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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Swarovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ellison Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellison Jr has chosen i aint never scared as his entrance music. Anthony Ellison Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Swarovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Ellison Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison Jr shoots in but Swarovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ellison Jr rushes Swarovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ellison Jr stalling.
Swarovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ellison Jr smiles and moves away.
Swarovski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swarovski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swarovski.
Ellison Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swarovski is keen to just control but Ellison Jr is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Ellison Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ellison Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Swarovski trying to control from half guard but Ellison Jr is working away.
Swarovski is looking to advance position but Ellison Jr won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ellison Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ellison Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swarovski is trying to defend but Ellison Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ellison Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swarovski wants to improve his position but Ellison Jr is controlling well.
Swarovski is not content to let Ellison Jr control the position.
Ellison Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swarovski defending well though.
Swarovski pushes Ellison Jr off looking to stand but Ellison Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Ellison Jr wants to stand up but Swarovski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ellison Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swarovski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellison Jr pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swarovski wants to control but Ellison Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swarovski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Swarovski is desperately trying to improve his position but Ellison Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Ellison Jr looking to control but Swarovski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swarovski is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellison Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ellison Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellison Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Swarovski throws a series of punches but Ellison Jr avoids them all with ease.
It looks like Paul Swarovski has been cut.
Ellison Jr has Swarovski up against the cage in a clinch.
Ellison Jr prevents Swarovski from breaking the clinch.
Swarovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ellison Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swarovski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ellison Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Ellison Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swarovski defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swarovski stands and steps away. Ellison Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swarovski tries to keep at a distance but Ellison Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarovski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ellison Jr is trying to drag Swarovski to the mat but Swarovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swarovski blocks an elbow strike.
Swarovski is trying to push Ellison Jr away but Ellison Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ellison Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swarovski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ellison Jr jumps guard.
Swarovski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ellison Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ellison Jr has escaped and now he's on top!
Swarovski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swarovski is pushing down on Ellison Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ellison Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Swarovski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swarovski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ellison Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swarovski stops Ellison Jr from getting back to his feet.
Swarovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ellison Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Swarovski sits in half guard.
Swarovski is thwarting Ellison Jr's attempts to control the position.
Anthony Ellison Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarovski controlling the action here.
Ellison Jr is trying to stand back up but Swarovski is controlling him
Ellison Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ellison Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Swarovski is trying to control. Ellison Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ellison Jr kicks off Swarovski and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr looks to land a combination but Swarovski avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ellison Jr gets underhooks to prevent Swarovski's takedown attempt.
Ellison Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swarovski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ellison Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Swarovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellison Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ellison Jr pushes Swarovski up against the cage in a clinch.
Swarovski looking for a takedown.
Ellison Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swarovski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellison Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Swarovski jumps guard and drags Ellison Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellison Jr wants to control from the top but Swarovski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellison Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Swarovski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ellison Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ellison Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swarovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ellison Jr moves into range and clinches up with Swarovski.
Swarovski avoiding damage as Ellison Jr throws knees to the body.
Swarovski pulls guard.
Ellison Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ellison Jr gets to his feet - Swarovski follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swarovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swarovski is trying to force a seperation but Ellison Jr has the dominant position.
Ellison Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swarovski jumps guard but Ellison Jr stands there with Swarovski around his waist. Swarovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swarovski tries to break free but Ellison Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Ellison Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swarovski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ellison Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Swarovski uses from the top position.
Ellison Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ellison Jr keeping moving, preventing Swarovski from controlling successfully.
Ellison Jr is working an open guard so Swarovski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swarovski leaves Ellison Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ellison Jr rushes Swarovski and presses him up against the cage.
Swarovski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ellison Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Ellison Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swarovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ellison Jr but Ellison Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swarovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Ellison Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swarovski has his feet on Ellison Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Swarovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swarovski.
Ellison Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swarovski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ellison Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Swarovski tries to roll over but Ellison Jr keeps him under control.
Ellison Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Swarovski!
Ellison Jr looking to control but Swarovski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr lands a big elbow.
Swarovski tries to hold on but Ellison Jr postures up.
Swarovski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ellison Jr tries to control but Swarovski wriggling away.
Swarovski is working to get back to half guard.
Paul Swarovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Ellison Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ellison Jr controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ellison Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ellison Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ellison Jr!
Anthony Ellison Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'another one bites the dust'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squanchy Squanch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Great elbows
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Squanchy Squanch!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Spong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Spong has hold of Squanch's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Squanch tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Spong cranks the arm and Squanch screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Squanch, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chance Spong!
A very excited looking Chance Spong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rattlesnake. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
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223 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Lavronenko!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavronenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Lavronenko throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lavronenko misses the shot to the body.
Dall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lavronenko did well to prevent Dall getting side control.
Dall prevents Lavronenko from improving his position.
Lavronenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dall.
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lavronenko wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lavronenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
Lavronenko pushes Dall off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Lavronenko shows good takedown defense.
Lavronenko flicks out a counter leg kick but Dall steps away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lavronenko checks a leg kick.
Lavronenko thinks about the counter body kick.
Lavronenko blocks a leg kick.
Lavronenko misses the shot to the body.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Lavronenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Lavronenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Good standup being displayed there by Lavronenko as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Aleksander Lavronenko has been cut.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Lavronenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lavronenko has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall blocks a head kick by Lavronenko.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall slips under a jab.
Lavronenko scores with a shot to the body.
Lavronenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Lavronenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavronenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Lavronenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Dall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lavronenko defends it nicely.
Lavronenko misses with an uppercut
and Dall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lavronenko really felt that one!
Lavronenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Dall does it's job there.
Lavronenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Lavronenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko moves into the clinch.
Dall pushes Lavronenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lavronenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lavronenko is pushing Dall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dall blocks a body shot from Lavronenko.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall.
Lavronenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lavronenko.
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall looking to stall.
Dall misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Lavronenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lavronenko throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Lavronenko.
A lazy left from Dall finds it's target.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lavronenko counter with a right hand.
Dall moves forwards but Lavronenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lavronenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lavronenko.
Aleksander Lavronenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lavronenko's sensitive parts.
Lavronenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lavronenko throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Lavronenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lavronenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lavronenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lavronenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lavronenko.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Lavronenko's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lavronenko is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lavronenko misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lavronenko pushes Dall off but Dall dives into side control.
Lavronenko is still in real trouble! Can Dall finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lavronenko controls the position for a moment.
Lavronenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Lavronenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dall asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko is looking to regain half guard here but Dall keeps moving and retains side control.
Lavronenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lavronenko is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Lavronenko is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lavronenko is trying to stand up here but Dall is controlling him well.
Lavronenko trying to control from the bottom.
Dall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavronenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavronenko gets full guard.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Lavronenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lavronenko takes one to the chin there.
Dall keeps Lavronenko at a distance using the push kick.
Dall's corner calls for a 1-2. Dall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Lavronenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lavronenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko misses with a body punch
and Dall counters with a nice right hand that sends Lavronenko toppling to the canvas! Lavronenko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dall finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavronenko throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lavronenko walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Lavronenko limp body while Dall jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hyryx Dall!
During a confident post fight interview, Hyryx Dall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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171 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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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
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shinya Aoki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reed Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Aoki pulls Hightower into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hightower with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hightower defends it easily.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Hightower pushes his legs off easily.
Hightower throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brimstone Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hightower.
Hightower tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower is stalling in the full guard.
Hightower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Hightower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Hightower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hightower lands a couple of elbows.
Hightower sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hightower with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki has control of Hightower's left arm, preventing Hightower from doing any damage.
Hightower throws a big right hand that misses.
Hightower working some strikes from top position.
Hightower postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hightower slips nicely into half guard.
Hightower looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hightower is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki controlling the position well.
Aoki tries to roll over but Hightower keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hightower throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hightower looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aoki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hightower working the head and body with strikes.
Aoki has hold of Hightower's hands but Hightower slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hightower content to control rather than advance.
Hightower is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hightower is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hightower is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aoki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aoki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aoki tries to score with some ground and pound. Hightower controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom here.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hightower has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hightower manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Hightower dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Hightower. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Hightower moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Hightower cracks Aoki with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aoki tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hightower pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aoki is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vaugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheese comes into the arena with It's Carnage ... blaring out of the sound system. Vaugh has chosen Bad Day as his entrance music. Michael Vaugh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colonel Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Vaugh!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
and Vaugh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vaugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheese checks the leg kick.
Vaugh throws a low kick but Cheese moves out of range easily.
Vaugh is looking to slow Cheese down with leg kicks.
Cheese lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaugh.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Vaugh misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Vaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Cheese tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Vaugh's shoulder, as Vaugh tries to avoid the shot.
Vaugh misses with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cheese checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Vaugh moved out of range nicely.
Vaugh throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
Cheese takes a swing at Vaugh's ribcage but misses.
Cheese jabs Vaugh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vaugh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cheese is out of range and Vaugh settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Cheese misses its target.
Vaugh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cheese slips a straight right by Vaugh.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Vaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaugh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vaugh thumps Cheese with a low kick.
Vaugh tries to land a leg kick but Cheese saw it coming and moves away.
Cheese misses with a looping right.
Vaugh lands a nice looking body kick.
Vaugh tries to work over Cheese's front leg with a kick but Cheese checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese misses with a body shot
and Vaugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheese moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vaugh up against the cage.
Cheese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheese with a hook.
Vaugh misses with a head kick.
Cheese tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheese moves forwards but Vaugh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cheese drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Colonel Cheese has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Cheese lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaugh doesn't seem phased though.
Cheese misses with a two punch combination.
Vaugh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cheese will feel that in the morning.
Vaugh throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Cheese misses.
Vaugh slips a jab from Cheese.
Vaugh slips a jab from Cheese.
Cheese sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vaugh takes one to the chin there.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaugh cracks Cheese on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cheese falls backwards against the cage. Vaugh follows up with more strikes that drop Cheese to his knees. Vaugh keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cheese! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Vaugh!
An out of breath Michael Vaugh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Colonel Cheese was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a project - come back in a few months and i'll knock your ass the fuck out!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Wai Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wai Ping is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Once upon a time in China. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lu Wai Ping!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wai Ping fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Gower's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wai Ping shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gower napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gower is being controlled here.
Wai Ping has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wai Ping moves into the clinch.
Wai Ping throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Gower is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping is stalling here.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gower has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wai Ping effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gower blocks it with crossed arms.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Gower is blocking nicely.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Gower is blocking nicely.
Wai Ping has clasped his hands together around Gower's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gower throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wai Ping throws a series of punches but Gower avoids them all with ease.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wai Ping.
Gower scores with a jab. Wai Ping acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
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!
Wai Ping doesn't manage to clinch there - Gower circles away.
Wai Ping shoots for a takedown but Gower saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jeff Gower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Wai Ping.
Wai Ping dives in and grabs Gower's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gower pushes down on Wai Ping's head and hops out.
Gower lands a big head kick that sends Wai Ping tumbling to the mat! Gower takes a step backwards and waves Wai Ping back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wai Ping is rocked!
Gower tries a head kick but it misses.
Wai Ping is still on wobbly legs! Can Gower finish him?
Gower is stalking Wai Ping. Wai Ping circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gower, and it's lights out! Wai Ping really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Gower!
A very excited looking Jeff Gower made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heribert Bosch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupolski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heribert Bosch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
Bosch looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Bosch misses with a looping right.
Bosch lands a jab to the nose.
Bosch tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy right hand. Bosch should have avoided that one.
Bosch slips a jab from Tupolski.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Bosch throws a head kick but Tupolski moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski pushes Bosch away with a front kick.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Bosch lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski throws a low kick, looking for Bosch's leg but Bosch calmly moves out of range.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Bosch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Bosch down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Bosch is looking to slow Tupolski down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Bosch.
Bosch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tupolski staying out of range there.
Bosch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tupolski swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a hook but Bosch avoids it easily.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bosch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tupolski.
Bosch thows a body kick. Tupolski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
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!
Bosch fakes the leg kick and cracks Tupolski in the body.
Tupolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bosch counters with a nice body shot.
Bosch moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Tupolski throws a poor cross that misses
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bosch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bosch. That did some damage!
Bosch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Bosch moved out of range nicely.
Bosch throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bosch.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosch pushes Tupolski away with a front kick.
A big left from Bosch misses.
Bosch tries to clinch but Tupolski is having none of it.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Tupolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosch.
Tupolski avoids the head kick by Bosch.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bosch. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Bosch.
Tupolski delivers a nice body kick.
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Bosch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch jabs at Tupolski's body.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bosch throws a right and a left that Tupolski avoids nicely.
Bosch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but Bosch manages to step out the way in time.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bosch looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
Bosch checks a low kick from Tupolski.
Bosch moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tupolski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupolski moves out of range as Bosch throws a body kick.
Tupolski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Tupolski moves away and avoids it.
Tupolski throws out a counter right but Bosch avoids it with no problem.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Bosch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosch tests Tupolski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Bosch misses.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bosch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Bosch blocks a leg kick.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch 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.
Bosch thows a body kick. Tupolski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski connects with a looping right hand.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Bosch swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Bosch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bosch down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bosch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bosch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bosch avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a lovely overhand right.
Tupolski clobbers Bosch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski with a hook.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Bosch to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Bosch down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Tupolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tupolski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosch lands a high kick!
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Bosch's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosch tries to avoid it.
Bosch thuds a left hand into Tupolski's body.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Bosch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch lands a nice shot that snaps Tupolski's head back.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski thumps Bosch with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bosch there.
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!
Bosch thumps Tupolski with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Bosch moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bosch.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Bosch.
Bosch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupolski checks a leg kick nicely.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch connects with a body shot.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Bosch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tupolski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bosch. That one must have hurt.
Bosch throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Bosch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Bosch off balance momentarily.
Bosch misses with a low kick.
Tupolski darts in and clinches Bosch up against the cage.
Bosch swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Tupolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bosch as Tupolski tries to tie him up.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tupolski pushes Bosch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bosch blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bosch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Bosch throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Bosch tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Tupolski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosch takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bosch.
A short left from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Bosch avoids the damage to the body.
Bosch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Bosch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosch blocks an elbow strike.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupolski throws a leg kick
and Bosch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bosch's corner calls for a 1-2. Bosch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
A big right from Bosch misses.
Tupolski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bosch looks for the body kick but Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Bosch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bosch takes a step back to recover.
Tupolski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bosch.
Bosch tried to score with a low kick but Tupolski checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski throws out a counter right but Bosch avoids it with no problem.
Tupolski takes one on the button.
Bosch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bosch connects with a crisp jab.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch lands a nice looking body shot.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Bosch saw that one coming.
Bosch scores with the left hand. Tupolski knows he should have avoided that one.
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Bosch counters with a body kick that stops Tupolski in his tracks momentarily.
Bosch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bosch is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Bosch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bosch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch.
Tupolski slips a jab from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch throws an overhand right that lands on Tupolski's shoulder, as Tupolski tries to avoid the shot.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Bosch's body.
Jab from Bosch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski connects with a single shot there.
Tupolski pushes Bosch away with a front kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bosch blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Bosch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch blocks the body kick.
Tupolski cracks a nice hook into Bosch's ribs.
Tupolski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bosch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bosch looks to land a right hand but Tupolski moved out of range.
Bosch misses with a straight left.
Tupolski with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bosch throws a leg kick
and Tupolski moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tupolski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bosch tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bosch avoids it.
Bosch lands with a left to the head.
Bosch lands with a right to the head.
Tupolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Tupolski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski digs a right hand underneath Bosch's ribcage. Bosch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bosch presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Tupolski controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land.
Bosch tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bosch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bosch being controlled against the cage.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski has had enough of the clinch but Bosch keeps him there for the moment.
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tupolski is working Bosch over against the cage.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bosch.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bosch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Bosch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski lands a right hand.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Bosch tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosch.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tupolski - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch avoids the elbow strike from Tupolski, against the cage.
Bosch lands a body punch.
Tupolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosch throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Bosch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Tupolski feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Bosch's leg. Bosch is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Bosch tenderised Tupolski's leg. Tupolski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bosch wants to clinch up but Tupolski keeps it at a distance.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
Bosch scores with a hook to the body. Tupolski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
I think Tupolski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Katurian Tupolski!
A very excited looking Katurian Tupolski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armen Aharonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aharonian kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. Power has chosen Easy Rider as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armen Aharonian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power fails to land the takedown.
Power misses with a body shot.
Aharonian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aharonian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aharonian misses with a low kick as Power jumps back.
Power walks into a left hand.
Aharonian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
Power has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Aharonian's front leg but catches the back leg as Aharonian tries to avoid it.
Power cracks the inside of Aharonian's front leg.
Aharonian misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from Aharonian.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aharonian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aharonian connects with a solid leg kick.
Power missing with a left hand there. Aharonian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power misses with a body shot.
Aharonian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a head kick that Aharonian semi-blocks.
Aharonian swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Aharonian counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Aharonian.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aharonian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aharonian counters with a big right hand! Oh Power is in trouble here! Aharonian follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armen Aharonian!
Armen Aharonian is the new middleweight champion!
Armen Aharonian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rauli Raunio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarvis Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raunio throws a hook but Avalon avoids it easily.
Raunio shoots in for a takedown but Avalon shows good takedown defense.
We've been told by Raunio's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Avalon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raunio misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Raunio does no damage.
Raunio missing with a left hand there. Avalon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avalon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Raunio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raunio.
A big left from Raunio misses.
Avalon slaps away a takedown attempt from Raunio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raunio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Avalon staying out of range there.
Raunio checks the leg kick.
Avalon tries to move into range but Raunio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Raunio does it's job there.
Raunio cracks Avalon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raunio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raunio misses with a hook
and Avalon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Avalon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raunio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avalon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raunio stuffs the takedown attempt from Avalon. Avalon gets slowly back to his feet.
Avalon throws a low kick but Raunio avoids it.
Raunio dives in and scores a takedown into Avalon's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raunio throwing strikes but missing.
Raunio scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raunio controls the pace.
Avalon has his foot on Raunio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raunio works his way back into a safe position though.
Raunio postures up.
Avalon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raunio defends it easily.
Avalon looking for a guillotine here but Raunio defends easily.
Avalon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raunio is aware though and is defending well.
Raunio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raunio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Raunio cracks Avalon with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raunio lands a couple of elbows.
Raunio landing some decent shots from guard.
Raunio won't allow Avalon to sweep him here.
Avalon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raunio defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avalon looking for a guillotine here but Raunio defends easily.
Raunio looking to sit in guard and control but Avalon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Avalon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Raunio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raunio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raunio looking to sit in guard and control but Avalon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Avalon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Raunio keeps moving.
Avalon won't allow Raunio to sweep him here.
Avalon trying to control but Raunio is working from the bottom.
Raunio working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauli Raunio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Avalon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raunio wants to slow Avalon down by chopping away at his legs.
Raunio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Avalon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Raunio!
Raunio is trying to control Avalon's posture but Avalon avoids it.
Raunio holds on to Avalon's head and controls the position momentarily.
Avalon trying to control the position but Raunio is working away.
Avalon is working Raunio over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon is trying to ground and pound but Raunio uses the momentary lack of control by Avalon to regain half guard.
Raunio is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avalon.
Avalon thows a huge punch but Raunio dodges it nicely.
Avalon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Avalon wants to take a breather but Raunio is having none of it.
Jarvis Avalon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avalon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Raunio to regain full guard.
Raunio looking to control.
Avalon throws an elbow that misses. Raunio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avalon's guard. Nice move by Raunio!
Raunio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raunio throws a big right hand that misses.
Raunio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raunio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avalon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avalon trying to control the position.
Raunio wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raunio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avalon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raunio trying to control but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Avalon looking for a sweep. Not yet Avalon, not yet.
Avalon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raunio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Avalon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Avalon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Avalon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raunio defends well.
Raunio trying to control the position from guard on top but Avalon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raunio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Avalon has momentary wrist control but Raunio slips an elbow through the middle.
Raunio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Avalon keeping moving, preventing Raunio from controlling successfully.
Avalon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Avalon is looking for a triangle but Raunio pushes his legs off easily.
Avalon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four 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.
Raunio working some strikes from top position.
Raunio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Raunio trying to control but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Raunio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Avalon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Avalon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raunio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raunio wants to pass the guard but Avalon is keeping the position.
Avalon is trying to control the position but Raunio postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rauli Raunio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
That kick from Avalon tenderised Raunio's leg. Raunio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raunio just misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raunio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avalon! But no joy.
Raunio throws a hook to the side of Avalon's head but Avalon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avalon with the counter takedown but Raunio avoids it easily.
Avalon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Avalon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Avalon connects with a body shot that sends Raunio's belly button to the back.
Raunio misses with a low kick.
Raunio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jarvis Avalon has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon darts in and clinches Raunio up against the cage.
Avalon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avalon digs a good hook to Raunio's body.
Raunio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avalon but Avalon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raunio dodges the punch combination from Avalon.
Raunio misses with a body shot.
Avalon throws out a counter right but Raunio avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Raunio misses.
Avalon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raunio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raunio checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Raunio misses the target.
Raunio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avalon looks to land a combination but Raunio avoids it well.
Avalon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avalon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raunio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raunio misses the jab.
Avalon throws a jab but it's blocked by Raunio.
Jarvis Avalon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avalon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raunio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avalon. Avalon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Avalon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raunio counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raunio tries for a takedown but Avalon circles away easily
and Avalon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauli Raunio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raunio is out of range.
Raunio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avalon moves away.
Raunio lands with a cross.
Raunio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Avalon on the side of the head.
Raunio jabs Avalon right on the nose. Avalon blinks but takes it well.
Raunio missing with a left hand there. Avalon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Raunio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon moves out of range of the strikes.
Raunio works Avalon's body with a nice hook.
Avalon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raunio.
Raunio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raunio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raunio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raunio slips under a jab from Avalon.
Rauli Raunio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Avalon misses
and Raunio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raunio needs to keep his hands up - Avalon had a free shot at his head there.
Raunio lands a nice shot that snaps Avalon's head back.
Avalon lands a nice hook to Raunio's body. Raunio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raunio misses with a straight left.
Raunio tries to clinch there but Avalon circles away.
Avalon throws a lazy uppercut
and Raunio counters with an inside leg kick.
Jarvis Avalon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Avalon misses with a lunging right hand
letting Raunio counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon misses with a right hand
and Raunio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Raunio with that takedown attempt.
Raunio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raunio.
Avalon tries to clinch there but Raunio circles away.
Avalon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Avalon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raunio's hands.
Raunio cracks the inside of Avalon's front leg.
Raunio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avalon misses with an uppercut
and Raunio counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rauli Raunio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raunio, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rauli Raunio!
After the fight, Rauli Raunio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bomb Bombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minasian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX4b4eyEwI8. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Minasian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bombs.
Good shot there by Minasian.
A head kick by Bombs misses
and Minasian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minasian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Bombs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Minasian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Minasian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Bombs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bombs moves into range and clinches up with Minasian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bombs.
Minasian is leaning against Bombs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bombs looks winded!
Minasian lands a shoulder strike.
Minasian blocking some punches.
Minasian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minasian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minasian lands a shoulder strike.
Bombs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minasian throws an elbow that misses.
Minasian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bombs backwards.
Minasian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bombs swings wildly with an uppercut but Minasian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minasian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bombs throws a punch but it's blocked by Minasian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minasian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bombs backwards.
Minasian lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Minasian.
Minasian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bombs is looking to clinch but Minasian is avoiding it.
Bombs throws a looping overhand right but Minasian ducks down to avoid it.
As Bombs backs away, Minasian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bombs moves to clinch but Minasian breaks away
and Minasian counters with a nice right hand that sends Bombs toppling to the canvas! Bombs scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Minasian finish him?!
Bombs is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minasian thumps Bombs with a low kick.
Bombs is still on wobbly legs! Can Minasian finish him?
Bombs misses with a hook
and Minasian counters with a solid body kick.
Minasian cracks Bombs's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Bombs slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Minasian can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Minasian!
Arthur Minasian is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Arthur Minasian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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