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VFA Wednesday Fights 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Whitfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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203 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Whitfield!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bin Al Aziz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bin Al Aziz connects with a solid leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Kevin Whitfield has been cut.
Bin Al Aziz lands a leg kick that knocks Whitfield off balance momentarily.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick but Whitfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Whitfield eats them both and turns towards Bin Al Aziz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bin Al Aziz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Al Aziz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick
and Whitfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bin Al Aziz 's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whitfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bin Al Aziz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to control the position but Whitfield postures up.
Whitfield working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitfield is working Bin Al Aziz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bin Al Aziz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitfield throws a strike but Bin Al Aziz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitfield has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bin Al Aziz has passed into side control.
Whitfield tries to buck Bin Al Aziz off but Bin Al Aziz is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitfield is defending well.
Whitfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitfield is defending well.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whitfield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz working away.
Bin Al Aziz tries for a kimura but Whitfield is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Whitfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whitfield is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whitfield stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Whitfield sneaks back into half guard.
Whitfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bin Al Aziz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitfield pulls Bin Al Aziz in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitfield is on top in guard.
Whitfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitfield throwing strikes from guard but Bin Al Aziz blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Whitfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bin Al Aziz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whitfield checks a low kick from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Whitfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bin Al Aziz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitfield can do to turn this around?
Bin Al Aziz cracks Whitfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bin Al Aziz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Whitfield.
Some wild striking there from Bin Al Aziz .
Whitfield with the counter takedown but Bin Al Aziz avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz swings for the body but Whitfield moves out of range.
Whitfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bin Al Aziz defends it well.
Whitfield ducks under a wild hook from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz scores with a nice strike.
Bin Al Aziz lunges at Whitfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whitfield's hand.
Bin Al Aziz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Whitfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz throws a series of punches but Whitfield moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Whitfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Bin Al Aziz misses.
Bin Al Aziz throws a series of punches but Whitfield avoids them all with ease.
Bin Al Aziz throws a push kick but Whitfield slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Al Aziz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitfield feints the counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Whitfield.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bin Al Aziz defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bin Al Aziz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whitfield scrambles back to his feet.
That has opened up Kevin Whitfield's cut even more.
Whitfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bin Al Aziz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick but Whitfield checks it.
Whitfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bin Al Aziz .
Whitfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz throws a looping overhand right but Whitfield ducks down to avoid it.
Whitfield feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick but Whitfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whitfield checks a leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz tried to score with a low kick but Whitfield checks it.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bin Al Aziz defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitfield avoids a kick to the body.
Whitfield with the counter takedown but Bin Al Aziz avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Whitfield's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bin Al Aziz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bin Al Aziz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whitfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whitfield checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bin Al Aziz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bin Al Aziz .
Whitfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bin Al Aziz misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz lands the left hand.
Bin Al Aziz throws a jab when Whitfield was well out of range.
Whitfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good leg kick by Bin Al Aziz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Whitfield wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Whitfield is looking to reverse the position.
Whitfield stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Whitfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Whitfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bin Al Aziz 's head.
Whitfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bin Al Aziz actively working from the bottom here.
Whitfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bin Al Aziz 's head.
Kevin Whitfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz wants to get back to full guard.
Whitfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whitfield looks to land a strike but Bin Al Aziz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Whitfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to control the position but Whitfield postures up.
Whitfield throws an elbow that misses. Bin Al Aziz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whitfield's guard. Nice move by Bin Al Aziz !
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitfield is controlling Bin Al Aziz 's posture.
Bin Al Aziz preventing the sweep.
Whitfield is trying to control the position but Bin Al Aziz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz looking to pass the guard.
Whitfield keeping moving, preventing Bin Al Aziz from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitfield is on top in guard.
Bin Al Aziz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin Al Aziz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitfield lying in Bin Al Aziz 's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bin Al Aziz decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Whitfield taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz !
Our winner, Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Kevin Whitfield stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losses early on mean nothing. Character builders that remind me of how hard this business is. Time to hit the gym once again. I'll be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Ezekiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ezekiel comes to the cage accompanied by Renegade- Styx . Jenik Krejza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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267 lbs
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259 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Ezekiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ezekiel gets a takedown into half guard.
Krejza has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ezekiel is on him like a limpet, forcing Krejza back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Krejza has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ezekiel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Krejza controlling Ezekiel's posture.
Ezekiel won't allow Krejza to sweep him here.
Ezekiel wants to pass the guard but Krejza is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krejza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Krejza manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krejza enables Ezekiel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krejza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Krejza manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ezekiel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krejza blocks it with crossed arms.
Krejza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ezekiel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ezekiel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ezekiel is breathing heavily.
Krejza drives through with a takedown into Ezekiel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krejza lands a couple of digs.
Krejza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krejza working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krejza gets to his feet. Ezekiel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Krejza closes the distance and pushes Ezekiel back into the cage.
Krejza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ezekiel tries to move into range but Krejza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ezekiel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krejza is out of range.
Krejza moves into the clinch.
Ezekiel jumps guard and drags Krejza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krejza scoring with some ground and pound.
Krejza gets to his feet. Ezekiel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Krejza lands with a big left! Ezekiel is wobbled badly! Krejza comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ezekiel to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jenik Krejza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reed Hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed Hightower has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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171 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reed Hightower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hightower connects with a leg kick. Spong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hightower looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Spong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hightower avoids it really well and circles away.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hightower.
Hightower scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spong looks to clinch
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong with the counter takedown but Hightower avoids it easily.
Spong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hightower waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Spong. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Spong to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Spong is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower controlling from the top position.
Spong is still in real trouble! Can Hightower finish him?
Hightower definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hightower lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower cracks Spong with a solid left hand.
Hightower works over Spong with some ground and pound from guard.
Hightower loads up on a big left hand. Spong felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hightower looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Spong can't hide his disappointment, as Hightower celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Hightower!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edo Yaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Born Free. 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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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edo Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb misses with an uppercut.
Webb sets himself, and Yaj steps forward looking for the clinch! Webb avoids it this time.
Webb just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj wants to clinch up but Webb keeps it at a distance.
As Yaj looks to move away, Webb throws a big counter combo but Yaj just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yaj fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Webb misses.
Yaj rushes Webb and presses him up against the cage.
Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Yaj tries to counter it with a takedown but Webb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yaj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Webb throwing a counter right hand but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Edo Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Webb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Webb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Webb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj slips under a jab from Webb.
Webb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yaj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yaj wants to counter with a clinch but Webb pushes him away.
Webb throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yaj has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Webb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Webb pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Webb.
Yaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yaj pushes Webb up against the cage in a clinch.
Yaj takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Edo Yaj has been cut.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Webb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Webb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Webb lands a hook that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Webb misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Webb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yaj prevents the takedown attempt.
Webb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj crunches a lovely knee into Webb's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Webb.
Webb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Webb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj staying out of range there.
Yaj closes the distance and clinches.
Webb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yaj with a knee to the head.
Webb misses with the head strike.
Yaj has Webb pressed against the cage, preventing Webb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Webb backwards.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Webb.
Webb breaks the clinch.
Webb throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj staying out of range there.
Yaj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yaj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Webb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Webb has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Webb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Webb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj darts in trying to clinch
and Webb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yaj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yaj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yaj working Webb over with knees to the body.
Webb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yaj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Webb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Webb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Webb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Webb blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Webb looking to stall.
Webb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
Webb prevents a body shot from Yaj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Webb has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Webb lands with a light punch inside.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Webb controls the action.
Webb is trying to push Yaj away but Yaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yaj lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Webb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yaj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Webb controls his hands.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Webb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Webb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Webb tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Webb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj lands an elbow that stopped Webb in his tracks for a moment.
Webb manages to break the clinch.
Yaj tries to clinch but Webb moves away
and Webb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 Christopher Webb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edo Yaj's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yaj tries to clinch up.
Christopher Webb is winning the standup battle so far.
Yaj wants to clinch up but Webb keeps it at a distance.
Yaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yaj has managed to clinch.
Webb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yaj's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yaj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Webb.
Webb takes an elbow to the temple.
Webb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Webb tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Webb back against the cage.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body.
Webb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Webbs head.
Edo Yaj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yaj tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yaj landing knees to the body.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Webb.
Yaj lands a nice knee to the body.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Webb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yaj is working Webb over against the cage.
Yaj digs a right hand into Webb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Webb's gas tank.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Webb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Yaj.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Yaj tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Webb backwards.
Webb dodges an elbow strike from Yaj.
Webb has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Webb is trying to drag Yaj to the mat but Yaj just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Webb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Webb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but Webb blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Christopher Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edo Yaj.
Webb digs a right hand underneath Yaj's ribcage. Yaj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Webb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Webb.
Yaj looking to throw knees to the head but Webb is blocking nicely.
Webb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Webb prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Webb avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Webb tries to break free but Yaj pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Webb avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Webb is defending well for now.
Yaj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Webb.
Yaj is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Webb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Webb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Webb is looking to control Yaj's arms but Yaj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Webb has his back to the cage.
Webb is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Webb.
Webb lands an uppercut.
Webb has Yaj pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Webb pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yaj tumbling to the mat - Webb dives into Yaj's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb is looking to work some ground and pound but Yaj has wrist control.
Webb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yaj works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yaj controls Webb momentarily but Webb frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Webb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Webb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Webb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edo Yaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edo Yaj's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Webb loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch.
Webb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yaj closes the distance and pushes Webb back into the cage.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Webb.
A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Yaj lands an elbow that stopped Webb in his tracks for a moment.
Yaj tries to work over Webb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Webb tries to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling the position.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Webb's elbow.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Webb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Webb.
Yaj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Webb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb tries to break free but Yaj pushes him back against the cage.
Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Webb misses the target.
Webb misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Webb.
Yaj gets a clinch.
Webb breaks from the clinch.
Webb misses with an uppercut.
Yaj is looking to clinch.
Webb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Webb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Webb loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch.
Yaj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Webb keeps the fight on the outside.
Webb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Webb pushes him off.
No joy there for Webb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webb blocks a low kick nicely.
Webb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Webb misses the target.
Webb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Yaj slips under a jab from Webb.
Webb misses the shot to the body.
Yaj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Webb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Yaj throws a head kick that Webb semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Webb.
Yaj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Yaj.
Webb scores with a nice strike.
Yaj moves out of range of the strikes.
Webb just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj is looking to clinch but Webb is avoiding it.
Yaj wants to clinch but Webb slips to the side
and Webb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Webb gets tackled into the cage by Yaj. Yaj maintains the clinch.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section. Webb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Webb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yaj tries a body shot but Webb blocks it.
Yaj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webb just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj has closed the distance and engaged Webb in a clinch.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj has Webb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Webb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Webb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yaj is keeping busy.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
Yaj lands an elbow just above Webb 's eye.
Webb misses with a body punch.
Webb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Webb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Webb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Webb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj can't get the takedown.
Christopher Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edo Yaj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yaj has closed the distance and engaged Webb in a clinch.
Webb misses with some punches.
Yaj tries a body shot but Webb blocks it.
Yaj tries a body shot but Webb blocks it.
Webb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Webb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yaj lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Webb.
Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webb scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one.
Yaj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 Christopher Webb.
I think Webb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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 James Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rattlesnake. Kingsley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alpenglow (instrumental) - Nightwish. Hyryx Dall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
209 lbs
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36
221 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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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 - 5 - 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley throws a nice looking combination but Dall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Dall lands.
Kingsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Kingsley.
Kingsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Kingsley. Those never looked like landing.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Kingsley's shoulder, as Kingsley tries to avoid the shot.
Kingsley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingsley.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Kingsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Kingsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingsley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingsley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dall gets back to half guard.
Kingsley throwing shots but Dall is blocking nicely.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Kingsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingsley wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.
Dall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingsley.
Dall is staying active underneath Kingsley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kingsley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kingsley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dall is squirming around, avoiding Kingsley's attempts to control the action.
Dall is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kingsley wants to hit a switch here but Dall passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kingsley there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kingsley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kingsley and Dall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kingsley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Kingsley.
Dall on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kingsley lands some shots froms side control.
Dall avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kingsley.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley scores with punches from side control.
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Dall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kingsley's best efforts.
Dall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dall working for a triangle but Kingsley defends it easily.
Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kingsley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kingsley has passed into half guard!
Kingsley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kingsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kingsley scores with a jab.
Kingsley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingsley misses with a hook
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
Kingsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Kingsley misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Kingsley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kingsley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kingsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Kingsley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
James Kingsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingsley lands a jab.
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Kingsley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingsley throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingsley moves away.
Kingsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingsley takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Kingsley throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Kingsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingsley.
Kingsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingsley.
Dall works the jab nicely.
Dall pushes Kingsley away with a front kick.
Kingsley dives in for a single leg takedown but Dall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hyryx Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kingsley.
That kick from Dall tenderised Kingsley's leg. Kingsley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kingsley throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Kingsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Kingsley lands with a nice combination. Dall backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingsley throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Kingsley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingsley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Kingsley throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kingsley.
Dall sizes up Kingsley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kingsley misses with a jab to the body
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingsley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingsley throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Kingsley misses with a takedown
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley throws a nice looking combination but Dall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dall shoots in and drives through. Kingsley sprawls well.
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kingsley on the side of the head.
Kingsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingsley checks a low kick from Dall.
Kingsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kingsley. Beautiful body shot.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Kingsley needs to keep his hands up - Dall had a free shot at his head there.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingsley blocks a head kick by Dall.
Kingsley takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall dodges the punch combination from Kingsley.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Kingsley manages to avoid it.
Kingsley defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kingsley is out of range.
Dall moves away from the strike by Kingsley.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kingsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kingsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Kingsley avoided it.
Kingsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kingsley is rocked!
Kingsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Kingsley is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall finish him?
Dall looks to land a right hand but Kingsley moved out of range.
Kingsley seems to have recovered his senses.
Kingsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall'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!
Kingsley looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Kingsley looks to land a combination. Dall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kingsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingsley.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Kingsley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kingsley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kingsley catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall gets caught flat footed, as Kingsley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingsley wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kingsley has picked Dall up and slammed him! Dall can't keep hold of the triangle and Kingsley manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kingsley prevents Dall from improving his position.
Dall gets back to full guard.
Kingsley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kingsley lands a couple of elbows.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Kingsley from controlling successfully.
Kingsley is looking to work some ground and pound but Dall has wrist control.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
James Kingsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingsley managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall is working for a kimura but Kingsley is defending it quite comfortably.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Kingsley is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley trying to control but Dall postures up.
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingsley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Kingsley is trying is best to control the position here.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kingsley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kingsley still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kingsley has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Kingsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kingsley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kingsley!
James Kingsley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demitri Borschtanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borschtanoff comes into the arena with Darude - Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jet Li enters the cage!
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34
166 lbs
19 - 4 - 1 |
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162 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Demitri Borschtanoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Borschtanoff lands with a good body shot.
Borschtanoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Li to score with a decent uppercut.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borschtanoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Li looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borschtanoff tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
Borschtanoff looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Borschtanoff shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Li is refusing to be controlled, as Borschtanoff sits in half guard.
Li wants to control but Borschtanoff is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li wants to get back to his feet.
Li moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking to stand up but Borschtanoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Borschtanoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borschtanoff controls the pace.
Borschtanoff won't allow Li to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Borschtanoff connects with a right hand. Li shakes it off.
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.
Li lands a really nice looking cross but Borschtanoff seems unphased.
Borschtanoff shoots and misses
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Borschtanoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Borschtanoff looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Borschtanoff misses with a hook to the body
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borschtanoff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Borschtanoff throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Borschtanoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Li.
A nice inside leg kick there by Borschtanoff. That's going to slow Li down.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Li lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Borschtanoff on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitri Borschtanoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li slips under a jab from Borschtanoff.
Li scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Li fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li connects with the punch.
Li takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li throws a combination. Borschtanoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borschtanoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li scores with a body shot.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borschtanoff tries to move into range but Li moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borschtanoff throws a nice looking combination but Li bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff misses the body punch
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Li gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borschtanoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Borschtanoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borschtanoff's hands.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borschtanoff walks into a left hand.
Li lands a nice looking body shot.
Borschtanoff looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borschtanoff lunges at Li with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Li's hand.
Li scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Li lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Li lands with a kick to the ribs.
Borschtanoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
A nice side step and Li releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li swings for the body but Borschtanoff moves out of range.
Demitri Borschtanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borschtanoff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borschtanoff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borschtanoff throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
A jab from Borschtanoff misses.
Borschtanoff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Li cracks Borschtanoff with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Borschtanoff misses.
Borschtanoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Li.
Li's corner calls for a 1-2. Li obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Borschtanoff misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Jet Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a body shot.
Borschtanoff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Li counters with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Li scores with a four punch combination!
Li cracks Borschtanoff with an open hand slap.
Borschtanoff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Borschtanoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borschtanoff misses with a hook.
Borschtanoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Li swivels and escapes.
Borschtanoff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Borschtanoff.
Li digs a good hook to Borschtanoff's body.
Borschtanoff misses with a body shot.
Li connects with a jab.
Jet Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Li blocks a jab.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Li on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a head kick.
Borschtanoff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Li finds it's way round the side to connect with Borschtanoff's head.
Borschtanoff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borschtanoff sizes up Li with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borschtanoff thuds a left hand into Li's body.
A left lands for Li.
Borschtanoff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borschtanoff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borschtanoff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Li has time to react.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Borschtanoff.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borschtanoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li throws a series of punches but Borschtanoff moves out of range.
Borschtanoff misses with a straight right.
Li bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borschtanoff's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff thumps Li with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Borschtanoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Borschtanoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitri Borschtanoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borschtanoff misses the shot to the body.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borschtanoff has a takedown stuffed.
Li looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borschtanoff lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borschtanoff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Li lands with a kick to the ribs.
Borschtanoff wants to clinch.
Li 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.
Li connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Li.
Li connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Borschtanoff misses.
Nice jab there from Li.
Li scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Li jabs at Borschtanoff's body.
Borschtanoff wants to slow Li down by chopping away at his legs.
Borschtanoff misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Li let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Borschtanoff misses the jab.
Borschtanoff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Li thuds his right hand into Borschtanoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Li cracks Borschtanoff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li throws out a counter right but Borschtanoff avoids it with no problem.
Borschtanoff throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Borschtanoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Li.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borschtanoff.
Li scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Li misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li tries to bum rush Borschtanoff with a series of wild strikes but Borschtanoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borschtanoff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li scores with a one two! Borschtanoff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Li.
Nice body punch from Li.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Borschtanoff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Li lands a head kick. Borschtanoff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Li moves away from the strike by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Li's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borschtanoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li wants to get back to his feet but Borschtanoff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Li is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff misses with some punches.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li tries to stall but Borschtanoff uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Li tries to circle away but Borschtanoff has him pinned against the cage.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borschtanoff misses with some punches.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demitri Borschtanoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borschtanoff misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li unleashes a big counter combination but Borschtanoff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borschtanoff 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.
Borschtanoff throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a body shot.
Borschtanoff throws a hook but Li blocks it.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Borschtanoff.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borschtanoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Borschtanoff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Borschtanoff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Li scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Borschtanoff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borschtanoff throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borschtanoff misses the shot to the body.
Borschtanoff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Li scores with a jab. Borschtanoff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Borschtanoff throws a body shot but no joy.
Li looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Borschtanoff misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borschtanoff scores with a body shot.
Li throws a nice inside leg kick.
Borschtanoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Li to score with a decent uppercut.
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Li wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Borschtanoff shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jet Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li feints a jab promting Borschtanoff to slip. Li then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Borschtanoff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Li winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Li!
Demitri Borschtanoff spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by knuck if you buck . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Henry as Dick shoots in.
Dick tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Henry .
Henry lands a big head kick that sends Dick tumbling to the mat! Henry takes a step backwards and waves Dick back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dick is rocked!
It looks like Nick Dick has been cut.
Dick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oh Dick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dick tries to get into range but Henry steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Dick! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Henry scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Henry !
Andrew Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Dileo (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
15 - 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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Dileo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dileo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dileo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raunio misses with a looping right.
Dileo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Raunio stalks Dileo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dileo's face. Dileo staggers backwards, shaken.
A left lands for Raunio.
Raunio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raunio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raunio lands a nice hook to Dileo's body. Dileo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raunio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Dileo as he checks the leg kick.
Dileo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
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.
Raunio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dileo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooh!!! Dileo has knocked Raunio down with a huge combo! Dileo steps away and waves a wobbly Raunio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Rauli Raunio has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dileo shoots in and gets a takedown into Raunio's guard.
Dileo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Raunio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Raunio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dileo controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raunio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raunio controlling Dileo's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raunio throws a body punch but Dileo moves out of range.
Dileo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raunio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dileo throws out the jab.
Dileo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dileo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raunio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dileo stays in close to Raunio's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dileo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raunio is keeping the position for now.
Raunio has control of Dileo's left arm, preventing Dileo from doing any damage.
Dileo trying to control the position from guard on top but Raunio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raunio has Dileo pulled in close to control his posture.
Raunio wants to sweep here but Dileo controlling him for the moment.
Raunio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dileo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raunio with a hook.
Raunio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raunio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dileo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dileo.
Raunio lands a jab.
Raunio misses with a looping left.
Raunio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dileo momentarily.
Rauli Raunio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raunio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauli Raunio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauli Raunio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Raunio jabs Dileo right on the nose. Dileo blinks but takes it well.
Dileo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dileo.
Raunio lands a right hook to the body.
Dileo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raunio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raunio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dileo's guard.
Raunio connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dileo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dileo wants to free his trapped foot but Raunio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dileo controlling the pace.
Dileo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raunio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dileo trying to control from Raunio's half guard. Raunio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Raunio managing to control the position.
Dileo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raunio pulls Dileo in close to prevent any damage.
Dileo is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raunio is looking to stand up but Dileo isn't so interested in that idea.
Raunio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davide Dileo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raunio has control of Dileo's left arm, preventing Dileo from doing any damage.
Dileo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raunio controlling Dileo's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raunio lands a lovely overhand right.
Raunio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dileo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dileo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raunio looks to score with a jab to the body but Dileo is just out of range.
Dileo flicks out a counter leg kick but Raunio steps away.
Dileo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raunio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raunio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raunio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dileo.
Dileo with the counter takedown but Raunio avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raunio throws the left hand but Dileo avoids the punch easily.
Raunio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dileo can do to turn this around?
Dileo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raunio is controlling Dileo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dileo wants to advance to full mount but Raunio doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dileo looking to pass the guard.
Raunio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dileo wants to control from the top but Raunio keeps moving.
Raunio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
The cut man is working on Rauli Raunio'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. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Raunio.
Raunio lands with an overhand left.
Dileo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raunio has closed the distance and engaged Dileo in a clinch.
Raunio breaks the clinch.
Raunio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dileo was well out of range. Poor timing from Raunio.
Dileo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raunio misses with a body shot.
As Raunio backs off Dileo throws a huge counter combo but Raunio manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raunio throws a lazy uppercut
and Dileo counters with a body kick.
Raunio tries to land a front kick but Dileo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dileo throws a counter combo.
Raunio cracks Dileo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio throws a lazy right hand but Dileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raunio scores with a decent looking hook.
Raunio dodges the punch combination from Dileo.
Nice defenses there by Dileo.
Dileo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raunio looks to throw the jab but Dileo is out of range.
A head kick by Raunio misses
and Dileo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rauli Raunio is winning the standup battle so far.
Raunio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dileo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raunio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dileo on his heels. He'll look to pass Dileo's guard now, I'm sure.
Davide Dileo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raunio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dileo tries to strike from the bottom.
Raunio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dileo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dileo trying to keep a closed guard but Raunio is proving a slippery customer.
Dileo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raunio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dileo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dileo trying to control the position.
Raunio scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raunio won't allow Dileo to sweep him here.
Raunio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dileo's head.
Raunio throws a big elbow that misses.
Dileo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raunio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raunio distracts Dileo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rauli Raunio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dileo wants to sweep here but Raunio controlling him for the moment.
Raunio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raunio connects with a looping right hand.
Dileo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raunio.
Dileo walks into a left hand.
Raunio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dileo's guard.
Raunio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dileo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Raunio wants to control from the top but Dileo keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rauli Raunio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raunio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Lee (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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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lewis Lee!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by NKone.
Lee swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
NKone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
NKone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee thows a leg kick but NKone checks it
and NKone counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee seems keen to control NKone's posture.
NKone throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
NKone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone lands a couple of digs.
NKone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
NKone stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
NKone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee looking to control.
NKone preventing the sweep.
NKone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee controlling the position.
NKone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
NKone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is pulling down on NKone's head. It's preventing any offense from NKone, at least for the moment.
Lee wants to sweep here but NKone controlling him for the moment.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
NKone postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Lee keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
NKone throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
NKone connects with a looping right hand.
Lee swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
NKone lands the left hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
NKone defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NKone moves away.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down NKone rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so NKone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
NKone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee has momentary wrist control but NKone slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NKone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NKone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee pulls NKone in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to control.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from NKone.
A low kick from Lee misses
enabling NKone to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NKone.
Lee scores with a jab. NKone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and NKone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips under a jab from NKone.
Lee throws out a counter right but NKone avoids it with no problem.
NKone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Lee misses.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck NKone on the side of the head.
NKone avoids the body shot from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NKone feinted with a counter takedown.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a combination
and NKone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NKone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a kick to the body
and NKone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from NKone.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. NKone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NKone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
NKone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. NKone eventually gives up the hold.
NKone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
NKone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee is trying to stand.
NKone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time NKone.
Lee tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lewis Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Lee takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a push kick but NKone slaps the foot to one side.
NKone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
NKone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Lee.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and NKone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by NKone.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee keeping full guard, as NKone tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as NKone controls the pace.
NKone trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
NKone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
NKone pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ole NKone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee is staying active underneath NKone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
NKone is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
NKone lands strikes from half guard.
NKone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to control but NKone is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone working the head and body with strikes.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but NKone is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is not content to let NKone control the position.
NKone is working for a submission of some sort.
NKone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four 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.
Lee is not content to let NKone control the position.
NKone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but NKone is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but NKone is controlling well.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
NKone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think NKone 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
An out of breath Ole NKone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Lewis Lee had this to say: 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Raban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minasian comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX4b4eyEwI8. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Raban was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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262 lbs
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Raban!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raban feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minasians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Raban misses
and Minasian counters with a stiff right hand.
Raban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minasian.
Minasian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minasian throws a leg kick that misses.
Minasian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raban 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.
A left and a right from Raban both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Arthur Minasian has been cut.
A jab from Raban finds it's way through Minasian's defenses.
Raban slips under a jab from Minasian.
Raban throws a push kick but Minasian slaps the foot to one side.
Raban just misses with a punch to the body.
Minasian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raban.
Sloppy strikes from Minasian. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian scores with a nice strike.
Minasian dodges the punch combination from Raban.
Raban misses with a body shot.
Raban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James Raban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Minasian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minasian.
Raban misses with a wild combination.
Minasian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raban feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minasian is pulling down on Raban's head. It's preventing any offense from Raban, at least for the moment.
Minasian wants to get back to his feet but Raban is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian wants to get back to his feet but Raban is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raban trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minasian is on top in guard.
Minasian is fighting to break Raban's control of his arms but Raban is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban is trying to keep Minasian in close.
Raban tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian wants to stand but Raban is controlling his posture from full guard.
Raban trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Raban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raban not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minasian connects with a leg kick. Raban looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raban shoots and misses
and Minasian counters with a left to the body.
Raban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raban is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Minasian rather than just go for the knockout.
Raban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minasian lands a leg kick that knocks Raban off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raban. Minasian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minasian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minasian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Raban.
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 Arthur Minasian will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Minasian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Raban throws a hook but Minasian blocks it.
Raban fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Minasian on the side of the head.
Raban throws a head kick but Minasian moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Minasian loads up on a big right hand but Raban slips the punch.
Arthur Minasian is winning the standup battle so far.
Raban shoots in for a double leg but Minasian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minasian tries to work over Raban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raban just leaning against Minasian, taking a breather.
Raban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up James Raban's cut even more.
Minasian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minasian lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minasian.
A shot in the inside from Minasian.
Raban is breathing heavily.
Raban misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minasian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Minasian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raban throws a sloppy head kick and Minasian moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Minasian moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Raban! Minasian continues to tee off on Raban, landing with a left and a right! Minasian connects with a right hand that leaves Raban sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Minasian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Minasian!
Our winner, Arthur Minasian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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