayha wants to land a leg kick but Course is out of range.
Course throws a hook to the side of Hayha's head but Hayha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Hayha is predictable there
and Course counters with a low kick, right behind Hayha 's knee.
A jab from Course misses.
Hayha looks to land a body kick but Course moved away.
Course is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Course.
Course is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hayha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayha throws a leg kick
and Course counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Simo Hayha has been cut.
Hayha throws a sloppy head kick and Course moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha tries to land a front kick but Course steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hayha throws an off balance right hand
and Course connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayha dodges the punch combination from Course.
Hayha thumps Course with a low kick.
Hayha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Course counter with a right hand.
Hayha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Course moves away.
Course drops Hayha with a beautiful combination! Hayha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Course is looking for the KO!
Hayha is rocked!
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!
Hayha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Course is out of range and Hayha settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Course. Hayha does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Course.
Course tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayha was well out of range. Poor timing from Course.
A combination from Course does no damage.
Hayha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Course went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hayha misses the body punch
letting Course counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hayha.
It looks like Crash Course has been cut.
Course misses with a left hand
and Hayha counters with a right hand to the body.
Course misses with an attempted mid kick.
Course ducks right into an uppercut from Hayha.
Hayha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hayha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Course in his tracks.
Course is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayha weaves into range and cracks Course right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Course goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hayha is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simo Hayha!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Simo Hayha waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olof Orkidea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the ring accompanied by Cyprus Hill - Hits From the Bong. Jay Hunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olof Orkidea!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Orkidea moves out of range easily.
Hunter backing away here, and Orkidea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunter counters with a one-two to the body.
Hunter checks a leg kick.
Orkidea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orkidea avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick
letting Orkidea counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Orkidea loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
Hunter throws a big counter combination but Orkidea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Orkidea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunter counters with a series of strikes. Orkidea will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orkidea's head.
Orkidea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orkidea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orkidea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orkidea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Orkidea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Orkidea looks to move away, Hunter throws a big counter combo but Orkidea just gets out of the way.
Orkidea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Orkidea.
Hunter throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orkidea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orkidea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Orkidea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orkidea tries to stall but Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orkidea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orkidea as Hunter tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands an uppercut.
Orkidea struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Orkidea throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orkidea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Orkidea avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the ropes.
Orkidea is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Orkidea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orkidea backwards.
Orkidea throws a head punch that misses.
Orkidea blocks the elbow strike.
Hunter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orkidea up against the ropes.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Orkidea gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the ropes.
Hunter takes an elbow to the temple.
Orkidea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orkidea lands an elbow inside that Hunter shrugs off.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter blocks the elbow strike.
Hunter tries to work over Orkidea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orkidea struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Orkidea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter thuds a left hand into Orkidea's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Orkidea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick by Hunter misses
letting Orkidea counter with a right hand.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Orkidea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunter.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Orkidea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Jay Hunter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orkidea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hunter tries to move into range but Orkidea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Jay Hunter has been cut.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orkidea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunter is able to avoid easily.
Hunter appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Orkidea misses.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Orkidea moves out of range easily.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Orkidea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Orkidea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orkidea looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Hunter throws a lazy head kick
and Orkidea counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Orkidea to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hunter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Orkidea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orkidea. Orkidea obviously looking to wear him down.
Orkidea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter throws a lazy head kick
and Orkidea counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Hunter has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olof Orkidea!
Olof Orkidea made sure to mention his sponsor, Pure Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afro Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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257 lbs
51 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Afro Samurai!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Samurai tenderised Grossman's leg. Grossman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grossman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Samurai throws Grossman to one side and escapes!
Grossman blocks a jab.
Grossman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samurai working a defensive guard here.
Grossman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Samurai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Samurai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Samurai!
Grossman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Samurai wants to stand but Grossman is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman tries to buck Samurai off but Samurai is having none of it.
Grossman sneaks back into half guard.
Grossman actively working from the bottom here.
Grossman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samurai pulls his head out easily.
Grossman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samurai pulls his head out easily.
Grossman looking for submissions off his back.
Samurai tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Samurai tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've been hearing good reports from Grossman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Grossman gets back to full guard.
Samurai wants to get up but he can't break Grossman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grossman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grossman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samurai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samurai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grossman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samurai has managed to get both his arms back between Grossman's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurai tries to stand but Grossman is controlling from the bottom.
Grossman looking for a guillotine here but Samurai defends easily.
Grossman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samurai defends well.
Grossman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grossman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grossman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samurai defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samurai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grossman working for submissions but it's allowed Samurai to get to half guard.
Samurai seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Grossman looking for submissions off his back.
Grossman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grossman wants to sweep but Samurai has passed to side control!
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 David Grossman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A cross from Samurai lands.
Samurai throws a sloppy head kick and Grossman moves out of range easily.
Grossman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grossman closes the distance and clinches up with Samurai, looking for a takedown. Grossman pushes Samurai against the ropes but Samurai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samurai connects with a leg kick. Grossman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Samurai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grossman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Samurai connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman shoots in but no luck this time.
Samurai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grossman is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grossman has his takedown stuffed
and Samurai counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Samurai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai digs a good hook to Grossman's body.
Grossman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samurai tries to avoid it but Grossman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samurai to the ground. Samurai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samurai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grossman on the side of the head.
It looks like David Grossman has been cut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Samurai. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Samurai tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samurai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samurai. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grossman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Samurai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grossman scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Samurai misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grossman or perhaps it was just good defense by Samurai, which made it look bad.
Samurai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samurai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grossman.
Good shot there by Samurai.
Samurai scores with a punch to the head.
Samurai misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samurai throws a sloppy head kick and Grossman moves out of range easily.
Grossman shoots in looking for a takedown. Samurai tries to sprawl out of it but Grossman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Samurai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samurai lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samurai. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grossman misses with a takedown
and Samurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samurai pinned against the ropes. Samurai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Samurai misses with an uppercut.
Samurai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grossman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grossman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Samurai finds it's way round the side to connect with Grossman's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurai scores with a jab to the head.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samurai as he avoids it easily.
Samurai tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman feinted with a counter takedown.
Afro Samurai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samurai scores with a punch to the head.
Samurai thows a body kick. Grossman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Samurai lands a front kick.
Samurai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samurai.
Grossman shoots and misses
enabling Samurai to counter with a crisp jab.
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grossman tries for a takedown but Samurai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Samurai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Samurai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samurai lands a front kick.
Samurai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grossmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Samurai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grossman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grossman moves away from the strike by Samurai.
Samurai scores with the left hand. Grossman knows he should have avoided that one.
Grossman closes the distance and clinches up with Samurai, looking for a takedown. Grossman pushes Samurai against the ropes but Samurai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samurai throws a hook to the side of Grossman's head but Grossman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samurai misses with an uppercut.
Grossman shoots in but Samurai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samurai lands a nice hook to Grossman's body. Grossman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samurai but Samurai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samurai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grossman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afro Samurai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Grossman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Samurai looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samurai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Samurai wants it to stay on the feet.
Grossman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samurai.
Grossman goes for a double leg but Samurai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Samurai continues to drive forward.
David Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samurai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grossman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samurai cracks the inside of Grossman's front leg.
Samurai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grossman.
Samurai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grossman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grossman tries for a takedown but Samurai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samurai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Grossman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samurai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman dives in and grabs Samurai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samurai pushes down on Grossman's head and hops out.
Grossman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samurai works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Samurai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samurai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt.
Grossman avoids a kick to the body.
Samurai is looking to slow Grossman down with leg kicks.
Grossman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grossman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samurai as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Samurai as Grossman shoots in.
Samurai lands a jab to Grossman's midsection.
Samurai lands a nice looking body kick.
Samurai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samurai as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grossman with a poor takedown
and Samurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Afro Samurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Grossman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grossman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samurai circles away.
Grossman needs to keep his hands up - Samurai had a free shot at his head there.
Samurai misses with an uppercut. Grossman saw that one coming.
Samurai stuffs the takedown attempt from Grossman. Grossman gets slowly back to his feet.
Grossman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Samurai.
Samurai scores with a nice head shot.
Grossman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Grossman tries to counter with a takedown but Samurai is quick to defend against it.
Samurai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grossman doesn't seem bothered though.
Grossman with a poor takedown
and Samurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Samurai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Samurai.
Samurai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grossman. Grossman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grossman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grossman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samurai lands with a straight right. Grossman didn't see that one coming.
Grossman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Samurai finds it's target.
Samurai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grossman gets a double leg takedown into Samurai's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman drops back looking for a leg! Samurai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samurai manages to kick Grossman off! Grossman jumps back into Samurai's guard.
Grossman passes Samurai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grossman is trying to work for a kimura but Samurai is defending well.
Grossman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grossman wants to work for an arm triangle but Samurai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afro Samurai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Samurai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afro Samurai!
After winning the bout, Afro Samurai 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Tanahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayden Easterly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanahashi's entrance music is Blood Stain Child - Stargazer. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
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29
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Satoshi Tanahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hayden Easterly!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easterly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanahashi.
Easterly swinging wildly here.
Tanahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Easterly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tanahashi defends well and Easterly ends up having to push Tanahashi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Easterly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Easterly with the counter takedown but Tanahashi avoids it easily.
Easterly forces Tanahashi back against the ropes and clinches.
Tanahashi lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanahashi is trying to push Easterly away but Easterly has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tanahashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanahashi is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Easterly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanahashi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Easterly looks winded!
Tanahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Easterly was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanahashi.
Easterly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Hayden Easterly has been cut.
Tanahashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Easterly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tanahashi looking to control.
Tanahashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Easterly passes into side control.
Tanahashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tanahashi is trying to control but can't.
Easterly content to control rather than advance.
Easterly is thwarting Tanahashi's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easterly is trying to control the action in half guard but Tanahashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tanahashi tries to get to full guard but Easterly has control of the leg.
Easterly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanahashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Easterly.
Tanahashi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanahashi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easterly wants to pass the guard but Tanahashi is keeping the position.
Easterly wants to control from the top but Tanahashi keeps moving.
Tanahashi is trying to control the position but Easterly postures up.
Tanahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Easterly defends well.
Easterly pushing down on Tanahashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tanahashi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Easterly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tanahashi wants to improve his position but Easterly is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanahashi is not content to let Easterly control the position.
Easterly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanahashi defends it well.
Tanahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tanahashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanahashi is working hard here to advance position.
Easterly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tanahashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Satoshi Tanahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hayden Easterly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tanahashi misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Tanahashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Easterly doesn't seem phased though.
Easterly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi is looking to wear down Easterly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tanahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Easterly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tanahashi keeping moving, preventing Easterly from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly advances position into side control!
Tanahashi is not content to let Easterly control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanahashi wants to control but Easterly postures up.
Easterly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Easterly is trying to get an arm triangle but Tanahashi is defending well.
Tanahashi tries to buck Easterly off but Easterly is having none of it.
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.
Easterly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Easterly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanahashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Easterly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanahashi keeps working.
Tanahashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanahashi is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Tanahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Easterly wants to control but Tanahashi is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi struggling a bit here.
Tanahashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Easterly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Easterly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tanahashi struggling a bit here.
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.
Easterly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Easterly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanahashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Easterly is looking to take a break and control but Tanahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hayden Easterly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanahashi is trying to control Easterly's posture but Easterly avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayden Easterly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hayden Easterly's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tanahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Easterly.
Tanahashi throws a head kick that misses
letting Easterly counter with a right hand.
Easterly misses with a low kick.
Easterly is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tanahashi cracks Easterly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Easterly is out of range.
Easterly moves away from the strike by Tanahashi.
Easterly slips a jab from Tanahashi.
Easterly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tanahashi defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Easterly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tanahashi misses with a low kick.
A big right from Tanahashi misses.
Easterly with the counter takedown but Tanahashi avoids it easily.
Satoshi Tanahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterly tries to clinch up but Tanahashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Easterly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanahashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Easterly on the side of the head.
Tanahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Easterly lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanahashi off the ropes and back into range.
Tanahashi scores with the left hand. Easterly knows he should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Hayden Easterly's cut even more.
Tanahashi throws a body punch but Easterly moves out of range.
Tanahashi ducks under a wild hook from Easterly.
Tanahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Easterly will feel that in the morning.
Tanahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut there from Tanahashi.
Easterly is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Easterly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Easterly with that takedown attempt.
As Easterly backs away, Tanahashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tanahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Tanahashi does no damage.
Tanahashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Easterly dives in for a single leg takedown but Tanahashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easterly tries for a takedown but Tanahashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Satoshi Tanahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Easterly.
Tanahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanahashi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The cut above Hayden Easterly's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tanahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Easterly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tanahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Easterly can do to turn this around?
Tanahashi cracks Easterly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Easterly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tanahashi finish him?
Easterly is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanahashi finish him?
Tanahashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Easterly with the counter takedown but Tanahashi avoids it easily.
Easterly seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanahashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Easterly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Easterly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanahashi.
Easterly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tanahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Easterly slips under a jab from Tanahashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Tanahashi misses with a hook. Easterly ducked under it nicely.
Tanahashi swings for the body but Easterly moves out of range.
Tanahashi cracks Easterly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hayden Easterly's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tanahashi looks to throw the jab but Easterly is out of range.
Tanahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanahashi misses with a wild combination.
Easterly feints the counter takedown.
Tanahashi throws a body punch but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Tanahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tanahashi 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Tanahashi!
Satoshi Tanahashi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I learn lot. I win more now. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostrowski has chosen PC Park - Klatka as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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213 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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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
28 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Adis Djurdjevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses.
Djurdjevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Djurdjevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostrowski throws a right and a left that Djurdjevic avoids nicely.
Ostrowski fails with the takedown
and Djurdjevic counters with a left and a right that stings Ostrowski.
Some bone on bone action there as Ostrowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Djurdjevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ostrowski lands an overhand right.
It looks like Adis Djurdjevic has been cut.
Ostrowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ostrowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Djurdjevic ducks under a wild hook from Ostrowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djurdjevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Djurdjevic throws a right hand that Ostrowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Ostrowski also avoids with ease.
Ostrowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Djurdjevic avoids it really well and circles away.
Djurdjevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ostrowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ostrowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Ostrowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Djurdjevic manages to avoid it.
Ostrowski shoots in for a double leg but Djurdjevic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adis Djurdjevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Ostrowski.
Ostrowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ostrowski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDjurdjevic.
Djurdjevic blocks a head kick by Ostrowski.
Djurdjevic throws a counter high kick but Ostrowski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Djurdjevic gets caught napping as Ostrowski dives in and scores a takedown. Djurdjevic manages to retain guard.
Ostrowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Djurdjevic is trying to keep Ostrowski in close.
Djurdjevic throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ostrowski stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Djurdjevic throws up his legs and catches Ostrowski in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ostrowski tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Djurdjevic! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adis Djurdjevic!
During a confident post fight interview, Adis Djurdjevic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huey Manley struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Stephen Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Huey Manley!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths slaps away a takedown attempt from Manley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
And Manley tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffiths pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manley throws a nice head kick!
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Manley's leg. Manley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Manley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Manley is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths scores with a nice head shot.
Griffiths is looking to slow Manley down with leg kicks.
Manley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Griffiths controlling the position for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffiths manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffiths looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffiths, not yet.
Manley throws a big right hand that misses.
Manley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffiths works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffiths working a defensive guard here.
Griffiths looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffiths, not yet.
Griffiths preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manley postures up in Griffiths's guard and throws a big left but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffiths's head.
Manley chips away with some ground and pound.
Manley scoring with some ground and pound.
Manley throws a big right hand that misses.
Manley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manley is looking to pass into half guard but Griffiths pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Griffiths is in guard.
Manley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manley controls Griffiths momentarily but Griffiths frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manley is trying to keep Griffiths in close.
Manley wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffiths controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good shot there by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Manley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Manley saw that one coming.
Manley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffiths.
Manley needs to keep his hands up - Griffiths had a free shot at his head there.
Manley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
Griffiths closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manley circles away.
Manley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Griffiths dominated that round.
That's time! Griffiths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Griffiths does no damage.
Manley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffiths.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Manley's leg. Manley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stephen Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manley moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Griffiths is looking to clinch but Manley is avoiding it.
Griffiths chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manley can pounce on him.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manley throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
Griffiths closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manley circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Griffiths lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Griffiths cracks Manley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths connects with the punch.
Manley looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Griffiths takes the fight into the clinch.
Manley holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Manley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffithss head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffiths.
A head punch on the inside from Manley fails to land.
Manley trying to control the position but instead, Griffiths has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manley into the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manley's efforts to push away.
Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephen Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Manley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Manley blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Manley checks the leg kick.
Griffiths jabs Manley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manley misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manley can do to turn this around?
Manley throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Manley's leg. Manley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Manley moves his leg out of the way.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Manley knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffiths tries to avoid it but Manley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffiths to the ground. Griffiths escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths slaps away a takedown attempt from Manley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Manley ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Griffiths. No joy for Manley on that attempt.
Stephen Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huey Manley.
Manley throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Manley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffiths dives in for a single leg takedown but Manley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manley slips a jab and a cross from Griffiths.
Manley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manley blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Manley's head back.
Griffiths instigates a clinch.
Griffiths jumps guard and drags Manley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manley is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffiths has wrist control.
Manley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Manley throws an elbow that misses. Griffiths uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manley's guard. Nice move by Griffiths!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Griffiths dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Manley's leg. Manley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manley throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griffiths misses with a few strikes there.
Manley throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Manley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manley down.
Griffiths lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffiths has a takedown stuffed.
Manley with the counter takedown but Griffiths avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley blocks a jab.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manley. That did some damage!
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Manley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manley doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Griffiths shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffiths was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griffiths trying to control the action but Manley is working from the bottom.
Manley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Griffiths is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Manley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Griffiths trying to control the action but Manley is working from the bottom.
Manley is trying to control Griffiths's posture but Griffiths avoids it.
Stephen Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Manley but he's now mounted!
Manley tries to hold on but Griffiths postures up.
Manley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Griffiths controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manley tries to hold on but Griffiths postures up.
Manley looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Manley tries to roll but Griffiths sticks to his back.
Manley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Manley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Manley for a finish.
Manley is in bad spot here.
Manley trying to control the position but Griffiths manages to sink in the hooks.
Griffiths controlling well, preventing Manley from escaping the position.
Griffiths is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Manley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Manley wants to get back to his feet.
Huey Manley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffiths keeps control of the position as Manley tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffiths has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Griffiths!
A very excited looking Stephen Griffiths made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Pavano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muakbar comes to the ring accompanied by That Punjabi Jay-Z song. Pavano has chosen Trash Tongue Talker as his entrance music. Micky Pavano is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
38 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Haji Muakbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Pavano!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Muakbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pavano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pavano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pavano misses with a wild body shot.
Muakbar lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Micky Pavano has been cut.
Muakbar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muakbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Muakbar lands in his opponent's guard.
Pavano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Muakbar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muakbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muakbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muakbar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Muakbar stands up over Pavano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Muakbar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pavano looking for a guillotine here but Muakbar defends easily.
Muakbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muakbar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muakbar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar scoring with some ground and pound.
Pavano trying to control the position.
Pavano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muakbar defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muakbar.
Pavano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muakbar landing with the ground and pound.
Pavano has his foot on Muakbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muakbar works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muakbar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Muakbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muakbar has managed to get both his arms back between Pavano's legs - danger averted.
Muakbar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar is working Pavano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pavano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muakbar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muakbar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Muakbar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pavano is trying to get back to half guard.
Muakbar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That has opened up Micky Pavano's cut even more.
Pavano stops Muakbar from passing to mount.
Pavano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pavano is rocked!
Muakbar landing strikes.
Pavano is still in real trouble! Can Muakbar finish him?
Muakbar scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Pavano is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Muakbar can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haji Muakbar!
A very excited looking Haji Muakbar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ka'Ra LeVass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Radev (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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ka'Ra LeVass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Radev!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeVass throws out a powerful jab.
LeVass walks into a straight right hand from Radev.
LeVass cracks Radev with a good jab.
LeVass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radev.
LeVass fails to land with a series of punches.
LeVass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Radev closes the distance and clinches up with LeVass, looking for a takedown. Radev pushes LeVass against the ropes but LeVass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Radev throws out a loose jab but LeVass uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeVass misses with a hook. Radev ducked under it nicely.
LeVass misses the jab.
Radev tries a quick counter leg kick but LeVass is wise to it.
LeVass scores with a hook to the body. Radev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Radev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Radev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radev throws a head kick that half lands.
Radev throws an overhand right that lands on LeVass's shoulder, as LeVass tries to avoid the shot.
Radev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Radev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeVass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeVass's sensitive parts.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
LeVass throws a body shot but no joy.
Radev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Radev throws a nice head kick!
Radev stuffs the takedown.
LeVass checks the leg kick.
Radev tried to score with a low kick but LeVass checks it.
Radev throws a low kick but LeVass moves out of range easily.
LeVass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Radev's coach down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Radev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Radev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LeVass to the mat! LeVass manages to get full guard.
LeVass is pulling down on Radev's head. It's preventing any offense from Radev, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeVass is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev wants to sweep here but LeVass controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev keeping moving, preventing LeVass from controlling successfully.
Radev keeping full guard, as LeVass tries to pass.
Radev managing to control the position.
Radev is trying to control the position but LeVass postures up.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
LeVass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeVass with a nice head shot there.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Radev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeVass's guard.
Radev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LeVass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Radev with a nice head shot there.
LeVass looking for a sweep. Not yet LeVass, not yet.
LeVass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Radev manages to get himself to full guard.
LeVass postures up in Radev's guard and throws a big left but Radev blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev is trying to control the position but LeVass postures up.
Radev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Radev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
LeVass postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LeVass throws a big elbow that misses.
LeVass throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Radev controlling LeVass's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass 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.
LeVass throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radev.
LeVass swings for the body but Radev moves out of range.
A big right from Radev misses.
An attempted straight right counter from LeVass misses the target.
Radev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Radev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ka'Ra LeVass is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from LeVass misses.
Radev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeVass closes the distance and clinches up with Radev, looking for a takedown. LeVass pushes Radev against the ropes but Radev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Radev connects with a right hand. LeVass shakes it off.
LeVass throws a jab but it's blocked by Radev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev shoots in and drives through. LeVass sprawls well.
LeVass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeVass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Radev lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radev defends it nicely.
LeVass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LeVass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Radev slips under a jab from LeVass.
LeVass thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeVass slips under a jab.
LeVass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Radev lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeVass doesn't seem phased though.
LeVass checks a leg kick.
LeVass is looking to counter punch.
Radev misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeVass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from LeVass misses.
Radev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeVass.
LeVass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
Radev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeVass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good work by LeVass as he checks the leg kick.
LeVass misses the jab.
Radev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeVass looks to score with a jab to the body but Radev is just out of range.
Radev throws a leg kick but LeVass checks it.
Radev scores with a decent looking hook.
LeVass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeVass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LeVass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeVass.
A big right from LeVass misses.
Radev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Radev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - LeVass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radev takes a swing at LeVass's ribcage but misses.
LeVass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Radev throws out a loose jab but LeVass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev throws a hook but LeVass avoids it easily.
Radev throws a quick inside leg kick.
LeVass's corner calls for a 1-2. LeVass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Radev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Radev.
Radev misses with a looping left.
Radev looks to land a left hand but LeVass moved out of range nicely.
LeVass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Radev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev lands a glancing blow to the side of LeVass's head.
LeVass shoots in looking for a takedown but Radev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LeVass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ka'Ra LeVass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeVass takes a swing at Radev's ribcage but misses.
LeVass checks the leg kick.
Radev throws a looping overhand right but LeVass ducks down to avoid it.
Radev thuds a left hand into LeVass's body.
Radev thows a leg kick but LeVass checks it
and LeVass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeVass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeVass lands a jab to Radev's midsection.
Radev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeVass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Radev finds it's way round the side to connect with LeVass's head.
LeVass throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev looks to throw the jab but LeVass is out of range.
Radev feints and then cracks LeVass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeVass down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Radev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeVass. That did some damage!
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
Radev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radev wants to land a leg kick but LeVass is out of range.
LeVass lands a nice hook to Radev's body. Radev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Radev slips a jab and a cross from LeVass.
LeVass looks to land a left hand but Radev moved out of range nicely.
Radev misses with a looping right.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
Radev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeVass moves away.
LeVass changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeVass throws a hook but Radev avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Radev.
LeVass throws a shot from downtown. Radev moves away and avoids it.
LeVass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by LeVass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass throws a hook but Radev blocks it.
Radev tries to counter by closing the distance.
LeVass misses with a hook.
Radev avoids the body shot from LeVass.
Radev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Radev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Radev avoids the body shot from LeVass.
It seemed like Radev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Radev, as that shot connected.
Radev lands a leg kick that knocks LeVass off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from LeVass misses the target.
LeVass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeVass.
Radev throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeVass misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by LeVass.
Radev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LeVass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Radev throws a nice looking combination but LeVass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LeVass throws a shot from downtown. Radev moves away and avoids it.
Radev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Radev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Radev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LeVass misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by LeVass.
LeVass tries to counter with a takedown but Radev is quick to defend against it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeVass.
LeVass jabs at Radev's body.
LeVass throws a lazy right hand but Radev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Radev cracks LeVass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Radev throws a shot from downtown. LeVass moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass moves out of range as Radev throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by LeVass.
Some wild striking there from LeVass.
LeVass just misses with a punch to the body.
Radev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from LeVass.
Radev cracks LeVass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
LeVass connects with the punch.
Radev slips under a jab.
Radev lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Radev.
LeVass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeVass misses with a straight right.
Radev looks to land a left hand but LeVass moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Radev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeVass attempts a counter takedown but Radev avoids it well and moves away.
Radev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Radev there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radev ducks under a wild hook from LeVass.
Radev scores with the left hand. LeVass knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Radev. Those never looked like landing.
LeVass checks a leg kick.
Radev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeVass throws a jab but it's blocked by Radev.
Radev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeVass takes a swing at Radev's ribcage but misses.
Radev looks to score with a jab to the body but LeVass is just out of range.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radev moves away.
Radev wants to counter the offense by LeVass and move into the clinch position.
LeVass tries for a takedown but Radev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Radev.
I think Radev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
Our winner, Nikolai Radev, 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 Charles Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cricket has chosen Demons- Imagine Dragons as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charles Lundgren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Cricket!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren moves into the clinch.
Lundgren scores with a shot to the side of Cricket's head.
A shot in the inside from Lundgren.
Cricket has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lundgren lands a shoulder strike.
Cricket stops a takedown attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lundgren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cricket takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cricket moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cricket tests Lundgren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgren takes the fight into the clinch.
Lundgren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cricket lands a body shot.
Cricket avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cricket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lundgren ducks right into an uppercut from Cricket.
A big left from Cricket misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren misses with an uppercut
and Cricket counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lundgren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cricket lands a brutal head kick. Lundgren looks out on his feet and Cricket throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rick Cricket! Rick Cricket retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Rick Cricket was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Keskisarja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asztalos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dethroned Emperor by Celtic Frost. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Keskisarja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Asztalos!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskisarja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asztalos moves out of range as Keskisarja throws a body kick.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keskisarja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asztalos scores with a jab.
It looks like Kari Keskisarja has been cut.
Asztalos thuds his right hand into Keskisarja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keskisarja throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asztalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keskisarja.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keskisarja. Asztalos shrugs it off though.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Keskisarja throws the kick towards the body but Asztalos avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Keskisarja counters with a leg kick.
Keskisarja loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
We've been told by Keskisarja's head coaches at KO Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keskisarja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keskisarja throws out a powerful jab.
Keskisarja throws a sloppy head kick and Asztalos moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskisarja throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Keskisarja counters with a solid body kick.
Keskisarja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asztalos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asztalos feints a counter leg kick.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keskisarja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asztalos moves out of range of the body kick from Keskisarja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keskisarja. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keskisarja connects with a single shot there.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Asztalos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keskisarja cracks a nice hook into Asztalos's ribs.
Asztalos connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskisarja throws a sloppy head kick
and Asztalos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kari Keskisarja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keskisarja 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keskisarja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keskisarja lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asztalos takes a step back to recover.
Keskisarja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keskisarja motions for Asztalos to come forward. Keskisarja throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keskisarja looks to land a body kick but Asztalos moved away.
Keskisarja misses with a hook
and Asztalos counters with a straight right hand.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos connects with a body shot.
Keskisarja throws a hook but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keskisarja throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Asztalos there.
Keskisarja rushes Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Keskisarja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskisarja wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keskisarja gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Keskisarja controls his hands.
Keskisarja looking to stall.
Asztalos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keskisarja blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keskisarja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asztalos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keskisarja scrambles back to his feet.
Asztalos lands a nice shot that snaps Keskisarja's head back.
Asztalos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keskisarja appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asztalos lands a jab.
Keskisarja throws the kick towards the body but Asztalos avoids it.
Keskisarja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Keskisarja moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja looks for the body kick but Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Keskisarja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
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!
Keskisarja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Keskisarja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keskisarja manages to avoid it.
Keskisarja lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot.
Keskisarja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keskisarja scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskisarja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keskisarja throws a nice looking combination but Asztalos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keskisarja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Keskisarja is looking to chop away at Asztalos's legs.
Keskisarja throws out a powerful jab.
Asztalos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keskisarja takes one to the chin there.
Keskisarja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keskisarja avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Keskisarja thows a leg kick but Asztalos checks it
and Asztalos counters with a left to the body.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick
and Asztalos counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asztalos lands an overhand right.
Asztalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskisarja takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keskisarja's hands.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Asztalos throws a good cross that connects.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keskisarja has time to react.
Keskisarja throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Keskisarja only half commits.
Asztalos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keskisarja looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asztalos's corner calls for a 1-2. Asztalos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Keskisarja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskisarja misses with a two punch combination.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy right hand. Keskisarja should have avoided that one.
Asztalos throws out a leg kick but Keskisarja moves out of range and Asztalos only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja misses with a head kick.
Keskisarja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keskisarja misses with a looping right.
Keskisarja tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keskisarja throws a nice head kick!
Keskisarja wants to clinch up but Asztalos keeps it at a distance.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Asztalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keskisarja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Keskisarja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
Keskisarja moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Asztalos does no damage.
Keskisarja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keskisarja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keskisarja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keskisarja staying out of range there.
Keskisarja misses the jab.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keskisarja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asztalos counters with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos lands a head shot.
Asztalos punishes Keskisarja's body with a nice straight punch.
Keskisarja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Keskisarja ducked under it nicely.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos slips a straight right by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asztalos counters with a straight right hand.
Keskisarja throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Keskisarja throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskisarja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keskisarja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donk. Keskisarja catches Asztalos right on the button with a cross.
Asztalos lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos misses with a head kick.
Keskisarja fails to land with a series of punches.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut. Keskisarja saw that one coming.
Keskisarja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskisarja was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keskisarja.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keskisarja.
Asztalos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keskisarja is out of range.
Asztalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keskisarja counters with a body kick.
Keskisarja is looking to land body kicks.
Keskisarja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asztalos tried to score with a low kick but Keskisarja checks it.
Asztalos throws a jab when Keskisarja was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Keskisarja backs off Asztalos throws a huge counter combo but Keskisarja manages to avoid it all.
Asztalos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keskisarja.
Asztalos throws a lazy uppercut
and Keskisarja counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keskisarja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keskisarja lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keskisarja.
Asztalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keskisarja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keskisarja cracks the inside of Asztalos's front leg.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asztalos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keskisarja counters with a left and a right that stings Asztalos.
Keskisarja throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keskisarja's sensitive parts.
Keskisarja throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asztalos avoids the head kick by Keskisarja.
Asztalos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keskisarja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Keskisarja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keskisarja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Asztalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand.
Asztalos connects with a crisp jab.
Keskisarja clinches.
Keskisarja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keskisarja backwards.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Keskisarja backwards.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keskisarja.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Keskisarja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asztalos or not.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Keskisarja trying to land knees to the body.
Asztalos tries to work over Keskisarja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Alex Asztalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asztalos manages to break the clinch.
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskisarja was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asztalos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Asztalos coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskisarja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asztalos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keskisarja misses with a leg kick
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keskisarja misses with a looping left.
Keskisarja throws a lazy head kick
and Asztalos counters with a stiff right hand.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keskisarja.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keskisarja tries to land a leg kick but Asztalos saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Keskisarja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Keskisarja throws a head kick but Asztalos moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keskisarja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Keskisarja thows a leg kick but Asztalos checks it
and Asztalos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asztalos lands a right hook to the body.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Keskisarja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keskisarja down.
Keskisarja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asztalos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Keskisarja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keskisarja throws a body kick that misses.
Asztalos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asztalos lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Keskisarja throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asztalos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keskisarja. Keskisarja obviously looking to wear him down.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Keskisarja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja thumps Asztalos with a low kick.
Keskisarja tries to land a front kick but Asztalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos connects with the punch.
Keskisarja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asztalos blocks a head kick by Keskisarja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Keskisarja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keskisarja throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskisarja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a straight right.
Keskisarja is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asztalos.
Keskisarja connects with the punch.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asztalos cracks Keskisarja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Keskisarja looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Keskisarja checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Keskisarja blocks the leg kick.
Keskisarja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keskisarja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja lands a nice looking body kick.
Asztalos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Asztalos looks to land a left hand but Keskisarja moved out of range nicely.
Keskisarja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keskisarja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asztalos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Keskisarja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asztalos doesn't seem phased though.
Keskisarja loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Keskisarja moves away and avoids it.
Keskisarja moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Keskisarja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keskisarja misses with the body kick
and Asztalos counters with a low kick, right behind Keskisarja 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskisarja throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Keskisarja only half commits.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja misses with an uppercut
letting Asztalos counter with a right hand.
Keskisarja misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Keskisarja wants to clinch
and Asztalos counters with a nice body shot.
Asztalos digs a good hook to Keskisarja's body.
Keskisarja lands a lovely overhand right.
Keskisarja defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Keskisarja counters with a three punch combo that has Asztalos backing up. Asztalos nods at Keskisarja to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Keskisarja tries to clinch there but Asztalos circles away.
Keskisarja throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Keskisarja tenderised Asztalos's leg. Asztalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Keskisarja misses
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keskisarja tries to clinch but Asztalos moves away
and Keskisarja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keskisarja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keskisarja. That did some damage!
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keskisarja.
Asztalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keskisarja throws a counter high kick but Asztalos was just alert enough to avoid it.
Asztalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Keskisarja.
Asztalos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asztalos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos moves out of range as Keskisarja throws a body kick.
Asztalos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keskisarja misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asztalos throws a right hand that Keskisarja ducks under and follows up with a left that Keskisarja also avoids with ease.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskisarja was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keskisarja throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos flicks out a counter leg kick but Keskisarja steps away.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Keskisarja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Keskisarja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos catches Keskisarja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keskisarja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kari Keskisarja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja cracks Asztalos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keskisarja throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja tries to land a body kick
and Asztalos counters with an outside leg kick.
Keskisarja misses with a straight right.
Keskisarja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keskisarja slips a jab from Asztalos.
Keskisarja closes the distance and clinches.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keskisarja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asztalos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keskisarja's elbow.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asztalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keskisarja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asztalos stuns Keskisarja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asztalos blocks a head kick by Keskisarja.
Crunch! Keskisarja slams his shin into Asztalos's torso.
Asztalos lands a two punch combo.
Keskisarja tries a head kick but it misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Keskisarja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Asztalos dodges the punch combination from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asztalos checks it well.
Asztalos avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos throws a nice looking combination but Keskisarja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keskisarja misses with a kick to the body
and Keskisarja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Keskisarja.
It looked like Keskisarja was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asztalos.
Keskisarja misses with a head kick.
Keskisarja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asztalos counters with a nice uppercut.
Keskisarja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos throws out a counter right but Keskisarja avoids it with no problem.
Asztalos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keskisarja throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos connects with a nice looking jab.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keskisarja misses with a kick to the body.
Asztalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keskisarja's calf.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskisarja is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asztalos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!
Alex Asztalos is the new middleweight champion!
Alex Asztalos very nearly forgot to thank King of Fists amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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