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HBCC 53 : Mincey Little Balls PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ned Ryerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryerson's entrance music is I Got You Babe. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ned Ryerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roll Fizzlebeef!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fizzlebeef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fizzlebeef connects with a crisp jab.
Ned Ryerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryerson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryerson shoots in for a double leg but Fizzlebeef sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryerson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fizzlebeef connects with a jab.
Ryerson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fizzlebeef checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fizzlebeef connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fizzlebeef clinches up with Ryerson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ryerson fails to pull guard.
Fizzlebeef lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryerson backwards.
Ryerson has Fizzlebeef pressed against the cage.
Ryerson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryerson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryerson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Ryerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryerson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fizzlebeef moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef throws a series of strikes that have Ryerson backpedaling.
Fizzlebeef clinches with his opponent.
Fizzlebeef keeps control of Ryerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryerson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryerson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fizzlebeef sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryerson's guard.
Fizzlebeef throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fizzlebeef working the head and body with strikes.
Fizzlebeef missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fizzlebeef drops an elbow to the side of Ryerson's head.
Ryerson tries to roll over but Fizzlebeef keeps him under control.
Fizzlebeef is keen to just control but Ryerson is a slippery customer.
Fizzlebeef passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson is looking to regain half guard here but Fizzlebeef keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryerson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fizzlebeef missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fizzlebeef works his way into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Fizzlebeef there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fizzlebeef pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fizzlebeef landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef unloads with some shots from mount but Ryerson bucks and avoids them well.
Ryerson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Fizzlebeef.
Ryerson is bucking up trying to escape but Fizzlebeef cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fizzlebeef scoring with strikes but Ryerson is staying in there.
Fizzlebeef has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fizzlebeef connects with a bit shot that sees Ryerson covering up! More strikes from Fizzlebeef and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fizzlebeef is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roll Fizzlebeef!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribbler comes to the cage accompanied by Madball - For My Enemies. Romano S will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibbe Ribbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano S!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbler takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Ibbe Ribbler has been cut.
S clinches up with Ribbler and pushes him back against the cage.
Ribbler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. S just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribbler is looking to break free of the clinch but S has double underhooks.
Ribbler pulls guard successfully.
Ribbler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in S's guard.
Ribbler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ribbler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ribbler drops back looking for a leg! S is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and S manages to kick Ribbler off! Ribbler jumps back into S's guard.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Ribbler forces his way into half guard.
Ribbler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura but S is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribbler to get the leverage.
Ribbler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
S kicks Ribbler off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from S as Ribbler shoots in.
S scores with a kick to the body.
Ribbler is breathing heavily.
S clinches up with Ribbler and pushes him back against the cage.
Ribbler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as S walks away with a smile on his face. Ribbler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibbe Ribbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
S closes the distance and clinches.
S lands an elbow just above Ribbler 's eye.
Ribbler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
S effectively controlling the action here.
Ribbler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. S smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S wants to clinch up but Ribbler keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Ribbler with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
S wants to clinch.
S doesn't manage to clinch there - Ribbler circles away.
Ribbler keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribbler shoots in for a double leg but S sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
S clinches.
S misses with an elbow strike.
S dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler can't break the clinch.
S lands a nice elbow.
S keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribbler's efforts to push away.
Ribbler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribbler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
S lands an elbow inside.
S pressing his opponent against the cage.
S comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ribbler avoiding damage as S throws knees to the body.
S lands an elbow just above Ribbler 's eye.
S pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ribbler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ribbler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ribbler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. S just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribbler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribbler tries to pull guard but S holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribbler drops back down to his feet.
Ribbler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
S is struggling to control the position.
S gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ribbler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. S just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribbler tries to stall but S uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
S lands an elbow inside.
Ibbe Ribbler's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribbler.
Ribbler misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
S comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
S's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano S dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibbe Ribbler's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ribbler shoots in looking for a takedown. S tries to sprawl out of it but Ribbler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. S manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
S tries to clinch up but Ribbler circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribbler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
S fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ribbler throws the left hand but S avoids the punch easily.
S throws a quick head kick that knocks Ribbler silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! S is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romano S!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Posti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrari comes to the cage accompanied by Single Ladies - Brazilian Version. Marcus Ferrari could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raimo Posti's chin.
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191 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raimo Posti!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Posti avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
Ferrari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferrari misses with a low kick.
Ferrari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferrari looks for the body kick but Posti saw that one coming.
Posti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Posti moves out of range as Ferrari throws a body kick.
Good work by Posti as he checks the leg kick.
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick and Posti moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posti throws a hook to the side of Ferrari's head but Ferrari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferrari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Posti.
A head kick from Ferrari lands but Posti takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Posti's sensitive parts.
Ferrari feints and then cracks Posti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Posti down.
Posti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferrari. Ferrari obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferrari looks for the body kick but Posti saw that one coming.
Ferrari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferrari looks to land a body kick but Posti moved away.
Ferrari tried to score with a low kick but Posti checks it.
Posti blocks a head kick by Ferrari.
Ferrari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferrari moves away from the strike by Posti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posti misses the jab.
Posti throws the left hand but Ferrari avoids the punch easily.
Ferrari scores with a head kick.
Ferrari slips under a jab from Posti.
The fighters circling - Posti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Posti lands the left hand.
Posti throws the left hand but Ferrari avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Posti misses.
Ferrari throws a low kick but Posti avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Posti blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Ferrari misses.
Posti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferrari. That one must have hurt.
Posti misses with a looping right.
Ferrari lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ferrari throws a leg kick but Posti checks it.
Posti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferrari. Ferrari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Posti misses.
Posti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferrari blocks a jab.
Posti shoots in for a takedown but Ferrari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Posti misses.
Marcus Ferrari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferrari throws a head kick that half lands.
Posti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferrari did well to prevent Posti getting side control.
Posti is trying to control. Ferrari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Posti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferrari wants to get back to his feet.
Posti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferrari defending well though.
Ferrari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferrari tries to get out of the position.
Posti is pressing down on Ferrari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferrari is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ferrari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Posti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferrari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Posti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ferrari sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ferrari is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Posti is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Posti working the ground and pound but Ferrari is defending the strikes.
Ferrari is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Posti is controlling him well.
Posti 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posti tries to score with some ground and pound. Ferrari controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Posti throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Posti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferrari keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferrari misses with a low kick as Posti jumps back.
Posti connects with a single shot there.
Ferrari misses with a low kick as Posti jumps back.
Posti throws a lazy right hand but Ferrari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferrari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferrari looks to land a body kick but Posti moved away.
Posti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Posti misses.
Ferrari throws a front kick that sends Posti stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferrari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Posti's sensitive parts.
Ferrari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Posti blocks the body kick.
Posti throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferrari.
Ferrari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Posti moves out of range as Ferrari throws a body kick.
Marcus Ferrari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Ferrari. No joy for Posti on that attempt.
Posti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferrari misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari moves out of range of the strikes.
Posti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Posti throwing strikes but missing.
Ferrari wriggles free and stands up.
Ferrari scores with a kick to the midsection.
Posti cracks Ferrari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Posti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Posti is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a head kick.
Marcus Ferrari is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferrari misses with a head kick.
Ferrari is looking to slow Posti down with leg kicks.
Ferrari moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Posti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Raimo Posti has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Posti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ferrari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferrari scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ferrari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raimo Posti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferrari tries to land a leg kick but Posti saw it coming and moves away.
Ferrari throws and low kick but Posti moves out of range easily.
Ferrari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferrari 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Posti misses the target.
Ferrari moves away from the strike by Posti.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posti stuns Ferrari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Posti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Posti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a head kick but Posti moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Posti misses.
A jab from Posti misses.
Posti throws a series of punches but Ferrari moves out of range.
Ferrari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferrari throws a head kick but Posti moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ferrari misses.
Ferrari slips under a jab.
Posti shoots in for a takedown but Ferrari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Ferrari throws out a leg kick but Posti moves out of range and Ferrari only half commits.
Ferrari moves out of range as Posti strikes.
Ferrari looks to land a body kick but Posti moved away.
Posti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferrari throws a body kick that misses.
Ferrari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ferrari thows a body kick. Posti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Posti throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a solid leg kick but Posti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Posti.
Posti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Posti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Posti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferrari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Ferrari.
Ferrari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferrari looks for the body kick but Posti saw that one coming.
Posti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ferrari throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Posti as he checks the leg kick.
Posti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferrari pushes Posti away with a front kick.
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick and Posti moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Ferrari.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Posti blocks a head kick by Ferrari.
Posti throws a hook but Ferrari blocks it.
Ferrari tried to score with a low kick but Posti checks it.
Horrible takedown by Posti or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferrari which made him look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Ferrari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferrari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Ferrari!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between alistair overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Bloody Valentine - Loomer. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, alistair overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rex Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo thows a body shot but no joy.
overeem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
overeem slips under a jab from Apollo.
overeem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
overeem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
overeem throws a nice looking combination but Apollo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
overeem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
overeem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
overeem scores with the left hand. Apollo knows he should have avoided that one.
Apollo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apollo throws a wild body kick that overeem sees coming a mile off.
Apollo walks into a straight right hand from overeem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo avoids the body shot from overeem.
overeem lands with a shot to the body.
alistair overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Apollo.
Apollo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
overeem moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
overeem scores with a jab to the body.
overeem stuns Apollo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
overeem throws a nice looking combination but Apollo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
overeem lands with a good body shot.
overeem swings away with a body shot that misses
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
overeem tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
overeem lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
overeem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of overeem's head but overeem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but overeem was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
overeem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
overeem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
overeem displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from overeem misses.
Apollo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
overeem clobbers Apollo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Apollo misses with a few strikes there.
overeem is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
overeem swinging wildly here.
overeem scores with a jab to the jaw.
overeem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo with a hook.
alistair overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by overeem!
overeem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
overeem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Apollo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps overeem thinking.
overeem throws a right hand that Apollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Apollo also avoids with ease.
overeem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Apollo falls off balance throwing a combination
and overeem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
overeem moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Apollo scores with a shot to the body.
Apollo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has overeem pinned against the cage. overeem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
overeem scores with a jab. Apollo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
overeem lands a two punch combo.
Apollo shoots for a takedown but overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
alistair overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Apollo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
overeem misses with a double jab.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt.
overeem throws a right hand that Apollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Apollo also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
alistair overeem dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Apollo misses.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from overeem.
overeem scores with a nice right hand.
overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
overeem throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
overeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
overeem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
overeem misses with a combination
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
overeem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apollo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
overeem looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Apollo misses with a combination
and overeem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apollo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
alistair overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
alistair overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
overeem with a nice cross.
overeem lands with a cross.
overeem connects with the punch.
A jab from overeem misses.
Apollo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
overeem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
overeem tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
overeem punishes Apollo's body with a nice straight punch.
overeem leaves Apollo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
overeem throws a series of punches but Apollo avoids them all with ease.
overeem scores with a jab to the body.
overeem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Apollo backs up against the cage.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. overeem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but overeem is just out of range.
overeem lands a nice hook to Apollo's body. Apollo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apollo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
overeem leaves Apollo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
overeem scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by overeem.
overeem throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from overeem.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
overeem jabs Apollo right on the nose. Apollo blinks but takes it well.
Apollo drops his hands momentarily and overeem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
overeem swinging wildly here.
Apollo throws a combination. overeem tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a left and a right that both miss
and overeem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apollo takes a swing at overeem's ribcage but misses.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but overeem ducks down to avoid it.
overeem just misses with a punch to the body.
overeem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
overeem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Apollo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
overeem dodges the punch combination from Apollo.
Apollo takes a swing at overeem's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
alistair overeem dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Apollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but overeem avoids it really well and circles away.
overeem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
overeem jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
overeem swinging wildly here.
overeem lands a right hook to the body.
Apollo walks into a jab.
overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
A combination from overeem does no damage.
overeem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo misses with the combination.
overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by overeem.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab.
overeem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
overeem misses with a double jab
and Apollo counters with a left to the body.
overeem throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as overeem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apollo doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by overeem!
overeem scores with a one two! Apollo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
overeem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
overeem cracks Apollo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Apollo shoots in for a double leg but overeem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
overeem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
overeem lands with a nice combination. Apollo backs away looking to recover.
Apollo fails to land with a series of punches.
Apollo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
overeem throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apollo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
overeem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
overeem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
overeem misses with a double jab
and Apollo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
overeem tries to roll over but Apollo keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo wants to work for an arm triangle but overeem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
overeem is controlling Apollo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throwing shots but overeem is blocking nicely.
alistair overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apollo tries to pass the half guard into mount. overeem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
overeem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but overeem defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
alistair overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for overeem, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... alistair overeem!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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213 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Capone moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Capone.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capone was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Tyrone Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Capone.
Capone moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards tries a body shot but Capone blocks it.
Capone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Edwards clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Edwards is covering up but some of the strikes from Capone are getting through and doing damage.
Capone is working for a rear naked choke. Edwards is not defending it well and Capone has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Edwards refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Edwards's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Al Capone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Illidan Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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281 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Illidan Stormrage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormrage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches St Pierre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
St Pierre prevents Stormrage from improving position.
Stormrage working away.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
Stormrage wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
St Pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stormrage working away.
Stormrage lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stormrage trying to control the position but St Pierre is working away.
St Pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
St Pierre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage is working for a kimura but St Pierre is defending it quite comfortably.
St Pierre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stormrage scores with a couple of nice shots.
St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stormrage pulls his head out easily.
St Pierre pushes Stormrage off looking to stand but Stormrage dives back in and keeps control.
Stormrage prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
Stormrage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Pierre defending well though.
Stormrage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stormrage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stormrage shoots in and drives through. St Pierre sprawls well.
Stormrage clinches up with St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage.
Stormrage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stormrage lands a shoulder strike.
Stormrage pushes off an throws an elbow but St Pierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stormrage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stormrage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stormrage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stormrage stalling the fight.
St Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
St Pierre is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stormrage is just too persistent for him and manages to trip St Pierre to the mat. St Pierre regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Pierre is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Stormrage rolls with it to try and escape but St Pierre cranks on the arm and Stormrage is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Chapman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chapman throws a big shot that misses.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chapman.
Collins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chapman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chapman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Collins has control of Chapman's left arm, preventing Chapman from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman prevents Collins from getting back to his feet.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chapman is one step ahead there.
Chapman wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chapman being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins wants to control but Chapman is keeping busy.
Chapman wants to stand up but Collins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chapman prevents Collins from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Collins 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.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Chapman circles away.
Chapman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Vinnie Collins has been cut.
Collins has Chapman up against the cage in a clinch.
Collins has Chapman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chapman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Collins pushes Chapman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Collins - that landed with a thud.
Chapman tries to break free but Collins pushes him back against the cage.
Chapman wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins lands a shot to the body.
Chapman wants to break free but Collins has control.
Chapman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chapman.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins scores with a hook to the body.
Collins presses Chapman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Collins lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chapmans head.
Collins scores with a shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Collins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chapman is trying to force a seperation but Collins has the dominant position.
Collins with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jack Chapman has been cut.
Collins lands an elbow that stopped Chapman in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Collins.
Chapman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Collins lands with a right to the head.
Collins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Collins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Collins is working Chapman over against the cage.
Collins lands a left hand.
Collins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chapmans head.
Collins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Collins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chapman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Collins gets through Chapman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins pushes Chapman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins working Chapman over with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collins.
Collins scores with a knee to the head.
Collins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Collins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vinnie Collins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Collins lands a body punch.
Collins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapman.
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collins misses with a knee to the head.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chapman managing to block the knees to the body from Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chapman throws a good cross that connects.
Chapman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Chapman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Collins is defended easily by Chapman.
Collins tries to clinch there but Chapman circles away.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chapman.
Chapman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack Chapman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapman misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chapman loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Collins is defended easily by Chapman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Collins throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Collins.
Nice elbow from Collins.
Collins looking to throw knees to the head but Chapman is blocking nicely.
Collins lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Jack Chapman's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Collins obliges.
Collins lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Collins dominated that second 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! This is the final round!
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins scores with a jab.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Chapman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chapman as he jumps to the side.
Chapman throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chapman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Chapman misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins drives through and clinches with Chapman against the cage.
Collins working aggressively here.
Chapman takes a shot to the head.
Collins lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collins.
Chapman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chapman takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Collins as the two fighters clinch.
Collins lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Collins digs a right hand into Chapman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chapman's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins lands an elbow inside.
Chapman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Collins wants a takedown.
Collins lands a nice elbow.
Collins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jack Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Collins lands a shoulder strike.
Collins has Chapman pressed against the cage, preventing Chapman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chapman can do to turn this around?
Chapman is trying to break the clinch but Collins is controlling him.
Chapman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Collins lands a damaging elbow.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chapman is trying to break the clinch but Collins is controlling him.
Collins digs a right hand into Chapman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chapman's gas tank.
Chapman takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Jack Chapman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collins lands an elbow that stopped Chapman in his tracks for a moment.
Collins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Collins looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins digs a right hand into Chapman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chapman's gas tank.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Collins crunches a lovely knee into Chapman's ribcage.
Chapman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Collins obliges.
Collins scores a nice knee to the body.
Chapman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collins scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Collins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Collins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Collins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chapman's efforts to push away.
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chapman wants to break free but Collins has control.
A short uppercut from Collins.
Collins gets through Chapman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Collins as the two fighters clinch.
Collins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Collins lands a damaging elbow.
Collins lands a damaging elbow.
Jack Chapman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Collins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collins throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collins.
Collins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chapman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Collins - that landed with a thud.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Chapman wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
Chapman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chapman avoiding damage as Collins throws knees to the body.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Collins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Snorodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tosta Oikooseks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Snorodecki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Snorodecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tosta Oikooseks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oikooseks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Snorodecki is trying to buck Oikooseks off.
Oikooseks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snorodecki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Oikooseks asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Oikooseks swings around for an armbar but Snorodecki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oikooseks's guard.
Oikooseks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snorodecki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snorodecki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oikooseks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oikooseks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snorodecki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Snorodecki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oikooseks.
Snorodecki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oikooseks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oikooseks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oikooseks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snorodecki is fending him off so far but Oikooseks persists. Nope, Snorodecki circles away and we're back to standing.
Oikooseks closes the distance and clinches up with Snorodecki, looking for a takedown. Oikooseks pushes Snorodecki against the cage but Snorodecki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chris Snorodecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tosta Oikooseks.
Oikooseks looks gassed!
Snorodecki throws a jab when Oikooseks was well out of range.
No joy there for Snorodecki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oikooseks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oikooseks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snorodecki dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorodecki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oikooseks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oikooseks defending well as Snorodecki loads up on a big left hand.
Snorodecki misses with a looping right.
Oikooseks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oikooseks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snorodecki's waist but Snorodecki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oikooseks off to one side.
Oikooseks misses with a takedown attempt - Snorodecki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snorodecki Rushes Oikooseks and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Oikooseks is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Snorodecki Piles on the pressure and Oikooseks crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Snorodecki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One Chance. Isaac Newton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ground Pound's chin.
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201 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ground Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton looks to land a combination but Pound avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Pound does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton takes a swing at Pound's ribcage but misses.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pound.
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pound was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton thows a body shot but no joy.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Pound takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newton stuns Pound with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pound doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pound manages to avoid it.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pound was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Pound with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pound throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pound scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Newton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Newton is taking a breather. Pound says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pound is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Newton there.
Newton wants to pass to mount but Pound is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Newton.
Newton wants to control from the top but Pound keeps moving.
Newton 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.
Newton wants to control from the top but Pound keeps moving.
Newton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to control for a moment but Pound uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pound blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newton.
Newton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Newton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pound blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pound is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pound avoid being mounted?
Pound is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pound takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ground Pound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pound uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newton has time to react.
Newton fails to land with a series of punches.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
Pound tries to clinch up.
Pound throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Newton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pound is fending him off so far but Newton persists. Nope, Pound circles away and we're back to standing.
Pound connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Pound dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newton. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pound scores with a hook to the body. Newton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pound tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newton misses the body punch
and Pound counters with a three punch combo that has Newton backing up. Newton nods at Pound to acknowledge the strikes.
Pound scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Newton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pound pinned against the cage. Pound gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Newton misses with a body punch
and Pound counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pound misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pound throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pound lands a glancing blow to the side of Newton's head.
Pound throws a series of punches but Newton moves out of range.
Newton misses the body punch
and Pound connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Newton.
Pound thumps Newton with a low kick.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Pound scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pound holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound lands with a left to the head.
Pound lands a hook that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Pound breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pound on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pound throws a combination. Newton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pound takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pound waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Pound throws a series of punches but Newton moves out of range.
Pound scores with a hook.
Newton misses with a body shot
and Pound counters with a series of strikes. Newton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Newton throws a combination that misses
and Pound makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pound scores with a sloppy right hand. Newton should have avoided that one.
Ground Pound is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pound connects with a body shot.
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!
Pound is looking to clinch.
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
Pound getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pound jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pound has Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Newton is trying to break free.
Pound gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Pound.
Newton trying to stall but Pound improves his position.
Pound slows down the pace here.
Pound lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Newton is trying to force a seperation but Pound has the dominant position.
Pound scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newton trying to control the position but instead, Pound has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newton into the cage.
Newton tries to score a body lock takedown but Pound shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ground Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Pound comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Newton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pound is stalling here.
Pound lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Pound.
Newton tries a body shot but Pound blocks it.
Pound slows down the pace here.
Newton can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Pound to work.
Newton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pound scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pound scores with a jab.
Pound moves into the clinch successfully.
Pound just leaning against Newton, taking a breather.
Pound is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newton goes for a takedown attempt but Pound pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pound swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pound fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newton.
Newton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pound rushes Newton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pound lands with a light punch inside.
Pound taking a breather.
Pound lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pound digs a right hand underneath Newton's ribcage. Newton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pound lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pound scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pound lands a nice elbow.
Pound has Newton pressed against the cage.
Pound lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Pound scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Pound dominated that second round.
That's time! Pound's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pound connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newton momentarily.
Newton is rocked!
Pound lands a glancing blow to the side of Newton's head.
Newton is still on wobbly legs! Can Pound finish him?
Newton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Newton tries to keep at a distance but Pound has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pound content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Newton seems to have recovered his senses.
Pound manages to break the clinch.
Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Pound counters with a straight right hand.
Pound closes the distance and clinches.
Pound breaks from the clinch.
Pound lands a glancing blow to the side of Newton's head.
Pound misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Pound connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Newton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton misses with a body punch
and Pound counters with a nice uppercut.
Pound goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pound cracks Newton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Pound's shoulder, as Pound tries to avoid the shot.
Newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pound buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pound throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Newton on the side of the head.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pound rather than just go for the knockout.
Pound with a hook.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Pound.
Pound smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pound avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pound misses with a series of wild punches.
Pound throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pound swinging wildly here.
Newton looks to land a combination but Pound avoids it well.
Pound throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton takes one to the chin there.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pound bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pound lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pound.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pound swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pound stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pound sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.
Pound connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Pound misses.
Pound throws a combination. Newton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut there from Pound.
Newton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pound counters with a stiff right hand.
Newton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pound looks to land a combination. Newton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Pound cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pound staying out of range there.
Newton scores with a shot to the body.
Pound misses with a combination
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab.
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pound fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ground Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Pound counters with a stiff right hand.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pound.
Pound cracks Newton with an open hand slap.
Pound lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Newton misses with a combination
and Pound counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pound lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pound lands a really nice looking cross but Newton seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pound doesn't manage to clinch there - Newton circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ground Pound showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pound 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ground Pound!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Be Somebody by: W.A.S.P.. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fredriksson's choice of entrance music: He-Man Theme and Yelling . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Rua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dolph Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
Rua sizes up Fredriksson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fredriksson loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
A left and a right from Fredriksson both land. Nice combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fredriksson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Rua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rua throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch lands to the side of Fredriksson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fredriksson scores with a jab.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Rua moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Fredriksson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rua. Rua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fredriksson throws a shot to the body.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredriksson lands the left hand.
Fredriksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Rua is looking to score with low kicks.
Fredriksson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rua rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body kick there by Rua.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fredriksson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua connects with a solid leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dolph Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Fredriksson moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredriksson misses with a double jab.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Fredriksson misses.
Fredriksson looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Fredriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Fredriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fredriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Rua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredriksson avoids the head kick by Rua.
A leg kick checked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Fredriksson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fredriksson throws a big shot that misses.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fredriksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fredriksson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fredriksson swinging wildly here.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Fredriksson ducks down to avoid it.
Rua with a jab.
A shot to de liver by Fredriksson. Beautiful body shot.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Fredriksson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson connects with a crisp jab.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fredriksson throws the left hand but Rua avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Fredriksson 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.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fredriksson. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Fredriksson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Fredriksson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredriksson stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson with a nice cross.
Rua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fredriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua is looking to land body kicks.
Rua has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Fredriksson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fredriksson scores with a shot to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a looping right.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Fredriksson misses with a few strikes there.
Fredriksson needs to keep his hands up - Rua had a free shot at his head there.
Fredriksson blocks a head kick by Rua.
Fredriksson swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Fredriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rua, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Fredriksson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fredriksson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Fredriksson lands.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rua throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Rua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the head.
Fredriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fredriksson misses with a hook. Rua ducked under it nicely.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Fredriksson.
Rua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Fredriksson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredriksson dips to his left and cracks Rua with an uppercut!
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fredriksson scores with a shot to the body.
Fredriksson jabs at Rua's body.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Fredriksson connects with a body shot.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fredriksson lands with a right hand.
Dolph Fredriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fredriksson is out of range and Rua settles back down.
Rua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Fredriksson moved out of range nicely.
Fredriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rua counters with an inside leg kick.
Fredriksson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Fredriksson misses with a straight right.
Fredriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fredriksson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua counters with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rua on the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rua, right into the meat.
Rua throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Fredriksson lands a nice looking body shot.
Fredriksson scores with a jab.
Fredriksson connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a looping right.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Fredriksson moves out of range easily.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fredriksson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredriksson walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot that snaps Rua's head back.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson connects with the punch.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
A left and a right from Fredriksson both land. Nice combination.
Fredriksson blocks a jab.
Rua blocks a jab.
Rua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fredriksson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredriksson misses the jab.
Fredriksson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fredriksson.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson digs a good hook to Rua's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fredriksson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rua misses.
Fredriksson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fredriksson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fredriksson.
Rua moves forwards but Fredriksson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rua might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredriksson throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Rua moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fredriksson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Rua misses.
Rua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredriksson slips a jab and a cross from Rua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fredriksson misses with a combination
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredriksson lands with an overhand left.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredriksson.
Rua throws a nice head kick!
Fredriksson stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Fredriksson stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Fredriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from Fredriksson.
A slow jab from Fredriksson misses its intended target.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rua counters with an outside leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a combination. Rua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fredriksson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Rua scores with a head kick.
Rua lands with a kick to the temple. Fredriksson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rua avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredriksson is just out of range.
Fredriksson connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Fredriksson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fredriksson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a jab to the nose.
Fredriksson throws a shot to the body.
Fredriksson scores with a nice strike.
Rua walks into a straight right hand from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fredriksson throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Rua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fredriksson's head.
Fredriksson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rua momentarily.
Rua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fredriksson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Fredriksson lands with a good body shot.
Fredriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fredriksson stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
Fredriksson avoids the head kick by Rua.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch
and Rua counters with an inside leg kick.
Fredriksson scores with a jab.
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fredriksson cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rua drops his hands momentarily and Fredriksson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fredriksson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua with a hook.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Fredriksson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fredriksson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Fredriksson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Rua loads up on a big right hand but Fredriksson slips the punch.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Fredriksson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Fredriksson.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Rua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredriksson lands with a shot to the body.
Fredriksson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fredriksson duly obliges.
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fredriksson jabs at Rua's body.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the body
and Rua finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fredriksson throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredriksson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Fredriksson avoids the head kick by Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fredriksson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Rua catches Fredriksson right on the button with a cross.
Fredriksson connects with a body shot.
Rua throws a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fredriksson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Rua tries to move into range but Fredriksson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fredriksson connects with a body shot.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Fredriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fredriksson misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua scores with the left hand. Fredriksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Fredriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Fredriksson dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fredriksson takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Rua cracks Fredriksson with a good jab.
Fredriksson lands a lovely overhand right.
Fredriksson scores with a shot to the body.
Rua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fredriksson lands with a right hand.
Fredriksson lands a jab-cross combination.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rua's hands.
Fredriksson clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fredriksson digs a good hook to Rua's body.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fredriksson misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Fredriksson coming out on top.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fredriksson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fredriksson. Fredriksson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a jab-cross combination.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fredriksson's head.
Fredriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Fredriksson misses.
Fredriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fredriksson's knee momentarily.
Fredriksson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Rua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fredriksson throws the left hand but Rua avoids the punch easily.
Fredriksson misses the body punch
and Rua counters with a head kick. That will keep Fredriksson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fredriksson.
Rua lands the left hand.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fredriksson misses with a shot to the body
and Rua counters with a head kick. That will keep Fredriksson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fredriksson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fredriksson thinking.
Pedro Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch
and Rua counters with a low kick, right behind Fredriksson 's knee.
Rua scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rua in his tracks.
Fredriksson throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Rua.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Fredriksson slips under a jab from Rua.
Fredriksson scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Rua.
Fredriksson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Rua.
Fredriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fredriksson blocks a jab.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fredriksson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rua avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Rua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fredriksson is able to avoid easily.
Rua throws a hook but Fredriksson avoids it easily.
Fredriksson misses with a body punch
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fredriksson throws a combination. Rua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Rua catches Fredriksson right on the button with a cross.
Fredriksson lands a jab to Rua's midsection.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredriksson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rua throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Fredriksson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fredriksson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Fredriksson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dolph Fredriksson.
Well Fredriksson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Fredriksson!
Dolph Fredriksson is the new lightweight champion!
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