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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darrel Petersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handy Sandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darrel Petersen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darrel Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Handy Sandy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandy gets a clinch.
Petersen lands with a right to the head.
Petersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen thuds his right hand into Sandy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been hearing reports that Petersen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sandy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petersen connects with a body shot that sends Sandy's belly button to the back.
Sandy moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandy is pushing Petersen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Petersen breaks the clinch.
Sandy moves into the clinch.
Sandy jumps guard but Petersen stands there with Sandy around his waist. Sandy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petersen breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen cracks Sandy with an open hand slap.
Sandy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petersen tries to keep at a distance but Sandy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sandy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petersen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darrel Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Handy Sandy.
Petersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petersen jabs at Sandy's body.
Sandy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sandy throws a head kick but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sandy has time to react.
Petersen is looking to wear down Sandy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandy at a distance.
Sandy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen lands a head shot.
Darrel Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sandy. Sandy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sandy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Sandy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petersen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sandy scrambles back to his feet.
Petersen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sandy's head.
Sandy fails with a takedown attempt.
Petersen cracks Sandy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Petersen. Beautiful body shot.
Petersen jabs at Sandy's body.
Petersen catches Sandy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petersen stuns Sandy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Sandy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petersen lands a jab to Sandy's midsection.
Sandy looks winded!
Sandy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sandy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen cracks Sandy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sandy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petersen lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Darrel Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen lands a really nice looking cross but Sandy seems unphased.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petersen works Sandy's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sandy's hands.
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Petersen.
Petersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Sandy has a takedown stuffed.
Sandy shoots in for a double leg but Petersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sandy rushes Petersen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sandy throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
Petersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petersen jabs Sandy right on the nose. Sandy blinks but takes it well.
Sandy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sandy ducks right into an uppercut from Petersen.
Sandy is rocked!
Sandy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Petersen lands with an overhand left.
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sandy is still on wobbly legs! Can Petersen finish him?
Sandy gets a clinch.
Sandy seems to have recovered his senses.
Petersen lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandy takes a shot to the head.
Petersen has Sandy pressed against the cage, preventing Sandy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sandy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petersen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Handy Sandy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandy forces Petersen back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Petersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sandy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen jabs at Sandy's body.
Petersen lands a really nice looking cross but Sandy seems unphased.
Sandy clinches.
Petersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandy at a distance.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandy is breathing heavily.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandy doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen lands with a nice body punch.
Sandy walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sandy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petersen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petersen lands with a cross.
Petersen works Sandy's body with a nice hook.
Petersen scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandy should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sandy doesn't seem phased though.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Petersen.
Sandy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sandy on the side of the head.
Sandy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petersen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sandy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Petersen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sandy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrel Petersen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Schlesinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Weight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heavy Weight struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Elijah Schlesinger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elijah Schlesinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heavy Weight!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlesinger looking to score a takedown here. Weight is defending well but Schlesinger drives through and ends up in Weight's guard.
Schlesinger stopping the sweep attempt from Weight.
Weight pushes Schlesinger off and gets back to his feet.
Weight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schlesinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schlesinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Weight darts in trying to clinch
and Schlesinger counters with a single leg into guard. Weight didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schlesinger is one step ahead there.
Schlesinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Weight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight wants to sweep here but Schlesinger controlling him for the moment.
Weight has momentary wrist control but Schlesinger slips an elbow through the middle.
Schlesinger stops Weight from standing up.
Schlesinger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Weight working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlesinger throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schlesinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Weight, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Schlesinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schlesinger is breathing heavily.
Schlesinger is concentrating on defense, preventing Weight from advancing position.
Weight is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schlesinger tries to get to full guard but Weight has control of the leg.
Weight working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Weight seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Weight connects with a nice short shot to Schlesinger's temple.
Weight seems to be looking for submissions.
Weight takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Weight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schlesinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schlesinger is trying to control but Weight manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight landing punches.
Weight is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schlesinger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schlesinger shrugs it off.
Weight looking to finish Schlesinger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schlesinger!
Weight working for a submission but Schlesinger is keeping him at bay.
Weight connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Weight looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Weight dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Weight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schlesinger attempts a counter takedown but Weight avoids it well and moves away.
Schlesinger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Schlesinger misses with a straight left.
Weight throws a combination that misses
and Schlesinger counters with a takedown into side control.
Weight bucks up and tries to throw Schlesinger off but instead Schlesinger has got his back!
Weight rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Weight has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Weight is looking to control Schlesinger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weight avoid being mounted?
Heavy Weight has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weight throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weight looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Schlesinger seems content to control.
Schlesinger trying to mount his opponent but Weight defends it.
Weight slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlesinger scoring with some ground and pound.
Schlesinger is looking to advance position but Weight has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Weight lands a couple of good shots and Schlesinger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlesinger fending off the submission attempt from Weight.
Weight not allowing Schlesinger to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Weight's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight has the hooks in. Schlesinger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Weight is looking for the choke from the back position but Schlesinger is controlling his hands well.
Weight keeps control of the position as Schlesinger tries to break free.
Schlesinger showing good submission defense here.
Schlesinger prevents Weight from getting a body triangle.
Schlesinger rolls, trying to escape but Weight keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Schlesinger to escape the position.
Weight scores with punches to the body.
Schlesinger tries to escape the position.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schlesinger is working hard here to advance position.
Weight is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Schlesinger won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Weight off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Heavy Weight!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sava Miroslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Ken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sava Miroslav's chin.
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Ken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sava Miroslav!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miroslav throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ken shoots in and drives through. Miroslav sprawls well.
Ken gets tackled into the cage by Miroslav. Miroslav maintains the clinch.
Ken is trying to force a seperation but Miroslav has the dominant position.
Ken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miroslav blocks it with crossed arms.
Miroslav can't get the takedown.
Ken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miroslav fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Miroslav with that takedown attempt.
Ken gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miroslav to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miroslav lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miroslav controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ken is pulling down on Miroslav's head. It's preventing any offense from Miroslav, at least for the moment.
Miroslav postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miroslav showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miroslav postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miroslav's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miroslav throws a strike but Ken rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ken throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miroslav pushes Ken off and scrambles back to his feet.
Miroslav gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miroslav is keeping busy.
Miroslav has clasped his hands together around Ken's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Miroslav trying to control the position but Ken is working away.
Ken takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miroslav working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ken on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miroslav throws a strike aimed at the side of Ken's head but Ken avoids it well.
Miroslav misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Miroslav landing strikes.
Miroslav scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ken takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ken is trying to escape the position but Miroslav is controlling the position.
Ken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ken takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Miroslav staying calm.
Miroslav advances nicely into full mount.
Miroslav working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Miroslav working Ken over with strikes here.
It looks like Anderson Ken has been cut.
Miroslav lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ken is rocked!
Ken is breathing heavily.
Miroslav tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miroslav scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ken?
Miroslav with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ken takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anderson Ken's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Miroslav softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Ken is out cold! Miroslav jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sava Miroslav!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Mansurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kassius Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kassius Halo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mihail Mansurov's chin.
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mihail Mansurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kassius Halo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansurov swats away the attempt to clinch by Halo.
Mansurov is looking to slow Halo down with leg kicks.
Mansurov looks for the body kick but Halo saw that one coming.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halo moves in looking to clinch but Mansurov pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mansurov tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo lands with a punch from half guard.
Mansurov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mansurov is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Mansurov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo is in close to Mansurov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mansurov trying to strike off his back.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halo is working Mansurov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mansurov is rocked!
Halo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oh Mansurov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mansurov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo took some time post fight to say the following; 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shezzo Wicked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zod Wettin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wicked's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Takin U' High by Greyhoundz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shezzo Wicked!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Zod Wettin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wettin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wicked's half guard.
Wettin is keen to just control but Wicked is a slippery customer.
Wettin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wettin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wettin stops Wicked from getting back to his feet.
Wicked trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wettin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wicked looks a forlorn figure.
Wicked is in a horrible position here. Wettin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wettin controlling his opponent.
Wicked wants to control but Wettin is having none of it.
Wicked wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wettin working the ground and pound effectively.
Wettin is landing with some decent strikes but Wicked is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wettin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Wicked in real trouble here! The ref calls for Wicked to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zod Wettin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Rogers has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tetsuo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tetsuo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Tetsuo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tetsuo.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Tetsuo shows good takedown defense.
Tetsuo drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
Tetsuo throws a head punch that misses.
Tetsuo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers is trying to drag Tetsuo to the mat but Tetsuo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers tries to score a body lock takedown but Tetsuo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tetsuo lands with a left to the head.
Tetsuo gets underhooks to prevent Rogers's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetsuo can't get the takedown.
Tetsuo is pressed up against the cage. Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tetsuo down to the mat. Tetsuo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tetsuo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rogers tries to counter with a takedown but Tetsuo is quick to defend against it.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Tetsuo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tetsuo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tetsuo throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers dives in for a single leg takedown but Tetsuo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tetsuo's corner calls for a 1-2. Tetsuo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tetsuo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Tetsuo.
Rogers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tetsuo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tetsuo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Rogers with that takedown attempt.
Rogers goes for a double leg but Tetsuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tetsuo continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogers.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Tetsuo as Rogers shoots in.
Tetsuo connects with a solid leg kick.
Tetsuo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tetsuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogers showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetsuo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers.
Rogers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tetsuo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tetsuo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Tetsuo has wrist control.
Tetsuo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Tetsuo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tetsuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tetsuo trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogers.
Tetsuo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tetsuo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rogers postures up in Tetsuo's guard and throws a big left but Tetsuo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Tetsuo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good exchange - Tetsuo coming out on top.
Rogers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rogers lands in his opponent's guard.
Tetsuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Tetsuo, not yet.
Tetsuo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses. Tetsuo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rogers's guard. Nice move by Tetsuo!
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully.
Tetsuo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers managing to control the position.
Tetsuo prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Tetsuo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tetsuo trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers controls Tetsuo momentarily but Tetsuo frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Tetsuo. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Tetsuo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers walks into a straight right hand from Tetsuo.
Rogers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tetsuo. Tetsuo obviously looking to wear him down.
Tetsuo catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rogers, pushing him back against the cage.
Rogers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tetsuo prevents the takedown attempt.
Tetsuo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tetsuo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tetsuo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rogers is looking for a takedown.
Tetsuo is pressed up against the cage. Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tetsuo down to the mat. Tetsuo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tetsuo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tetsuo as Rogers shoots in.
Tetsuo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers goes for a double leg but Tetsuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tetsuo continues to drive forward.
Tetsuo drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tetsuo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tetsuo gets underhooks to prevent Rogers's takedown attempt.
Tetsuo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Tetsuo tries to score a body lock takedown but Rogers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tetsuo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tetsuo closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hook to the body lands for Tetsuo.
Tetsuo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Tetsuo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Tetsuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tetsuo throws a leg kick which misses Rogers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rogers tries to avoid it.
Tetsuo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tetsuo clinches.
Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tetsuo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tetsuo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tetsuo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tetsuo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Tetsuo swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tetsuo jabs at Rogers's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tetsuo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers dives in and grabs Tetsuo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tetsuo pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Tetsuo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetsuo scores with a kick to the body.
Tetsuo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tetsuo's waist but Tetsuo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tetsuo. That's going to slow Rogers down.
Tetsuo scoring well with a low kick there.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Tetsuo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tetsuo as he jumps to the side.
Tetsuo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tetsuo connects with a leg kick. Rogers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tetsuo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tetsuo scoring well with a low kick there.
Tetsuo looks to land a body kick but Rogers moved away.
Tetsuo pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tetsuo is defending well.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Tetsuo back against the cage.
Tetsuo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Tetsuo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tetsuo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tetsuo duly obliges.
Rogers misses with a hook
and Tetsuo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tetsuo tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jurgen Tetsuo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tetsuo.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tetsuo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
Tetsuo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tetsuo defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo connects with a single shot there.
Tetsuo misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tetsuo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tetsuo with the counter takedown but Rogers avoids it easily.
Tetsuo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tetsuo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tetsuo connects with a leg kick. Rogers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tetsuo keeps Rogers at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Tetsuo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tetsuo thuds his shin into the meat of Rogers's side.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tetsuo tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tetsuo to the ground. Tetsuo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Tetsuo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rogers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tetsuo lands with a slapping head kick.
Tetsuo clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers wants to take the fight to the mat but Tetsuo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tetsuo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sam Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetsuo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jurgen Tetsuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tetsuo 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurgen Tetsuo!
An intense looking Jurgen Tetsuo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Karate is back! Without my karate I am nothing, this win was all thanks to my awesome karate!'.
In defeat, Sam Rogers stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Radev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley misses with a two punch combination.
Risley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radev.
Risley lands a right hook to the body.
Radev connects with the punch.
Risley clinches up with Radev and pushes him back against the cage.
Risley misses with a punch on the inside.
Radev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Radev blocks an uppercut.
Risley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radev backwards.
Risley blocks a body shot from Radev.
Radev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radev misses with some punches.
Radev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Risley misses with a wild body shot.
Risley moves in looking to clinch but Radev pushes him off.
Risley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radev scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Risley is out of range and Radev settles back down.
A jab lands there for Risley.
Radev throws a big shot that misses.
Risley cracks Radev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Risley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radev.
Risley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radev circles away.
Radev tries to land a front kick but Risley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Risley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Risley looks to score with a jab to the body but Radev is just out of range.
Risley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Risley showed some decent athleticism there.
Radev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Risley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev is looking to improve his position.
Risley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Radev's head.
Risley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Risley is thwarting Radev's attempts to control the position.
Radev is looking to improve his position.
Risley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Risley slips a nice elbow through Radev's hands, connecting with Radev's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley is just content to waste time from the top position. Radev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Risley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Radev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Risley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Risley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Radev keeping moving, preventing Risley from controlling successfully.
Radev has his hands on Risley's head, controlling the position.
Risley wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
Radev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Risley is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley trying to control but Radev is working from the bottom.
Radev working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Radev misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Risley.
Radev blocks a head kick by Risley.
Risley connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Radev.
Risley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Radev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Risley is out of range.
Risley attempts a counter takedown but Radev avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Risley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Risley moves out of range of the leg kick from Radev.
Risley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Radev's hands.
Risley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radev can do to turn this around?
Risley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Risley sets himself, and Radev steps forward looking for the clinch! Risley avoids it this time.
A head kick from Risley lands but Radev takes it in his stride.
Radev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radev ducks under a wild hook from Risley.
An inside leg kick lands from Radev.
Radev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Radev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Risley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Risley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Risley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Risley throws a chopping leg kick but Radev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Radev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Risley.
Risley moves out of range as Radev strikes.
Risley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley moves away from the strike by Radev.
Risley thumps Radev with a low kick.
Radev misses with a low kick.
Radev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Radev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Radev checks a low kick from Risley.
Radev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Risley.
Risley loads up on a big right hand but Radev slips the punch.
Radev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Risley throws a leg kick which misses Radev's front leg but catches the back leg as Radev tries to avoid it.
Risley misses with an uppercut.
Radev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Risley wants to clinch.
Radev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev is looking to slow Risley down with leg kicks.
Radev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Risley as he jumps to the side.
Radev stuffs the takedown attempt from Risley. Risley gets slowly back to his feet.
Radev throws a hook but Risley blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risley fails with a takedown attempt.
Radev clobbers Risley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Radev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Radev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Radev motions for Risley to come forward. Radev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Radev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Risley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev throws a leg kick that misses.
Risley ducks under a wild hook from Radev.
Risley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Radev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Risley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Radev avoids the head kick by Risley.
Radev lands a jab to Risley's midsection.
Radev digs a good body shot into Risley's ribs.
Radev misses with a head kick.
Radev misses with a low kick.
Risley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Radev.
Risley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Risley lands with a right hand.
Risley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Radev throws a hook to the side of Risley's head but Risley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Risley tries to counter with a takedown but Radev is quick to defend against it.
Radev throws a series of punches but Risley moves out of range.
Nikolai Radev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev throws a leg kick which misses Risley's front leg but catches the back leg as Risley tries to avoid it.
Radev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Risley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Radev scrambles back to his feet.
Risley moves in looking to clinch but Radev pushes him off.
Risley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Radev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Radev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Radev lands with a right hand.
Risley scores with the left hand. Radev knows he should have avoided that one.
Radev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Risley misses with a combination
and Radev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Risley misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolai Radev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Risley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Radev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Radev misses with an uppercut
and Risley counters with a straight right hand.
Risley scores with a jab to the head.
Risley connects with a solid leg kick.
Radev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Risley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Risley misses with a wild body shot.
Radev 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.
Radev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Risley can pounce on him.
Radev checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radev.
Risley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Risley looks for the body kick but Radev saw that one coming.
Radev misses with an uppercut. Risley saw that one coming.
Radev checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Radev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radev misses with an uppercut. Risley saw that one coming.
Risley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Radev is out of range and Risley settles back down.
Radev wants to counter with a clinch but Risley pushes him away.
Nice jab there from Risley.
Radev misses with an uppercut. Risley saw that one coming.
Risley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Radev.
Radev scoring well with a low kick there.
Radev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Risley.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Radev.
Radev misses with a straight left.
Radev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Radev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Risley walks into a jab.
Risley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Radev checks a leg kick nicely.
Risley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Risley showed some decent athleticism there.
Risley is trying to control the action in half guard but Radev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Radev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Risley is looking to stall here but Radev recovers full guard.
Joe Risley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Risley wants to pass the guard but Radev is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev seems keen to control Risley's posture.
Risley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Radev's guard.
Radev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Radev wants to sweep but no luck.
Radev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Risley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Radev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Risley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley winds up and cracks Radev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Risley is keen to just control but Radev is a slippery customer.
Risley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Radev is not content to let Risley control the position.
Risley tries to pass to full mount but Radev defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Risley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Risley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Risley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Risley!
Joe Risley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Keskisarja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breathe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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201 lbs
29 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Keskisarja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, JT Redman!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman takes one on the button.
Redman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Keskisarja scores with a decent looking hook.
Redman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keskisarja throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redman avoids the head kick by Keskisarja.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redman misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Redman.
It looks like Kari Keskisarja has been cut.
Redman staying out of range there.
Keskisarja with a jab.
It looks like JT Redman has been cut.
Redman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keskisarja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskisarja moves away from the strike by Redman.
Keskisarja misses with a double jab.
Keskisarja checks a leg kick.
Redman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja lets loose with a powerful body kick. Redman will feel that in the morning.
Keskisarja blocks a jab.
Keskisarja 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.
Redman throws a jab when Keskisarja was well out of range.
Keskisarja throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keskisarja if he has to take too many more of those.
Keskisarja misses with a wild body shot.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick but Redman checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Keskisarja checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Keskisarja was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Redman.
Keskisarja walks into a left hand.
Keskisarja misses with a low kick.
Keskisarja just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Redman throws a big shot that misses.
Keskisarja throws a quick counter kick to the body but Redman avoids it.
The fighters circling - Keskisarja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Redman catches Keskisarja right on the button with a cross.
Redman lands with a straight right. Keskisarja didn't see that one coming.
Redman cracks the inside of Keskisarja's front leg.
Keskisarja connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keskisarja slips a jab from Redman.
Keskisarja tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.
Keskisarja throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Redman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Keskisarja takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja walks into a straight right hand from Redman.
Redman misses with the combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redman. Keskisarja shrugs it off though.
Redman avoids the body shot from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redman with a hook.
Kari Keskisarja's cut is getting worse.
A solid body kick from Keskisarja.
Redman lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Redman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keskisarja doesn't seem phased though.
Keskisarja moves into the clinch successfully.
Redman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keskisarja blocks the body kick.
Keskisarja is looking to counter punch.
Redman throws a shot from downtown. Keskisarja moves away and avoids it.
And Keskisarja counters with a quick kick to the body but Redman blocks it.
Keskisarja misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja lands a high kick!
Redman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keskisarja takes one to the chin there.
Redman throws a head kick that Keskisarja semi-blocks.
Redman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Redman.
Good shot there by Redman.
Kari Keskisarja's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Keskisarja takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskisarja defending well as Redman loads up on a big left hand.
Keskisarja blocks a jab.
Keskisarja clinches up with Redman and pushes him back against the cage.
Redman tries to break the clinch but Keskisarja is controlling the position.
Redman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Redman.
Redman throws a hook to the side of Keskisarja's head but Keskisarja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keskisarja throws a wild body kick that Redman sees coming a mile off.
Redman throws a wild body kick that Keskisarja sees coming a mile off.
Jab, jab by Redman - just one landing.
Keskisarja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keskisarja misses with a head kick.
Redman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Redman moves out of range as Keskisarja throws a body kick.
Redman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Keskisarja had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Redman 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.
Keskisarja thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slow jab from Redman misses its intended target.
Redman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Keskisarja to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskisarja misses with a straight right.
Redman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keskisarja misses with a head kick.
Keskisarja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Redman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Redman connects with a leg kick. Keskisarja looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Redman cracks Keskisarja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keskisarja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redman. Redman obviously looking to wear him down.
Keskisarja cracks Redman with an open hand slap.
Keskisarja scores with a nice strike.
Keskisarja throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Keskisarja has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keskisarja trying to land knees to the body.
Keskisarja creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redman's defenses.
Redman is trying to break the clinch but Keskisarja has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Keskisarja to work.
Redman has had enough of the clinch but Keskisarja keeps him there for the moment.
Keskisarja creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redman's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keskisarja tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Redman manages to break the clinch.
Redman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keskisarja's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskisarja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keskisarja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redman.
Redman pushes Keskisarja away with a front kick.
Keskisarja slips under a jab.
Redman blocks the body kick.
Keskisarja lands a nice looking kick to the body. Redman takes a step back to recover.
Redman throws an overhand right that lands on Keskisarja's shoulder, as Keskisarja tries to avoid the shot.
Keskisarja lands with a slapping head kick.
Keskisarja throws a body shot but no joy.
Redman misses the body punch
and Keskisarja counters with a stiff right hand.
Redman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keskisarja manages to avoid it.
JT Redman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keskisarja closes the distance and pushes Redman back into the cage.
Keskisarja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redman's efforts to push away.
Keskisarja connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redman's face.
Redman working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman blocks a body shot from Keskisarja.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keskisarja.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman manages to break the clinch.
Redman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redman throws a fast counter high kick but Keskisarja manages to duck under it in time.
Redman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut there from Redman.
Jeez, Kari Keskisarja's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Keskisarja misses with a kick to the body.
Keskisarja defending well as Redman loads up on a big left hand.
Keskisarja is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Keskisarja.
Keskisarja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Redman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keskisarja takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redman moves out of range as Keskisarja throws a body kick.
A lazy left from Redman finds it's target.
Redman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keskisarja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keskisarja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redman.
Keskisarja misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redman.
Keskisarja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Redman works Keskisarja's body with a nice hook.
Redman lands with a hook. Keskisarja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kari Keskisarja's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). JT Redman!
JT Redman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Handsome Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mytilinaios has chosen Sanitarium as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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27
224 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Handsome Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kostas Mytilinaios!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mytilinaios throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut
and Rutten counters with a straight right hand.
Mytilinaios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mytilinaios throws an off balance right hand
and Rutten counters with a leg kick.
Rutten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mytilinaios momentarily.
Mytilinaios closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutten 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.
Mytilinaios shoots in and drives through. Rutten sprawls well.
Mytilinaios lands a nice shot that snaps Rutten's head back.
Mytilinaios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mytilinaios lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Mytilinaios 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mytilinaios misses with a straight left.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mytilinaios fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutten staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mytilinaios misses with a hook
and Rutten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutten throws the left hand but Mytilinaios avoids the punch easily.
Rutten takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Mytilinaios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handsome Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mytilinaios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely.
Mytilinaios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mytilinaios stuns Rutten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mytilinaios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutten misses with a hook. Mytilinaios ducked under it nicely.
Rutten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mytilinaios looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Mytilinaios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mytilinaios misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mytilinaios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mytilinaios throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Mytilinaios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mytilinaios misses with a body kick.
Mytilinaios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutten misses the target.
Mytilinaios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios looks to land a combination. Rutten sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mytilinaios tries to clinch but Rutten is having none of it.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten slips under a jab from Mytilinaios.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutten throws a front kick aimed at Mytilinaios's knee but Mytilinaios avoids it well.
Mytilinaios moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Mytilinaios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Mytilinaios is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios misses the shot to the body.
Mytilinaios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutten.
Mytilinaios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mytilinaios shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rutten 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.
Mytilinaios tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mytilinaios looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mytilinaios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mytilinaios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten stops Mytilinaios from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mytilinaios wants to control but Rutten is keeping him busy.
Mytilinaios working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mytilinaios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutten keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Mytilinaios dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mytilinaios lunges at Rutten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutten's hand.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mytilinaios.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mytilinaios catches Rutten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mytilinaios on the side of the head.
Rutten misses with a hook
and Mytilinaios counters with a straight right hand.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mytilinaios checks it well.
Mytilinaios scores with a jab to the head.
Mytilinaios takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Mytilinaios connects with a looping right hand.
Mytilinaios shoots in but Rutten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Mytilinaios.
Rutten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Mytilinaios throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
Rutten defending well as Mytilinaios loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutten misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten wants to land a leg kick but Mytilinaios is out of range.
Mytilinaios throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
Mytilinaios checks a leg kick nicely.
Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mytilinaios slips a jab from Rutten.
Mytilinaios slips under a jab.
Mytilinaios lands with an overhand left.
Mytilinaios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Mytilinaios misses.
Mytilinaios lands a nice shot to the body.
Mytilinaios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutten is fending him off so far but Mytilinaios persists. Nope, Rutten circles away and we're back to standing.
Mytilinaios wants to clinch up but Rutten keeps it at a distance.
Mytilinaios sizes up Rutten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mytilinaios looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rutten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten scores with a nice right hand.
Mytilinaios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mytilinaios lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Mytilinaios saw that one coming.
Mytilinaios is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Mytilinaios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten punishes Mytilinaios's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutten blocks a jab.
Mytilinaios lands a nice hook to Rutten's body. Rutten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mytilinaios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mytilinaios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mytilinaios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mytilinaios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutten counters with a straight right hand.
Mytilinaios just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
Mytilinaios misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios staying out of range there.
Rutten throws a body punch but Mytilinaios moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a straight right.
Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mytilinaios with a jab.
Mytilinaios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mytilinaios throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten punishes Mytilinaios's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Mytilinaios lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutten doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Rutten.
Rutten clobbers Mytilinaios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutten misses with a hook. Mytilinaios ducked under it nicely.
Mytilinaios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mytilinaios misses with a wild combination.
Rutten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mytilinaios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mytilinaios throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Mytilinaios misses with a wild body shot.
Mytilinaios cracks Rutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mytilinaios looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
Mytilinaios throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Mytilinaios throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Mytilinaios misses with a wild body shot.
Mytilinaios on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice uppercut there from Mytilinaios.
Rutten staying out of range there.
Mytilinaios keeps Rutten at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kostas Mytilinaios will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mytilinaios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Mytilinaios saw that one coming.
Rutten throws a leg kick that misses.
Mytilinaios misses with a straight left.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Mytilinaios is just out of range.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mytilinaios.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutten, right into the meat.
Mytilinaios throws a good cross that connects.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutten lands a glancing blow to the side of Mytilinaios's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios cracks Rutten with an open hand slap.
Mytilinaios avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a hook.
Rutten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mytilinaios missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Mytilinaios backs away, Rutten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios walks into a stiff left hand from Rutten.
Mytilinaios works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Rutten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mytilinaios on the side of the head.
Mytilinaios slips under a jab.
Mytilinaios's corner calls for a 1-2. Mytilinaios obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutten digs a good body shot into Mytilinaios's ribs.
Mytilinaios misses the jab.
Mytilinaios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mytilinaios finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Mytilinaios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten misses with a leg kick.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mytilinaios throws a push kick but Rutten slaps the foot to one side.
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is looking to slow Mytilinaios down with leg kicks.
Rutten walks into a stiff left hand from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios walks into a straight right hand from Rutten.
Mytilinaios cracks Rutten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mytilinaios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutten is looking to counter punch.
Mytilinaios throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten ducks right into an uppercut from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutten counters with a left to the body.
Rutten misses with a hook. Mytilinaios ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mytilinaios on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mytilinaios defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Rutten lands with a good body shot.
Mytilinaios misses with a left hand
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Mytilinaios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutten swivels and escapes.
Mytilinaios takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mytilinaios swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
A big left from Mytilinaios misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mytilinaios defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Mytilinaios misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Rutten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mytilinaios looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten connects with a right hand. Mytilinaios shakes it off.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mytilinaios looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Mytilinaios slips the punch.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Mytilinaios is just out of range.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Mytilinaios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mytilinaios throws a shot from downtown. Rutten moves away and avoids it.
Mytilinaios throws a looping overhand right but Rutten ducks down to avoid it.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mytilinaios throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutten under the eye.
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Mytilinaios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mytilinaios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten lands a jab to the nose.
Mytilinaios lands a nice shot that snaps Rutten's head back.
Mytilinaios lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mytilinaios wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutten stuffs the takedown attempt from Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Mytilinaios's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mytilinaios misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten lands with a right hand.
Handsome Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostas Mytilinaios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten is looking to counter punch.
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 Handsome Rutten.
Well Mytilinaios 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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