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AFL Asylum 30 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Agustin Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kambosos Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Kambosos Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Agustin Benitez's chin.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agustin Benitez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Kambosos Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitez takes the fight into the clinch.
Benitez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kambosos Jr can't fight it off and eventually Benitez manages to take the fight to the floor. Kambosos Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benitez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez pushes down on Kambosos Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Benitez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benitez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Benitez shoots in and bounces Kambosos Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benitez wants to pass the guard but Kambosos Jr is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kambosos Jr wants to stand but Benitez is controlling the position.
Benitez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benitez passes Kambosos Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benitez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benitez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agustin Benitez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benitez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kambosos Jr, which made it look bad.
Benitez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kambosos Jr can do to turn this around?
Kambosos Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Kambosos Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benitez.
Kambosos Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kambosos Jr.
Nice takedown defense from Kambosos Jr. No joy for Benitez on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agustin Benitez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kambosos Jr works over Benitez's head and body with a nice combination.
Kambosos Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
George Kambosos Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kambosos Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kambosos Jr throws a combination. Benitez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benitez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Agustin Benitez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kambosos Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benitez tries to clinch but Kambosos Jr moves out of range.
Kambosos Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kambosos Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benitez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kambosos Jr is fending him off so far but Benitez persists. Nope, Kambosos Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Kambosos Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benitez gets the takedown into side control.
Kambosos Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Benitez dominates the positioning.
Kambosos Jr wants to get back to his feet but Benitez drags him back down.
The referee asks Benitez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benitez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Agustin Benitez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kambosos Jr wants to get back to his feet but Benitez drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Benitez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benitez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Benitez lands a few punches from side control.
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!
Benitez controls the position.
Kambosos Jr dodges the ground and pound from Benitez.
Benitez stands up.
Kambosos Jr misses with a wild combination.
Benitez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Benitez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kambosos Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benitez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez lands a couple of digs.
Benitez stands and throws Kambosos Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kambosos Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Benitez dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Kambosos Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Benitez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kambosos Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benitez somewhat.
Kambosos Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benitez.
Kambosos Jr throws a series of punches but Benitez avoids them all with ease.
Benitez dives in and scores a takedown into Kambosos Jr's guard.
Kambosos Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benitez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kambosos Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benitez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Benitez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kambosos Jr trying to remain calm as Benitez controls from the top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Benitez.
Benitez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kambosos Jr being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kambosos Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Benitez connects with a decent elbow.
Benitez takes a little break here. Kambosos Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kambosos Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benitez taking a breather here.
Kambosos Jr tries to escape but Benitez is in control.
Kambosos Jr being controlled for a moment.
Benitez moves into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benitez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agustin Benitez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benitez 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agustin Benitez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosco Ladd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Familia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Familia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Ladd!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladd throws a nice looking combination but Familia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ladd lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Ladd. Those never looked like landing.
Familia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ladd as he avoids it easily.
Familia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ladd fails to land with a series of punches.
Ladd connects with a body shot that sends Familia's belly button to the back.
Ladd clobbers Familia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Familia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ladd tries to bum rush Familia with a series of wild strikes but Familia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Familia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Familia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ladd tries to avoid it but Familia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ladd to the ground. Ladd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ladd gets caught napping as Familia dives in and scores a takedown. Ladd manages to retain guard.
Ladd is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Familia breaks from the clinch.
Familia 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.
Familia postures up in Ladd's guard and throws a big left but Ladd blocks it.
Ladd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Familia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Familia working some strikes from top position.
Familia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Familia 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Familia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ladd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Familia, into his guard.
Familia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ladd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Familia's guard.
Familia is staying active underneath Ladd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladd slows the pace down in half guard.
Familia actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd is thwarting Familia's attempts to control the position.
Ladd is pressing down on Familia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Familia is holding on for now.
Ladd tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Familia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Familia is trying to maintain the position but Ladd is very close to passing his half guard.
Familia looking for submissions off his back.
Familia is trying to control but Ladd manages to pass to mount!
Ladd stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Familia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Familia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Familia takes one to the chin there.
Familia darts in looking for a takedown but Ladd gets double underhooks and turns Familia into the cage.
Familia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ladd throws out a counter right but Familia avoids it with no problem.
Familia takes one to the chin there.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ladd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Familia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Familia is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Ladd.
Ladd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Familia on the side of the head.
Ladd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd scores with a jab.
Ladd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ladd tries to bum rush Familia with a series of wild strikes but Familia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ladd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ladd throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Familia colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ladd as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Familia is left battered and dazed whilst Ladd and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rosco Ladd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Firdorn Inhuman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Larratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larratt has chosen Cannibal Corpse - Stripped, Raped and Strangled as his entrance music. Shannon Larratt struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Firdorn Inhuman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shannon Larratt!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larratt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Inhuman tries to clinch but Larratt is having none of it.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Inhuman misses with a left hand
and Larratt counters with a single leg into guard. Inhuman didn't expect that.
Inhuman wants to stand but Larratt is controlling the position.
Larratt landing some decent shots from guard.
Inhuman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larratt on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Larratt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Larratt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inhuman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larratt is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhuman keeping moving, preventing Larratt from controlling successfully.
Larratt prevents Inhuman from getting back to his feet.
Larratt scoring with some ground and pound.
Larratt landing with the ground and pound.
Larratt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Inhuman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larratt working some strikes from top position.
Inhuman is rocked!
Larratt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oh Inhuman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larratt postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Inhuman covers up, he's hurt! Larratt keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Larratt and the ref steps in to end the fight! Larratt can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Larratt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Tuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conchito Alonso comes to the cage accompanied by War - The Cisco Kid . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Tuke!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuke scores with a hook.
Conchito Alonso misses with a looping right.
Conchito Alonso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Conchito Alonso backs up against the cage.
Conchito Alonso moves into the clinch.
Conchito Alonso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tuke or not.
Conchito Alonso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tuke working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Conchito Alonso .
Tuke is trying to maintain a safe position but Conchito Alonso gets an underhook and turns Tuke into the cage.
A short left from Conchito Alonso .
Tuke prevents a body shot from Conchito Alonso .
Conchito Alonso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conchito Alonso throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conchito Alonso is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conchito Alonso .
Conchito Alonso is struggling to control the position.
Conchito Alonso throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuke.
Conchito Alonso throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tuke is trying to maintain a safe position but Conchito Alonso gets an underhook and turns Tuke into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Conchito Alonso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Conchito Alonso .
Conchito Alonso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conchito Alonso throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchito Alonso lands a right hand.
Conchito Alonso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conchito Alonso keeps control of Tuke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tuke tries to work over Conchito Alonso 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuke.
Tuke blocks an uppercut.
Tuke prevents a body shot from Conchito Alonso .
Tuke prevents a body shot from Conchito Alonso .
Tuke breaks the clinch.
Conchito Alonso closes the distance and clinches.
Conchito Alonso lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Conchito Alonso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuke's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conchito Alonso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conchito Alonso pulls guard successfully.
Conchito Alonso is trying to control the position but Tuke postures up.
Conchito Alonso working for a triangle but Tuke defends it easily.
Tuke wanted to stand there but Conchito Alonso had control of the position.
Conchito Alonso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conchito Alonso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conchito Alonso is looking for a triangle but Tuke pushes his legs off easily.
Conchito Alonso wants to sweep here but Tuke controlling him for the moment.
Conchito Alonso trying to keep a closed guard but Tuke is proving a slippery customer.
Conchito Alonso is really struggling to control Tuke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Conchito Alonso rushes Tuke and presses him up against the cage.
Conchito Alonso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuke can do to turn this around?
Come on Conchito Alonso - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Conchito Alonso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Conchito Alonso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tuke's efforts to push away.
Conchito Alonso tries a body shot but Tuke blocks it.
Conchito Alonso is trying to drag Tuke to the mat but Tuke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Conchito Alonso turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Conchito Alonso manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchito Alonso has hold of Tuke's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tuke tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Conchito Alonso cranks the arm and Tuke screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tuke, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso !
Our winner, Marco Antonio Conchito Alonso , 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ono Daebak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OQuinn has chosen I'm A Dog I'm Sorry- Big Tymers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ono Daebak is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ono Daebak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OQuinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Daebak is just out of range.
Daebak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daebak swings away with a body shot that misses
letting OQuinn counter with a right hand.
Daebak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daebak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OQuinn swings for the body but Daebak moves out of range.
Daebak connects with a body shot that sends OQuinn's belly button to the back.
OQuinn forces Daebak back against the cage and clinches.
Daebak swings wildly with an uppercut but OQuinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak scores with a nice hook to the head.
OQuinn takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OQuinn.
OQuinn manages to break the clinch.
OQuinn misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OQuinn moves out of range as Daebak throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OQuinn! But no joy.
OQuinn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daebak can pounce on him.
OQuinn closes the distance and clinches.
Daebak blocks the elbow strike.
Daebak tries to work over OQuinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OQuinn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak takes an elbow to the temple.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
OQuinn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
Daebak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
OQuinn takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OQuinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OQuinn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daebak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
Daebak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daebak scores with a shoulder strike.
Daebak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OQuinns head.
Daebak scores with a shot to the side of OQuinn's head.
A short right from Daebak.
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!
OQuinn blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebak dodges an elbow strike from OQuinn.
OQuinn prevents a body shot from Daebak.
OQuinn pushes off an throws an elbow but Daebak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daebak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OQuinn throws an elbow that misses.
Daebak is working OQuinn over against the cage.
OQuinn looks winded!
Daebak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daebak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daebak blocks an elbow strike from OQuinn.
Daebak misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Daebak as the two fighters clinch.
Daebak gets through OQuinn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
Daebak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OQuinn backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OQuinn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Daebak misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
OQuinn takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Daebak.
OQuinn stalling in the clinch but Daebak improves position.
Daebak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OQuinn is rocked!
Daebak lands an uppercut.
OQuinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Daebak finish him?
Daebak dips a shoulder and cracks OQuinn with a mighty uppercut! OQuinn falls back against the cage and Daebak unloads with a barrage of strikes! OQuinn is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Daebak screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ono Daebak!
A relieved looking Ono Daebak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Concen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Concen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Connor MacManus's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Concen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
Concen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Concen moves into the clinch.
MacManus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Concen is stalling here.
Concen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Concen misses with a punch to the body.
Concen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus missing with knees to the body.
Concen swings wildly with an uppercut but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Concen fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concen tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
Concen lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Concen.
Concen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Concen misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from MacManus.
Come on Concen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Concen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Concen gets underhooks to prevent MacManus's takedown attempt.
Concen is pressed up against the cage. MacManus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Concen down to the mat. Concen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Concen instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Concen.
A short right from Concen on the inside.
Concen tries to land a knee to the head but MacManus blocks with his arms.
Concen avoiding damage as MacManus throws knees to the body.
MacManus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Concen is trying to keep an underhook but MacManus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Concen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Concen is trying to stand.
MacManus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacManus working Concen over with strikes.
Concen wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus is trying to control. Concen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacManus is taking a breather. Concen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Concen is refusing to be controlled, as MacManus sits in half guard.
MacManus prevents Concen from standing back up.
Concen is positioning himself well to prevent MacManus advancing to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Concen keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Concen tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.
Concen misses with a double jab
and MacManus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacManus.
Concen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Concen lands a hook that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
Concen lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Concen.
Concen lands a hook that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
Concen wants to stall.
Concen throws a head punch that misses.
Concen misses with a punch on the inside.
Concen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Concen.
MacManus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus won't allow Concen to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Concen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacManus misses with a takedown attempt - Concen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Concen manages to avoid it.
Connor MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Concen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Concen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Concen trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Concen.
MacManus being controlled against the cage.
MacManus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Concen smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen scores with a sloppy right hand. MacManus should have avoided that one.
Concen scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Concen circles away quickly and effectively.
MacManus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Concen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concen gets a clinch.
MacManus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Concen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Concen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacManus.
A nice left hand lands by Concen.
Concen swings wildly with an uppercut but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacManus tries to break the clinch but Concen is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
MacManus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Concen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
MacManus controlling from the back.
Concen surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Concen wants to control his opponent's hands but MacManus gets his hands free.
Concen staying busy and making it hard for MacManus to control.
MacManus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Concen doesn't escape.
Concen tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Concen right now.
The referee is taking a good look at Concen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from MacManus!
MacManus trying to control.
MacManus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Concen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Concen for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Concen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Concen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooh a big shot gets through from MacManus. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Concen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Concen tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Concen.
Concen is stalling here.
MacManus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Concen pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Concen tries to clinch there but MacManus circles away.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but Concen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Concen throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Concen is looking to clinch but MacManus is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Concen.
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Concen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concen struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
MacManus lands a takedown into guard.
Concen looking for a sweep. Not yet Concen, not yet.
Connor MacManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacManus looking to sit in guard and control but Concen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
My spies in Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) inform me that Concen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Concen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Concen from controlling successfully.
MacManus pulls Concen in to control the position.
MacManus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Concen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Concen is fending him off so far but MacManus persists. Nope, Concen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacManus.
Concen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot by Concen.
MacManus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacManus there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Concen falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacManus gets tackled into the cage by Concen. Concen maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Concen.
MacManus is trying to break the clinch but Concen has him pressed against the cage.
Concen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Concen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
MacManus jumps guard and drags Concen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concen trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Concen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Concen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacManus trying to control the position.
MacManus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Concen looking to sit in guard and control but MacManus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Connor MacManus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Concen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Concen moves out of range as MacManus strikes.
Concen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concen.
MacManus goes for a double leg but Concen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Concen continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Concen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Concen taking a breather.
Concen lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Concen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Concen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacManus.
MacManus jumps guard but Concen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacManus has clasped his hands together around Concen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Concen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Concen is looking to regain half guard here but MacManus keeps moving and retains side control.
Concen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacManus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Concen taking punishment in the form of punches.
MacManus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Concen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concen is looking to regain half guard here but MacManus keeps moving and retains side control.
MacManus taking a breather here.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Concen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from MacManus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Concen is pushing MacManus's head away, looking to escape. MacManus manages to hold on to the position though.
Concen is not content to let MacManus control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Concen tries to improve position but can't.
MacManus trying to control the action but Concen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacManus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Concen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concen misses with some punches.
MacManus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Concen tries to land a knee to the head but MacManus blocks with his arms.
Concen trying to land knees to the body.
Concen can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Concen holds him up against the cage and eventually MacManus drops back down to his feet.
MacManus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Concen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Concen dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MacManus lands with a good body shot.
Concen misses with a few strikes there.
MacManus dodges the punch combination from Concen.
Concen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacManus counters with a three punch combo that has Concen backing up. Concen nods at MacManus to acknowledge the strikes.
Concen misses with a wild combination.
MacManus takes the fight into the clinch.
MacManus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacManus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concen trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Concen trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacManus's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacManus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacManus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacManus continues to stall.
That's two 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.
MacManus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Concen wanted to stand there but MacManus had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Concen, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus successfully pulls guard.
Concen trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Concen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacManus is proving hard to escape from.
MacManus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Concen postures up.
Victor Concen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Concen preventing the sweep.
Concen postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concen.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Concen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus needs to keep his hands up - Concen had a free shot at his head there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Concen.
MacManus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Concen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacManus defends it well.
Concen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Concen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Concen!
Victor Concen is the new featherweight champion!
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