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RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Saric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zdravko Saric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Rewell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric misses with a low kick as Rewell jumps back.
Rewell throws a big shot that misses.
Rewell lands a leg kick that knocks Saric off balance momentarily.
Rewell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good work by Rewell as he checks the leg kick.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rewell.
Rewell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rewell blocks a jab.
Saric misses with a straight left.
Rewell throws a body kick that misses.
Rewell lands with a nice body punch.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rewell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Saric misses the target.
Rewell looks to land a combination but Saric avoids it well.
Rewell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rewell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
Rewell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Rewell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rewell is looking to land body kicks.
Rewell throws a jab but it's blocked by Saric.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rewell moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Rewell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rewell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rewell throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Rewell.
A little jabbing left from Rewell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rewell.
Rewell misses with a kick to the body.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Rewell counters with a left to the body.
Rewell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rewell checks a leg kick.
Rewell throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saric throws a combination. Rewell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Alexander Rewell has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Rewell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rewell scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Rewell counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric misses with a body shot
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rewell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rewell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saric jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rewell clobbers Saric with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rewell jabs at Saric's body.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Saric.
Rewell throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Rewell there.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rewell manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Saric.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rewell checks a leg kick.
Rewell misses with a head kick.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Rewell.
Rewell scores with a kick to the body.
Rewell misses with a looping right.
Saric lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saric avoids the head kick by Rewell.
Saric scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Rewell. That snapped Saric's head back.
Rewell scores with a jab.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Rewell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saric finds it's way round the side to connect with Rewell's head.
Saric lands with a cross.
Rewell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saric misses with a body shot
and Rewell counters with an outside leg kick.
Saric throws a push kick but Rewell slaps the foot to one side.
Rewell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saric on the side of the head.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Rewell ducks down to avoid it.
Rewell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric moves out of range of the body kick from Rewell.
Rewell walks into a jab.
Rewell digs a good hook to Saric's body.
Saric walks into a straight right hand from Rewell.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Rewell.
Rewell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saric had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Rewell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rewell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Rewell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saric misses with a body punch
and Rewell counters with a head kick. That will keep Saric thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rewell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saric has time to react.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rewell!
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rewell.
Rewell connects with the punch.
Rewell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saric takes a step back to recover.
Saric is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Rewell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Rewell is just out of range.
Jab from Rewell.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Rewell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saric blocks a head kick by Rewell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rewell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rewell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rewell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rewell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rewell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rewell lands an overhand right.
Saric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saric looks for the body kick but Rewell saw that one coming.
Rewell lands a nice hook to Saric's body. Saric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Rewell misses.
Rewell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rewell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rewell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saric fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rewell checks it well.
Rewell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saric scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rewell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Saric might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Rewell. That snapped Saric's head back.
Saric takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rewell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saric if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric throws a body punch but Rewell moves out of range.
Saric connects with a single shot there.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rewell.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Rewell dodges the punch combination from Saric.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saric wants to slow Rewell down by chopping away at his legs.
Rewell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rewell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Rewell counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rewell throws a shot to the body.
Rewell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rewell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rewell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rewell thumps Saric with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rewell counters with a low kick, right behind Saric 's knee.
Saric swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rewell lands with a nice body punch.
Saric misses with a body shot.
Saric chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rewell can pounce on him.
Saric walks into a straight right hand from Rewell.
Saric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rewell circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rewell, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rewell.
A good leg kick by Rewell.
Saric drops his hands momentarily and Rewell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Rewell tenderised Saric's leg. Saric is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rewell connects with a nice looking jab.
Rewell scores with a sloppy right hand. Saric should have avoided that one.
Saric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rewell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Rewell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saric momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rewell lands a really nice looking cross but Saric seems unphased.
Saric attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saric gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rewell.
Alexander Rewell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saric throws the left hand but Rewell avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rewell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rewell.
Saric will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saric pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rewell back to the cage. Saric follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saric feints and then cracks Rewell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rewell down.
Saric looks to land a left hand but Rewell moved out of range nicely.
Rewell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rewell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rewell scores with a sloppy right hand. Saric should have avoided that one.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Rewell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rewell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Rewell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rewell checks the leg kick.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Rewell is just out of range.
Saric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rewell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saric throws a leg kick that misses.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rewell moves away.
Rewell misses with a head kick.
Saric shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rewell checks a leg kick.
Rewell takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saric lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rewell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rewell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rewell cracks Saric with a good jab.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saric has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rewell.
Rewell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saric. Saric circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saric swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rewell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rewell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rewell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Saric misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rewell.
Saric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rewell connects with a solid leg kick.
Saric misses with a hook.
Rewell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Rewell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saric thinking.
Nice defenses there by Rewell.
Rewell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saric throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rewell to counter with a crisp jab.
Saric's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rewell counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saric walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rewell.
Saric is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saric throws a leg kick but Rewell checks it.
Rewell thuds his shin into the meat of Saric's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rewell. Saric shrugs it off though.
Rewell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saric's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rewell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saric. That did some damage!
Saric throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rewell throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saric tries to move into range but Rewell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Rewell.
Rewell moves out of range of the body kick.
Rewell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rewell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rewell tries a head kick but it misses.
Saric tries a head kick but it misses.
Rewell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rewell clobbers Saric with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Rewell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zdravko Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rewell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Rewell is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Rewell cracks Saric with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rewell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rewell has time to react.
Rewell lands with a good body shot.
Saric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rewell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saric tries to move into range but Rewell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rewell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saric throws a series of punches but Rewell moves out of range.
It seemed like Rewell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rewell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rewell.
Saric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rewell throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rewell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saric takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rewell.
Rewell moves out of range of the strikes.
Rewell lands a big head kick that sends Saric tumbling to the mat! Rewell takes a step backwards and waves Saric back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Saric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Rewell does it's job there.
Saric misses with a body shot
and Rewell counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric looks to throw the jab but Rewell is out of range.
Rewell tries a head kick but it misses.
Saric seems to have got his legs back now.
Saric misses with a looping right.
Rewell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saric has time to react.
Rewell throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Rewell.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Rewell is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saric wants to land a leg kick but Rewell is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rewell.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rewell! But no joy.
Saric slips a straight right by Rewell.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rewell.
Saric looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Rewell.
Saric buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saric scores with a leg kick.
Saric throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rewell counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander Rewell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saric throws the left hand but Rewell avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rewell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Rewell catches Saric right on the button with a cross.
Saric misses the body punch
and Rewell counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rewell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rewell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rewell!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Orban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andretii Kazadorez (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Orban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andretii Kazadorez!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazadorez looks to land a left hand but Orban moved out of range nicely.
Orban throws a counter high kick but Kazadorez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Orban lands a head kick!
It looks like Andretii Kazadorez has been cut.
Orban slips a straight right by Kazadorez.
Orban gets a clinch.
Orban blocks an uppercut.
Kazadorez is trying to break free.
Orban lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orban lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kazadorez or not.
Orban comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Andretii Kazadorez's cut even more.
Kazadorez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orban gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orban tries to throw a body punch but Kazadorez avoids it by throwing Orban back against the cage.
Kazadorez managing to block the knees to the body from Orban.
Kazadorez is trying to break the clinch but Orban is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orban tries to throw a body punch but Kazadorez avoids it by throwing Orban back against the cage.
Orban gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andretii Kazadorez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andretii Kazadorez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Viktor Orban!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the cage accompanied by Tron Cat- Tyler, The Creator. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Blitz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitz gets the takedown into side control.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Franklin is trying to work for a sweep but Blitz has mounted him!
Franklin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Franklin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Franklin gets back to half guard.
Blitz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Franklin to stand up.
Franklin has closed the distance and engaged Blitz in a clinch.
Blitz stalling in the clinch but Franklin improves position.
Franklin wants to take the fight to the mat but Blitz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blitz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are battling for position here. Franklin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blitz wants to get up but he can't break Franklin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin is looking for a triangle but Blitz pushes his legs off easily.
Franklin has his foot on Blitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blitz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitz is posturing up here but Franklin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Blitz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Blitz has to tap! Slick submission there by Franklin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Franklin!
James Franklin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated John Blitz had this to say: 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Chris Brown - See You Again Feat. Tyga & Wiz Khalifa. Rydeland has chosen Robbery - Not sneak attack as his entrance music. John Rydeland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashid Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rydeland is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Rydeland is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Rydeland is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rydeland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rydeland has escaped and now he's on top!
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Rydeland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rydeland wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Magomedov is not content to let Rydeland control the position.
Rydeland controls the position.
Rydeland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Rydeland prevents Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Rydeland is controlling the position.
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is letting Rydeland control him for a moment.
Magomedov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rydeland trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to buck Rydeland off but Rydeland is having none of it.
Magomedov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Rydeland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Rydeland scoring with strikes.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rydeland is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Rydeland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Rydeland missing with punches from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rydeland is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rydeland has recovered full guard.
Rydeland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard.
Rydeland works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov has his foot on Rydeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydeland works his way back into a safe position though.
Rydeland wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Rydeland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Rydeland from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rydeland is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rydeland doesn't defend quickly enough and Magomedov has managed to lock this one up! Can Rydeland escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Magomedov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rashid Magomedov!
After the fight, Rashid Magomedov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wellman Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kriel comes to the cage accompanied by Fokofpolisiekar - Fokofpolisiekar. Shane Wellman Iv has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Wellman Iv!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellman Iv connects with the punch.
Wellman Iv connects with a nice looking jab.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wellman Iv misses with a left hand
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Kriel counters with a right hand to the body.
Wellman Iv swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kriel.
Wellman Iv's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wellman Iv's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wellman Iv scores with a decent looking hook.
Kriel moves away from the strike by Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kriel did well to prevent Wellman Iv getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wellman Iv wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kriel keeps working.
Kriel is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wellman Iv seems content to control.
Kriel wants to improve his position but Wellman Iv is controlling well.
Wellman Iv stalling.
Wellman Iv is working for a kimura but Kriel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wellman Iv.
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.
Wellman Iv has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wellman Iv controlling from the full mount.
Wellman Iv wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wellman Iv landing strikes from the mount and Kriel is in trouble!
Kriel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kriel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wellman Iv is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wellman Iv tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kriel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wellman Iv.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Iv tries to control but Kriel wriggling away.
Kriel is desperately trying to improve his position but Wellman Iv has a good base and remains in mount.
Wellman Iv misses with a head shot.
Wellman Iv controlling from mount.
Wellman Iv lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kriel hang on?
Wellman Iv looking to control but Kriel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kriel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wellman Iv.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel is squirming around, avoiding Wellman Iv's attempts to control the action.
Wellman Iv looking to ground and pound but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Wellman Iv looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wellman Iv jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kriel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kriel and Wellman Iv has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wellman Iv trying to control the position but Kriel is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wellman Iv dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kriel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wellman Iv throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kriel on the side of the head.
Wellman Iv throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wellman Iv misses with a body shot.
Wellman Iv throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kriel moves forwards but Wellman Iv connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wellman Iv stuns Kriel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wellman Iv.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wellman Iv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellman Iv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kriel.
Wellman Iv throws out a counter right but Kriel avoids it with no problem.
Wellman Iv keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriel.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv misses with a hook to the body
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kriel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wellman Iv with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch
and Kriel counters with a left and a right that stings Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv wants to clinch but Kriel slips to the side
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wellman Iv is rocked!
Wellman Iv looks to clinch
and Kriel scores with a counter punch that sends Wellman Iv to the canvas! Kriel smells blood - he's punishing Wellman Iv with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wellman Iv has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Kriel!
Jan Kriel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caliman Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Mendez (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caliman Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guillermo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matos on his heels. He'll look to pass Matos's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendez postures up in Matos's guard and throws a big left but Matos blocks it.
Mendez throws a strike but Matos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendez's guard.
Matos tries to pass to full mount but Mendez defends it.
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.
Mendez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matos seems to be working for a kimura but Mendez defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez trying to control here.
Matos works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is trying to escape the mount.
Matos landing strikes from the mount and Mendez is in trouble!
Mendez is rocked!
Mendez wants to control but Matos is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Matos.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Matos finish him?
Matos has isolated one of Mendez's arms. Mendez looking to fight him off but Matos twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caliman Matos!
After the fight, Caliman Matos 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.
In defeat, Guillermo Mendez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry fans'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Groenveld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Vatanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vatanen has chosen Kalmah - Heros to Us as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan Groenveld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Vatanen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Groenveld defending well as Vatanen loads up on a big left hand.
Vatanen instigates a clinch.
Groenveld manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen tries to clinch up but Groenveld circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatanen moves out of range as Groenveld strikes.
Groenveld wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vatanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Groenveld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vatanen avoids the body shot from Groenveld.
Groenveld slips a straight right by Vatanen.
Vatanen moves in looking to clinch but Groenveld pushes him off.
Vatanen misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groenveld.
Vatanen thinks about the counter body kick.
Groenveld tests Vatanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Groenveld lands a really nice looking cross but Vatanen seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenveld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatanen.
Groenveld is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Vatanen misses.
Groenveld getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vatanen wants to clinch but Groenveld slips to the side
and Groenveld counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vatanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vatanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Vatanen prevents Groenveld from breaking the clinch.
Groenveld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatanen pushes Groenveld up against the cage in a clinch.
Groenveld manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen is looking to clinch.
Vatanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Groenveld scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groenveld tries to circle away but Vatanen has him pinned against the cage.
Groenveld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vatanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vatanen gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld takes a knee to the side of the body.
Groenveld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Groenveld is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatanen has double underhooks.
Vatanen keeps control of Groenveld as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Groenveld breaks from the clinch.
Groenveld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Groenveld.
Groenveld uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vatanen has time to react.
That has opened up Sami Vatanen's cut even more.
Vatanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Vatanen tries to get set, Groenveld tries to push him back and clinch up but Vatanen manages to avoid the attempt.
Vatanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Groenveld working hard to break the clinch.
Groenveld misses with a hook to the ribs.
Groenveld is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatanen has double underhooks.
Vatanen has a couple of punches blocked by Groenveld.
Vatanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vatanen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vatanen.
Groenveld is breathing heavily.
Vatanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatanen works on Groenveld's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Vatanen.
Vatanen slowing the pace effectively.
Vatanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatanen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Groenveld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vatanen.
Vatanen digs a right hand into Groenveld's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Groenveld's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vatanen is struggling to control the position.
Vatanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Vatanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Groenveld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatanen lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen drops Groenveld with a big knee straight up the middle! Groenveld is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Groenveld is rocked!
It looks like Stefan Groenveld has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groenveld is holding his hands too far apart here. Vatanen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Groenveld is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sami Vatanen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sami Vatanen thanked King of Fists for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sni Probong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probong has chosen Bodhi Mandala as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alka Mangrove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sni Probong!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probong misses with a wild body shot.
Probong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangrove throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangrove tries to clinch
and Probong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mangrove throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mangrove slips a jab from Probong.
Probong lands a nice shot that snaps Mangrove's head back.
Mangrove lands a jab.
Probong scores with a punch to the head.
Probong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Probong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangrove has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove forces Probong back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Probong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Probong takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Sni Probong has been cut.
Probong avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Probong lands with a right to the head.
Mangrove managing to block the knees to the body from Probong.
Probong tries to work over Mangrove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove throws a head kick that misses.
Mangrove fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Probong avoids it really well and circles away.
Mangrove lands a leg kick that knocks Probong off balance momentarily.
Probong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Probong clobbers Mangrove with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
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!
Probong cracks Mangrove with an open hand slap.
Mangrove fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Probong misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove tries to counter with a takedown but Probong is quick to defend against it.
Mangrove tries to land a front kick but Probong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Probong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Probong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probong swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove lands with a straight right. Probong didn't see that one coming.
Probong misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Probong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Mangrove is out of range.
Probong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangrove connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Probong throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Probong.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangrove - that will leave a mark!
Probong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Probong avoids the head kick by Mangrove.
Probong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mangrove tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Probong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Probong throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangrove misses the target.
Probong walks into a stiff left hand from Mangrove.
Mangrove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Probong is fending him off so far but Mangrove persists. Nope, Probong circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Probong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alka Mangrove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Probong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangrove lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Probong.
Probong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probong dips to his left and cracks Mangrove with an uppercut!
Mangrove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Probong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Probong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sni Probong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sni Probong's cut.
That's time! Mangrove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mangrove throws the left hand but Probong avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Probong! But no joy.
Probong lands with a straight right. Mangrove didn't see that one coming.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangrove lands a head kick. Probong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mangrove throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong.
Mangrove goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Probong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mangrove fails with the takedown.
Probong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangrove misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangrove tries to clinch
and Probong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangrove thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove misses with a body punch
and Probong counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove throws a sloppy head kick and Probong moves out of range easily.
Probong misses with a jab to the body
so Mangrove counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Probong kicks Mangrove off and gets to his feet.
Mangrove lands a leg kick that knocks Probong off balance momentarily.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove manages to avoid it.
Probong tests Mangrove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Probong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangrove.
Probong misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Mangrove fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Probong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Probong takes a swing at Mangrove's ribcage but misses.
Alka Mangrove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probong dips to his left and cracks Mangrove with an uppercut!
Probong defending well as Mangrove loads up on a big left hand.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove moves away.
Probong scores with a sloppy right hand. Mangrove should have avoided that one.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Probong connects with an inside leg kick.
Probong slips under a jab.
Probong blocks the body kick.
A lazy body kick from Mangrove
and Probong counters with a straight right hand.
Probong scores with a sloppy right hand. Mangrove should have avoided that one.
Mangrove throws a head kick but Probong moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangrove looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probong moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove.
Probong moves out of range as Mangrove throws a body kick.
Mangrove slips a straight right by Probong.
Mangrove throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangrove looks to throw a body kick
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangrove missing with a left hand there. Probong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sni Probong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Probong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangrove throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Probong was covering up waiting for the punch and Mangrove finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mangrove postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Probong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mangrove, into his guard.
Mangrove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Probong manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove gets to his feet. Probong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mangrove closes the distance looking to clinch
and Probong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangrove thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove staying out of range there.
Mangrove darts in looking for a takedown but Probong gets double underhooks and turns Mangrove into the cage.
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Probong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove stands up and beckons Probong to his feet.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sni Probong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sni Probong's cut.
That's time! Mangrove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Probong misses with a hook.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Probong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Probong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Probong scores with a hook.
Mangrove throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Probong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mangrove.
Mangrove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses
enabling Probong to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangrove tries to clinch there but Probong circles away.
Probong throws a sloppy body shot
and Mangrove counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probong controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mangrove tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mangrove has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mangrove stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mangrove takes a jab right on the kisser.
Probong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangrove misses the target.
Probong blocks the body kick.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looks to throw a body kick
and Mangrove takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Probong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Probong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangrove. That one must have hurt.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Probong. That snapped Mangrove's head back.
Probong looks to land a right hand but Mangrove moved out of range.
Probong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Probong moved away.
A little jabbing left from Probong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Probong sees coming a mile off.
Probong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangrove tries to counter with a takedown but Probong is quick to defend against it.
Mangrove scores with a punch to the head.
Mangrove lands with an uppercut that bounces Probong off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Probong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mangrove somewhat.
Probong throws out a loose jab but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangrove misses with an attempted mid kick.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Mangrove throws the kick towards the body but Probong avoids it.
Probong misses with a hook.
Probong needs to keep his hands up - Mangrove had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick from Mangrove lands but Probong takes it in his stride.
Probong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mangrove's head.
Mangrove misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mangrove looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
Probong lands a nice hook to Mangrove's body. Mangrove takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangrove lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Probong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangrove throws a head kick but Probong moves out of range.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Probong sees coming a mile off.
Probong throws a hook but Mangrove avoids it easily.
Probong moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangrove fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Probong avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sni Probong.
I've got Probong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sni Probong!
After winning the bout, Sni Probong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dao Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonnen comes to the cage accompanied by Sure to be sure. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dao Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sonnen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Starling Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Sonnen misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Sonnen shrugs it off.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Sonnen lands a jab.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Sonnen's defenses.
Sonnen swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
A big left from Silva misses.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Sonnen down.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sonnen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Sonnen's belly button to the back.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva digs a good body shot into Sonnen's ribs.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Sonnen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva misses with a body shot
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Starling Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen scores with a jab.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sonnen.
A big right from Sonnen misses.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sonnen rather than just go for the knockout.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva jabs at Sonnen's body.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Starling Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sonnen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sonnen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Come on Sonnen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva blocks a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short left from Sonnen.
Silva prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Silva.
Sonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sonnen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Sonnen being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Sonnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sonnen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sonnen is trying to keep Silva in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Sonnen slips a jab from Silva.
Sonnen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Sonnen was not able to check.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sonnen at a distance.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Sonnen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Sonnen as he checks the leg kick.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starling Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen stalling the fight.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sonnen trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Sonnen is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sonnen has his back to the cage.
Silva prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sonnen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sonnen is looking to counter punch.
Sonnen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Sonnen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starling Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Starling Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Round Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yes Man Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen The YES! Cartwheel as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yes Man Sanchez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Round Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yes Man Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Romero is wise to it.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Romero throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Romero misses.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Romero instigates a clinch.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Romero catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Romero working aggressively here.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez cracks Romero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Romero lands the left hand.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Round Romero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Romero 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.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Romero swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sanchez. That one must have hurt.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Romero's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romero stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a body kick.
Romero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts.
Romero wants to clinch
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Romero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Romero 's knee.
Romero throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Romero.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanchez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romero moves to clinch but Sanchez breaks away
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Romero will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts.
Romero rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero blocking some punches.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Romero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Romero working aggressively here.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Romero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Third Round Romero.
I think Romero 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Round Romero!
A very excited looking Third Round Romero rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Yes Man Sanchez had this to say: 'YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YEESSSSSS!!!'.
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